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In-Library Exhibit
- Art Exhibit – Brighten Your World with Color: Modern Quilts
- In the Glass Display Case: Antique quilts created in the early 1930’s by a LI Quilter are on display.
Book Discussions
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Language Learning Classes
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Concerts & Special Events
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Movies At NSPL
No registration! Everyone welcome!
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Below you will find a listing of programs through June along with their registration dates.
Ongoing Virtual and In-Person Adult Programming
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**Click Here to be taken to a listing of all ongoing Adult Programs**
- Examples of programs that are ongoing include:
- Breathe Together Series, Creative Writing, Canasta Anyone?, Knittin’ Time, Knittin’ Tuesdays, & Stitch and Quilt.
- For these ongoing programs, registration for April begins on 3/20 (3/25 non-residents), May begins on 4/20 (4/25 non-residents), & June begins on 5/20 (5/25 non-residents) unless otherwise noted.
- Examples of programs that are ongoing include:
April Virtual Programs
Virtual Mat Pilates, Adults **Virtual**
Mondays, April 22 & 29, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
This Pilates class aimed to lengthen and tone with low-impact and high result. Pilates promotes a heightened clarity between the mind and body to improve flexibility, strength, balance, and awareness with full-body workouts with no muscle untouched, leaving you feeling energized, restored, and renewed. Grab your mat and let’s get started! Open to ALL levels. (3/4-4/29)
Virtual Gentle Stretch, Adults **Virtual**
Monday, April 22 & 29, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Gentle Stretching for Adults and Seniors. (3/4-3/25)
What Is Compost, and Compost Tea?, Adults **Virtual**
Wednesday, April 24, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
If you’re wondering what compost is and how it can improve your soil and plants this presentation has you covered. Composting can benefit your soil by adding many important nutrients, it helps the soil hold water more efficiently and increases the production of fruits and vegetables, as well as flowers in the garden. How and when to use compost and compost tea will also be discussed.
April In Person/In Library Programs
The Poetry of Aromatherapy, Adults
Saturday, April 20, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
As poetry is an expression of oneself, so too is the art of aromatherapy. With discussion and hands on creation we will explore the beauty of specific poems and match them with aromatherapy. Emily Dickinson’s Rose lotion or Walt Whitman’s Lemongrass toner or Robert Frost’s Cleansing Balm for when you take the road less traveled by… the possibilities are endless when these two art forms are paired together. Take aways: products and recipes.
AARP Safe Driver Course, Adults
Tuesday, April 23 and Thursday, April 25, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Designed for Adults over the age of 50 years. Bring your driver’s license and a check/or money order for $30 made out AARP. Bring your AARP membership card for a reduced fee of $25. Must attend both sessions for your certificate of completion.
Mediumship: What is it?, Adults
Tuesday, April 23, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Join Winter Brook, psychic medium to discuss what mediumship is, how mediums receive spirit communication, tips for you to develop your own gifts and mini readings for some of the attendees to demonstrate mediumship. The event is free but please register with the library. For entertainment only.
Device Advice, Adults
Wednesday, April 24, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
NSPL Cardholders only! Please bring your device and a Librarian will help you access the Library streaming products or assist with installing the Libby app to your device.
- No Registration Required
Paint Party: Hummingbirds, Adults
Monday, April 29, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Nonrefundable fee of $10 (cash/check) paid in-person. Join us in a hands-on, step by step painting of blossoms and hummingbirds.
- Register/Pay For Program In-Person- Registration begins 4/1
May Virtual Programs
Best Management Practices in the Landscape, Adults **Virtual**
Thursday, May 2, 7:00 – 8: 15 PM
Join this discussion about selecting plants and plant material for the right sites, installing, and maintaining ornamental native plants, fertilization, grasses, lawn care, proper pruning, and more. Sound planting and aftercare for ornamentals will also help to conserve water because they require less irrigation once established. You will learn how to greatly increase survival and performance in the garden with Best Management techniques. Presented by Maire Camenares (Cornell Extension).
