This Week in Hauppauge

Looking for something to do this week? Check out these events happening in person or online.

Monday, July 11

All Day, Take & Make Kit: Mini Fishbowl (PreK to grade 5) 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 Volunteer Project Pick Up: Tiny Tie-Dye (entering grades 6-12, while supplies last) Create groovy baby clothing with a simple tie-dye technique using fabric dye and ice cubes. Items will be donated to families in need. (1-hour service credit) Project deadline: Sunday, July 31. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600 or visit Hauppauge Public Library

6:30pm, Luau Bingo (Zoom) Get into the “Aloha Spirit” while playing a Hawaiian-themed game of bingo on Zoom. Register here and your bingo card will be emailed to you before the start of the game. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600 or visit Hauppauge Public Library

6:30pm, FREE Drive-In Movie Night: Abominable Casamento Park, 101 Muncey Rd, Bay Shore. 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 6:30pm. For more info call 631-224-5430.

Tuesday, July 12

10am to 12pm, Job Fair In-Person at the Comsewogue Public Library 170 Terryville Rd., Port Jefferson Station. Learn about hundreds of job opportunities from Suffolk County companies looking for local talent. Click here to register. For more info, please call 631-928-1212

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: Cinderella 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 will take place at Town Hall, 655 Main St., Islip and on livestream. Instructions on how to access the livestream are available on the Town’s website www.islipny.gov or call (631) 595-3500

4:30pm, Exploring Marine Ecosystems (entering grades 1-5) Let’s take a trip around the globe together to explore different marine environments. Learn about our ocean, local environment, and amazing underwater world this summer. Sign up once for all four sessions by clicking here. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600 or visit Hauppauge Public Library

6pm, Town of Islip Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting will take place at the Town Hall West, 401 W Main Street, Islip and on livestream. Click here for the agenda. Instructions on how to access the livestream are available on the Town’s website www.islipny.gov or call (631) 595-3500

7pm, Healthy Skin is Beautiful Skin (Livestream) Join Northwell experts from the Katz Institute for Women’s Health and learn about keeping your skin beautiful. Register here.

Wednesday, July 13

9am, Fire Island Lighthouse Tour (Hauppauge Public Library Cardholders) Experience Fire Island’s natural beauty and maritime history by joining us for a guided tour of Fire Island Lighthouse. We will meet at the boardwalk on the east side of Robert Moses parking field #5 promptly at 9am. From there, we will walk approximately one mile to the lighthouse for the tour. Click here to register. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600

12pm, 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

12pm, Occupied America: British Military Rule and the Experience of Revolution (Online) In his book, Occupied America, Donald F. Johnson chronicles the everyday experience of ordinary people living under military occupation during the American Revolution. Donald Johnson is an Associate Professor of History at North Dakota State University. He specialized in popular politics during the era of the American Revolution, with a particular emphasis on how the experiences of ordinary people shaped social and political change. Click here to register. NYS Office of Cultural Education

6pm, The Power of a Plant-Based Plate In-Person at the Hauppauge Public Library Classroom B. Learn simple ways to get started with a low-fat, plant-based diet. The instructor will show you how to make a green monster smoothie and black bean chili. Presented by Laurie Courage. Click here to register. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600

6pm, Town of Islip Planning Board Meeting This event will take place at Town Hall West, 401 W Main Street, Islip, and on Zoom. Click here for the agenda. Instructions on how to access Zoom are available on the Town’s website www.islipny.gov or call (631) 595-3500

6pm, Outdoor Concert: The Blend Featuring: 60’s, 70s disco, 80s pop & today’s top 40. Brookwood Hall, 50 Irish Lane, East Islip. Admission is free. Non-perishable food donations accepted. For more info, please click: Town of Islip

7pm, Long Island Transgender Experience (LITE) is going hybrid and is being offered simultaneously in-person and virtually. LITE offers a night of community, support, and fun for people of transgender experience, ages 18+ on Long Island. Join us in-person at the Hauppauge Center, 125 Kennedy Dr Suite 100, or virtually. Registration is required for virtual participation by clicking here. For more info, call 516-323-0011. LGBT Network The Hauppauge Center

Thursday, July 14

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 Classroomn C. 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

4pm, LGBTQ Youth Empowerment Advisory Team: Topic Queer Sex Ed. (Zoom) Join the LGBT Network and other LGBTQ youth in a safe virtual space to discuss supporting one another in healthy relationships, sex-ed, LGBTQ history and current events, and how to be a persistent and resilient activist to build a better world. Click here to register.

4:30pm, Seashore Safari (entering grades K-5) In-Person at the Hauppauge Public Library Classroom B. The beach is coming to the library. This hands-on presentation introduces children to local marine life – sea stars, shellfish, hermit crabs, snails, and the infamous horseshoe crab. Click here to register. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600

6:30pm, Financial Goal Setting for Families In-Person at the Hauppauge Public Library Classroom B. Achieving financial independence begins with establishing goals. This conversation will focus around setting financial goals for income and savings, and covers topics like compound interest, asset allocation, various insurance types and retirement income. Presented by Robert Smith. Click here to register. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600

Friday, July 15

7pm, Outdoor Concert: Brady Rymer: That Friday Feeling Hauppauge Public Library Parking Lot. Brady Rymer, three-time Grammy nominee, will present a joyful performance for children and families with a positive message of fun, friendship, and celebration. This event will be held outside. Please bring a chair. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held inside. Click here to register. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600 or visit Hauppauge Public Library

Saturday, July 16

9am to 12pm, Paper Shredding A shredding truck from ‘A Shred Away’ will be in the library parking lot for shredding of your personal documents. It’s a perfect opportunity to protect your privacy and get rid of clutter. Please no newspapers, magazines, or garbage. No registration required. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600 or visit Hauppauge Public Library

10:30am, Saturday Storytime: Rotary Reads (ages 3-7 years, with caregiver) In-Person at the Hauppauge Public Library Classroom C. Come to the library and hear exciting stories, sing silly songs, and make new friends. Presented by the Hauppauge Rotary Club. Click here to register. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600

12pm, Teen Trivia Throwdown (entering Grades 6-12) In-Person at the Hauppauge Public Library Classroom B Test your trivia skills by competing against other students from across Suffolk County. Click here to register. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600 or visit Hauppauge Public Library

Sunday, July 17

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