Movies, Electoral College, Dementia: Huntington Library October Events

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

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

Event: Electing the President: The Electoral College
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Description: Join James Coll, an adjunct professor at Hofstra University and Nassau Community College for these non-partisan discussions about the presidency. What were the Founders thinking when they created the Electoral College? This lecture will provide an overview of the constitutional road to the White House. The focus will be on the complex system designed to decide who gets to be our nation’s Chief Executive—and whether it still needs to be so complicated. Registration required and open to all.

Event: K9 Fire Safety & Investigations
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Thursday, Oct. 10
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Meet Fire Marshal Ryan Fischer and his K9 partner Chuck and learn about the science and legal aspects of fire investigations and the K9's role in them. K9 Chuck is an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) trained and certified Accelerant Detection Canine (ACD) assigned to the Suffolk County Fire Marshal's Office. He and his partner, Fire Marshal Ryan Fischer, are currently the only ACD team in Suffolk County. They assist fire investigators across the county in conducting origin and cause investigations, as well as promote fire safety and prevent arson through public education. Registration required and open to all.

Event: Friday Night Movies
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Oct. 11
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Description: "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" (2024, PG-13, 145 minutes) Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he's been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. Open to all

Event: Kiss Me, Kill Me: Mystery Book Discussion Group hosted by Donna
Location: Main Auditorium & Zoom
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 15
Time: 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Description: A Killing on the Hill by Robert Dugoni with Special Guest Author Robert Dugoni on Zoom Tuesday, October 15 • 2:00 – 3:30 pm Main Meeting Room & Zoom Seattle, 1933. An ambitious, rookie reporter in Depression-era Seattle stumbles upon the suspicious death of a fallen prizefighter on Profanity Hill and his investigation leads him into the city’s underbelly where he attracts the attention of the mobster club owner. Registration required and open to all.

Event: Breast Cancer Prevention with Dr. Frank Bonura
Location: Zoom
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 16
Time: 11 a.m.
Description: One out of eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common cancer in women. Dr. Bonura will discuss the risk factors for developing breast cancer and review lifestyle changes, which can reduce your risk of breast cancer by 30 percent and if followed early in life can reduce your risk by 50 percent or more. Registration required and open to all.

Event: Inside the Suffolk County Crime Laboratory
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 16
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Description: Chief of the Crime Laboratory Constance Dinkel will take you behind the scenes of the Suffolk County Crime Laboratory. Learn about interesting cases, types of evidence that is received and analyzed, and dispel misconceptions offered by the "CSI-effect." Recommended for high school students and adults due to its graphic nature. Open and active cases will not be discussed. Registration required and open to all.

Event: Drama Book Club
Location: Main Meeting Room
Date: Thursday, Oct. 17
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Join us for this monthly meeting! Read "Red" by John Logan. Painter Mark Rothko is working on his Seagram Murals, commissioned for the Four Seasons Hotel, alongside his new assistant, Ken. The two discuss what it means to create art, define a legacy, and defend one's principles while working on the looming deadline. Registration required and open to all.

Event: In-Person Book Signing with New York Times Bestselling Author David Ellis
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Friday, Oct. 18
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Description: Join us for an amazing Friday night filled with mystery, murder, and conversation with David Ellis. David will be traveling in from Chicago to speak about his latest book, "The Best Lies." David Ellis is a judge and an Edgar-award-winning author of 11 novels of crime fiction, as well as eight bestselling books co-authored with the legendary James Patterson. His novels have been translated into more than 10 languages worldwide. In December 2014, David was sworn in as the youngest-serving justice of the Illinois Appellate Court for the First District. David will also be available to personally sign copies of his books that will be sold at the event by The Next Chapter bookstore, our local independent bookshop in Huntington Village, with proceeds donated to the Friends of the Library. Open to all.

