Connetquot Public Library

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. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

Local Event: Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Suffolk County

Sayville-Bayport

New York

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Affected family members will receive emotional support, education, and assistance in understanding and managing cognitive loss...

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.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Vinyl Listening Club

Vinyl Listening Club

Enjoy some music with vinyl record enthusiasts at this contemporary listening party. Attend as a listener, select songs from a...

Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they examine the myths, legends, and spooky stories of hauntings, ghosts, and paranormal activity in some of our historical lighthouses. This fun-filled program will journey to several lighthouses, including the infamous Execution Rocks Lighthouse, Race Rocks Lighthouse, and Fire Island Lighthouse…with a few surprises along the way. Viewers will learn both the normal and paranormal history of these fascinating structures. No registration required.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

Local Event: Long Island's Haunted Lighthouses

Long Island's Haunted Lighthouses

Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they examine the myths, legends, and spooky stories of hauntings, ghosts, and paranormal activity...

Discover the power of being present and learn how the practice of mindfulness can transform your daily life. This session will provide you with practical techniques and mindful meditation exercises to incorporate into your routine. Registration open to nonresidents; please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;

Local Event: Mindfulness 

Mindfulness 

Discover the power of being present and learn how the practice of mindfulness can transform your daily life. This session will...

Rock &amp; roll and television grew up together beginning in the 1950s when personalities such as Milton Berle, Steve Allen, and Ed Sullivan introduced America to artists like Bill Haley, Fats Domino, Elvis, and the Beatles, changing pop culture forever. Brian Rose, professor emeritus from Fordham University, presents this lively survey of televised rock. This is a Zoom presentation that will be shown in the library or can be viewed from home. For virtual viewing, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp; In-person viewing: In-person: No registration required.

Local Event: VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Rockin’ TV: Rock & Roll and TV from Elvis to the Monkees

VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Rockin’ TV: Rock & Roll and...

Rock & roll and television grew up together beginning in the 1950s when personalities such as Milton Berle, Steve Allen, and Ed...

VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Rockin’ TV: Rock & Roll and TV from Elvis to the Monkees

Dr. Allison McGovern will discuss her work as an archaeologist on Long Island and how archaeology informs our understanding of local and regional histories. No registration required.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Long Island Dirt: Recovering Our Buried Past Through Archaeologies

Long Island Dirt: Recovering Our Buried Past...

Dr. Allison McGovern will discuss her work as an archaeologist on Long Island and how archaeology informs our understanding of...

Long Island Dirt: Recovering Our Buried Past Through Archaeologies

Learn tips to stay balanced and independent, explore simple exercises to improve strength and stability, and discover ways to make your home environment safer. Presented by Hayle Boyle, Regional Injury Prevention Coordinator at Northwell Health. Registration open to nonresidents; please call the library at 631-567-5079.&nbsp;

Local Event: Fall Prevention: Stay Strong, Steady and Safe

Fall Prevention: Stay Strong, Steady and Safe

Learn tips to stay balanced and independent, explore simple exercises to improve strength and stability, and discover ways to...

Fascinating, mysterious, and beautiful! Owls are all of these things, and we see many of them here on Long Island. Using stunning photographs, along with fun and interesting facts, longtime Long Island birder Dianne Taggart will introduce us to these magnificent and wonderful birds. No registration required.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;

Local Event: The Wise Guys of Long Island...Owls!

The Wise Guys of Long Island...Owls!

Fascinating, mysterious, and beautiful! Owls are all of these things, and we see many of them here on Long Island. Using...

There have been amazing masterpieces created by revered artists that have defined what we think of as art. Artworks and artists that have become iconic in our culture. But what happens when the artist is revealed to be a monster? How do we separate the artist from the artwork? Should we? Join Artist and professor Chris Vivas for an honest lecture on some of the most admired and reprehensible artists and ponder how we should view them.No registration required.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Monsters in Art

Monsters in Art

There have been amazing masterpieces created by revered artists that have defined what we think of as art. Artworks and artists...

