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Family and Children's Association (tabling)

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Services
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

FCA is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to providing help and hope to Long Island’s most vulnerable children, families, seniors and communities. FCA is funded by Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands. 

Library Branch: In-person
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Services
Event Details:

FCA is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to providing help and hope to Long Island’s most vulnerable children, families, seniors and communities. FCA is funded by Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Podcast Club

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Room 4 (Podcast) at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

 

AGES 13-17

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 


Join our Average Brentwood Teens Podcast planning and recording sessions!
 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Room 4 (Podcast)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

AGES 13-17

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 


Join our Average Brentwood Teens Podcast planning and recording sessions!
 

This event is in the "Children" group

Learn to Draw with Art Teacher Amy

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Craft Room at In-person
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational & Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Children

 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Learn how to draw George Rodrigue's Blue Dog with Art Teacher Amy as she provides step-by-step instruction. No experience necessary!  

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational & Self-Improvement
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Learn how to draw George Rodrigue's Blue Dog with Art Teacher Amy as she provides step-by-step instruction. No experience necessary!  

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Workshop & Mock Interview

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Room 3 at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Services
Age Group:
Adults

Adults who have prepared to take the U.S. Citizenship Test are invited to this review session in which we will focus on civics topics and practice interview questions based on the N-400.      

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Services
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults who have prepared to take the U.S. Citizenship Test are invited to this review session in which we will focus on civics topics and practice interview questions based on the N-400.      

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics 2

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Room 2 at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adults

In this class, you will learn how to work with MS Word, using text including inputting, inserting, moving, and erasing, learn basic word processing skills, how to save a file and understand MS Word commands.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class, you will learn how to work with MS Word, using text including inputting, inserting, moving, and erasing, learn basic word processing skills, how to save a file and understand MS Word commands.

This event is in the "Children" group

Gardening Tweens

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Teen Patio at In-person
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Outdoor
Age Group:
Children

 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Start your summer garden by decorating and planting your own plant!

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Teen Patio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Outdoor
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Start your summer garden by decorating and planting your own plant!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Medicare Counseling and Assistance (must be Medicare Eligible)

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Career & Learning Study Room 7 at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Health & Fitness, Services
Age Group:
Adults

Register for a 30-minute appointment to meet individually with a HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program) counselor to answer questions and provide information specific to your own needs regarding Medicare health

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Career & Learning Study Room 7
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Health & Fitness, Services
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for a 30-minute appointment to meet individually with a HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program) counselor to answer questions and provide information specific to your own needs regarding Medicare health

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy the mobility, vitality, and peace of mind that this yoga practice can provide, while feeling fully supported in your chair.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy the mobility, vitality, and peace of mind that this yoga practice can provide, while feeling fully supported in your chair.

This event is in the "Children" group

Clay Club: Pinch Pot Unicorn

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at In-person
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Join Ms. Ximena to make some awesome creations out of clay. Projects will require two sessions to be completed.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Join Ms. Ximena to make some awesome creations out of clay. Projects will require two sessions to be completed.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Unsung Heroes: Segregated Military Units

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Local History Room at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, History
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about the Triple Nickles, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, and other segregated military units with Howard Rosenberg. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the Triple Nickles, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, and other segregated military units with Howard Rosenberg. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

NY State of Health Navigator/Navegador del estado de salud de Nueva York

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Café at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Health & Fitness, Services
Age Group:
Adults

A bilingual (English-Spanish) NY State of Health Navigator will be available to assist in enrolling for health insurance through the New York State of Health Marketplace.

Library Branch: In-person
Room: Café
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Health & Fitness, Services
Event Details:

A bilingual (English-Spanish) NY State of Health Navigator will be available to assist in enrolling for health insurance through the New York State of Health Marketplace.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

EAC Network (Tabling)

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Atrium at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Services
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

The EAC Network's Child Advocacy Center, located in Central Islip, supports children and families impacted by abuse through a trauma-informed response and community-based education. 

Library Branch: In-person
Room: Atrium
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Services
Event Details:

The EAC Network's Child Advocacy Center, located in Central Islip, supports children and families impacted by abuse through a trauma-informed response and community-based education. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Catholic Charities of Long Island - SNAP Assistance

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Career & Learning Study Room 1 at In-person
Program Type:
Services
Age Group:
Adults

A bilingual (English-Spanish) representative from Catholic Charities of Long Island will help you find out if you qualify for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and provide personalized assistance in completing your application.

