Looking for something to do this week? Check out these events happening in person or online.
Monday, April 12
All Day, Take & Make Craft (Gr. K-5): Coffee Filter Rainbow 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, One-on-One Medicare Counseling and Assistance Register for a 30-minute phone appointment to speak with a Suffolk County volunteer from HIICAP to answer questions and provide information regarding Medicare health insurance and benefits, Medicare Savings Programs and EPIC. Please call the library at (631) 979-1600 for more information and to register. Hauppauge Public Library
Tuesday, April 13
2pm, Hike: Blydenburgh County Park, Enjoy a beautiful 2.5 hike near the lake. Meet at the north entrance parking lot off of New Mill Road. Masks and an exercise waiver required. Inclement weather cancels. Please call the library in the morning to confirm. 631-979-1600 Hauppauge Public Library
6pm, Town of Islip Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting This event will take place on Zoom. Instructions on how to access the Zoom Webinar and / or livestream are available on the Town’s website www.islipny.gov or call (631) 595-3500
8pm, Hauppauge School District Board of Education Business Meeting and Budget Adoption 495 Hoffman Ln, Hauppauge, NY 11788 Hauppauge Public Schools
Wednesday, April 14
All Day, Take & Make Craft Kit: Kokedama: Japanese Hanging Plant Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil wrapped with string. Learn how to create your own hanging houseplant using this technique. If picking up the kit curbside, please call ahead so we can have it ready for when you arrive. Limit one kit per person. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600 or visit Hauppauge Public Library
11am, Town of Islip Bid Openings LIVE STREAM on Youtube here
Thursday, April 15
2:30pm Blood Drive St. Thomas More Church will be hosting a blood donation drive with New York Blood Center. Appointments are strongly encouraged. Walk-ins will be permitted if social distancing can be maintained. To make an appointment, go to www.nybc.org/donate or call 800-933-BLOOD. Please wear a mask or face covering when you come to donate. 115 Kings Hwy, Hauppauge, NY 11788
6pm, SAT Prep-Small Group Instruction Prepare for the upcoming SAT test. You must register and drop off to the library a non-refundable check for $100 made payable to Tom Kenney by the date of the first class. (Subsequent classes are April, 22, 29 & May 6) Once we receive your check, you will get the Zoom invitation to the class. IMPORTANT NOTE: Participants must provide their own copy of the book: The Official SAT Study Guide from The College Board. Presented by: Tom Kenney, Educator *Registration required for Zoom invite. Register here Hauppauge Public Library
6:30pm Pop Culture Test your knowledge of pop culture in a fun game of trivia. The winner will earn a prize. This event takes place on Zoom. Register here Hauppauge Public Library
8pm Gay, Bi, Trans, & Queer Dads Meet Up! Zoom in with other gay, bi, queer, and trans fathers to get to know each other, take a break from the kids and have fun together! This event takes place on Zoom. Click here to register. LGBT Network
Friday, April 16
10:30am Miss Dara Sings Sun and Showers 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, April 17
11am, Hike: Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge Meet in front of the Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. We will hike the White Oak trail. Masks and an exercise waiver required. Participants must maintain social distancing. Inclement weather cancels. Registration required. Click here to register or call the library at 631-979-1600. Please call the library the morning of to confirm. Hauppauge Public Library
Sunday, April 18
2pm, Take & Make Baking Kit: Simply Creative with Chef Rob Scott: Brooklyn Style Soft Baked Pretzels Make your own delicious pretzels with Chef Rob’s take & make kit. He’ll demo the process live on YouTube. Dry ingredients will be available for pickup one day prior to the event, while supplies last. Don’t have time to pick them up? Gather your own ingredients from the recipe Chef Rob shares and view the class at your leisure on YouTube after the event. Hauppauge Public Library