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Senior Advocate

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Classroom - Cooper Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

A representative from the Suffolk County Office of the Aging will meet one-on-one to discuss different benefits and programs that Suffolk County offers its senior residents.

This event is in the "Children" group

Rhythm and Rhyme

11:15am–12:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children's Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rhythm and Rhyme

Birth-4 Years

Join us for a fun time designed specifically for our pre-walkers and early walkers. Enjoy laptime fingerplays, songs, short stories, bouncing and lots of rhymes!

*Pre-registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Veterans Resource Table

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

A Veteran Peer Mentor from the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project will visit the library to distribute helpful resources to veterans and their families. No appointments necessary, just walk in! 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Morris Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lena Horne is an iconic figure whose life is an interesting reflection of her era. Born into an upper-middle-class community in Brooklyn, her mother took her away from that life and pushed her into the chorus of the Cotton Club at age sixteen.

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafts for Kids: Metallic Painting

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children's Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3 Years-5th Grade

We encourage individual creativity!

*Patrons choosing In-Person Crafts: *Pre-registration Required. Class size is limited. Things may get messy, so please dress accordingly.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-In Chess

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Maria Room - Cooper Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Love playing Chess? Drop in and put your chess skills and strategies to work with other Chess lovers on Wednesday evenings. All are welcome to join; however, a sufficient understanding of the game to play independently is recommended.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Classroom - Cooper Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is for students who already have a basic knowledge of English vocabulary. We will focus on reading, listening and speaking skills. This class is for adults only. Please register in advance.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Classroom - Cooper Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class will help more advanced students build on their vocabulary, reading, listening and speaking skills. This class is for adults only.

Free. Size Limit: 12   Please register in advance.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Laptime Stories

10:15am–11:00am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children's Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages birth-5 years    

Join us as we share stories, songs, puppets and action rhymes. *Pre-registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi: 4-Week Series

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Morris Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese mind/body self-healing practice of slow and graceful movements accompanied by deep breathing that improves balance, slows down the aging process, and reduces stress.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Social Work Intern

11:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Service
Event Details:

Our Social Work Intern, Alyssa, from Stony Brook University is available for one-on-one meetings to offer assistance with a variety of services- such as completing housing and food stamp applications, prepping for job interviews, discussing mental

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Afternoon Canasta

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Maria Room - Cooper Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Enjoy a game of canasta with friends and neighbors.  Decks of cards provided. No instructor onsite. 

Registration not required.  Walk-ins welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

iPhone Basics

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Morris Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer/Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

We cover all the basics of how to start using your new iPhone. Topics covered include an introduction to installing apps and using the camera, navigation and organization, and much more. Note: Must bring your Apple device and login information.

This event is in the "Children" group

Origami

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children's Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 1st-5th

Join me in making some fun creations with the Japanese art of Origami. *Pre-registration required.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Finger Knitting

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Maria Room - Cooper Hall
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to knit a scarf using just your fingers.  No knitting needles needed! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Relaxation and Rejuvenation

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Morris Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome the new year with an hour of relaxation, stress reduction and good health.  Jin Shin Jyutsu is the art of using light, gentle touch to restore the body's natural energy flow.

This event is in the "Children" group

Songs and Stories

10:15am–11:00am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children's Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages birth-5 years 

We will be sharing our favorite stories, songs and rhymes. *Pre-registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how coffee turns from bean to delicious beverage? Join us at Hampton Coffee Company to learn all about their coffee roasting process! All participants will receive a coffee of their choice at the conclusion of the program.

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Food Allergy

Program not recommended for children with food allergies.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Word Game Palooza

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Maria Room - Cooper Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling All Word Lovers! Flex your vocabulary muscles by joining other enthusiasts for an afternoon of Scrabble and other word games. Scrabble, Boggle, and other word games provided.  Walk-ins welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group

Lego Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children's Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5th

Children who like to build with Legos are invited to join our club! *Pre-registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find out how you can enroll in affordable coverage and save $2200 or more yearly. Health & Welfare Council of Long Island’s certified Insurance Assistors will be at the library to provide enrollment assistance.

This event is in the "Children" group

Let's Make Music!

10:15am–11:00am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children's Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Birth-5 Years

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tap Class for Seniors Jan/Feb

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Morris Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Tap dancing is a great way to develop musicality, timing and balance.  Join instructor Mary Castro as she helps students establish fundamental tap movements and combinations that progress into exciting dance routines.

This event is in the "Children" group

Duplo Discoveries

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rogers Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children's Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

3 years-Kindergarten (with caregiver)

Small hands have the power and imagination to create big things! Share some time building and creating together. *Pre-registration required.