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.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Long Island Graveyards and Cemeteries

Long Island Graveyards and Cemeteries

Long Island historian Robert von Bernewitz will talk about the various historic cemeteries, types of burial sites, and...

Learn about some of the more common edible mushrooms, their characteristics, and some food dishes they might go with. Registration open to nonresidents; please call the library at 631-567-5079.

Local Event: Edible Mushrooms 

Edible Mushrooms 

Learn about some of the more common edible mushrooms, their characteristics, and some food dishes they might go with....

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.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Ancient Wisdom: Void of Course Moons

Ancient Wisdom: Void of Course Moons

Speaker Lelonni Campbell is a longtime student of metaphysics who integrates core philosophical concepts that have long guided...

Health &amp; Welfare Council of Long Island’s certified Healthcare Facilitated Enrollers will be able to assist in applying for the Medicare Savings Program, Medicaid, and more. Call the Healthcare Access line to schedule an appointment: 516-505-4426.

Local Event: Medicare Savings Program & Medicaid Application for 65+

Medicare Savings Program & Medicaid Application...

Health & Welfare Council of Long Island’s certified Healthcare Facilitated Enrollers will be able to assist in applying for the...

Medicare Savings Program & Medicaid Application for 65+

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.&nbsp;&nbsp;For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Western Sicily: A Traveler's Treasure

Western Sicily: A Traveler's Treasure

Considered a crossroads of cultures and civilizations in the Mediterranean, this one-stop destination has you experiencing a...

Get information on diet, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement for healthy aging. Presented by the Long Island Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association. Registration open to nonresidents; please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

Local Event: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

Get information on diet, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement for healthy aging. Presented by the Long Island...

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.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

Local Event: Tales from the Revolution: Long Island’s Legends, Anecdotes, Ghosts, and Lore

Tales from the Revolution: Long Island’s...

Janet Emily Demarest presents this historic storytelling of the legends, anecdotes, and lore from the time of the Revolution on...

Tales from the Revolution: Long Island’s Legends, Anecdotes, Ghosts, and Lore

Bring and share your sewing, crochet, knitting, quilting, cross-stitch, or embroidery projects and connect with fellow crafters! A sewing machine will be available. No registration required.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

Local Event: Fiber Arts Club

Fiber Arts Club

Bring and share your sewing, crochet, knitting, quilting, cross-stitch, or embroidery projects and connect with fellow...

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. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

Local Event: Marie Curie: Her Life and Work

Marie Curie: Her Life and Work

A scientist and pioneer of radioactivity, Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and is still the only person...

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. . For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

Local Event: Practical Caregiving Tips for Winter 

Practical Caregiving Tips for Winter 

The Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center of Long Island, will discuss practical, easy-to-apply strategies to promote safety,...

Art historian Sylvia Laudien-Meo illustrates this fascinating history of street photography in New York City beginning in the 1830s when the faces and places of our ever-changing country were captured in iconic images we still know today. Artists such as Alice Austen, Walker Evans, Jacob Riis, Robert Frank, Diane Arbus, and more will be covered. For virtual viewing, please call the library at 631-567-5079 to register.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: VIRTUAL: 20th Century Street Photography in New York City

VIRTUAL: 20th Century Street Photography in New...

Art historian Sylvia Laudien-Meo illustrates this fascinating history of street photography in New York City beginning in the...

VIRTUAL: 20th Century Street Photography in New York City

Dawn DiAngelo

Kepherd Daniel

New York City Metropolitan Area

Peggy Spellman Hoey

Patchogue

Sachem

Nassau County

Long Island

East Islip

Medford

Islip

Fire Island

Hauppauge

Brentwood-Central Islip

Bay Shore

Hilton Long Island/Huntington

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT&nbsp;
 
 Open to the public. No professional background required.
 