Virtual Mat Pilates, Adults **Virtual**
Mondays, May 6, 13, 20, (no 27), June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
This Pilates class aimed to lengthen and tone with low-impact and high result. Pilates promotes a heightened clarity between the mind and body to improve flexibility, strength, balance, and awareness with full-body workouts with no muscle untouched, leaving you feeling energized, restored, and renewed. Grab your mat and let’s get started! Open to ALL levels. (5/6-6/24)
Virtual Gentle Stretch, Adults **Virtual**
Mondays, May 6, 13, & 20, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Gentle Stretching for Adults and Seniors. (5/6-5/20)
Volunteering the Antidote to Loneliness, Adults **Virtual**
Thursday, May 9, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Please join the Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands Caregiver Grant team as they expand and expound on the numerous Benefits of Volunteering! This is NY State Grant with grassroots across Nassau & Suffolk. There’s a loneliness epidemic and volunteering is a proven antidote! We hope you can join us.
How to Manage Your Paper (Without Losing Your Mind!), Adults **Virtual**
Wednesday, May 15; 7:00 -8:00 PM
Learn techniques on how to easily manage incoming mail and paperwork that has piled up, find documents needed to file taxes without stress, and follow and maintain a simple, filing system that works. An EEL Event hosted by the Hampton Bays Public Library.
“Health SBSH” Virtual Programs: Osteoporosis, Adults **Virtual**
Thursday, May 16, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens your bones making them thinner and less dense. This can result in bone fractures which significantly impact quality of life. Dr. Heidi Roppelt, board-certified rheumatologist at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, will discuss osteoporosis and osteopenia, the causes, as well as diagnosis, treatment and disease management. This disease is more prevalent in women, although men can also be affected.
Using Them Up: How the World Makes Leftovers Taste Like New, Adults **Virtual**
Friday, May 17, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Jacquelyn Ottman, NYC-based food waste advocate, culinary historian, past chair of the Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board, and author, Connecting from A Quarantine Kitchen, My Shelter Island Pandemic Story will empower you to “shop your refrigerator” and transform what’s left over from last night’s dinner into something new and delicious. You will learn how to save money and get inspired to make timeless dishes such as fried rice, fish cakes and frittatas used by food cultures the worldwide for centuries. Q & A to follow. Hosted by Shelter Island Library.
A Day at the Races: The History of Belmont, Adults **Virtual**
Tuesday, May 21, 7:00 -8:15 PM
Belmont Park, the iconic thoroughbred horse racing facility located in Elmont, NY has a
storied past. The 1 ½ mile racetrack with its sweeping turns and long homestretch has
challenged some of the greatest thoroughbreds of our time. The most celebrated race at
Belmont Park is the Belmont Stakes, the final jewel of racing’s Triple Crown. Since
1919, when Sir Barton was the first to sweep the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and
the Belmont, the “Test of the Champion” has crowned but 11 winners of racing’s most
prestigious, and elusive, prize. Amongst these giants includes Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and American Pharaoh. Learn more about Belmont’s history, its luminaries, and unique contributions to the horse racing world.
Computer/technology: Introduction to ChatGPT via Zoom, Adults **Virtual**
Tuesday, May 30, 7:00-8:30 PM
In this Zoom class, you will learn about the latest technology to hit mainstream; ChatGPT. Students will learn about the newest AI, ChatGPT and how to navigate the site and use the Chat safely, and much more. No prerequisites.
May In Person/In Library Programs
Friends of the Library Meeting, Adults
Wednesday, May 1 & June 5, 10:30 AM
Join the Friends of the Library to assist with the book sales and artist receptions.
- No Registration Required
Yoga for Every Body, Adults
Wednesdays, May 1, 8, (no 15 & 22) 29, June 5, & 12, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Nonrefundable fee of $16 (cash/check) paid in-person. Join us in this gentle yoga class for beginner and experienced students alike. The relaxed pace may improve balance, flexibility and strength. Bring yoga mat/blanket. (5/1-6/12)
- Pay Fee/Register In Person – Registration begins 4/20
Device Advice, Adults
Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, (no 6/19) & 26, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
NSPL Cardholders only! Please bring your device and a Librarian will help you access the Library streaming products or assist with installing the Libby app to your device.
