Upcoming Events

Dr. Kellie Coppi of Say Yes to the Ess-say will guide you through the college admissions essay process from the common app to letters of continued interest to scholarship essays.

Would you like to transform your yard into a haven for hummingbirds? Naturalist Kevin Walsh will share all he has learned from his many years hosting these flying jewels.

Mark Torres, author of Long Island and the Legacy of Eugenics: Station of Intolerance, will discuss the dark history of the eugenics program developed by the Eugenics Record Office in Cold Spring Harbor during the early 20th century,

Celebrate Mother’s Day with The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor! Discover the extraordinary ways whales give birth, nurse, and nurture their calves while navigating the challenges of life at sea.

On January 6, 1941, Franklin Roosevelt shared with the country his vision for a world founded on “four essential freedoms" - freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.

Long Island is a popular stopover and nesting area for many avian species. Join Town of Brookhaven Environmental Educator Nicole Pocchiare for a birding walk on the beach and along the salt marsh.

Long Island is a popular stopover and nesting area for many avian species. Join Town of Brookhaven Environmental Educator Nicole Pocchiare for a birding walk on the beach and along the salt marsh.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Joanna Stanczak from Mather Hospital will discuss common mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone but it can also be overwhelming. Join Jonathan Gordon, Housing Program Coordinator at Community Development Long Island, to learn about the full process of purchasing a home.

Join Health Educators from Stony Brook Cancer Center for an informative workshop designed to increase awareness about skin cancer.

Did you know some birds dance, fight, or blow bubbles during courtship? Or that they can stay aloft for months? Or protect themselves by vomiting?

Your Life. Your Home. Your Choice. How we live tomorrow depends on the conversations we have today. Don’t let a change in health or a lack of planning take away your or your loved one's choice or independence.

Dahlias provide stunning color, a wonderful supply of cut flowers and architectural interest. Learn how these deer-resistant tubers can grow in your garden. Tips on preparation, planting and storage will be covered.

Film historian Larry Wolff returns to regale us about the Queen of Variety’s early years, start in TV, Broadway successes, and film career in this comprehensive telling of her life.

Join us for this book discussion of Albert Camus' masterpiece, The Stranger, facilitated by Librarian Richard Arena.

Join a representative from Parents for Megan’s Law Crime Victim Center to learn how to stay safe in a variety of situations. 1 hour of community service credit will be earned upon completion of the program.

From its start in the early 1950s, the talk show has been one of television’s most versatile and durable formats.

A live Tenement Museum Educator will take you inside the museum’s recreated historic spaces. Explore the story of the Wongs, a Chinese American family who lived in 103 Orchard Street in the 1970s.

Learn where wines come from, how they are made, and what gives different wines their unique character.

Learn about Louis Comfort Tiffany and his masterpiece Magnolias and Irises. Then, using paper, sharpies, and paint, create your own mixed media version of Tiffany’s stained-glass masterwork. Led by Donna Carucci-Krumm.

Learn about Louis Comfort Tiffany and his masterpiece Magnolias and Irises. Then, using paper, sharpies, and paint, create your own mixed media version of Tiffany’s stained-glass masterwork. Led by Donna Carucci-Krumm.

We welcome Hollywood historian Sal St. George back on what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100^th birthday for the debut of a brand new lecture exploring the life of this American film & pop culture icon.

Welcome to the Teen and Tween Services Department! Attend this program to learn about all the services and materials the Library’s Teen and Tween Department has for you.  We will discuss and explore Teen and Tween spaces in the library,