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Letters to Elders
2025-02-26 16:00:00 2025-02-26 17:00:00 America/New_York Letters to Elders Write letters to people in nursing homes. Earn 1 hour of community service. Bayport-Blue Point Library - Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A

Wednesday, February 26
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-26 16:00:00 2025-02-26 17:00:00 America/New_York Letters to Elders Write letters to people in nursing homes. Earn 1 hour of community service. Bayport-Blue Point Library - Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A

Bayport-Blue Point Library

Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A

Write letters to people in nursing homes. Earn 1 hour of community service.

Spread some love and kindness by putting pen to paper and write some letters to people in nursing homes. Join Ms. Kelly on National Letter to an Elder day, and remember... a simple letter can brighten anyone's day. 

Earn 1 hour of community service.                                                                                                      

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Service | Arts and Crafts |

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Me and My Baby - Children ages 3-17 months with a caregiver
Wed, Feb 05, 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room
Join Ms. Kathy for socialization and play. The first portion of the class will be reserved for caregivers to converse and ask questions in a supportive environment.
Sewing with Linda - $5
Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
Create a handy drawstring bag for gifts or travel, using only a fat quarter of fabric. Basic sewing skills required. 
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Valentine's Day Mugs - $5
Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Librarian Kelly will help you take one of your beloved photos and sublimate it onto a mug.
Heart Collage Art - Children in grades K-2
Wed, Feb 05, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Children will work on heart-shaped artwork using the simple technique of collage.
Vinyasa Yoga - $10
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Vinyasa yoga will enhance your practice by teaching you how to transition smoothly from one pose to another. The class will involve flowing movements and will explore more challenging poses.
Valentine's Day Mugs - $5
Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Librarian Kelly will help you take one of your beloved photos and sublimate it onto a mug.
Meditation
Wed, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Diane for a relaxing meditation session. Be sure to bring a meditation cushion, yoga blanket or bolster to sit comfortably.
Thursday Senior Flex - $14
Thu, Feb 06, 10:15am - 11:15am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light weights and water to class.
This event is full
Thursday Senior Flex II - $14
Thu, Feb 06, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light weights and water to class.
Heart Mason Jar
Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Create a heart mason jar that we will fill with candy.
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Celebratory Book Discussion - The Women
Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
On this day last year, Kristin Hannah’s bestselling novel, The Women was released. Join Allison and Valerie as we celebrate the book’s anniversary with an engaging discussion.
Customized Keychains - $5
Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Make a personalized keychain using words and pictures with Librarian Steve.
Shapes Storytime - Children ages 2-7 years
Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room
In this evening storytime, join us for songs and stories all about shapes, and a fun geometric art activity!
Sprouts & Friends I - Children birth - 5 years with caregiver
Fri, Feb 07, 9:30am - 10:15am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Sprouts & Friends is a music and movement program for families with children birth through 5 years of age. Our mission is to create joy while we play, learn and grow together.
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Free Play - No registration required
Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room
Children and their caregivers will have fun making new friends and sharing in imaginative free play with the many toys provided by the library.
Open Mah Jongg
Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Grab your friends and practice Mah Jongg in the library meeting room. The library has three Mah Jongg sets for use during this program.
Sprouts & Friends II - Children birth - 5 years with caregiver
Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Sprouts & Friends is a music and movement program for families with children birth through 5 years of age. Our mission is to create joy while we play, learn and grow together.
This event is full
Rescheduled
Library Love Bracelets
Fri, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Friday, February 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
We will be making word/heart bracelets to hand out during National Library Lover's Month. Earn 1 hour of community service.
Tweens After Hours: PJ Party - Children in grades 4-6
Fri, Feb 07, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Join us for an extra special, after-hours event just for tweens in The Lounge! We’ll have pizza and snacks. Feel free to be comfy in PJs!
