Looking for something to do this week? Check out these events happening in person or online.
Monday, March 8
9am, Take & Make Craft (Gr. K-5): Winter Mug 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
10am, Back to Awesome: HALI Virtual Connection Come join Hands Across Long Island (HALI) in exploring healthy and positive ways to keep your body and mind in good shape as we navigate through the challenges of isolation. CLICK HERE to join the zoom event Hands Across Long Island
7pm, Outsmart the Scammers: AARP Fraud Watch Volunteers from AARP will provide you with tools you need to recognize and avoid common scams, and steps you can take to safeguard your personal information. This event will take place on Zoom. Join the event here (Meeting ID: 843 4311 3845 and Passcode: 220704) or Join via Phone: 646-876-9923
Tuesday, March 9
2pm, Hike: Caleb Smith State Park We will enjoy a 60-90-minute hike on the pink and red trails, weather permitting. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Masks and an exercise waiver required. Meet in the main parking lot. Please call the library in the morning to confirm at 631-979-1600. Caleb Smith State Park is located at 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787 Hauppauge Public Library
Wednesday, March 10
6:30pm, What Stays and What Goes? An Organizer’s Guide to Making Decisions As professional organizers and co-authors of the self-help book ‘Beyond Tidy,’ Marie Limpert & Annmarie Brogan will teach you how to make well thought-out decisions on what to keep in your spaces and what to let go of. This event will take place on Zoom. Register here Hauppauge Public Library
Thursday, March 11
10am, Exercise with Cathy Stay fit working out at home with Cathy. Make sure you have water, weights, and a mat for class. Register here Hauppauge Public Library
Friday, March 12
10:30am, Playhooray Baby: Musical World Music instruction strengthens listening and attention skills. Join us for a delightful class of music, movement, and rhymes. Visit our You Tube channel to attend this event. Hauppauge Public Library
Saturday, March 13
10:30am The Trail Less Traveled Hike: Caleb Smith State Park Enjoy some refreshing crisp air walking on the red trail, which offers different views than both the yellow and the blue. This is a moderate level hike with some hills. Bring water and good walking shoes/boots. Reservations are required: 631-265-1054
Sunday, March 14
10:30am, Seal Walk at Jones Beach Meet at the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center for a guided walk to view harbor seals. Please register here with the library in advance, capacity is limited. All participants must wear a mask and maintain social distancing. FOR HAUPPAUGE CARDHOLDERS ONLY Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center is located at Jones Beach State Park, (West End 2) 150 Bay Parkway, Wantagh, NY, 11793 Hauppauge Public Library
2pm, Take & Make Baking Kit: Simply Creative with Chef Rob Scott: Traditional Irish Soda Bread Join Chef Rob live to learn how to make this traditional Irish bread to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Dry ingredients will be available for pickup one day prior to the event, while supplies last. If picking up curbside, please call ahead at 631-979-1600. Don’t have time? Gather your own ingredients from the recipe Chef Rob shares and view the class at your leisure on You Tube after the event. Hauppauge Public Library