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We have scheduled some virtual programs that will be presented with the ZOOM platform. Please use this link to download Zoom: https://zoom.us/signup.
Late Arrival Guidelines: A grace period of 10 minutes will be given to patrons attending a program. Admittance after this arrival time is at the discretion of the library staff.
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.
- The Friends of the Library invite you to an artist reception to meet the quilters on Sunday, April 7, 1:30 – 3:00 PM
- In the Glass Display Case: Antique quilts created in the early 1930’s by a LI Quilter are on display.
Book Discussions
For a listing of some upcoming book discussions, please click the image to the left or the below link!
Language Learning Classes
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Concerts & Special Events
For a listing of past, current, and future concerts and their links to view them, please click the image or this link below!
Movies At NSPL
No registration! Everyone welcome!
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Below you will find a listing of programs through April 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, & Stitch and Quilt.
- For these ongoing programs, registration for March begins on 2/20 (2/25 non-residents), and April begins on 3/20 (3/25 non-residents), unless otherwise noted.
- Examples of programs that are ongoing include:
March Virtual Programs
Drawing Sessions with the Pollack Krasner House – lead by Joyce Raimondo
Art of the Eye: Drawing Workshop , Adults **Virtual**
Wednesday, March 20, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Learn how to improve your observation skills to draw the human eye more accurately. Draw with Joyce, as she presents techniques to help you look carefully and draw eyes with enhanced precision.
Supplies to have ready are: paper, pencil, sharpener, eraser, mirror
Roosevelt Women: Exceptional Ladies of New York State , Adults **Virtual**
Wednesday March 20, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
They were the mothers, wives, and daughters of presidents, politicians and statesmen – and policy and political influencers, authors, campaigners and travelers, too. Each left an extraordinary legacy that is still being felt today. Join JoAnn Tufo of Historic Voices for this exploration of the lives of these remarkable Americans. An EEP shared program hosted by West Hampton Library.
Health Virtual Program: Weight Loss – Are medications the solution?, Adults **Virtual**
Thursday, March 21, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Many medications have recently been approved to aid in weight loss. Dr. Amy Rosenbluth, affiliated with the Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center at Stony Brook Medicine, will discuss these medications that can help with weight loss, as well as their risks and benefits. Information about the options for weight loss will be discussed; nutritional counseling, pharmacotherapy, and surgery for those needing to lose significant amounts of weight, or who are experiencing weight-related health problems. Program is sponsored by Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and hosted by the Westhampton Free Library.
The Sun Will Darken on April 8th, Adults **Virtual**
Thursday, March 21, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Meteorologist, Joe Rao is back to present this lecture about the science and predication of eclipses, with an emphasis on the total eclipse coming this April,8, 2024. This total eclipse is the last one to touch North America until March 30, 2033. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. Another EEP shared program hosted by West Hampton Library.
Virtual Mat Pilates, Adults **Virtual**
Mondays, March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 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, March 25, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Gentle Stretching for Adults and Seniors. (3/4-3/25)
Zion National Park: Chat with a Ranger, Adults **Virtual**
Monday, March 25, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Chat with a Ranger is an introduction to one of our national treasures. Zion National Park preserves an area of southwest Utah with massive creamy pink and red sandstone cliffs sculpted by weather, ancient oceans and rivers, narrow slot canyons, and a unique array of plants, birds, reptiles and animals that live across four life zones. Park Rangers are integral to preserving and conserving this unique landscape and to provide safety for visitors. An EEP event hosted by NSPL.
March In Person/In Library Programs
Strength Training for Total Body, Adults
Tuesdays, March 19, 26, April 2, 9, & 16, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Nonrefundable fee of $14 (cash/check) paid in-person. Build strength and fitness with classes that are tailored to meet the needs of participants. Bring your own hand-held weights (your choice of 2 weights- 1 – 5 lbs.), yoga mat, and water. (3/19-4/16)
- Register/Pay For Program In-Person – Registration begins 3/1
Yoga for Every Body, Adults
Wednesdays, March 20, 27, April 3, 10, & 17, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Nonrefundable fee of $20 (cash/check) paid in-person. Yoga is not about the way you look; yoga is about the way you feel. If you have a desire to feel good, in body and spirit, come 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. (3/6-4/17)
- Register/Pay For Program In-Person – Registration begins 2/20
Device Advice, Adults
Wednesdays, March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, & 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
Spring into Yoga, Adults
Thursdays in March 21, 28, April 4, 11, & 18, 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 (3/7-4/18).
- Register/Pay Fee for Program In-Person – Registration begins 2/20
Tai Chi Flo, Adults
Fridays, March 22 & April 5, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Nonrefundable fee of $12 (cash/check) paid in-person. Tai Chi and Qigong is a harmonious form of gentle exercise that is beneficial for breath, flexibility and balance. (3/1-4/5)
- Register/Pay For Program In-Person – Registration begins 2/20
Computers: Advanced Microsoft Excel, Adults
Monday, March 25, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Learn more advanced features of MS Excel, the world’s most popular spreadsheet program. Students will learn features including VLOOKUP, data validation, subtotals and much more. Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten and 1st Grade, Introduction, and Intermediate Excel.
