Huntington Library July Events: Dancing Dogs, Billy Joel History, More

HUNTINGTON, NY — The Huntington Public Library released its July events slate. The library is at 338 Main St., Huntington.

People can register for events by calling 631-427-5165 or online.

Event: Friday Night Movies: Recent Hits You May Have Missed
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Friday, July 5
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Description: "Bob Marley: One Love." 2024, PG-13, 107 minutes.
The story of how reggae icon Bob Marley overcame adversity, and the journey behind his revolutionary music. Open to all.

Event: Yoga for Osteoporosis with Danielle Tarantola
Location: Main Auditorium
Dates: Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7, 14, 21 (7 sessions)
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Description: Traditional Yoga practice for the middle phase of life and beyond considers preserving our function and delaying or, when possible, preventing the onset of future suffering.
Join Yoga Therapist Danielle Tarantola for this workshop, the purpose of which is to promote bone and muscle strength, develop awareness so you’re more mindful of your movements, help connect to and strengthen your center of gravity, keep you steady and balanced and care for your back by encouraging better posture, so there's less pressure on the joints. This course will focus on hips, wrists, legs and spine, which are the bones prone to breakage, as well as reduce
stress, which releases hormones that contribute to systemic deterioration. Registration required. Open to all. This series of 7 sessions has a $35 fee.

Event: Wednesday Matinee Movies: Adventure Movies @ the Library
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Wednesday, July 10
Time: 2 p.m.
Description: "Into the Wild." 2007, R, 148 minutes
After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24K savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Open to all.

Event: Tai Chi with Joseph Panico
Location: Main Auditorium
Dates: Saturdays, July 13, 20, 27; Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 (7 sessions)
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
Description: Tai Chi is a Chinese form of exercise that helps reduce tension, improve balance, and increase vitality. It incorporates breathing with slow and fluid movements, emphasizing correct posture and body mechanics. By placing our mind on our movements, we start to learn how to control ourselves. Registration required and open to all. This series of 7 sessions has a $35 fee.

Event: Going Solo! Independent Travel Tips with the Savvy Sightseer
Location: Main Auditiorium
Date: Monday, July 15
Time: 2 p.m.
Description: Learn all about the adventure of traveling solo! Discover tips for safe, fun travel, finding hotels, sightseeing, and dining alone comfortably. Discuss pros/cons of bypassing tour groups and arranging your own exciting travel experiences, alone or with friends, in the U.S. or abroad! Registration is required and open to all.

Event: Kiss Me, Kill Me: Mystery Book Discussion Group hosted by Donna
Location: Main Auditorium & Zoom
Date: Tuesday, July 16
Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Description: "None of This is True," by #1 New York Times bestselling guest author, Lisa Jewell.
Popular podcaster Alix Summer becomes the subject of her own podcast after a woman named Josie Fair comes into her life and then disappears, leaving behind a terrible and terrifying legacy that puts her life and her family’s lives in mortal danger.
Books are available at the Customer Services Desks and may be available in eBook and eAudio formats using Libby and hoopla. Any questions? Please email info@huntlib.org. We will be more than happy to give you step-by-step instructions. Registration is required, open to all.

Event: Starting a Business on a Small Budget
Location: Zoom
Date: Tuesday, July 16
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Thinking of starting a new business? Attend this virtual SCORE workshop where you'll learn the basics of setting up a business, including legal entity structures, paying taxes, insurance, keeping financial records, and more. Creating a business plan, marketing basics and financing a business will also be covered. Registration is required. Open to all.

Event: Drama Book Club
Location: Main Meeting Room
Date: Thursday, July 18
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Read "King Lear" by William Shakespeare and then meet to discuss and read selected scenes aloud to add a deeper understanding of the work. An aging king divides his domain between his three daughters. A man frames his brother and father for treason. A court jester and a disguised nobleman try to bring their ruler back from the brink of insanity. All this and more takes place in this family drama of treachery, power, and madness. Registration required and open to all.

Event: Wednesday Matinee Movies: Adventure Movies @ the Library
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Wednesday, July 17
Time: 2 p.m.
Description: "Thelma & Louise," 1991, R, 130 minutes. Two best friends set out on an adventure that soon turns into a terrifying escape from being hunted by the police for crimes they committed. Open to all.

