Age Group: Ages 4 - 5 years (not entering Kindergarten in September)
Registration
16 of 16 spots remaining
About This Event
Calling all future Pre-K and Kindergarten students! We offer this fun, two-hour drop-off series where your child will participate in literacy skills, hands-on centers, and develop school-ready skills. We’ll get little learners excited and confident to start school in September 2027. The registered child must be potty-trained and at least 4 years of age to attend. Parents may leave the building during these classes, unless noted otherwise. Registered child only.
Join us for this fun and energizing series that combines rhythm, music, and movement for a low-impact seated workout. Using drumsticks, fitness balls, and buckets, participants will enjoy easyto-follow drumming patterns designed to elevate the heart rate, improve coordination, and promote overall wellness. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Theresa Morale instructs.
The death of a partner brings significant emotional challenges and changes in daily life. If you have been living in widowhood and are looking for a new direction, join this conversation group to share experiences on your journey to healing and growth. Brenda Ferrante facilitates.
Create a unique piece of wood-burned art! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to design and cut a vinyl stencil with the Cricut cutting machine, then transfer your design onto a wood slice using a scorch marker. We’ll finish the project with a heat gun to reveal your custom, burned-in design.
Nightmare Before Christmas Drawing with Art Teacher Amy
6:00 PM –
7:00 PM
Activity Room
Children: School Age
Age Group: Grades 2 - 5
Registration
20 of 20 spots remaining
About This Event
Channel your inner Jack Skellington! In this exciting drawing class, Art Teacher Amy will show you how to bring the whimsical, creepycool world of The Nightmare Before Christmas to life on paper.
Teen Book Discussion: Sunrise on The Reaping by Suzanne Collins
7:00 PM –
8:00 PM
Learning Commons - Teen
Teen
Age Group: Grades 9 - 12
Registration
8 of 8 spots remaining
About This Event
Join us for this discussion of Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins before the movie adaptation premieres this November! When Haymitch Abernathy is selected for the Fiftieth Hunger Games’ Quarter Quell, he’s torn from everything he loves and thrust into an arena where the odds are stacked against him. Discuss the newest return to Panem with fellow Hunger Games fans. Snacks will be provided.
Long Island historian Robert von Bernewitz will talk about the various historic cemeteries, types of burial sites, and noteworthy people that are buried here. Find out where Mae West, Jackie Robinson, Jackson Pollock, William Sydney Mount, and Teddy Roosevelt are laid to rest. You will learn that the oldest burial ground in New York State is on Long Island, and it also happens to be the largest cemetery in the country! No registration required.
Nurture your baby’s development and preliteracy skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and educational toys in a playful, supportive environment. Older siblings and younger siblings in strollers are permitted.
Hooping is a fun and beautiful way to move your body using all of your muscles! Learn basic moves and techniques, recovery methods, and simple steps for moving in and out of the hoop.
Experience a variety of sports while learning specific skills, fitness concepts, and structure of a group setting. Children will learn how to interact with their peers, follow directions and routines, while developing their social and cognitive skills.
Celebrate the season by decorating festive pumpkin and ghost cupcakes using colorful buttercream and piping techniques. Participants will learn decorating tips while creating a sweet Halloween-themed treat to take home and enjoy.
Relive the iconic hits of Elton John and Billy Joel in one unforgettable piano show with memorable melodies, fantastic sing-alongs, and outrageous costumes. It’s a high-energy musical performance—one stage, two legends! No registration required.
Age Group: Ages 24 months - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
20 of 20 spots remaining
About This Event
Ciao, amici! Bring your little ones for a delightful taste of Italy! An educator from A Time for Kids will share a playful mix of storytelling, catchy songs, movement, and a fun hands-on activity while your child is introduced to basic Italian vocabulary, numbers, and colors.
Create your own Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)—small, collectible works of art that are often traded with other artists. Instructor Amy Simonson will show you how to use the Cricut to cut the cards to size and add a fun design to the back. Then, decorate the front with your own artwork and creativity.
Centerfielder Darren Lemming is an extraordinary athlete whom fans and players regard as a living legend. This reputation is threatened however, when Darren announces he is gay. While his teammates reckon with their prejudices in the locker room, Darren struggles to balance the attention surrounding his identity and contemplates whether coming out was the right thing to do for his career.
Age Group: Ages 4 - 5 years (not entering Kindergarten in September)
Registration
16 of 16 spots remaining
About This Event
Calling all future Pre-K and Kindergarten students! We offer this fun, two-hour drop-off series where your child will participate in literacy skills, hands-on centers, and develop school-ready skills. We’ll get little learners excited and confident to start school in September 2027. The registered child must be potty-trained and at least 4 years of age to attend. Parents may leave the building during these classes, unless noted otherwise. Registered child only.
Speaker Lelonni Campbell is a longtime student of metaphysics who integrates core philosophical concepts that have long guided humanity into her talks to offer frameworks for understanding modern existence and our place in time. No registration required.
Centerfielder Darren Lemming is an extraordinary athlete whom fans and players regard as a living legend. This reputation is threatened however, when Darren announces he is gay. While his teammates reckon with their prejudices in the locker room, Darren struggles to balance the attention surrounding his identity and contemplates whether coming out was the right thing to do for his career.
Bring your creativity out of the shadows! In this workshop with Art with Samantha, we’re taking painted rocks to the next level using fun, textured techniques to bring adorable ghost silhouettes to life. Perfect for adding a friendly haunt to your home décor!
Retired Connetquot teacher Joann Poserina leads this series of classes in basic Italian, where you will have simple conversations, ask questions, and study important vocabulary while learning about Italy and its unique regions.
Connetquot ENL teacher Sam Canonica instructs these classes for adults whose native language is not English. Included in the classes will be exercises to help students expand their English language vocabulary and build conversational skills. No registration required.
Join us for a hike led by author Lee McAllister. This is a moderate hike of about 3 miles that will take us around a large meadow. We’ll also traverse a boardwalk through a swamp containing rare Atlantic White Cedars. Meet at the first parking area on the left, north of the main entrance (100 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Smithtown). It’s more than a half mile in from the entrance. Please arrive at 9:45 am. Participants are responsible for any parking fees.
Come join our parenting group and meet other families while the children have fun playing and socializing. A resource professional will be available to share helpful information and answer any questions. Older siblings and younger siblings in strollers are permitted.
Considered a crossroads of cultures and civilizations in the Mediterranean, this one-stop destination has you experiencing a wide range of history all in one place. Rich traditions combine with gorgeous coastline, fertile vineyards, and bustling market towns to make this a one-of-a-kind destination. Jeanne Schnupp is the speaker. No registration required.
