Name: Portraits: The Wizard of Menlo Park
Start: 2025-10-23T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-23T15:30:00-04:00
Location: Bethpage Library

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Portraits: The Wizard of Menlo Park

with Edward Sierra

2025-10-23 14:00:00 2025-10-23 15:30:00 America/New_York Portraits: The Wizard of Menlo Park Thursday, October 23 at 2:00 PM Bethpage Library - Auditorium

Thursday, October 23
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-23 14:00:00 2025-10-23 15:30:00 America/New_York Portraits: The Wizard of Menlo Park Thursday, October 23 at 2:00 PM Bethpage Library - Auditorium

Bethpage Library

Auditorium

Thursday, October 23 at 2:00 PM

Learn about the remarkable life and work of Thomas Edison, arguably one of the most prolific inventors in American history. With a record 1,093 patents to his name, including the light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera, Edison’s legacy continues to influence technology to this day.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures | Adult Programs |

Bethpage Library

Hours

We're closed Monday October 13 due to Coumbus Day

Mon, Oct 13	Closed
(Coumbus Day)
Tue, Oct 14	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 15	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 16	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 17	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Oct 18	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 19	12:00PM to 4:00PM

Mon, Oct 13	Closed
(Coumbus Day)
Tue, Oct 14	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 15	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 16	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 17	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Oct 18	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 19	12:00PM to 4:00PM

Upcoming Events

Rock and Read - Session 1 - Ages 12 - 23 months with Adult

Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:40am

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Fridays, September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 | 11:00 AM

Registration is now closed

Rock and Read - Session 2 - Ages 2 - 4 years with Adult

Fri, Oct 17, 11:45am - 12:25pm

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Fridays, September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 | 11:45 AM

Registration is now closed

Movie: Karate Kid: Legends (2025)

Fri, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Bethpage Library - Auditorium

Friday at 2:00 PM

YA Volunteer Opportunity - Children's Program - Be the Artist!: Frida Kahlo

Fri, Oct 17, 5:45pm - 7:15pm

Bethpage Library

Friday October 17, 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM

This event is full

Be the Artist!: Frida Kahlo - Grades 2 - 5

Fri, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Friday, October 17 | 6:00 PM

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Movie: Karate Kid: Legends (2025)

Fri, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Bethpage Library - Auditorium

Friday at 7:00 PM

Cancelled

Zumba Toning

Sat, Oct 18, 9:30am - 10:30am

Bethpage Library

Saturdays September 6, 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18 at 9:30 AM

OctaCon 12

Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 7:00pm

Bethpage Library - Apollo Room,Auditorium & Lobby,Central Park Room

Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19

Octacon Gaming Convention for Families - All ages up to Grade 5 and their families with adult

Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Bethpage Library - Children's Program Room

Saturday, October 18: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

OctaCon 12

Sun, Oct 19, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Bethpage Library

Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19

Octacon Gaming Convention for Families - All ages up to Grade 5 and their families with adult

Sun, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Bethpage Library - Children's Program Room

Sunday, October 19: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Chair Yoga Session I

Mon, Oct 20, 9:00am - 10:00am

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Mondays, September 8, 15, 29; October 6, 20 at 9:10 AM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Movie: Addams Family (1991) - for Adults with Special Needs

Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bethpage Library - Auditorium & Lobby

Monday, October 20 at 10:30 AM

Simply Stronger - with Mindy

Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:15am

Bethpage Library - Virtual - Adults

Mondays, September 8,15, 22, 29; October 6, 20 at 10:30 AM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Health Insurance Information Counseling & Assistance Program

Mon, Oct 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Bethpage Library - Study Room A

Monday, October 20, 2025, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Spooky Pop-Up Card - Presented by Chris Vivas

Mon, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room

Monday, October 20 at 1:00 PM

This event is full

Movie: Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Bethpage Library - Auditorium