Do It Yourself Activities - Circle Art - No registration required.
Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room
Drop in to complete some circle art for a fun collaborative art project!
Open Chess
Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Come and play chess with friends and neighbors.  The library will supply the chess sets, you supply the skills!  Registration suggested. 
A Cabaret About Love & Everyone’s Hopes!
Sun, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Singers and musicians from the acclaimed Aesthetic Realism Theatre Company will perform timeless, beloved songs while offering profound insights into how they reflect our lives.
Hibernation Storytime - Children ages 3-5 years with a caregiver
Mon, Feb 10, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room
Drop by to enjoy some stories, finger plays, songs, and other age-appropriate activities during this storytime all about hibernating!
Movie Monday - 42
Mon, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Starring: Chadwick Boseman, T.R. Knight, Harrison Ford 42 (PG-13) 2 h 08 min   
Creative Landscape Painting
Mon, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
If you long to draw and paint, but do not know where to start, this program will introduce valuable skills. We will make a foundation drawing, and then paint a semi-abstract landscape on canvas.
This event is full
Heart Cricut Mugs
Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Join Ms. Kelly and design a mug on the cricut.
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Yoga and Mindfulness - Children in grades K-5
Mon, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children's Program Room
Stop in for this playful class, led by Miss Jen, to learn yoga together through literacy, music and movement. Please bring a yoga mat or towel.
Art Club
Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Draw something new or work on something old in the young adult department.
Heart Health with NYU Langone 
Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
February is American Heart Month. Join us for an informative discussion on heart health with a NYU Langone Health physician.
Knit Night
Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gene Horton Local History Room
Knitting enthusiast Debbie Schmieder will be here to advise patrons on current and upcoming projects and to provide instruction to beginners.
Baby Start - Children birth-17 months with a caregiver
Tue, Feb 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room
Focusing on early literacy, early language development and socialization, this program will introduce our littlest learners to library circle time.
This event is full
Senior Flex - $14
Tue, Feb 11, 10:15am - 11:15am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light weights and water to class.
Senior Flex II - $14
Tue, Feb 11, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light weights and water to class.
Tots Night Out - Children ages 18 months – 5 years with a caregiver
Tue, Feb 11, 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room
An evening of family fun at the library!
Cooking with Judy - Italian Style Bakery Cookies $12
Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Judy is back to teach you the tips and tricks to making bakery-style Italian cookies.
This event is full
Pokémon BINGO & Card Trading - Children in grades K-5
Wed, Feb 12, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Bring all of your Pokémon knowledge and stats to the library for some BINGO fun! We’ll leave some time at the end of the program for trading cards.
Rescheduled
Let's Talk About Weather
Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
New date Tuesday, February 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join the two dudes from Long Island, Glen and Don, from Islandwide Weather as they discuss the various influences on our current and future weather patterns.
Thursday Senior Flex - $14
Thu, Feb 13, 10:15am - 11:15am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light weights and water to class.
This event is full
Open Sensory Play - Children birth – 3 years with a caregiver
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room
Engage all of the senses through open-ended play and exploration of sensory bins.
This event is full
Thursday Senior Flex II - $14
Thu, Feb 13, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light weights and water to class.
Sewing Club
Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:20pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Come and join Ms. Kelly in the sewing club and learn the basics of sewing.
This event is full
Books & Babble Novel Club - Children in grades 3-6
Thu, Feb 13, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
During this book club, children will read and discuss a middle grade novel: Not Quite a Ghost by Anne Ursu.
3D Print Club
Thu, Feb 13, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
MakerSpace
Come in and join Librarian Steve as he teachers you to create your own 3D designs.
Customized Keychains - $5
Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Make a personalized keychain using words and pictures with Librarian Steve.
Heart-Themed Watercolor Quilt
Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room
In this mixed media project, you will create a colorful grid by blending watercolors with paper cutouts. Each square will hold a unique design, like a patchwork quilt on paper!
Free Play - No registration required
Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room
Children and their caregivers will have fun making new friends and sharing in imaginative free play with the many toys provided by the library.
Open Mah Jongg
Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Grab your friends and practice Mah Jongg in the library meeting room. The library has three Mah Jongg sets for use during this program.
Library Love Bracelets
Fri, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
We will be making word/heart bracelets to hand out during National Library Lover's Month. Earn 1 hour of community service.
Gaming Friday
Fri, Feb 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
After hours at the library join us for board games, card games, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Virtual Reality...
Do It Yourself Activities - Build It Fun - No registration required.
Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room
Build with Legos, Magna Tiles, blocks and more!
Open Chess
Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Come and play chess with friends and neighbors.  The library will supply the chess sets, you supply the skills!  Registration suggested. 
Mid-Winter Recess Daily Drop-Ins - No registration required.
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room
Drop by the Children’s Program Room during Winter Recess for some fun DIY activities! Check online, or at the Children’s Reference Desk for a complete schedule of events.
Senior Flex - $14
Tue, Feb 18, 10:15am - 11:15am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light weights and water to class.
Senior Flex II - $14
Tue, Feb 18, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light weights and water to class.
Seed Sorting
Tue, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
Sort seeds into packets for the upcoming season of the Seed Library. Earn 1 hour of community service.
Puzzle Exchange Club  
Tue, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Why buy new puzzles when you can trade with others? Rather than throw them away or sell them at a garage sale, trade them with other puzzle enthusiasts. No registration necessary. 
TAB (Teen Advisory Board)
Tue, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
This group will meet once a month with Ms. Jen to discuss issues related to teen use of the library.
Those Wise Guys of LI...Owls! 
Tue, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Using photos and interesting facts, Dianne Taggart, a long-time Long Island birder, will share all about owls, magnificent and wonderful creatures.
Mid-Winter Recess Daily Drop-Ins - No registration required.
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room
Drop by the Children’s Program Room during Winter Recess for some fun DIY activities! Check online, or at the Children’s Reference Desk for a complete schedule of events.
Diamond Art: Snowflake Bookmarks 
Wed, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Experience the calming joy of diamond art with friends and create beautiful bookmarks with snowflake designs.
This event is full
Make your own Puzzle
Wed, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Create a design in Canva to be printed out and ironed on to a blank puzzle.
Diamond Art - Snowflake Bookmarks
Wed, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Experience the calming joy of diamond art with friends. We will make beautiful bookmarks with snowflake designs.
This event is full
Mid-Winter Recess Daily Drop-Ins - No registration required.
Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room
Drop by the Children’s Program Room during Winter Recess for some fun DIY activities! Check online, or at the Children’s Reference Desk for a complete schedule of events.
Thursday Senior Flex - $14
Thu, Feb 20, 10:15am - 11:15am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light weights and water to class.
This event is full
Thursday Senior Flex II - $14
Thu, Feb 20, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light weights and water to class.
International Film Night with J.K. Hodge  - The Taste of Things
Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join J.K. Hodge for a showing of The Taste of Things (French).
Free Play - No registration required
Fri, Feb 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room
Children and their caregivers will have fun making new friends and sharing in imaginative free play with the many toys provided by the library.
Open Mah Jongg
Fri, Feb 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Grab your friends and practice Mah Jongg in the library meeting room. The library has three Mah Jongg sets for use during this program.
Silent Reading Party
Fri, Feb 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
If your dream is to have the library all to yourself, this night is for you! Bring a good book, grab complimentary treats and beverages from the cafe, and read the night away in our beautiful library.
Strength Training - $10
Sat, Feb 22, 9:00am - 10:00am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join training coach Jessica as she teaches a full-body strength, stability, and conditioning class.
Beginning Yoga - $8
Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Learn the proper alignment for basic poses in this slower-paced class designed specifically for beginners. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.
Open Chess
Sat, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Come and play chess with friends and neighbors.  The library will supply the chess sets, you supply the skills!  Registration suggested. 