Come join our parenting group and meet other families while the children have fun playing and socializing. A resource professional will be available to share helpful information and answer any questions. Older siblings and younger siblings in strollers are permitted.
In this class, you will learn the difference between sublimation and DTF. Then, we will create a Halloween-themed tote bag with a ready-to-press DTF transfer.
Get in the “spooky-season” spirit by having some fun with whodunit games. Who made the science lab volcano erupt, stole superhero supplies, and took something from the school playground? It’s up to you to find out!
These classes have been approved by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles for a 10% discount on liability, collision, and nofault insurance, and a 4-point reduction for motor vehicle points for a period of 3 years. There is a six-hour classroom requirement. Bring your driver’s license and a pen to class. Latecomers cannot be admitted.
Discover bullet journaling with Lorraine Trentini. Learn how it helps you stay organized and creative, with a new theme each month. Bullet journals and other supplies will be provided, or bring your own.
Immerse yourself in a soothing sound healing experience with crystal singing bowls, chimes, and the deep resonance of the gong. Facilitated by certified sound healer Jamie Gale. Bring a yoga mat and/or blankets and a pillow for comfort. Please register for each session separately.
Age Group: Ages 4 - 5 years (not entering Kindergarten in September)
Registration
16 of 16 spots remaining
About This Event
Calling all future Pre-K and Kindergarten students! We offer this fun, two-hour drop-off series where your child will participate in literacy skills, hands-on centers, and develop school-ready skills. We’ll get little learners excited and confident to start school in September 2027. The registered child must be potty-trained and at least 4 years of age to attend. Parents may leave the building during these classes, unless noted otherwise. Registered child only.
Join us for this fun and energizing series that combines rhythm, music, and movement for a low-impact seated workout. Using drumsticks, fitness balls, and buckets, participants will enjoy easyto-follow drumming patterns designed to elevate the heart rate, improve coordination, and promote overall wellness. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Theresa Morale instructs.
These classes have been approved by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles for a 10% discount on liability, collision, and nofault insurance, and a 4-point reduction for motor vehicle points for a period of 3 years. There is a six-hour classroom requirement. Bring your driver’s license and a pen to class. Latecomers cannot be admitted.
Age Group: Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
15 of 15 spots remaining
About This Event
Bienvenidos, tiny travelers! Join us for a “trip” to Mexico filled with colorful stories, lively songs, and fun activities that will help us discover this wonderful country while also practicing important preschool skills.
Tales from the Revolution: Long Island’s Legends, Anecdotes, Ghosts, and Lore
Registration Not Required
7:00 PM –
8:30 PM
Community Room North
Adults: Lectures & Presentations
About This Event
Janet Emily Demarest presents this historic storytelling of the legends, anecdotes, and lore from the time of the Revolution on Long Island. Researched and directly sourced from local history books, these stories reveal the amazing, ironic, and humorous results when ordinary Long Islanders were placed in extraordinary circumstances. No registration required.
Nurture your baby’s development and preliteracy skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and educational toys in a playful, supportive environment. Older siblings and younger siblings in strollers are permitted.
Age Group: Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
12 of 12 spots remaining
About This Event
Get ready for a cozy and silly storytime sure to knock your socks off! We’ll share fun sock-themed stories, then make our own fuzzy sock puppet friends to take home.
Hooping is a fun and beautiful way to move your body using all of your muscles! Learn basic moves and techniques, recovery methods, and simple steps for moving in and out of the hoop.
Design a one-of-a-kind acrylic sign and watch it come to life with our laser engraver. Once engraved, place it in an LED light base to create a custom light-up decoration for your space.
Join our thrilling Dungeons & Dragons campaign with our adventuring guild! Whether you’re a veteran or new player, enjoy an immersive journey full of adventure and fun.
Age Group: Ages 30 months - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
30 of 30 spots remaining across sessions
Choose one session below.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Activity Room
15 of 15 spots remaining
Saturday, October 24, 2026
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Activity Room
15 of 15 spots remaining
About This Event
Celebrate the season as we read Little Red: Autumn on the Farm by Will Hillenbrand, and follow along while Little Red helps everyone get ready for the Harvest Festival.
Age Group: Ages 30 months - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
30 of 30 spots remaining across sessions
Choose one session below.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Activity Room
15 of 15 spots remaining
Saturday, October 24, 2026
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Activity Room
15 of 15 spots remaining
About This Event
Celebrate the season as we read Little Red: Autumn on the Farm by Will Hillenbrand, and follow along while Little Red helps everyone get ready for the Harvest Festival.
Join yoga instructor Liz Stylianos for a relaxing morning yoga practice. Great for beginners and experienced yogis who want a gentler activity to start the weekend. Bring a yoga mat, blanket to fold and sit on, and some water to stay hydrated. Please register for each session separately.
Age Group: Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
15 of 15 spots remaining
About This Event
Please join us for a not-too-spooky storytime filled with Halloweenthemed stories, songs, fingerplays, and a fun craft. Costumes are welcome (but not required).
Bring and share your sewing, crochet, knitting, quilting, crossstitch, or embroidery projects and connect with fellow crafters! A sewing machine will be available. No registration required.
From taking a great family photo to capturing the perfect sunset, instructor Jessica Karszen will go over basic techniques, lighting tricks, camera functions, and hidden settings that you can use to improve your photographs. Members can use DSLR cameras or smartphones.
Age Group: Ages 4 - 5 years (not entering Kindergarten in September)
Registration
16 of 16 spots remaining
About This Event
Calling all future Pre-K and Kindergarten students! We offer this fun, two-hour drop-off series where your child will participate in literacy skills, hands-on centers, and develop school-ready skills. We’ll get little learners excited and confident to start school in September 2027. The registered child must be potty-trained and at least 4 years of age to attend. Parents may leave the building during these classes, unless noted otherwise. Registered child only.
Learn the card game canasta with instructor Jacqui Palatnik. You will be paired with a partner to practice the strategies, sequences, and combinations that make this historic game so much fun.
An oncology social worker from the Long Island CancerCare office will be present to provide an overview of all local programming and answer questions related to the impact of cancer on individuals and families. No registration required.
A casual club for poetry enthusiasts and those looking to understand the medium. Together, we will analyze poetry corresponding to monthly themes and share creative writing that is significant to you. Please register for each session separately.
We will discover the rich, joyful traditions behind Día de los Muertos and bring them to life with a stunning guided painting of a decorated sugar skull and golden marigolds.
Retired Connetquot teacher Joann Poserina leads this series of classes in basic Italian, where you will have simple conversations, ask questions, and study important vocabulary while learning about Italy and its unique regions.
In this hands-on workshop led by engineer Jon Greene, participants will build and take home their very own battery-powered and 3D-printed model train from a provided kit. No prior knowledge required! This workshop is perfect for the hobbyist or maker looking to try a new project.