- No Registration Required
Yoga for Early Summer, Adults
Thursdays in May 2, 9, (no 16), 23, 30, June 6, & 13, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Nonrefundable fee of $20 (cash/check) paid in-person. Balancing our energy in the springtime comes with many specific breathing exercises, twists, and hips. Bring a yoga mat and 2 blocks. (5/2-6/13)
- Pay Fee/Register In Person – Registration begins 4/20
Learn to Be Tobacco Free, Adults
Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, & 26, 6:00-7:15 PM
This free, multi-session program is offered by the Suffolk County Dept of Health Services and is based on the CDC’s Clinical Practice Guidelines for treating nicotine dependence. Nicotine Replacement Therapies are available for a nominal fee. Those who use all forms of tobacco are welcome. (5/2-6/26)
- For more information or to Register: call Debora at 631-853-2928 or email debora.rippel@suffolkcountyny.gov
Tai Chi Flo, Adults
Fridays, May 3, 10, 17, (no 24), 31, June 7, & 14, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Nonrefundable fee of $20 (cash/check) paid in-person. Tai Chi and Qigong is a harmonious form of gentle exercise that is beneficial for breath, flexibility and balance. (5/3-6/14)
- Pay Fee/Register In Person – Registration begins 4/20
Strength Training, Adults
Mondays, May 6, 13, 20, (no 27), June 3, 10, & 17, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Nonrefundable fee of $20 (cash/check) paid in-person. Build strength and fitness tailored to meet the needs of participants. Bring hand-held weights (your choice of 2 weights- 1 – 5 lbs.), yoga mat, and water. (5/6-6/17)
- Pay Fee/Register In Person – Registration begins 4/20
Chair Yoga for Every Body, Adults
Tuesdays, May 7, 14, (no 21), 28, June 4, & 11, 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Nonrefundable fee of $10 (cash/check) paid in-person. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Enjoy the many benefits of yoga while using a chair instead of a mat. If you’ve ever hesitated to try yoga, this is a good place to start! (5/7-6/11)
- Pay Fee/Register In Person – Registration begins 4/20
Spice up your Spring with Simply Creative Chef Rob, Adults
Tuesday, May 7, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Nonrefundable fee of $4 (cash/check) paid in-person. Skillet Shrimp Fajitas-Made with a Homemade fajita seasoning and bell peppers and Onions. this is a meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Served with traditional toppings and for an appetizer Chef Rob will make a Turkey Taco Dip and will be served with crispy Tortilla chips.
- Pay Fee/Register In Person – Registration begins 4/20
Off Site Program: Cherry Blossom Photo Walk in Greenport, Adults
Wednesday, May 8, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – (Rain date, Thursday, May 9)
Every year historic Greenport celebrates Spring with a Cherry Blossom Festival. Join us for this opportunity to walk amidst the blooms and photograph. Meet us at the Carousel at 11:00 AM. Bring your camera or camera phones and wear comfortable shoes. Miranda Gatewood leads with tips, tricks and personalized attention to take your vision to the next level. Program contingent on good weather. Directions and parking areas will be provided via email.
Paint Party: Spring Basket/Bicycle on Glass, Adults
Thursday, May 9, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Nonrefundable fee of $10 (cash/check) paid in-person. Join us in this step-by-step painting class where you will create a whimsical framed image of a bicycle with basket on glass to hang in your home or give as a gift.
- Pay Fee/Register In Person – Registration begins 4/20
N.Y. State Empire Driver Safety Class, Adults
Monday, May 13 & Tuesday, May 14, 5:30 – 8:30 PM
$33 fee to be paid at first class by check/money order made out to Empire Safety Council. Save 10% off your car insurance by taking this NY approved Driver Safety Class.