Sweet Sleep and Aromatherapy, Adults
Saturday, March 30, 10:30 – 12:00 PM
This class will focus on how aromatherapy can be used to promote a good night’s sleep. We will create a Sweet Dreams Room/Linen spray and a small Dream Pillow as we discuss the benefits of using Aromatherapy to promote sleep. Each participant leaves with products they create, demonstration, recipes and resources.
National Library Week Book-A-Day Raffle, April 7-13, 2024
We will sponsor a Book-a-Day raffle in recognition of National Library Week. Enter the adult, young adult, or children’s raffle each time you visit the library. There will be three raffle winners each day (one from each age category).
April In Person/In Library Programs
Virtual Gentle Stretch, Adults **Virtual**
Monday, April 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Gentle Stretching for Adults and Seniors. (3/4-3/25)
Drawing Sessions with the Pollack Krasner House – lead by Joyce Raimondo
Perspective Drawing , Adults **Virtual**
Wednesday, April 3, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Architecture, buildings, streets, rooms, and more. How do you create the illusion of depth in a drawing? Learn the basics of one- and two-point perspective drawing that will improve your drawing skills in one session.
Supplies to have ready are: paper, pencil, sharpener, eraser, mirror, and ruler
Lady Bird Johnson, Adults **Virtual**
Thursday, April 4, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
It is 1969 and Lady Bird Johnson has just returned to Texas at the end of her husband’s presidency. As she welcomes visitors her home, she reminisces about her years in Washington, the life- changing experiences that brought her to the White House, and how she forged her own path as first lady as an advocate for the environment, civil rights and her beloved husband. In this humorous, poignant and insightful historical portrayal, actress and historian Leslie Goddard brings the gracious Lady Bird to life.
Louis Armstrong: It’s a Wonderful World, Adults **Virtual**
Tuesday, April 16. 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Louis Armstrong, aka Satchmo. Satch and Pops, is considered one of the most influential, if not the most influential figures in jazz. Join the Director of Collections for the Louis Armstrong Museum to celebrate “Pops” and National Jazz month. Hosted by Westhampton Library.
Health Virtual Program: The Loneliness Epidemic and Mental Health – SBHS Speaker Series, Adults **Virtual**
Thursday, April 18, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Social disconnection is more common than we realize and is associated with greater risks of cardiovascular disease, dementia, depression, anxiety and a host of other diseases. Dr. Amanda Mackillop, DNP, PMHNP-BC at SBSH, will discuss how loneliness impacts both individuals, and our collective well-being. She will talk about the steps we can take both within our personal lives, and within our community, to achieve emotional well-being. Hosted by NSPL.
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
Learn To Play Mah Jong, Adults
Mondays, April 1, 8, & 15, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learn the game that has fascinated people for so many years with its strategies, sequences, and combinations. This class will introduce you to the rules and basic moves of this ancient game. (4/1-4/15)
Friends of the Library Meeting, Adults
Wednesday, April 3, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Join the Friends of the Library to assist with the book sales and artist receptions.
- No Registration Required
Savvy Sightseer – Going Solo! , Adults
Saturday, April 6, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Open the door to independent travel! Traveling solo is an exciting and empowering experience! Being single, over 50, or with a partner who doesn’t travel, by no means translates to being a stay-at-home, armchair traveler. Learn tips for safe, fun travel; finding hotels, sightseeing and dining alone comfortably. Discuss pros/cons of bypassing tour groups and arranging your own exciting travel experiences, alone or with friends, in the US and abroad!
Overcome your Inner Strife by Tapping into your Inner Strength!, Adults
Monday, April 8, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Emotional Freedom Technique aka EFT /Tapping is a technique done with tapping the fingertips between the head and torso at the beginnings and endings of acupuncture pathways. It is used to help individuals empower themselves by taking control of their decisions, lives, can create balance in the body.
Medicare Counseling, Adults
Tuesday, April 9, 12:30 – 2:30 PM
- Call (631) 929-4488 ext. 225 for more info and to register!
An East End Libraries Off Site Program: Celebrate Long Island Reads Bird Walk at Hallock State Park, Adults
Wednesday, April 10 OR April 17, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Naturalist and experienced birder, MaryLaura Lamont leads this guided walk to locate and identify bird species that thrive in early spring. Dress in layers, wear good walking shoes and bring your binoculars!
- Call to 631-929-4488 ext. 225 To Register!
The Timeline of Food, Adults
Thursday, April 11, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Diane Schwindt, the resident historic cook at the Ketcham Inn Museum presents this lively lecture. Caveman to fast food and a lot in between…. we will explore moments in time that changed the course of food history. A display of authentic historic hearth ware will be discussed, concluding with food samples. A fun-filled evening of surprising facts that will leave you hungry for more!
Sewing Project: Mini Honeycomb Applique Pouch, Adults
Friday, April 12, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Nonrefundable fee of $15 (cash/check) paid in-person. Create a small zippered fused applique modern quilted pouch. See sample at the Circulation Desk. Limited to 8 people. (4 additional people with their own machines may register).
- Register/Pay For Program In-Person – Registration begins 4/1
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.
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
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.