Event: Friday Night Movies: Recent Hits You May Have Missed
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Friday, July 19
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Description: "Arthur the King," 2024, PG-13, 107 minutes
An adventure racer adopts a stray dog named Arthur to join him in an epic endurance race. Open to all.

Event: Amazing Dancing Dogs
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Sunday, July 21
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Description: Perfect for adults, kids and teens. Get ready to laugh, cheer, and applaud as these Fantastic Four Golden Retrievers take center stage, proving that they are more than just adorable companions - they are extraordinary performers who know how to groove, charm, and steal hearts in the blink of an eye! It's a show that'll leave you wanting more and reminding you of the boundless joy our four-legged friends can bring to our lives. Registration required and open to all.

Event: Estate Planning 101
Location: Main Meeting Room
Date: Monday, July 22
Time: 2 p.m.
Description: Estate planning is about ensuring a better future for your loved ones. No matter what the value or complexity of your estate, making sure your assets are protected and distributed properly takes specific planning. Learn about the essential "core" documents needed to achieve these objectives in the event of incapacity, disability, and death. Registration required and open to all.

Event: Great Books Reading & Discussion Group
Location: Main Meeting Room & Zoom
Date: Monday, July 22
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: "Guests of the Nation" by Frank O’Connor (1903-1966). During Ireland’s struggle for independence from Britain, two English soldiers, Belcher and Hawkins, are taken prisoner. They befriend their captors and fear reprisal when it is learned that Irish Republican Army soldiers are captured and executed by the British. Brian Cleeve has called this story, first published in 1931 in the Atlantic, “the seminal story in modern Irish literature."

Share in an exploration of highly regarded classics of literature, history, and philosophy
with other library patrons through the discussion technique known as “shared inquiry.”
Selections are from Great Conversations 2, available for purchase at the Main Library front
desk at the reduced price of $10, thanks to a generous donation from the Friends of the
Library. Check out our blog at hplgreatbooks.blogspot.com. Registration is only required for
new members, who are always welcome.

Event: Learn Marketing Strategies That Will Lead to Greater Sales
Location: Zoom
Date: Tuesday, July 23
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Whether you have an established business or are starting a new one, join us for this SCORE workshop which will discuss marketing strategies aimed at increasing sales. Topics include developing a marketing plan, performing market research, advertising and promotions, and how to track your results. Registration is required. Open to all.

Event: Wednesday Matinee Movies: Adventure Movies @ the Library
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Wednesday July 24
Time: 2 p.m.
Description: "Life of Pi," 2012, PG, 128 minutes
A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. Open to all.

Event: Whale Watching with The Fish Guy
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Wednesday, July 24
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Through his many pictures and videos, 'go' whale watching with the Fish Guy! Learn about the many species of whales and dolphins that can be found in the waters of Long Island. Registration required and open to all.

Event: BookTok BookTalk: 20s and 30s Book Discussion Group
Location: Main Small Meeting Room
Date: Thursday, July 25
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Join the literary fairies (AKA librarians Jane and Hannah) as they dive into popular fantasy, romantasy, and BookTok favorite books chosen for readers in their twenties and thirties. Join us for a discussion of Beach Read by Emily Henry. Registration required and all are welcome!

Event: Wednesday Matinee Movies: Adventure Movies @ the Library
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Wednesday, July 31
Time: 2 p.m.
Description: "Wild," 2014, R, 115 minutes
A chronicle of one woman's 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken to recover from a recent personal tragedy. Open to all.

Event: Billy Joel’s New York
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Wednesday, July 31
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Join Clive Young, for a closer look at one of Long Island’s most popular musicians. Take a virtual stroll through the Long Island and New York City landmarks of The Piano Man’s career and songs including what eateries were the inspirations for the Parkway Diner, Mr. Cacciatore’s, and the Italian Restaurant, the locations where album covers and music videos were shot, and lots more! Clive Young is a writer and editor, adjunct professor, as well as a frequent presenter on pop culture topics. Registration required and open to all.