Chair Yoga - $10
Mon, Feb 24, 9:30am - 10:30am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join instructor Joy for light and slow chair-assisted yoga exercises. Regardless of age, activity or mobility levels, this class will improve your overall health and well-being.
This event is full
Little Sprouts Baby Music - Children ages birth-18 months with a caregiver
Mon, Feb 24, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children's Program Room
Join us for a Sprouts & Friends class just for babies.
This event is full
Movie Monday - Harriet
Mon, Feb 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, Leslie Odom Jr. (PG-13) 2 h 09 min   
Introduction to Streaming Services
Mon, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Join Jerry and explore the library's website and streaming services. Bring your library card and device to class and discover what the library offers.
This event is full
Art Club
Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Draw something new or work on something old in the young adult department.
Zumba - $10
Mon, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Zumba instructor Laura for a fun and energetic cardio workout. All levels welcome.
Morning Yoga - $10
Tue, Feb 25, 9:00am - 10:00am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Prior yoga experience is recommended for this Level I & II yoga class that focuses on building strength, balance and flexibility.
Pizza Storytime - Children ages 3-5 years with a caregiver
Tue, Feb 25, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room
In this extra special storytime, join us for songs and stories all about everyone’s favorite food…pizza! Finish off the program by making a sweet, pizza treat.
History of Pizza - Children in grades K-2
Tue, Feb 25, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Learn all about the history of pizza, play some trivia and make your own pizza-inspired treat!
This event is full
Let's Talk About Weather
Tue, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join the two dudes from Long Island, Glen and Don, from Islandwide Weather as they discuss the various influences on our current and future weather patterns.
All Aboard! - Children ages 2-4 years with a caregiver
Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room
Calling all train engineers! Join us for a free play with trains and tracks where you will build, use your imagination, practice your fine motor and social skills all while having fun at the library
This event is full
Glass Cutting Boards - $5
Wed, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Using a picture of your choice, Librarian Kelly will help you sublimate it onto a glass cutting board.
This event is full
Letters to Elders
Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
Write letters to people in nursing homes. Earn 1 hour of community service.
Penguin Cupcakes - Children in grades 3-6
Wed, Feb 26, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Let’s design and decorate a yummy penguin treat!
Vinyasa Yoga - $10
Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Vinyasa yoga will enhance your practice by teaching you how to transition smoothly from one pose to another. The class will involve flowing movements and will explore more challenging poses.
Glass Cutting Boards - $5
Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Using a picture of your choice, Librarian Kelly will help you sublimate it onto a glass cutting board.
This event is full
Communication Sign Language - Children ages birth - 5 years with a caregiver
Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room
Instructor Jessica Berrins will lead children and caregivers through a highly interactive communication centered class, featuring gestures, spoken words, sign language, music and literature.
This event is full
Library Book Club - Lessons in Chemistry
Thu, Feb 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Gene Horton Local History Room
Join us for an informal and lively book discussion during the afternoon or evening.  The selection for February is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
Books & Babble Novel Club - Children in grades 3-6
Thu, Feb 27, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
During this book club, children will read and discuss a middle grade novel: Not Quite a Ghost by Anne Ursu.
Library Book Club - Lessons in Chemistry
Thu, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gene Horton Local History Room
Join us for an informal and lively book discussion during the afternoon or evening. The selection for February is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
Open Mah Jongg
Fri, Feb 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Grab your friends and practice Mah Jongg in the library meeting room. The library has three Mah Jongg sets for use during this program.
Fun Friday BINGO with Anne and Val 
Fri, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join us for a fun afternoon playing BINGO. We will have exciting prizes and refreshments will be served.
This event is full
Pre-K All Aboard! - Children ages 4-5 years without a caregiver
Fri, Feb 28, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Program Room
Calling all train engineers! Join us for a free play with trains and tracks where you will build, use your imagination, practice your fine motor and social skills all while having fun at the library.
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