Library Offers Free Showings of 'Great Gatsby' Wednesday

The is offering two free showings of the 1974 film classic, "The Great Gatsby."

TODAY's 5:

1. The Library's presentation couldn't be more timely, given that a new and what appears to be a quite different interpretation of the is scheduled to be released in December. The shows, which star Robert Redford and Mia Farrow, are at 3 and 7:30 p.m. 

2. Speaking of Gatsby, how are you doing with your summer reading of the classic? Oyster Bay Councilwoman Rebecca Alesia of Plainview has spearheaded a Tell us where you are in the novel in the comments below.

3. 's Class meets this morning at 10 a.m.

4. Check out our story Wednesday morning about the big changes coming to school lunches in Plainview and across the nation. Your kids will notice come September.

5. Do you know how easy it is to blog for Patch? Click here and get started. Plainview voices need to part of the larger Long Island discussion. All topics welcome. How 'bout the dating scene? Local history? Musings about growing up elsewhere and living here? We're open to your ideas.