PROGRAMS and EVENTS
Paint Night: Colorful Autumn Falling Leaves – Virtual
Friday, October 14 at 7 p.m. Sketching and Acrylics with Alma: For beginners to advanced sketchers and painters. Everyone is welcome .Enjoy a fun and relaxing evening painting in the comfort of your own home! For a list of supplies needed, please go to the library’s website.
Intro to email – All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor
Saturday, October 15 at 11 a.m. New to email? This is the perfect class to get you started using email. Learn what email is, how to set up an account, how to reply to and send emails, and more. We will explore; What is Email? Signing up for Email; Logging In; Opening & Replying and Sending Messages.
Let’s Go to the Movies Sing Along – In Person or Virtual
Sunday, October 16 at 2 p.m. Join us for a Sing Along with Marilyn McClean, featuring some songs from your favorite movies!
Watch Your Step: Fall Prevention – Virtual
Monday, October 17 at 1:30 p.m. This lecture will discuss fears about falling, goal of fall prevention education, and steps to take to decrease your risk. This program is brought to you courtesy of Nassau Libraries Health Share.
Why Use a Computer & Getting Started on a Computer – All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor Monday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m. Join us for this two-part workshop! Why Use a Computer: Do you ever wonder why you should take the time and effort to learn to use a computer? If you are new to using computers you may think that it is too hard, too expensive, or not for people like you. Take this course to learn why using a computer can be worth the time and effort, and to take a closer look at what steps you can take to learn computers one skill at a time. Getting Started on a Computer: Learn about what a computer is and how to use a mouse and keyboard.
House Plants for Healthy Living – All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor or Virtual
Tuesday, October 18 at 1:30 p.m. House Plants keep your home bright and healthy during long winter days! Join Paul the Plant Man as he offers a lively discussion on indoor plants – Peace Lily, Snake Plant. Pothos, a palm plant, Indoor Mums plus 4 other plants – that clean the air and can help boost your mood and immune system during cold and flu season. Free plant raffle for those who attend in-person!
Library Board of Trustee’s Meeting – All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor
Tuesday, October 18 at 7 p.m.
Stony Brook Cancer Center Health Education Series: Know the Facts about Breast Cancer – Virtual
Wednesday, October 19 at 12 noon. Join Health Educators from Stony Brook Cancer Center for an overview of what breast cancer is, what causes it, symptoms to look for, and screening recommendations. *This program is brought to you courtesy of Nassau Libraries Health Share.
Mystery Book Club – All Purpose Room and Virtual
Wednesday, October 19 at 6:30 p.m. The book being discussed is: The Maid by Nita Prose
“A Clue-like, locked-room mystery and a heartwarming journey of the spirit, The Maid explores what it means to be the same as everyone else and yet entirely different—and reveals that all mysteries can be solved through connection to the human heart.”
2022 Legal and Financial Update for Parents and Families of Adult Children with Special Needs – Virtual
Thursday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. How can I protect my adult child legally and financially? Join Andrew Cohen, Esq. and Mitch Weisbrot, CLU for an informative seminar that addresses the legal and financial preparations crucial to safeguarding assets, benefits and rights for your special needs adult child. This program is brought to you courtesy of Nassau Libraries Health Share.
Your Home’s Insulation – All Purpose Room and Virtual
Saturday, October 22, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Get ready for the cold weather! Learn about different types of insulation and proper installation techniques; how vapor barriers work; strategic attic insulation and ventilation…and more! Bring your questions! A teacher, licensed home inspector, and business owner with over twenty years in the commercial construction industry, Brian Schnee educates homeowners to keep repair costs down. His classes offer students the know-how and confidence to make certain repairs on their own, and ensure they can hire the right professional when one is needed.
CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
Stemtastic: Magical Potions! All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor
Monday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m. Ages: 4 years- 1st Grade (with parent/caregiver).Potions! Calling all Wizards! Participants will design a magic wand, and then use some creative chemistry to create a color changing potion, a fizzy elixir and a bubbling brew!
Halloween Stuffed Animal Workshop! – All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor
Tuesday, October 18 at 5 p.m. Ages: 4 years- 8 years. Enjoy some spooky stories & stuff your very own Pumpkin Bear to love at home! Material Fee: $7
Zumba (In-Person) – All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor
Thursday, October 20 at 4:30 p.m. Grades: K-4. Move to the music in this fun dance-based exercise class!
Zumba YA – All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor
Thursday, October 20 at 5:15 p.m. Grades 5 – 12. Move to the music in this fun dance-based workout with Zumba instructor Kristen Fonte.