Roll the three LCR dice, and what happens next is determined by what the dice reveal. Prizes will be awarded. Please register for each session separately.
Join us at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, where a knowledgeable docent will guide you through the Cutting Family’s historic home. We will meet in front of the arboretum’s manor house (not the visitor’s center) at 9:45 am. Tour will begin promptly at 10:00 am. Participants are responsible for any parking fees.
A representative from the Friends of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will discuss HIICAP (Health Insurance Information and Counseling Program). This Medicare Basics presentation is designed for Medicare-eligible people who want a better understanding of Medicare—Parts A, B, C, & D and the options available, the Medicare Savings Program, Extra Help and EPIC. No registration required.
Health Insurance Information and Counseling (HIICAP)
10:45 AM –
12:45 PM
Meeting Room B
Adults: Health & Wellness
Series — one registration includes all sessions
Series Dates
One registration includes all 3 sessions.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Meeting Room B
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
10:45 AM – 12:45 PM · Meeting Room B
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Meeting Room B
Age Group: 18 and up
Registration
4 of 4 spots remaining
About This Event
A HIICAP-trained volunteer will meet with people 60 years old and over to answer your questions about Medicare, Medicaid, EPIC, and help with any medication costs, Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage Plans, long-term care, and low-income care, and low-income subsidy programs. Appointments are one halfhour.
Hop across the Strait of Messina from Italy’s mainland to Sicily, the largest Mediterranean island. Many cultures have ruled the island—African, Arab, Greek, Spanish, Austrian, French, Turkish, British, and even Vikings. You’ll see these influences in colorful contemporary towns and ancient architecture. In addition, many movies have been filmed here. Jeanne Schnupp is the presenter. No registration required.
Join Liz Stylianos, Reiki practitioner and yoga teacher, as she guides you in a meditation. Then, everyone will receive relaxing Reiki, a hands-off healing technique promoting deep relaxation, also known to relieve stress and anxiety, among other benefits. Please register for each session separately.
Have a spooky good time making spider donuts to bring home and share with the family. Food served may not be appropriate for those with food restrictions.
In this community-based, peer-led writing group, you will discuss various topics, practice your skills, and share your ideas, suggestions, critiques, and samples with other writers. No registration required.
Age Group: Ages 4 - 5 years (not entering Kindergarten in September)
Registration
16 of 16 spots remaining
About This Event
Calling all future Pre-K and Kindergarten students! We offer this fun, two-hour drop-off series where your child will participate in literacy skills, hands-on centers, and develop school-ready skills. We’ll get little learners excited and confident to start school in September 2027. The registered child must be potty-trained and at least 4 years of age to attend. Parents may leave the building during these classes, unless noted otherwise. Registered child only.
We’ll get in the Halloween spirit by learning about the surprisingly fascinating lives of bats. We will work together to comprehend informational text, play some fun learning games, and make a cute craft. This session will focus on practicing fluency, comprehension, science vocabulary, and word roots/prefixes/suffixes through lowpressure, active engagement.
Whether shopping for a host, friend, family member, boss, or wine enthusiast, choosing the right bottle doesn’t have to be intimidating. Learn to select thoughtful wines for every budget, identify bottles that overdeliver for the price, and read wine labels with confidence. We’ll discuss presentation ideas, wine and gourmet food gifts, and best questions to ask at your local wine shop or online distributor to help you choose with confidence. Wine sommelier Pascal Zugmeyer is the speaker. No registration required.
We’ll get in the Halloween spirit by learning about the surprisingly fascinating lives of bats. We will work together to comprehend informational text, play some fun learning games, and make a cute craft. This session will focus on practicing fluency, comprehension, science vocabulary, and word roots/prefixes/suffixes through lowpressure, active engagement.
In this program, we will learn how Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of summer on October 31, in addition to how the history of Halloween has impacted the today’s traditions. SCCC history lecturer Danielle DiMauro presents. No registration required.
Discover the power of Google’s most advanced AI, Gemini. In this lecture-style class, you will learn about Gemini and its features, how it compares to other AIs, prompt engineering, and practical uses for everyday life.
Put on your best costume and drop by the library for a treat! Visit the Circulation, Children & Family Services, Adult Services, and Learning Commons Desks—no tricks, just sweet surprises! No registration required.
Quilts Around the World: Putting Your Squares Together
10:00 AM –
11:30 AM
Learning Commons - Makerspace
Adults: Arts & Crafts
Choose One Session
Age Group: 18 and up
Registration
16 of 16 spots remaining across sessions
Choose one session below.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Learning Commons - Makerspace
16 of 16 spots remaining
About This Event
Learn how to put your world quilt squares together in different combinations, and receive instructions from the past eight classes you might have missed.
Celebrate Halloween! Drop in and bring friends for an afternoon of spooky fun with Halloween-themed crafts, games, trivia, candy, and more. Costumes are welcome, but not required. Stop by for a little while or stay for the whole party! No registration required.
Day Haven will provide caregivers with information about daytime care for frail older adults and individuals with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. No registration required.
Age Group: Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
15 of 15 spots remaining
About This Event
With themed exercises, this class turns letter-sound learning into a full harvest of hands-on fun! Rooted in the Science of Reading, every craft and activity helps little ones build real pre-reading skills, so they leave with sharper letter recognition, increased phonological awareness, and a love of stories.
These classes have been approved by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles for a 10% discount on liability, collision, and nofault insurance, and a 4-point reduction for motor vehicle points for a period of 3 years. There is a six-hour classroom requirement. Bring your driver’s license and a pen to class. Latecomers cannot be admitted.
Art Club for Adults: Watercolor and Negative Space
6:30 PM –
8:30 PM
Meeting Room B
Adults: Arts & Crafts
Age Group: 18 and up
Registration
16 of 16 spots remaining
About This Event
Explore your creativity using a variety of art materials while learning fun art techniques. Each class features a new project, giving you the chance to experiment, create, and have fun along the way. Please register for each session separately.
Cultural Spotlight: Music of the West African Kora
Registration Not Required
7:00 PM –
8:00 PM
Community Room North
Adults: Concerts
About This Event
Sean Gaskell presents an evening of music and intimate stories on the kora, a 21-stringed West African harp played by oral historians known as griots. Sean will perform songs that preserve West Africa’s 800-year history dating back to the founding of the Mande empire. No registration required.
Learn the card game canasta with instructor Jacqui Palatnik. You will be paired with a partner to practice the strategies, sequences, and combinations that make this historic game so much fun.
Celebrate the release of Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time with a funpacked launch party here at your library! Join us for Dog Manthemed activities, creativity, snacks, and awesome giveaways. Don’t miss this paws-itively epic event!