Monday at 2:00 PM

YA D&D Club

Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Bethpage Library - Central Park Room,YA Room

Mondays September 8, 15, and 29 and October 20 and 27, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

This event is full

Yoga with Friends - Evening Session

Mon, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Mondays, September 8, 15, 29; October 6, 20 at 7:00 PM

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Advanced ENL Class

Tue, Oct 21, 9:15am - 10:30am

Bethpage Library - Virtual - Adults

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Strength & Stretch

Tue, Oct 21, 9:30am - 10:15am

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Tuesdays, September 9, 16, 30; October 7, 14, 21 at 9:30 AM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

General Level Yoga - Session I

Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Bethpage Library - Virtual - Adults

Tuesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21 at 11:00 AM

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Li'l STEAM Team - Ages 2 - 4 years with Adult

Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:45am

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Tuesdays, September 16, 30, October 7,14, 21 | 11:00 AM

This event is full

Beginning English for Speakers of Other Languages - with LIEOC Farmingdale State College

Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Bethpage Library - Central Park Room

Tuesdays & Thursdays from September to December, beginning Tuesday, September 9 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

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Teen Game Night - Castle Panic

Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Tuesday October 21, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

This event is full

Yoga with Friends - Morning Session

Wed, Oct 22, 9:10am - 10:00am

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room

Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17; October 8, 15, 22 at 9:10 AM

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English Conversation Class

Wed, Oct 22, 9:30am - 11:30am

Bethpage Library - Central Park Room

Wednesdays from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

This event is full

Chair Yoga Session II

Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:15am

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17; October 8, 15, 22 at 10:30 AM

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Simply Active - with Mindy Vasta

Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:15am

Bethpage Library - Virtual - Adults

Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17; October 8, 15, 22 at 10:30 AM

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Art Workshop

Wed, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Wednesdays at 1:00 PM

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Pre-Beginning English for New Learners

Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bethpage Library - Central Park Room

Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17; October 8, 15, 22; November 5, 12, 19; December 3, 10, 17 at 6:00 PM

Halloween Magic Show for the Entire Family! - Up to Grade 5 and family with Adult

Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Bethpage Library - Auditorium & Lobby

Wednesday, October 22 | 6:30 PM

Advanced ENL Class

Thu, Oct 23, 9:15am - 10:30am

Bethpage Library - Virtual - Adults

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

General Level Yoga - Session II

Thu, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Bethpage Library - Virtual - Adults

Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23 at 11:00 AM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Portraits: The Wizard of Menlo Park - with Edward Sierra

Thu, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Bethpage Library - Auditorium

Thursday, October 23 at 2:00 PM

YA Haunted House Sets and Prop Making

Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Bethpage Library - Apollo Room,Aviation Room & Kitchen

Friday October 10 and Thursdays October 16 and 23, 6:00 PM ? 8:00 PM

This event is full

Beginning English for Speakers of Other Languages - with LIEOC Farmingdale State College

Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Bethpage Library - Central Park Room

Tuesdays & Thursdays from September to December, beginning Tuesday, September 9 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Halloween Puppy with Art Teacher Amy Virtual and Interactive - Grades 1 - 5 with Adult

Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bethpage Library - Virtual - Children's

Thursday, October 23 | 6:00 PM

This event is full

Movie: Bob Trevino Likes It (2024)

Fri, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Bethpage Library - Auditorium

Friday at 2:00 PM

YA Haunted House Rehearsal and Pre-Setup

Fri, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Bethpage Library - Apollo Room,Aviation Room & Kitchen,Central Park Room

Friday October 24, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

This event is full

Movie: Bob Trevino Likes It (2024)

Fri, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Bethpage Library - Auditorium

Friday at 7:00 PM

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Portraits: The Wizard of Menlo Park

with Edward Sierra

Thursday, October 232:00pm - 3:30pm

Bethpage Library

Bethpage Library

Upcoming Events

Thursday, October 23
2:00pm - 3:30pm