Looking for something to do this week? Check out these events happening in person or online.
Monday, March 29
All Day, Take & Make Craft (Gr. K-5): Cupcake Liner Flowers 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
All Day, Take & Make Teen Boredom Buster Kit: Gr. 6-12): Bowling Bots 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
Tuesday, March 30
11am, Town of Islip Bid Openings LIVE STREAM View the Live Stream here www.islipny.gov
3pm, Reference Solutions: Discover Employment Opportunities Anywhere in the U.S. Learn how to easily navigate the combined power of Reference Solutions with the popular job searching website indeed.com. Search by company, keyword, job type, location, recency, and more. A Hauppauge Library card (or card from another library that subscribes to the service) is needed to access the database. Presented by Reference Solutions. This event takes place on Zoom. Register here Hauppauge Public Library
6:30pm, Amazing Athletes: Volleyball Amazing Athletes teaches children life skills through sports. We work on 6 key areas of motor development, confidence and teamwork. Visit our YouTube channel to attend this event. Hauppauge Public Library
Wednesday, March 31
All Day, Take & Make Craft Kit: Recycled Paper Beaded Bracelet Create a beautiful bracelet using recycled paper beads. 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
11am, Rip It Up! Virtual Tour of Pollock-Krasner House and Painting Demo Education Coordinator, Joyce Raimondo, guides you through Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock’s home and studio – a national landmark in East Hampton. Then, inspired by Lee Krasner’s technique, work alongside Joyce as she demonstrates how you can create bold abstract art by ripping up your painting, pasting the pieces, and painting back into it to create a new composition. This event takes place on Zoom. Register here Hauppauge Public Library
7pm, Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) Author Chat with Brian Belovitch, author of TransFigured: My Journey from Boy to Girl to Woman to Man. TDOV is dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society. Zoom in to chat about gender, identity, strength and more! Click here to register. LGBT Network
Thursday, April 1
All Day, Plush Baby Shark Pick-up Kit Pick up your Baby Shark kit starting at 9am at the Children’s Desk. At 1pm, Join Miss Jackie on our YouTube channel and listen to a story about our favorite shark: Baby Shark. After the story, you will stuff your own plush Baby Shark to keep. Hauppauge Public Library
1pm, Plush Baby Shark Storytime Join Miss Jackie and listen to a story about our favorite shark: Baby Shark. After the story, you will stuff your own plush Baby Shark to keep. Visit our YouTube channel to attend this event. Hauppauge Public Library
3pm, Screening of “Kings Park: Stories from an American Mental Institution” The Bi-County Empowerment Conference Community Meeting is hosting a full screening of “Kings Park: Stories from an American Mental Institution” and discussion with director and filmmaker, Lucy Winer. Join us on our Zoom platform by clicking here Meeting ID: 937 3294 1287 Passcode: 035115 or call 929-205-06099.
6pm, Fostering LGBT Youth: Parent Training Learn about foster parenting LGBT Youth to increase your skills and awareness as a parent. Why are LGBT young people overrepresented in the foster care system? Learn your LGBTs to best support and affirm your child’s sexual orientation and gender identity? Annual foster parent certification hours available. This event takes place on Zoom. Click here to register. LGBT Network
Friday, April 2
10:30am, Baby Start This half-hour class is designed to introduce babies to the wonderful world of the library! Activities include music, movement, finger plays, fine and gross motor development, and circle time. Visit our YouTube channel to attend this event. Hauppauge Public Library
1pm, Introduction to Childcare (for Teens) Learn the responsibilities and skills needed for childcare. Topics include: safety/first aid, feeding, diaper changing, behavior issues, as well as tips on communicating with parents. Visit our YouTube channel to attend this event. Hauppauge Public Library
Saturday, April 3
All Day, Announcement: On-going Teen Virtual Community Service Projects Available The Hauppauge Public Library has multiple, on-going, teen virtual community service projects available for students in Grades 6-12. No registration required. Please visit our website hauppaugelibrary.org/volunteer for full details on how to complete each project and instructions on how to obtain your community service credit. Each newsletter season, you may do additional virtual projects that were previously completed if you wish.
Sunday, April 4
Easter Sunday