Our littlest learners will have the opportunity to explore their creativity through building, puzzles, sensory, and makerspace activities. Older siblings and younger siblings in strollers are permitted. No registration required.
These classes have been approved by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles for a 10% discount on liability, collision, and nofault insurance, and a 4-point reduction for motor vehicle points for a period of 3 years. There is a six-hour classroom requirement. Bring your driver’s license and a pen to class. Latecomers cannot be admitted.
Calling all Kindergarten through Grade 2 creators! Come paint happy little acorns with Art with Samantha! You will love using vibrant autumn colors and simple shapes to bring a smiling acorn to life on canvas. Perfect for building fine motor skills while making adorable seasonal art to hang on the fridge!
Book Discussion: The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb
7:00 PM –
8:00 PM
Meeting Room A
Adults: Discussion Groups
Choose One Session
Age Group: 18 and up
Registration
30 of 30 spots remaining across sessions
Choose one session below.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Meeting Room A
15 of 15 spots remaining
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM · Meeting Room A
15 of 15 spots remaining
About This Event
Corby Ledbetter is struggling—new fatherhood, the loss of his job, and a growing secret addiction have thrown his marriage to his beloved Emily into a tailspin. And that’s before he causes the tragedy that tears the family apart.
A scientist and pioneer of radioactivity, Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and is still the only person awarded the prize in two different sciences: Physics (1903), shared with her husband Pierre Curie and Antoine Henri Becquerel, and Chemistry (1911), for the discovery of polonium and radium. Edward Sierra will offer an engaging and informative presentation on the woman, her work, and life. No registration required.
Community Outreach: Veteran Appreciation & Gratitude
2:00 PM –
3:00 PM
Meeting Room B
Adults: Community Resources
Age Group: 18 and up
Registration
20 of 20 spots remaining
About This Event
Help us thank our local veterans by creating care packages and writing letters of gratitude. They will then be donated to the Northport VA Hospital. SCCC lecturer Danielle DiMauro leads this class.
Book Discussion: The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb
2:30 PM –
3:30 PM
Meeting Room A
Adults: Discussion Groups
Choose One Session
Age Group: 18 and up
Registration
30 of 30 spots remaining across sessions
Choose one session below.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Meeting Room A
15 of 15 spots remaining
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM · Meeting Room A
15 of 15 spots remaining
About This Event
Corby Ledbetter is struggling—new fatherhood, the loss of his job, and a growing secret addiction have thrown his marriage to his beloved Emily into a tailspin. And that’s before he causes the tragedy that tears the family apart.
Age Group: Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
18 of 18 spots remaining
About This Event
Our little Cooking Explorers will use bread, spreads (cream cheese or hummus), and fresh veggies to create tasty, sushi-style sandwich rolls! Children will learn rolling and slicing techniques while making a fun, healthy snack that can be recreated at home!
Turn cream into butter with a little science and a lot of shaking! Discover how motion can transform ingredients, then enjoy your homemade butter at home with a tasty snack.
Join Liz Stylianos, Reiki practitioner and yoga teacher, as she guides you in a meditation. Then, everyone will receive relaxing Reiki, a hands-off healing technique promoting deep relaxation, also known to relieve stress and anxiety, among other benefits. Please register for each session separately.
Discover bullet journaling with Lorraine Trentini. Learn how it helps you stay organized and creative, with a new theme each month. Bullet journals and other supplies will be provided, or bring your own.
In this community-based, peer-led writing group, you will discuss various topics, practice your skills, and share your ideas, suggestions, critiques, and samples with other writers. No registration required.
Age Group: Ages 4 - 5 years (not entering Kindergarten in September)
Registration
16 of 16 spots remaining
About This Event
Calling all future Pre-K and Kindergarten students! We offer this fun, two-hour drop-off series where your child will participate in literacy skills, hands-on centers, and develop school-ready skills. We’ll get little learners excited and confident to start school in September 2027. The registered child must be potty-trained and at least 4 years of age to attend. Parents may leave the building during these classes, unless noted otherwise. Registered child only.
The Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center of Long Island, will discuss practical, easy-to-apply strategies to promote safety, comfort, and well-being during the colder months. Topics include preventing falls and managing winter hazards, maintaining warmth and proper nutrition, supporting hydration and physical activity indoors, addressing seasonal mood changes, and preparing for winter emergencies. No registration required.
Don’t miss this exciting workshop where we will demonstrate several delicious apple recipes. Learn about the nutritional benefits, as well as how to select, store, preserve, and add them to your meals. Just in time for the holidays!
Have some fall fun down on the “farm” as we weave our way through a sight word corn maze, play bingo, enjoy a story, and more! This session is a good fit for children looking to practice CVC words, simple sight words, and beginner comprehension skills in a lowpressure, cooperative setting.
Have some fall fun down on the “farm” as we weave our way through a sight word corn maze, play bingo, enjoy a story, and more! This session is a good fit for children looking to practice CVC words, simple sight words, and beginner comprehension skills in a lowpressure, cooperative setting.
Have you recently had a major life change, such as widowhood, divorce, or a move? If you’re looking for a new beginning, join this discussion, social, and support group facilitated by life coach and social worker Marla Matthews, where you will meet new people, network, and learn new skills toward reinventing yourself. No registration required.
Suburbanization on Long Island: The First Phase 1890-1940
Registration Not Required
7:00 PM –
8:30 PM
Community Room
Adults: Lectures & Presentations
About This Event
While Long Island suburbanization is often considered a post-WWII development, this presentation explores earlier manifestations of the phenomenon, through the history of the creation of Brightwaters and Old Field South. Both communities were the brainchild of Thomas Benton Ackerson and Ward Melville, who intended them as planned communities. Richard Welch will talk about the careers of both men, and how the communities evolved during and after their oversight. No registration required.
Affected family members will receive emotional support, education, and assistance in understanding and managing cognitive loss with a facilitator from the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center of Long Island. This program is intended for the caregiver only. No registration required.
Hooping is a fun and beautiful way to move your body using all of your muscles! Learn basic moves and techniques, recovery methods, and simple steps for moving in and out of the hoop.
Join the Cotton Candy Lady LI for a fun and educational cotton candy experience. Participants will learn how cotton candy is made, see how the machine works, watch a live demonstration, enjoy a simple taste, and create their own cotton candy character to take home!
Join yoga instructor Liz Stylianos for a relaxing morning yoga practice. Great for beginners and experienced yogis who want a gentler activity to start the weekend. Bring a yoga mat, blanket to fold and sit on, and some water to stay hydrated. Please register for each session separately.
Lisa Landry and the Core fuse blues, rock, and R&B into the songs you love for a soul-driven sound that will have you up on your feet. No registration required.
