Dec. 30: Legislation and Library Jazz

Spend the last days of 2010 with the activities and news in this "5 Things" column, where you will find 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.

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1. Still returning those holiday presents? Check our of the return policies around Farmingdale.

2.  is Farmingdale's amusement park that draws families from around Long Island each summer. Learn about some controversial legislation being discussed relating to the amusement park, going up on the site later today.

3. Head to the this morning for the weekly  at 11 a.m.

4. It's Thursday which means it's  at Borders. Bring your kids for a fun hour.

5. Running out of activities to do with the kids this break? Refer to our , which is full of possibilities.