 Protecting Our Children In The Era of Al and Social Media&nbsp;
 
 Co-hosted by Rebecca Sanin, Suffolk County Legislator &amp; Stacy Pellettieri, LCSW-R, Founder of Long Island Counseling&nbsp;


 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026&nbsp;
 
 RESERVE YOUR SPOT&nbsp;- <a href="https://luma.com/dnq7v1n7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://luma.com/dnq7v1n7</a> 
 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM&nbsp;
 
 The Huntington Hilton&nbsp;
 
 598 Broadhollow Road, Melville, NY 11747&nbsp;


 In Person + Live Streamed&nbsp;
 
 Open to the public. No professional background required.&nbsp;
 
 In person + Live Streamed&nbsp;
 
 Coffee, juice, snacks and pastries available throughout the evening.
 
 Advance registration required. Seating is limited.&nbsp;


 Why This Summit Matters&nbsp;


 Technology is reshaping childhood. This free community summit brings together mental health professionals, educators, policymakers, child-safety and cybersecurity experts, parents and community leaders to examine the impact of Al, social media and digital life on children's mental health, learning, development and safety - and to discuss practical ways communities can reduce harm and help children thrive.&nbsp;


 MENTAL HEALTH &amp; DEVELOPMENT&nbsp;
 
 Featured Speakers&nbsp;
 
 Stacy Pellettieri, LCSW-R&nbsp;


 TECHNOLOGY &amp; CHILD SAFETY&nbsp;
 
 Al, social media, online risks, privacy, emerging technologies and practical protections.&nbsp;
 
 Founder, Long Island Counseling &amp; District Support Services&nbsp;
 
 Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds&nbsp;
 
 President &amp; CEO, Family and Children's Association&nbsp;
 
 David Schwed&nbsp;
 
 Lars Clemensen&nbsp;
 
 Leading Cybersecurity Expert&nbsp;
 
 Superintendent of Schools&nbsp;
 
 Dr. Danielle Gately&nbsp;
 
 Superintendent of Schools&nbsp;
 
 Rebecca Sanin&nbsp;


 POLICY &amp; ADVOCACY&nbsp;
 
 Local policies, legislation, school initiatives and community action that can create healthier environments for children.&nbsp;
 
 Suffolk County Legislator, District 16&nbsp;
 
 Monica R. Martinez&nbsp;
 
 New York State Senator&nbsp;
 
 Errol D. Toulon Jr.&nbsp;
 
 Sheriff of Suffolk County, New York&nbsp;
 
 Michael Fink&nbsp;
 
 Director of Technology; Founder, District Support Services &amp; Student Safety Alert&nbsp;
 
 Dr. Kathleen Hurley&nbsp;
 
 Neuropsychologist and Founder of Sage Psychology&nbsp;


 FOR PARENTS • CAREGIVERS EDUCATORS YOUTH-SERVING PROFESSIONALS GRANDPARENTS COMMUNITY MEMBERS&nbsp;

Local Event: You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit 

Huntington

You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit 


    FREE COMMUNITY EVENT 
     
    Open to the public. No professional background required.
     
    Protecting Our Children...

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1:00 PM

Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Rockin’ TV: Rock & Roll and TV from Elvis to the Monkees

OCT

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2:30 PM

Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

Long Island Dirt: Recovering Our Buried Past Through Archaeologies

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7:00 PM

Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

Fall Prevention: Stay Strong, Steady and Safe

OCT

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3:00 PM

Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

The Wise Guys of Long Island...Owls!

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11:00 AM

Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

Monsters in Art

OCT

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2:00 PM

Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

Long Island Graveyards and Cemeteries

OCT

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7:00 PM

Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

Edible Mushrooms

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10:00 AM

Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

Ancient Wisdom: Void of Course Moons

OCT

20

1:30 PM

Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

Medicare Savings Program & Medicaid Application for 65+

OCT

21

9:00 AM

Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

Western Sicily: A Traveler's Treasure

OCT

21

11:00 AM

Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

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22

11:00 AM

Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

Tales from the Revolution: Long Island’s Legends, Anecdotes, Ghosts, and Lore