Medicare Counseling, Adults
Tuesday, May 14 & June 11, 12:30 – 2:30 PM
- Call (631) 929-4488 ext. 225 for more info and to register!
Off Site Program: Cranberry Bog Nature Preserve Hike with Lee McAllister, Adults
Wednesday, May 15, 9:30 AM – (Rain Date Thursday, May 16)
Come and enjoy the natural beauty of Cranberry Bog Nature Preserve, a tiny jewel set in the wetlands of Riverhead. This Suffolk County Park is what remains of an abandoned cranberry-growing operation. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring Tick spray. We will meet at the parking area at 9:15 AM. Address is: 3675-2815 Lake Avenue, Riverhead, New York 11901.
Learn to Play Canasta, Adults
Fridays, May 17, 24, & 31, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Join us to learn or refresh yourself with the card game Canasta. You will learn the techniques and strategies of this fun game. Enjoy socializing while learning to play with a partner. Canasta is both challenging and stimulating, and played by men and women. Come and have some fun! (5/17-5/31)
Paper Flowers: Magnolia Blooms, Adults
Monday, May 20, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Nonrefundable fee of $6 (cash/check) paid in-person. Our Paper Flower Instructor Casey is back and will guide you in this hands-on class where you will create beautiful stemmed Magnolia Blooms.
- Pay Fee/Register In Person – Registration begins 5/1
Computer/technology: Introduction to Canva, Adults
Wednesday, May 29, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
In this hands-on class, learn how to create beautiful designs and professional graphics with Canva. Whether it is a photo editor, create picture collage, logo, invitation or poster, Canva makes online graphic design easy. Prerequisite – basic computer skills.
June Virtual Programs
Virtual Gentle Stretch, Adults **Virtual**
Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Gentle Stretching for Adults and Seniors. (6/3-6/24)
Block Island Seafood Cooks, Adults **Virtual**
Monday, June 3, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Summer is right around the corner, so welcome the Block Island Seafood Company for some summer dishes you can have at the ready throughout the season. Craig Geraghty will demonstrate Cajun Grilled Shrimp over Caesar Salad and Spicy Clams with Tomatoes and Corn over pasta.
Queer Pride on the Lower East Side, Adults **Virtual**
Wednesday, June 5, 7:00 – 8:15 PM
From secret lives rediscovered to famous activists and organizations, join us for an exploration of the LGBTQIA+ history of the Lower East Side! Making use of oral histories from residents of our historic tenement buildings, personal memoirs, and archival research, we will examine a century of material to uncover a vibrant and visible Queer community while tracing the unique connection between our neighborhood and the growth of Queer culture and identity in New York City and beyond.
Sisters in the Wind . . . the road less traveled, Adults **Virtual**
Thursday, June 13, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Certain adventurous women chose a different path to freedom and independence by riding bicycles and motorcycles. Riding these machines challenged social mores and led to a change in how society viewed women. It also changed the way women viewed themselves. In the late 1800s, early 1900s “The New Woman” started riding these “freedom machines” and could for the first time venture out without a male chaperon. Now women could exercise in fresh air in public. These new activities necessitated a change in women’s dress. Long Victorian dresses, corsets, and bustles were replaced by form fitting outfits. Lady motorcyclists wore leather pants and jackets. The bicycle became a symbol for the struggle for the vote. Slip into your gear, strap on your helmet, and join the “Sisters in the Wind … the road less traveled!” Let’s Ride!
June In Person/In Library Programs
Artist Reception
Saturday, June 1, 1:30 – 3:00 PM
Watercolorist, Sally Ann Keller will be in our Gallery space to talk with visitors about her artwork. Come meet the artist and enjoy some treats at an Artist Reception hosted by The Friends of the Library.
- No Registration Required
Paper Flowers: Oriental Poppies, Adults
Tuesday, June 4, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Nonrefundable fee of $4 (cash/check) paid in-person. In this program we will create several stemmed Oriental Poppies from a paper made from wood. These vibrant flowers will add cheer to any room in your home.