This guided meditation invites you to breathe, relax, and reset with simple breath cues and gentle visualization to release tension, quiet your mind, and leave you feeling rested and refreshed. Participants will sit in chairs (no yoga mat required), and eye masks will be provided. Certified instructor Jamie Gale leads this class. Please register for each session separately.
Prepare for holiday entertaining with a serving board made by you! In this hands-on program, you’ll create a custom design with Canva and use sublimation techniques to personalize a glass serving board. Perfect for adding a handmade touch to your home or giving as a thoughtful gift!
Age Group: Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
20 of 20 spots remaining
About This Event
We’ll create several fun projects together, then play a colors game while we wait for our work to dry. Aprons will be provided, but please dress for a possible mess!
Stop by to learn about programs and services available in Suffolk County for veterans and their families. Hosted by Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project. No registration needed.
Grab your dice and step into a world of magic, mystery, and monster-slaying! This class introduces the basics of Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Edition, through fun, cooperative storytelling. You will create your own hero, work as a team to solve tricky puzzles, and battle legendary creatures, all while building skills in critical thinking, teamwork, and basic math and reading skills. No previous experience needed; just bring your imagination!
Learn a new selection of songs at each session of this informal jam. Play with a group of musicians, or attend as a listener and enjoy the music as a private recital. Please provide your own acoustic instruments. Scores will be sent out in advance of each session.
Brittany Leo will instruct this evening class for yoga beginners and enthusiasts alike. Please bring a yoga mat and a comfortable towel/blanket. This class will be a slow mix of chair and floor poses, allowing us to relax and unwind from the busy day.
Age Group: Ages 4 - 5 years (not entering Kindergarten in September)
Registration
16 of 16 spots remaining
About This Event
Calling all future Pre-K and Kindergarten students! We offer this fun, two-hour drop-off series where your child will participate in literacy skills, hands-on centers, and develop school-ready skills. We’ll get little learners excited and confident to start school in September 2027. The registered child must be potty-trained and at least 4 years of age to attend. Parents may leave the building during these classes, unless noted otherwise. Registered child only.
Learn the card game canasta with instructor Jacqui Palatnik. You will be paired with a partner to practice the strategies, sequences, and combinations that make this historic game so much fun.
We’ll celebrate individuality through the story, Perfect Pigeons by Katherine Battersby. Then, we’ll create a cute art project featuring some pigeons with styles all their own.
Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. Be ready for almost anything with First Aid training from First Response Training International. You’ll learn how to handle everything from basic bumps, bruises, and bee stings, to more serious concerns like broken bones, burns, and falls. This is knowledge you can use to keep your family, friends, and yourself safe. Learn the must-have skills everyone needs to know! Adults only.
George Munkenbeck, Islip Town Historian, presents this fascinating look at how Thanksgiving was celebrated in early Islip Town when the region’s rich maritime and agricultural history influenced the foods and customs of early Long Islanders. No registration required.
Immerse yourself in a soothing sound healing experience with crystal singing bowls, chimes, and the deep resonance of the gong. Facilitated by certified sound healer Jamie Gale. Bring a yoga mat and/or blankets and a pillow for comfort. Please register for each session separately.
Age Group: Ages 4 - 5 years (not entering Kindergarten in September)
Registration
16 of 16 spots remaining
About This Event
Calling all future Pre-K and Kindergarten students! We offer this fun, two-hour drop-off series where your child will participate in literacy skills, hands-on centers, and develop school-ready skills. We’ll get little learners excited and confident to start school in September 2027. The registered child must be potty-trained and at least 4 years of age to attend. Parents may leave the building during these classes, unless noted otherwise. Registered child only.
A Suffolk County Senior Advocate will meet with persons 60 or over and their caregivers to provide information, counseling, and assistance in applying for benefits they may be eligible for. Emphasis is on programs that foster economic independence, such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicare Savings Program, and HEAP. First-come, first-served. No registration required.
Join Lisamarie Curley for a fun, hands-on workshop where young crafters can boost their scissor skills and let their imaginations soar. We’ll turn paper into colorful, creative masterpieces with lots of cutting, folding, and layering. Perfect for little creators ready to practice fine motor skills while making awesome art!
Use Canva to create a beautiful holiday greeting card that can be sent electronically or printed on your own. Optional: Come with a photo on a flash drive or saved to your email, which we can add to your card. Basic computer skills are required.
Join Lisamarie Curley for a fun, hands-on workshop where young crafters can boost their scissor skills and let their imaginations soar. We’ll turn paper into colorful, creative masterpieces with lots of cutting, folding, and layering. Perfect for little creators ready to practice fine motor skills while making awesome art!
Holiday gatherings never tasted so good! Rob Scott will demonstrate and you will taste a Savory Antipasto Cheese Dip served with crackers and Classic French Onion Soup with Chicken topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, beef broth, and white wine.
Prepare for holiday entertaining with a serving board made by you! In this hands-on program, you’ll create a custom design with Canva and use sublimation techniques to personalize a glass serving board. Perfect for adding a handmade touch to your home or giving as a thoughtful gift!
Jacqueline Parente, of Jackie’s Custom Designs, teaches you to paint a beautiful burlap table runner adorned with pumpkins and greenery, for autumn décor that can be used for seasonal gatherings.
Jacqueline Parente, of Jackie’s Custom Designs, teaches you to paint a beautiful burlap table runner adorned with pumpkins and greenery, for autumn décor that can be used for seasonal gatherings.
Shop Smarter this Holiday Season by Understanding Dropshipping
6:30 PM –
8:00 PM
Learning Commons - Makerspace
Adults: Technology
Age Group: 18 and up
Registration
12 of 12 spots remaining
About This Event
In this lecture-style class, you will learn about dropshipping and how to recognize if a product you found advertised on social media is from a reputable online store or dropshipped from China.
Individuals who are thinking about starting a new business will learn the basics of setting up a business, including marketing and financing basics, keeping financial records, and legal entity structures.
Create either a set of 4 holiday napkin rings that look like miniature wreaths, or make a tie using ribbon and embellishments to adorn your napkins for years to come.
Directed by Charles Sarling, this versatile big band has a repertoire of legendary swing and contemporary artists. From sweet ballads and up-tempo toe-tappers, you’ll hear the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Norah Jones, and more! No registration required.
Physical therapist Valerie Gudelinis will teach you the basics of infant massage and the many benefits it provides in supporting your baby’s development. Please bring a blanket. No siblings permitted.
Artist and lecturer Chris Vivas discusses his exploration of various locations within New York City that feature graffiti art, including the famous Freedom Tunnel, industrial spots, and the no longer existing 5 Pointz. No registration required.