Event: Mental Health Fair
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Saturday, Oct. 19
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Description: As part of the Great Give Back, a nationwide community service initiative for libraries, we are focusing on sharing resources and supporting our community with a Mental Health Fair, and by participating in the Out of the Darkness Community Walk at Jones Beach. Local organizations including Alzheimer’s Association, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Catholic Charities, Family Service League, Federation of Organizations, National Alliance on Mental Illness, RISE Life Services, RESPONSE, and more, will be on hand to share information and resources about the important work these organizations do to help people combat and manage mental illness. Open to all.

Event: Question, Persuade, Refer and Suicide Prevention
Location: Main Meeting Room
Date: Saturday, Oct. 19
Time: 3 p.m.
Description: We will wrap up our Mental Health fair with an impactful QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training session. This program equips participants with the essential skills to recognize the warning signs of suicide, confidently approach someone in crisis, and guide them to appropriate professional help. Suicide is a preventable tragedy, and each of us has a role to play in saving lives. By attending this training, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to make a difference in your community. Open to all

Event: Unraveling the Mystery of Dementia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Location: Zoom
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 22
Time: 2 p.m.
Description: Dementia is a complex and mysterious disease. With new research and advances in medicine, we are finally unraveling the mystery of this devastating condition. Symptoms can vary but may include memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with daily tasks. This workshop offers an understanding of the many treatment options available to help manage these symptoms and improve the quality of life for those living with dementia. Registration required and open to all.

Event: Ancestry.com vs. FamilySearch.org
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 23
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
Description: FamilySearch.org is a genealogical database that is far larger than Ancestry.com and free to use but it is often underutilized by family history researchers. Now that Huntington Public Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, come see what that means and how these two online databases compare. Registration required and open to all.

Event: Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Thursday, Oct. 24
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Description: Learn about the making of the funniest horror film of all time and how it was almost never filmed! See why no one could top Lou Costello in displaying on-screen fright as "The Boys" tangle with Universal’s classic monsters as the monsters took a final screen bow - Frankenstein’s Monster, The Wolfman and the immortal Count Dracula! Also, discover the monster that did not make it into the film. Halloween music and an autograph, memorabilia and book display will enhance your experience! Registration required and open to all.

Event: Friday Night Movies
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Oct. 25
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Description: "Thelma" (2024, PG-13, 98 minutes). When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. Open to all.

Event: Celebrate Halloween with the USA’s Longest Running Sixties Tribute, Just Sixties! Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Sunday, Oct. 27
Time: 2 p.m.
Description: Just Sixties, from New York, is the longestrunning Sixties tribute band in the United States (42 years). From "Sweet Caroline" to "Daydream Believer" to "Build Me Up Buttercup," Just Sixties covers the world's best-loved songs, including bubblegum, Motown, psychedelia, heavy metal, folk rock and all the Sixties hits. Just Sixties plays The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Doors, Janis Joplin and Jefferson Airplane, to Jimi Hendrix and The Monkees... Have fun, fun, fun, and become glad all over! Come in your favorite sixties attire - tie dye, love beads, bell bottoms, and hairbands! Registration required and open to all.

Event: Great Books Reading & Discussion Group
Location: Main Meeting Room & Zoom
Date: Monday, Oct. 28
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: "The Pardoner's Tale" by Geoffrey Chaucer. In his Canterbury Tales, the English poet Chaucer relates of a storytelling contest among a group of pilgrims traveling from the outskirts of London to see the holy sea of Canterbury. The prize for the best tale? A free dinner. In this month’s selection a Pardoner, or seller of indulgences, tells a story of three roguish young men who end up killing each other in pursuit of a cache of gold. Registration required and open to all.

Event: Inside Long Island’s Notorious Headlines
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Monday, Oct. 28
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: What is it like to work on some of the biggest news stories to hit Long Island? Find out in this ripped from the headlines lecture given by the former Long Island bureau manager of Channel 7 Eyewitness News. Vicki Metz will take you behind the scenes to share the stories that captivated us between 1987 and 2009. Some became national news like the LIRR massacre, TWA flight 800, the Amy Fisher/Joey Buttafuoco saga, and many more. The stories that gripped us then share the same elements that fascinate us today. We will discuss what makes it to air and what is left behind on the cutting room floor. The answers may surprise you!
Registration required and open to all.