Today's 5: Free Movie at Library

Plainview's library is offering two free showings today of the 2011 film "The Music Never Stopped."

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On tap today:

1.The, offers "The Music Never Stopped." at 3 and 7:30 p.m. The 2011 film is the story of a father who struggles to bond with his estranged son after the young man  suffers a brain tumor that prevents him from forming new memories. Rated PG. Open to all.

2. The book club meets to discuss "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole at the library at 10:30 a.m. The discussion, open to all, is hosted by Director Gretchen Browne of the Plainview Library and Beth Spickler-Lerman of YJCC.

3. The North Shore Civil War Roundtable meets at the Barnes & Noble in nearby Huntington Station at 7:30 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome.

4. The plays host to experts offering insights into helping local businesses design a marketing strategy that can provide results. They will discuss traditional direct marketing, mobile, social and brand marketing. The event from 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., is open to the public.

5. Now that it's September and the kids are back to school, why not take the time to let us know what's happening in the community and the stories you'd like to see us cover. Add it to the calendar or send us a news tip.