Brittany Leo will instruct this evening class for yoga beginners and enthusiasts alike. Please bring a yoga mat and a comfortable towel/blanket. This class will be a slow mix of chair and floor poses, allowing us to relax and unwind from the busy day.
Age Group: Ages 4 - 5 years (not entering Kindergarten in September)
Registration
16 of 16 spots remaining
About This Event
Calling all future Pre-K and Kindergarten students! We offer this fun, two-hour drop-off series where your child will participate in literacy skills, hands-on centers, and develop school-ready skills. We’ll get little learners excited and confident to start school in September 2027. The registered child must be potty-trained and at least 4 years of age to attend. Parents may leave the building during these classes, unless noted otherwise. Registered child only.
Age Group: Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
20 of 20 spots remaining
About This Event
Join the Silhouette Spot for a special parent-and-child creative session. Little hands will dip into warm autumn colors to press vibrant fingerprint “leaves” onto a beautifully custom-prepared silhouette tree branch. It’s a wonderful, sensory-rich bonding activity that leaves you with a treasured fall keepsake to cherish for years to come! No siblings allowed.
Join Jackie & Chuck for fast-paced Minute to Win It games, full of laughs, friendly competition, and quick challenges! Test your skills, cheer each other on, and see who can beat the clock in this high-energy event for adults. Be part of your own team (up to 4 people) or let us assign you to one. Members of the winning team will receive a prize. Please register for each session separately.
Age Group: Ages 24 months - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
20 of 20 spots remaining
About This Event
Join your little artist for a vibrant, sensory-filled session inspired by the beloved story, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Together, you will explore bright colors, fun textures, and alphabet shapes as we create our very own colorful coconut trees. It’s a wonderful way to blend early literacy, art exploration, and bonding time!
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of rail travel in America! Jeanne Schnupp will explore all kinds of rails, from steam engines to cogwheel, and tell you about the fascinating lives of hobo train hoppers. Enjoy scenes and stories from historic trams and trains, and glide along in style on a steamboat, reveling in the Connecticut River Valley. No registration required.
Age Group: Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
20 of 20 spots remaining
About This Event
Help set the Thanksgiving table in this fun hands-on sorting activity! Sort different Thanksgiving foods into categories like vegetables, starches, and meats, then create their very own Thanksgiving dinner plate craft to take home.
What does a gratitude practice look like and why would you want one? Join an interactive conversation exploring different ways to practice gratitude. Decide what works for you and use provided supplies to begin your practice. Facilitated by life coach Lorraine Trentini.
Immerse yourself in a soothing sound healing experience with crystal singing bowls, chimes, and the deep resonance of the gong. Facilitated by certified sound healer Jamie Gale. Bring a yoga mat and/or blankets and a pillow for comfort. Please register for each session separately.
In this community-based, peer-led writing group, you will discuss various topics, practice your skills, and share your ideas, suggestions, critiques, and samples with other writers. No registration required.
Age Group: Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
15 of 15 spots remaining
About This Event
Wind down with us for this cozy, magical program filled with stories, songs, and other fun movement activities! Please register for each session separately.
Age Group: Ages 4 - 5 years (not entering Kindergarten in September)
Registration
16 of 16 spots remaining
About This Event
Calling all future Pre-K and Kindergarten students! We offer this fun, two-hour drop-off series where your child will participate in literacy skills, hands-on centers, and develop school-ready skills. We’ll get little learners excited and confident to start school in September 2027. The registered child must be potty-trained and at least 4 years of age to attend. Parents may leave the building during these classes, unless noted otherwise. Registered child only.
Not sure where your downloaded files go or how to keep your computer organized? This beginner-friendly class will teach you the basics of managing files and folders on your computer. Learn how to find, save, move, rename, and organize your documents with confidence. Basic computer experience required.
The death of a partner brings significant emotional challenges and changes in daily life. If you have been living in widowhood and are looking for a new direction, join this conversation group to share experiences on your journey to healing and growth. Brenda Ferrante facilitates.
Instructor Uschi Donnelly will provide a brief introduction and the benefits of Yoga Nidra. Then, you will move into deep rest and relaxation with a guided meditation that will take you to a calm state between wakefulness and sleep. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow. Bolsters will be provided.
Join Erin Coughlin to learn new tips, build your writing skills and confidence, and have fun with a variety of interactive writing challenges. Perfect for writers just starting out or those already filling notebooks.
Holiday Gift Guide: Must-Have Tech for the Whole Family
7:00 PM –
8:30 PM
Learning Commons - Makerspace
Adults: Technology
Age Group: 18 and up
Registration
10 of 10 spots remaining
About This Event
Take the guesswork out of holiday shopping with a tech gift guide for everyone on your list! This presentation will highlight popular gadgets, useful devices, and exciting new technology for all ages and interests, as well as where to shop for them!
Join our thrilling Dungeons & Dragons campaign with our adventuring guild! Whether you’re a veteran or new player, enjoy an immersive journey full of adventure and fun.
Join A Time for Kids for activities designed for our littlest learners, focusing on early literacy, language development, and socialization. No siblings permitted.
Join A Time for Kids for activities designed for our littlest learners, focusing on early literacy, language development, and socialization. No siblings permitted.
Age Group: Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
16 of 16 spots remaining
About This Event
Discover the amazing animals and insects that come alive after dark. Through hands-on centers, children will learn all about nocturnal creatures. Curiosity and creativity await!
From taking a great family photo to capturing the perfect sunset, instructor Jessica Karszen will go over basic techniques, lighting tricks, camera functions, and hidden settings that you can use to improve your photographs. Members can use DSLR cameras or smartphones.
Create your own custom apron for crafting, cooking, or baking! Use our sewing machines and fabric, or bring 1–1.5 yards of your own fabric to make a one-of-a-kind apron.
Brittany Leo will instruct this evening class for yoga beginners and enthusiasts alike. Please bring a yoga mat and a comfortable towel/blanket. This class will be a slow mix of chair and floor poses, allowing us to relax and unwind from the busy day.
Learn how to use the Layers Panel in Cricut Design Space to organize and edit your designs. We’ll cover essential tools like grouping, attaching, flattening, slicing, and more to help you create future projects more efficiently. Basic Cricut Design Space experience is recommended.
Age Group: Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
15 of 15 spots remaining
About This Event
Join us for a cozy storytime as we explore the colorful magic of fall leaves through stories, songs, and movement activities. Then, we’ll use paint to create our own vibrant fall trees.
Speaker Lelonni Campbell is a longtime student of metaphysics who integrates core philosophical concepts that have long guided humanity into her talks to offer frameworks for understanding modern existence and our place in time. No registration required.
