Using the latest version of Microsoft Word, learn the basics of word processing including creating a document, saving, editing, formatting ad much more. The two-hour workshop will be held at 2:30 p.m. Registration in progress for Elmont S.D. residents; Nov. 9 nonresidents. Want to improve those study skills? Study Smarts Clinic for students in grades 3 to 5. Two sessions today and Nov. 23 at 11 a.m. Registration in progress for Elmont S.D. residents; Nov. 9 nonresidents. Bel Canto. a duo composed of lyric soprano Effie Apelast Weinberg and renaissance entertainer Gary Piancentini, will present a charm you with a program of "potpourri" solos and duets composed of operetta, opera and show tunes. 2 p.m. Make some exciting decorations for Thanksgiving. Children ages 3 to 5 make a Big Belly Turkey table decoration at 1 p.m. Children in grades K to 4 make a Peeping Tom Turkey window decoration at 4 p.m. Registration for both programs required. Come for a concert performance of the Neil Simon play with discussion. 4 p.m. Presented by Sewanhaka High School students under the direction of Allan Pierce. Join Steve at the Stewart Manor Branch at 1:30 p.m. Children ages 3 to 5 are welcome. Registration required. Monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Motion may be made to meet in executive session in accordance with the law. The public is welcome to attend. Stories with Miss Carole makes its debut at the Alden Manor Branch. Children ages 3 to 5 are welcome. 1:30 p.m. Registration in progress. John Q will be shown at 2 p.m. When a hospital won't give his son the heart transplant he needs, because he doesn't have insurance, a man takes the hospital emergency room hostage. Starring Denzel Washington, Kimberley Elise, Shawn Hatosy, Anne Heche, Ray Liotta, James Woods and Daniel Smith. 118 minutes, PG-13. Come at 2 p.m. for a performance by STAR (Senior Theater Acting Repertory). Featuring seven scenes from famous plays with props, screens, musicians (pianist and viloinist) and singers (songs in English, French and Spanish). Enjoy the physical comedy of Chip Bryant in his show Listening With Your Eyes at 2 p.m. All ages welcome. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. This two-hour workshop covers working with text: inputting, inserting, moving and erasing, basic word processing skills and understanding commands. Dec. 4 at 10 p.m. Registration required. Get into the spirit of the season! On Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving will be shown. Ages 3 and up are welcome. Registration begins Nov. 30 for ESD residents; Dec. 7 non-ESD residents.

*To the Radio City Christmas Show on Nov. 27. The show is at 2 p.m. and there will be time to browse afterward. The bus leaves Elmont at 10 a.m. and leaves NYC at 5 p.m. The price is $84. Registration required.

*To the Brandywine River Museum on Dec. 19. After lunch at the museum, we head to Odessa, DE and tour holiday decorated homes and then have a sumptuous dessert. The bus leaves the library at 7 a.m. and leaves Delaware at 4 p.m. The price is $63. Registration in progress for Elmont S.D. residents; Nov. 2 nonresident.

Get into the spirit of winter. Two Snowmen crafts programs will be offered on Dec. 3. Children ages 3 to 5, with an adult, will make a Pouchy Snowman at 1 p.m. and children in grades K to 4 will make a Snow Family Wall Hanging at 4 p.m. Registration for both programs begins Nov. 19 for ESD residents; Nov. 26 non-ESD residents. Will meet at the library at 1 p.m. on the first Monday of every month. There will be a guest speaker at every meeting. For further details call 775-9046. All participants must arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the program to insure a seat. People on the waiting list will be admitted to the program at 5 minutes prior to the program. Latecomers will not be admitted. Free English classes are being offered in cooperation with Nassau BOCES. Classes meet Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through June. English for New Americans is for beginning adults who have not attended school in the US. Registration is ongoing. New students welcome at any time. Come for this program led by Beatrice Nechin of the NC Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs. This program is for grandparents involved in their grandchildren's lives or not involved in their grandchildren's lives, grandparents raising their grandchildren or seeking the rights to have their grandchildren in their lives. Coffee and cookies served. The program is ongoing and held on the last Friday of each month at 10:30 a.m.

Sponsored by the NC Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs, the following programs are available:

*Ballroom Dancing Class led by Ronald Gates. Coffee and cookies served. All NC seniors welcome. The program is ongoing and held on the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m.

*Nutrition Education Class taught by Shari Hamburg, RD. 10 a.m. The class will be ongoing and held the second Thursday of each month. Coordinated by Beatrice Nechin.

*Senior Yoga Class coordinated by Beatrice Nechin, the class will be led by Evelyn Connell from 10 to 11 a.m. on the third Friday of each month. Coffee and cookies will be served. For registration call the NC Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs 571-8250.

Under the direction of Denise T. Brosokas meets on the third Tuesday of every month to share ideas and offer support and guidance. Join the group at 7:30 p.m. and share your writing.