Library Has Many Offerings Thursday

It's an April Thursday with unsettled weather in the forecast. There's lots to do around town, including a wide range of offerings at the Plainview library.

Each day the "5 Things" column will tell you five essential pieces of information you need to know today, like events happening or community topics being covered on the site later on in the day. Have an event or topic that should appear in this column? Add it to the calendar or send us a news tip.

Thursday's options:

1. The  has lots to offer today, as usual. Just one highlight is the exercise program for seniors called "Seniorobics." The free session is at 10 a.m. ,

2. The presents an exhibit entitled a moving series of panels made by young people to commemorate the Jews lost in . Exhibit will run every week on Tuesdays-through-Fridays until May 1. Open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.; free and open to the public..

3. The  softball team plays Oceanside High School at home Thursday at JFK. The game is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

4. The Nassau County in Roslyn has lots to offer, including a display of the poster art of the 1917 October Revolution. These graphic, inexpensively produced posters carried the Revolution’s message to the masses. Open from 11:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

5. Did you read our appeal Tuesday for This is big, Plainview! This is an opportunity for community-minded people to have a regular voice in Patch.

We want you. Contact me at joe.dowd@patch.com.

Meanwhile, did you read about the serious car wreck on Plainview Road? While you're reading us, browse our "events" calendar for other happenings around town. If you have a thought on our stories, let us know.