Age Group: Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
15 of 15 spots remaining
About This Event
In a fun, relaxed environment, we will enjoy stories, music, and movement while engaging the senses through tactile activities. This program may be enjoyed by all, but is especially designed for children with sensory integration challenges.
Listen and read along to the lyrics of a selection of songs and discuss what they mean to you. This session explores music that romanticizes the past to express wistful appreciation or deep regret.
Roll the three LCR dice, and what happens next is determined by what the dice reveal. Prizes will be awarded. Please register for each session separately.
Health Insurance Information and Counseling (HIICAP)
10:00 AM –
12:00 PM
Meeting Room B
Adults: Health & Wellness
Series — one registration includes all sessions
Series Dates
One registration includes all 3 sessions.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Meeting Room B
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
10:45 AM – 12:45 PM · Meeting Room B
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Meeting Room B
Age Group: 18 and up
Registration
4 of 4 spots remaining
About This Event
A HIICAP-trained volunteer will meet with people 60 years old and over to answer your questions about Medicare, Medicaid, EPIC, and help with any medication costs, Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage Plans, long-term care, and low-income care, and low-income subsidy programs. Appointments are one halfhour.
Turn your creativity into a custom mug! Design it in Canva, then use our sublimation oven to transfer the image to a mug you’ll love to keep or give as a gift.
Explore, shape, and create with air-dry clay! Children will use their imagination to design whatever they can dream up, from tiny creatures to whimsical structures.
Create your own custom apron for crafting, cooking, or baking! Use our sewing machines and fabric, or bring 1–1.5 yards of your own fabric to make a one-of-a-kind apron.
Have you ever seen someone play two saxophones at the same time? This skilled quartet delivers a healthy dose of funk and soul from the ‘70s and ‘80s music scene alongside jazzy renditions of beloved pop classics. No registration required.
Join Play Makers for a fun animal-themed class filled with music, movement, sensory play, and process art for little learners and their caregivers. Perfect for toddlers who love animals, exploring, and hands-on fun! No siblings permitted.
PlayMakers — Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
11:00 AM –
11:45 AM
Community Room
Children: Early Childhood
Age Group: Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
15 of 15 spots remaining
About This Event
Join Play Makers for a fun animal-themed class filled with music, movement, sensory play, and process art for little learners and their caregivers. Perfect for toddlers who love animals, exploring, and hands-on fun! No siblings permitted.
Bring and share your sewing, crochet, knitting, quilting, crossstitch, or embroidery projects and connect with fellow crafters! A sewing machine will be available. No registration required.
Create your own Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)—small, collectible works of art that are often traded with other artists. Instructor Amy Simonson will show you how to use the Cricut to cut the cards to size and add a fun design to the back. Then, decorate the front with your own artwork and creativity.
Enjoy some music with vinyl record enthusiasts at this contemporary listening party. Attend as a listener, select songs from a curated setlist, bring a record of your own to play, and read articles from the VLC Newsletter for the latest in music news, reviews, and special stories. No registration required.
Our littlest learners will have the opportunity to explore their creativity through building, puzzles, sensory, and makerspace activities. Older siblings and younger siblings in strollers are permitted. No registration required.
Age Group: Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
16 of 16 spots remaining
About This Event
Make adorable animal crafts while singing along with farm-themed songs. Children learn about animals through rhythm, movement, and creativity with Reprise Music.
Nazis of Long Island: Sedition, Espionage, & the Plot Against America
Registration Not Required
7:00 PM –
8:15 PM
Meeting Room B
Adults: Lectures & Presentations
About This Event
During World War II, Yaphank was home to Camp Siegfried, run by the German American Bund, a pro-Nazi organization that posed a serious threat to America’s war effort. Through propaganda, prejudice, distrust of government, and conspiracy theories, the Bund worked to build support for fascism in the U.S. and dreamed of creating an American version of the Third Reich. Historian Christopher Verga explores this little-known chapter of Long Island’s wartime history. No registration required.
Explore the fascinating life of Agatha Christie with speaker William Forrester. This lecture traces her early years in Edwardian England, her two marriages, and her mysterious 1926 disappearance, while examining how she shaped the whodunit genre to become one of the bestselling authors of all time. We’ll also explore the themes of her work and the creation of her iconic characters Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. No registration required.
Discover bullet journaling with Lorraine Trentini. Learn how it helps you stay organized and creative, with a new theme each month. Bullet journals and other supplies will be provided, or bring your own.
In this community-based, peer-led writing group, you will discuss various topics, practice your skills, and share your ideas, suggestions, critiques, and samples with other writers. No registration required.
Join artist Laura Goetz and create a Halloween pumpkin design on paper and a winter landscape with a snowy owl. Please register for each session separately.
Age Group: Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
15 of 15 spots remaining
About This Event
Wind down with us for this cozy, magical program filled with stories, songs, and other fun movement activities! Please register for each session separately.
This guided meditation invites you to breathe, relax, and reset with simple breath cues and gentle visualization to release tension, quiet your mind, and leave you feeling rested and refreshed. Participants will sit in chairs (no yoga mat required), and eye masks will be provided. Certified instructor Jamie Gale leads this class. Please register for each session separately.
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Learning Commons - Makerspace
8 of 8 spots remaining
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Learning Commons - Makerspace
8 of 8 spots remaining
About This Event
Create a custom design in Canva, and we’ll laser-engrave it onto a holiday-themed wooden tag. Then, add the finishing touches with colorful paint pens to create a festive, one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Join us as we combine zoology, the science of reading, and FUN! We’ll learn about these adorable creatures through various reading activities, games, and a craft. This session will focus on morphemes, scientific vocabulary, syllable counts, comprehension, sequencing, and fluency.
Join us as we combine zoology, the science of reading, and FUN! We’ll learn about these adorable creatures through various reading activities, games, and a craft. This session will focus on morphemes, scientific vocabulary, syllable counts, comprehension, sequencing, and fluency.
Have you recently had a major life change, such as widowhood, divorce, or a move? If you’re looking for a new beginning, join this discussion, social, and support group facilitated by life coach and social worker Marla Matthews, where you will meet new people, network, and learn new skills toward reinventing yourself. No registration required.
Artist Samantha He leads you through this ornament project that will capture sea glass, shells, evergreens, and charms in resin in a real oyster shell.
Affected family members will receive emotional support, education, and assistance in understanding and managing cognitive loss with a facilitator from the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center of Long Island. This program is intended for the caregiver only. No registration required.
The End of WWI as the Catalyst for the Start of WWII
Registration Not Required
2:00 PM –
3:00 PM
Meeting Room B
Adults: Lectures & Presentations
About This Event
WWI ended on November 11, 1918. In this lecture, we will learn how the Treaty of Versailles, established after its conclusion, served as a catalyst for WWII. SCCC history lecturer Danielle DiMauro presents. No registration required.
