5 Things You Need to Know Today: Diane Ravitch Talk, Franklin Park Reading Series, More

1. You need to get literary. Head to the  . . 618 Saint Johns Pl. Free. 8 p.m.

2. You need to know what is going on in your community. Tonight there's the 77th Precinct Community Council Meeting, where you can discuss area crime with the precinct head, Capt. Elvio Capocci, and hear about other events going on in Prospect and Crown Heights. While you're there, ask him about the investigation of the in March, there . And come hungry, there's usually a dinner buffet.

3. You need to think about where the city's school system. Head to P.S. 321 for , the education reform leader and author of "The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice are Undermining Education." Childcare will be provided. , 180 7th Ave. at First Street.

4. You need to get the kids out of the house. Sad Mother's Day is over? Keep it going by taking your toddler to , a workshop where the tiny tots will be prompted to discuss all " all the great things moms do" and them make you a necklace.  11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., 18 mo-2 1/2 years, Free with admission of $7.50 per person over 12 months. Or see our .

5. You need to know if your train is running, and if you have to move your car.  There are no planned subway service changes affecting Prospect Heights trains today, according to the MTA. For drivers, there isn't another planned alternate side suspension until Memorial Day, according to the NYC DOT.