Library Branch: In-person
Room: Career & Learning Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Services
Event Details:

A bilingual (English-Spanish) representative from Catholic Charities of Long Island will help you find out if you qualify for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and provide personalized assistance in completing your application.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Coffee with a Librarian

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 5 at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, Online
Age Group:
Adults

Join Librarian Julia to discuss current events/concerns. *Special Guest Speaker SeniorNet: Researching Trusted Medical Information Online.

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, Online
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Librarian Julia to discuss current events/concerns. *Special Guest Speaker SeniorNet: Researching Trusted Medical Information Online.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Game On!

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at In-person
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children

 

Ages 5-12

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Have fun playing video games and board games with your friends!

 

Library Branch: In-person
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

 

Ages 5-12

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Have fun playing video games and board games with your friends!

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Crochet Club

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Patio at In-person
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens


AGES 13-17

REGISTRTAION REQUIRED.

 

Enjoy some afternoon sun on our teen patio and learn basic crochet stitches! 

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Teen Patio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:


AGES 13-17

REGISTRTAION REQUIRED.

 

Enjoy some afternoon sun on our teen patio and learn basic crochet stitches! 

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Food Labels / Leer las Etiquetas de los Alimentos

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craft Room at In-person
Program Type:
Early Childhood Development, Educational & Self-Improvement, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children

 

Ages 3 & up with an adult

One registration per family.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Childhood Development, Educational & Self-Improvement, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Ages 3 & up with an adult

One registration per family.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Glass Gems of the Sea

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room 2 at In-person
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Discover how to identify shards of sea glass by color and appearance as you explore historic glass bottles from The Whaling Museum’s collection.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how to identify shards of sea glass by color and appearance as you explore historic glass bottles from The Whaling Museum’s collection.

This event is in the "Adults" group

HWCLI Health Insurance Assistance

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Career & Learning Study Room 7 at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Health & Fitness, Services
Age Group:
Adults

Health & Welfare Council of Long Island’s certified Healthcare Facilitated Enrollers can help you apply for Community Medicaid, Medicaid Supplement A application, and Medicare Savings program through Department of Social Services.

Library Branch: In-person
Room: Career & Learning Study Room 7
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Health & Fitness, Services
Event Details:

Health & Welfare Council of Long Island’s certified Healthcare Facilitated Enrollers can help you apply for Community Medicaid, Medicaid Supplement A application, and Medicare Savings program through Department of Social Services.

This event is in the "Children" group

Playgroup

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at In-person
Program Type:
Early Childhood Development
Age Group:
Children

 

Ages 12-35 months 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Childhood Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Ages 12-35 months 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Curso de Prelicencia de 5 Horas (EN ESPAÑOL)

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Room 3 at In-person
Program Type:
Drivers Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

La pre-licencia, también conocido como “el curso de 5 horas,” es un curso presencial diseñada por el DMV que proporciona nuevos conductores con información para ayudarles a conducir con seguridad.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Drivers Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

La pre-licencia, también conocido como “el curso de 5 horas,” es un curso presencial diseñada por el DMV que proporciona nuevos conductores con información para ayudarles a conducir con seguridad.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Inglés conversacional para adolescentes

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Patio at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Teens


EDADES 13-17

Es necesario registrarse

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Teen Patio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement
Registration Required
Event Details:


EDADES 13-17

Es necesario registrarse

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

End of Summer Outdoor Movie Party

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 8:00pm - 9:30pm
The Green at In-person
Program Type:
Entertainment, Outdoor
Age Group:
Everyone, Children, Teens, Adults

 

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Library Branch: In-person
Room: The Green
Age Group: Everyone, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Outdoor
Event Details:

 

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Defensive Driving

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Room 3 at In-person
Program Type:
Drivers Education, Educational & Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

Save ten percent on your auto insurance for three years and remove up to four points from your driving record by taking this six-hour course.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drivers Education, Educational & Self-Improvement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Save ten percent on your auto insurance for three years and remove up to four points from your driving record by taking this six-hour course.