Looking for something to do this week? Check out these events happening in person or online.
Monday, July 19
All Day, Take & Make Craft Kit: Magic Color Scratch Art Animal Mask 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, Pick Up of Teen Take & Make Community Service Kit: Tote Bag Volunteer Project Decorate a reusable canvas shopping bag for donation to Long Island Cares Food Bank. If you’re able to, include with your completed bag a donation of some non-perishable food item(s) for people and/or pets. (1-hour service credit). Project deadline: Sunday, August 8. 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
6:30pm, Block Island Seafood Welcome back the Block Island Seafood Company for a YouTube Live cooking demonstration. On the menu: grilled skirt steak topped with chimichurri and paired with lemon roasted potato salad. Craig will also demonstrate a fluke recipe with a couscous salad. Live stream viewing at the Hauppauge Public Library Classroom B or visit our YouTube channel to attend this event. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600.
7pm, Library Board of Trustees Meeting In-Person at the Hauppauge Public Library Classroom A. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600.
8:30pm, FREE Drive-In Movie Night: Big Hero 6: Holbrook Country Club 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Road, Holbrook. The FREE series will run weekly through August, and will be hosted at various locations throughout the Town of Islip Space is limited and is first come, first serve. Gates open at 7pm. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Islip Food for Hope Food Pantry. Get your COVID-19 Vaccine at the movie! Call 631-376-3224 to register. For more info call 631-224-5430.
Tuesday, July 20
11:30am, Mexican Train In-Person at the Hauppauge Public Library Classroom B. Join us each week to play this exciting game of dominoes. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600.
2pm, An Afternoon at the Movies: Chasing Waterfalls In-Person at the Hauppauge Public Library Classroom B. Spend an entertaining afternoon at the library! Watch a popular new release movie every week on our large screen. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600.
2pm, Town of Islip Board 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
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.
Wednesday, July 21
All Day, Take & Make: Pet Silhouette Art Submit a photograph of your pet (preferably a side profile) and the library will provide you materials to help you create a custom painting. Submit your photograph using our online form or email your photograph to help@hauppaugelibrary.org Form and email submissions must be received by Thursday, July 8. FOR HAUPPAUGE CARDHOLDERS ONLY. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600 or visit Hauppauge Public Library
9:30am, SCBE Public Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Suffolk County Board of Ethics will convene a public meeting in accordance with the provisions of the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1. Pursuant to the Citizens Participation Act, all interested persons are invited to submit testimony, either orally or in writing, at the meeting. Meeting Location: 395 Oser Avenue, Conference Room 27, Hauppauge. Please enter through the building’s main entrance.
10am, Mah Jong In-Person at the Hauppauge Public Library Classroom B. Enjoy playing Mah Jong? Bring your sets and friends and get a game-playing frenzy started. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600.
11am, Town of Islip Bid Openings LIVE STREAM View the Live Stream here
6:30pm, Town of Islip Planning Board 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.
Thursday, July 22
All Day, Mocktail Pick Up: Adult Summer Reading Club Stop by the library on Thursdays to pick up a new recipe and a little something special to make a custom literary-themed drink. You can also chat with library staff to discuss the books you are reading. Earn a raffle ticket for every book you read for a chance to win a weekly prize to a local business. You can log your books with us in-person or online. Hauppauge Public Library
11am, Town of Islip Bid Openings LIVE STREAM View the Live Stream here
11:30am, Mexican Train In-Person at the Hauppauge Public Library Classroom B. Join us each week to play this exciting game of dominoes. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600.
1pm, Yarncrafters In-Person at the Hauppauge Public Library Calling all knitters and crocheters. Work on projects for various community charities. Volunteer your work for a good cause and good time. Accepting donations of new yarn. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600.
2pm, Book Discussion: Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains by Cassie Chambers Join us in person (Classroom B) or on Zoom. Read this biography about an Appalachian lawyer who, after rising from poverty to earn a Harvard degree, pays tribute to the strong “hill women” who raised and inspired her, and whose values have the potential to rejuvenate a struggling region. Register here. Copies of the book available at the Hauppauge Public Library For more info 631-979-1600.
Friday, July 23
10:30am, Miss Dara Sings Tales of the Sea 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 our YouTube channel to attend this event. Hauppauge Public Library
12:30pm, Scrabble In-Person at the Hauppauge Public Library Adult Public Floor. Spend a relaxing afternoon playing Scrabble with friends. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600.
1pm, Mah Jong In-Person at the Hauppauge Public Library Classroom B. Enjoy playing Mah Jong? Bring your sets and friends and get a game-playing frenzy started. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600.
7:30pm, Free Outdoor Concert: Dudley Music Long Island-based hip hop artist, jazz musician, singer, songwriter and producer. He and his band will be performing original music and popular covers including R&B, jazz, pop and reggae. Part of the library’s ‘Fridays Out Front’ series, this event will be held outside. Current safety guidelines for social distancing will be followed. Please bring chairs. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be livestreamed on the library’s YouTube channel. Register here. Hauppauge Public Library
Saturday, July 24
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 for full details on how to complete each project and instructions on how to obtain your community service credit. Hauppauge Public Library / Volunteer
10:30am, Staying Safe on Our Streets: Bike and Pedestrian Safety Join us for an eye-opening workshop about the NYS traffic/pedestrian safety laws meant to protect you on Long Island’s roadways. Learn more about laws and new technologies being put in place to keep you safe. Presented by the New York Coalition for Transportation Safety in partnership with the Long Island Health Collaborative and Walk Safe Long Island education campaign. Visit our YouTube channel to attend this event. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600. Hauppauge Public Library
Sunday, July 25
6:30pm, Sunday Stories: Pajama Time Join A Time for Kids, Inc. for a fun-filled night! This class includes music, movement, fine and gross motor activities and stories. Wear your pajamas! Visit our YouTube channel to attend this event. Hauppauge Public Library