- Pay Fee/Register In Person – Registration begins 5/20
Computer/technology: Introduction to Quick Books, Adults
Tuesday, June 11, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
In this lecture and demo class, you will learn the basics of QuickBooks, including setting up and customizing QB for your business, creating and editing the Chart of Accounts, working with Centers, understanding Items, creating Estimates and Invoices, and more. Prerequisites: For intermediate and advanced computer users.
Paint Party: Lighthouse Wood Plank, Adults
Wednesday, June 12, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Nonrefundable fee of $10 (cash/check) paid in-person. In this hands-on class, you will be guided in painting a Lighthouse onto wood to decorate your home.
- Pay Fee/Register In Person – Registration begins 5/20
AARP Safe Driver Course, Adults
Tuesday, June 18 & Thursday, June 19, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Designed for Adults over the age of 50 years. Bring your driver’s license and a check/or money order for $30 made out AARP to first class. Bring your AARP membership card for a reduced fee of $25. Must attend both sessions for your certificate of completion.
Savvy Sightseer’s Prague: A Photographer’s Dream Destination, Adults
Tuesday, June 18, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
The Czechia capital goes by several names: City of a Hundred Spires, the Golden City, the Mother of Cities, the Heart of Europe and one-time co-base of the Holy Roman Empire. Its history is deep and varied; its sights are captivating. Its culture is steeped in tradition and also new and quirky. Prague’s architecture is a cornucopia of artistic expression, from old-world charm to an ultra-modern. Join us for tips for travel to Prague.
“Health SBSH” Virtual Programs: Ticks &Tick-Borne Disease – What You Need to Know! , Adults **Virtual**
Thursday, June 20, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Chances are that you, or someone you know, has been diagnosed with Lyme or another tick-borne disease. Jerry Simons, PA-C, a member of the Medical Advisory Panel of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center, and an Assistant Professor at Stony Brook Medicine, will speak about the types of diseases that are carried by the different species of ticks found on Eastern Long Island, and the symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment options that are available. Tips on preventing tick bites will also be shared
Crafts With Theresa!
The below link will direct you to a page with multiple Do It Yourself craft videos, including Bird Feeders, I Love My Pet Collage, Garden Terrariums, and Simple Sugar Scrub, all of which can be done while at home. For Teens, Adults, and Families, these crafts are fun and entertaining! Please click the links below for all the projects.
Acts of Kindness For People and Pets
This program consists of a compilation of 6 projects with step-by-step instructions that give back to people and pets. Through Theresa’s programs, she does a lot for many of the animal shelters on Long Island, as well as Meals on Wheels, and the Homeless Coalition. She facilitates over 100 programs that give back and will be giving ideas through this program. 2 hours of Community Service
- To view the video link of Acts of Kindness For People and Pets click here!
- For a listing of downloadable Act of Kindness Craft Ideas click here!
Savvy Sightseer Armchair Travel Series
Missing North Shore Public Library’s Savvy Sightseer Travel Series? Savvy Sightseer, Jeanne Schnupp, is offering virtual trips for all to enjoy! Please click the link below to go on a trip with Jeanne and to see the listing of upcoming “trips.” These classes are great for families, teens, and adults!
Cooking Demo
Are you missing our cooking programs with Simply Creative Chef Rob Scott? He has helped you out by posting some cooking demos online! Click the following link for a listing of demos and their recipes!
Small Business Development Center at Stony Brook University
The Small Business Development Center at Stony Brook University is full of useful information regarding grants, loans, plans, business reopening suggestions and requirements, and more all revolving around small businesses and the Covid-19 Pandemic.
- Small Business Development Center at Stony Brook University
- Future Scheduled Events
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
New York COVID-19 Information
- Pre-applications for the New York Forward Loan Fund
- Suffolk County Reopening Resource Guide
- Statewide Regional Reopening Metrics
Defensive Driving
If you need to take a Defensive Driving course, please visit the below link to connect to a variety of options, some for AARP, and even some for AAA members.