Test your holiday knowledge with festive candy cane trivia, then create a colorful beaded candy cane ornament to take home. It’s the perfect mix of games, creativity, and holiday fun!
Join yoga instructor Liz Stylianos for a relaxing morning yoga practice. Great for beginners and experienced yogis who want a gentler activity to start the weekend. Bring a yoga mat, blanket to fold and sit on, and some water to stay hydrated. Please register for each session separately.
Get creative with Samantha He and transform a tin into a Winter Wonderland! Create a snowy scene that becomes a one-of-a-kind decoration to enjoy at home.
Iris folding is a unique paper craft. Folded strips of paper are taped onto a template in a specific sequence, forming a spiral pattern whose center looks like the lens or “iris” of a camera. For the gnome, bring your favorite patterned wrapping paper, if you wish. Please register for each session separately.
The band plays a mix of ‘60s and ‘70s rock hits and modern country. It is a 501(c)(3) veteran service organization that consists of 12 veterans, 2 first responders, and 3 volunteers which offers free guitar lessons for veterans and sponsors veteran open mic nights. All band proceeds from performances go to their veteran services efforts. No registration required.
Copy, Save, and Print Made Easy Using Keyboard Shortcuts
10:00 AM –
11:30 AM
Learning Commons - Makerspace
Adults: Technology
Age Group: 18 and up
Registration
12 of 12 spots remaining
About This Event
Are you tired of every software and website having a different way to do simple tasks? In this class, you will learn how to save, copy, paste, and print from any site and software, including Microsoft Word, email, Google Maps, and more, using keyboard shortcuts.
In the first class, artist Chris Vivas will instruct you to utilize clay and tools with basic hand-building techniques. Then, you will add your own creative features. He will fire each piece at home, turning the clay into ceramic and bring them back for the second class, during which you will use acrylic paint to bring color to your house. You must attend both sessions to complete the project.
Meet your PSEG Long Island advocate to discuss bill discounts, utility benefits, deferred payment options, medical protections, and more. No registration required.
Grab your dice and step into a world of magic, mystery, and monster-slaying! This class introduces the basics of Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Edition, through fun, cooperative storytelling. You will create your own hero, work as a team to solve tricky puzzles, and battle legendary creatures, all while building skills in critical thinking, teamwork, and basic math and reading skills. No previous experience needed; just bring your imagination!
Art Club for Adults: Art Therapy with Neurographic Lines
6:30 PM –
8:30 PM
Meeting Room B
Adults: Arts & Crafts
Age Group: 18 and up
Registration
16 of 16 spots remaining
About This Event
Explore your creativity using a variety of art materials while learning fun art techniques. Each class features a new project, giving you the chance to experiment, create, and have fun along the way. Please register for each session separately.
Learn a new selection of songs at each session of this informal jam. Play with a group of musicians, or attend as a listener and enjoy the music as a private recital. Please provide your own acoustic instruments. Scores will be sent out in advance of each session.
Completing an online form or application can feel overwhelming if you’re not sure where to start. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to confidently use online forms by practicing common tasks like entering information, selecting options from drop-down menus, uploading files, and submitting forms. Basic computer experience required.
Age Group: Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)
Registration
15 of 15 spots remaining
About This Event
Enjoy a night of all things gingerbread, stories, songs, a craft, and a gingersnap cookie to enjoy. Food served may not be appropriate for those with food restrictions.
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Learning Commons - Makerspace
8 of 8 spots remaining
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Learning Commons - Makerspace
8 of 8 spots remaining
About This Event
Create a custom design in Canva, and we’ll laser-engrave it onto a holiday-themed wooden tag. Then, add the finishing touches with colorful paint pens to create a festive, one-of-a-kind keepsake.
For experienced players of mah jongg, join instructor Jacqui Palatnik to learn the fascinating two-handed version of the game. Players must have knowledge of the game. Please bring your own mah jongg set.
Trump v. U.S.: Presidential Power, Immunity, and the Constitution
Registration Not Required
2:00 PM –
3:30 PM
Meeting Room B
Adults: Lectures & Presentations
About This Event
One of the most significant Supreme Court decisions in modern U.S. history, Trump v. United States (2024), the case addressed presidential immunity in the context of criminal prosecution. Our analysis will review the facts of the case, the Court’s reasoning, the constitutional principles at issue, the opinions of the justices, and the decision’s potential impact and separation of powers. The speaker is James Coll, an adjunct professor of American and Constitutional history and retired NYPD detective. No registration required.
Join Liz Stylianos, Reiki practitioner and yoga teacher, as she guides you in a meditation. Then, everyone will receive relaxing Reiki, a hands-off healing technique promoting deep relaxation, also known to relieve stress and anxiety, among other benefits. Please register for each session separately.
Experience vibrant flavors and rich cultural heritage as we guide you through the art of making tamales. You’ll have the chance to taste a savory tamale of your choice, crafted with authentic ingredients and love. Don’t miss this opportunity to savor a true Mexican holiday experience!
Iris folding is a unique paper craft. Folded strips of paper are taped onto a template in a specific sequence, forming a spiral pattern whose center looks like the lens or “iris” of a camera. For the gnome, bring your favorite patterned wrapping paper, if you wish. Please register for each session separately.
Magical Book Discussion: A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
7:00 PM –
8:15 PM
Community Room South
Adults: Discussion Groups
Age Group: 18 and up
Registration
15 of 15 spots remaining
About This Event
Kell, a rare type of magician from magical Red London, smuggles relics between parallel Londons. When he accidentally unleashes a deadly magic, he is forced into an alliance with Lila, a cunning thief from magicless Grey London. They must navigate these treacherous realms and stay alive to save them all.
Paint a wood holiday door sign with festive colors and a merry & bright saying, adding a festive touch to any home. Taught by Jacqueline Parente of Jackie’s Custom Designs.
Paint a wood holiday door sign with festive colors and a merry & bright saying, adding a festive touch to any home. Taught by Jacqueline Parente of Jackie’s Custom Designs.
In the first class, artist Chris Vivas will instruct you to utilize clay and tools with basic hand-building techniques. Then, you will add your own creative features. He will fire each piece at home, turning the clay into ceramic and bring them back for the second class, during which you will use acrylic paint to bring color to your house. You must attend both sessions to complete the project.
Immerse yourself in a soothing sound healing experience with crystal singing bowls, chimes, and the deep resonance of the gong. Facilitated by certified sound healer Jamie Gale. Bring a yoga mat and/or blankets and a pillow for comfort. Please register for each session separately.
In this community-based, peer-led writing group, you will discuss various topics, practice your skills, and share your ideas, suggestions, critiques, and samples with other writers. No registration required.