| This Week in Hauppauge Looking for something to do this week? Check out these events happening in person or online. Monday, February 15 9am, Take & Make Craft: Winter Break Journal The kits are on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. If picking up curbside, please call ahead so we can have it ready for when you arrive. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600 or visit Hauppauge Public Library 9am, Teen Take & Make Boredom Buster Kit: Easy Loom Knit Hat Starting today, teens in grades 6-12 can pick up the Easy Loom Knit Hat kit. Take it home and have fun on your own, or join us via Zoom on Friday, February 19 @ 7:00pm to complete it while hanging with your friends virtually. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600 or visit Hauppauge Public Library 7pm, Presidential Trivia Celebrate Presidents’ Day with a game of trivia featuring fun facts about the U.S. Presidents. A prize will be awarded to the winner. Presented by library staff. This event will take place on Zoom. Register here Hauppauge Public Library Tuesday, February 16 3pm, Sheriff’s Office Police Reform Meeting Sheriff Toulon will be hosting two public meetings on Zoom to discuss Sheriff’s Office reforms. RSVP to Kristin.MacKay@suffolkcountyny.gov and you will receive a reply with the meeting information. Pertinent documents may be found on the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office website at Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office 7pm, Good Book Wrap-Up Let’s end the Winter Reading Club by talking about books! Tell us about a good book you’ve read recently. All participants will be entered into a special raffle for a prize pack of free books and a Barnes & Noble gift card! This event will take place on Zoom. Register here Hauppauge Public Library Wednesday, February 17 11am, Town of Islip Bid Openings LIVE STREAM on YouTube here 7pm, Magic of Compost Learn 4 different types of composting methods in this workshop. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension. This event will take place on Zoom. Register here Hauppauge Public Library Thursday, February 18 1pm, Solving Women’s Top Health Threats In this session, expert panelists will share the latest science on heart disease and stroke impacting women, the connection between cardiovascular disease and maternal health and ways women can protect against their No. 1 health threat. Presented by the American Heart Association. Free. Register here 2:30pm, Blood Drive Donors will receive free COVID-19 Antibody testing. Appointments are preferred. Walk-ins welcome if drive capacity permits. To make an appointment, go to New York Blood Center or call 800-933-BLOOD. St. Thomas More,119 Kings Hwy, Hauppauge, NY 11788 Friday, February 19 10:30am Miss Dara Sings: It’s Cold Outside Sing along with Dara Linthwaite as she plays her guitar and sings beloved songs from childhood. Young children will enjoy her stories, puppets, finger plays, and craft suggestions with a different topic to explore musically every week. Visit the library’s Facebook page to view it. Hauppauge Public Library Saturday, February 20 9:30am, Winter Bird Walk (Caleb Smith State Park Preserve) There are plenty of birds around the park this time of the year. Take a quiet walk through the trails listening for them. Dress for the weather. Please call for reservations: 631-265-1054 Sunday, February 21 2pm, Rhonda Denet: From Jazz to Soul Enjoy songs from the 30s thru the 70s. In addition to Ella and Aretha, this showcase pays tribute to Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Nancy Wilson, Etta James, Martha & The Vandellas, Mary Wells, and Gladys Knight. Visit the library’s Facebook page to view it. Hauppauge Public Library |
