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Cyanotype Printed Notecards Monday, September 8 from 6:30-8:30 pm Non-refundable materials fee: $5 cash (exact change) or major credit card (can pay online) due at registration Interested in learning an updated twist on one of the oldest forms of early photography printing processes? Join our librarians in designing cyanotype printed notecards just in time for fall!
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Introduction to Computers: Basics Tuesday, September 9 from 2:00-3:30 pm Limit 1 registration per LPL cardholder Got a new computer? Need to brush up on the basics? Join Sharper Training for this collection of computer courses! For the computer novice, this class will get you started. Learn the basics right from the beginning: turning the computer on, using the desktop, working with the mouse, opening and closing programs, understanding windows elements, getting out of trouble, and turning the computer off.
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English Online (Zoom) Tuesday, September 9 from 5:00-6:30 pm This class is open to adult English learners who would like to improve their spoken English. Must be able to speak English and willing to participate in discussions and reading.
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Curb Appeal (Zoom) Tuesday, September 9 from 7:00-8:00 pm Learn how to make your front yard more attractive and inviting in this virtual presentation with a master gardener from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County.
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Long Island Cares Mobile Food Pantry Wednesday, September 10 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm Long Island Cares Mobile Food Pantry will be in our parking lot to distribute FREE bags with a 3-day supply of food for you and your family (while supplies last). In the event of inclement weather, please call the Adult Reference Desk at (631) 924-6400 x250, before visiting. No registration
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ADRC Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, September 10 from 2:00-3:00 pm Join the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center (ADRC) for their monthly caregiver support group. Find emotional support, discuss challenges, share experiences, and get practical advice. Please register separately for each date you plan to attend.
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Watch-A-Movie Wednesday The Penguin Lessons Wednesday, September 10 from 2:15-4:15 pm (Comedy, 2025, PG-13, 111 mins.) Starring Steve Coogan & Vivian El Jaber No registration
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Catholic Health Services Mobile Clinic Friday, September 12 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm The Catholic Health Community Outreach Mobile Clinic will be located in the library parking lot to offer free health screenings, including flu shots, a brief cardiac history, blood pressure checks, a simple blood test for cholesterol, and diabetes screenings, along with appropriate patient education and referrals for patrons aged 18 and above. This service is provided free of charge, and you do not need to have health insurance to participate. No registration
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SmileAwhile with a Movie: The Game Plan Friday, September 12 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm Starring Dwayne Johnson, Madison Pettis, Kyra Sedgwick (2007, Family Comedy, PG, 1 hour 50 minutes) No registration
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Meditation: A Priority in Today’s World Friday, September 12 from 7:00-8:00 pm Join John Bednarik for this engaging workshop on how meditation can provide numerous benefits, including significant stress reduction, improved focus, emotional balance, better health, increased calmness, and greater peace within. Meditation is an effective tool for coping in today’s challenging times and promoting overall wellness. There will be an opportunity to practice this time-tested technique and a chance to ask and answer informative questions.
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Genealogy Drop In Saturday, September 13 from 2:00-3:00 pm Thinking about tracing your roots, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe your search is underway, and you’ve hit a dead end. Local History Librarian Georgie O’Neill will be on hand to show you how you can access free genealogical resources, including Ancestry, through the library and to offer search tips and advice. No registration
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EXPLORE MORE ADULT PROGRAMS THIS WEEK
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Monday, September 8 Office for the Aging Advocate 10:00 am–12:00 pm Family Service League Social Worker 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Tuesday, September 9 DIY@makerLAB 10:00 am-12:00 pm Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance for NY State of Health
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Wednesday, September 10 HIICAP Medicare Counseling 10:00 am–2:30 pm Ask-A-Librarian 2:00 pm–5:00 pm DIY@makerLAB 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
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Saturday, September 13 General Defensive Driving 10:00 am–4:30 pm
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Teen Sustainability Club Join our monthly club of passionate teens making a difference for the planet! Through hands-on projects, workshops, and guest speakers, TSC will explore environmental issues, take action in the community, and create innovative solutions for a sustainable future. September: Mission Monarch Tuesday, September 9 from 4:00-5:00 pm Join us as we take part in a Citizen Science project dedicated to monarch butterfly conservation across North America. There are two populations of migrating monarchs in North America, and both have declined dramatically in the last decades. The TSC will help record data that will be sent to scientists dedicated to helping the Monarchs thrive. Certificate for 1 hour of community service
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Cards for Veterans Wednesday, September 10 from 7:00-8:00 pm Show your appreciation to our service members with a handmade card and a friendly message! Certificate for 1 hour of community service
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Dungeons & Dragons with the Quest Masters Guild Friday, September 12 from 5:45-8:30 pm Join the Quest Masters Guild for a round of Dungeons & Dragons at the library.
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Parent Toddler Workshop Tuesday, September 9 from 11:00 am Children (12 months–35 months) Parents and children will spend time together playing at various centers, including imaginative play, blocks, books, toys, and puzzles. Children can experience Play-Doh, dot paint, stampers, and more at our art table each week. We will conclude our fun with a circle time of songs, rhymes, and parachute play. This weekly program also includes a resource person who will discuss issues such as toilet learning, nutrition, child safety, and other parenting questions you may have.
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Family Maker Night: Sublimation Wind Spinners Tuesday, September 9 at 5:30 pm OR 7:00 pm Families with children (grades 2-6) Join us in the makerLAB to learn how to sublimate onto a wind spinner. Register here: 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
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Sunny Stories Wednesday, September 10 Children (3 years–Pre-K) at 11:00 am Create your own burst of sunshine with this fun sunflower craft after listening to a story.
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Preschool Playtime Thursdays, September 11 at 10:00 am Children (3 years–Pre-K) Calling all preschoolers! Join us for this weekly program, featuring friends and fun, where your child will enjoy an hour of play and learning time. Each session will begin with an extended circle time, during which stories and songs are shared, followed by a related craft activity and free play.
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Fall Door Decorations Friday, September 12 Children (grades K-2) at 6:00 pm Children (grades 3-6) at 7:15 pm Join Miss Laura to create door decorations perfect for the fall season. Register here: 6:00 pm–7:00 pm 7:15 pm–8:15 pm
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Longwood Public Library800 Middle Country RoadMiddle Island, New York 11953 (631) 924-6400
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