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Registration opens:
September 02nd, 2026

Unveiling the Power of Native Plants 
2026-09-17 18:30:00 2026-09-17 19:30:00 America/New_York Unveiling the Power of Native Plants  This is an introduction to native plants including biodiversity, LI’s watershed, lawn culture, leave the leaves, habitat, and an overview of some of our most important Long Island native plants. Bayport-Blue Point Library - Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A

Thursday, September 17
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Bayport-Blue Point Library

Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A

This is an introduction to native plants including biodiversity, LI’s watershed, lawn culture, leave the leaves, habitat, and an overview of some of our most important Long Island native plants.

This is an introduction to native plants including biodiversity, LI’s watershed, lawn culture, leave the leaves, habitat, and an overview of some of our most important Long Island native plants. Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture |

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Senior Flex - $16
Tue, Aug 18, 10:15am - 11:15am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light-weights and water to class.
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Senior Flex II - $16
Tue, Aug 18, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light-weights and water to class.
Pencil/ Make-up Cases
Tue, Aug 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Create your own personalized pencil or make-up case for back-to-school.
Kid Librarians - Children in Grades K - 5
Tue, Aug 18, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children's Program Room
Does your child love reading and the library? We’re looking for kids to help us curate some very special book displays of their favorite library materials. Join us for a meeting to get started!
This event is full
Puzzle Exchange
Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Remembrance Series - Cornerstones of Leadership with Frank Leeb
Tue, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join us as Chief Frank Leeb discusses his best-selling book, Cornerstones of Leadership - On and Off the Fireground, and his accounts of 9/11. 
Tai Chi - $16
Wed, Aug 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Linda Bohman will introduce the principles and movements of Tai Chi to help adults reduce joint pain and improve balance.
This event is full
Color Play - Children ages 2 - 5 years with a caregiver
Wed, Aug 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room
Join us for some indoor and outdoor parachute games and colorful craft!
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Personalized Soap Dispenser - $5
Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Join Librarian Kelly and create a personalized design using an image of your choice to be put onto a soap dispenser.
This event is full
Anime Drawing Club
Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
Learn how to draw anime with Ms. Jess.
Bedtime Storytime - Children Ages 2 - 7
Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room
Bedtime storytime is a great time to snuggle up with great books, a craft and a yummy treat to take home! Blankets, stuffies, and jammies are optional! Siblings welcome.
This event is full
Personalized Soap Dispenser - $5
Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Join Librarian Kelly and create a personalized design using an image of your choice to be put onto a soap dispenser.
This event is full
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Thursday Chair Yoga - $10
Thu, Aug 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
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.
PlayHooray Babies - Children ages 3 - 18 months with a caregiver
Thu, Aug 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room
This fun-filled “baby & me” class is sure to delight babies, toddlers and their caregivers.
Thursday Senior Flex - $16
Thu, Aug 20, 10:15am - 11:15am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light-weights and water to class.
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Let’s Move With Playhooray - Children ages 18 months - 5 years with a caregiver
Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room
Creative play makes exercise fun! This family-oriented, light exercise class is a great way to get everyone up and moving.
This event is full
Thursday Senior Flex II - $16
Thu, Aug 20, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout.
Sew Club
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Join the sewing club!
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One Last Sip of Summer (Reading)  
Thu, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room
Did you participate in our Adult Summer Reading program? If so, we invite you to join Al & Val for mocktails before the last outdoor concert of the year! 
Personalized Koozies - $5
Thu, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Join Librarian Steve to create a design using Cricut Design Space and then apply it to a water bottle.
Eagle River Band  
Thu, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Come out for an evening of unforgettable classic rock with the Eagle River Band! Enjoy the music of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh, as well as Tom Petty, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones.
Free Play - No registration required
Fri, Aug 21, 10:00am - 4:00pm
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, Aug 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.  
Skatepark Meet-up
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Join the YA skate sesh this summer!
Defensive Driving
Sat, Aug 22, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Complete this one-day course to reduce points and lower insurance rates.
Open Chess
Sat, Aug 22, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Gene Horton Local History Room
Come and play chess with friends and neighbors. The library will supply the chess sets; you supply the skills!  Registration suggested. 
Chair Yoga
Mon, Aug 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
Movie Monday - Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert
Mon, Aug 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Follows Elvis Presley, featuring never-before-seen footage and recordings.
Summer MovieTime
Mon, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
YA Room
Join us for our Summer MovieTime series!
Wooden Mason Jar Sign - $12
Mon, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Join artist, Vanesa as she guides you in painting a wooden mason jar decorated with bright lemon slices and festive bow. This is the perfect piece to celebrate summer and brighten up your home décor.
This event is full
Art Club
Mon, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Draw something new or work on something old in the Young Adult department.
Knit Night
Mon, Aug 24, 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.
Morning Yoga - $14
Tue, Aug 25, 9:00am - 10:00am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
All yoga levels are welcome to attend this class that focuses on building strength, breath and intentional movement through a series of poses.
Senior Flex - $16
Tue, Aug 25, 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
Senior Flex II - $16
Tue, Aug 25, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light-weights and water to class.
Dungeons & Dragons
Tue, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Gene Horton Local History Room
Continue where we left off in our second official campaign.
This event is full
Hidden Stories Art Studio - Children in grades 1 - 5
Tue, Aug 25, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children's Program Room
In this art-focused class, children will explore the stories that pictures can tell and create artwork that hides and reveals surprises.
This event is full
Remembrance Series - Lives Forever Changed
Tue, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join us for a moving panel discussion led by Tom Richardson, featuring individuals whose lives and careers were profoundly shaped by September 11th and its lasting impact over the past 25 years.
Sprouts & Friends I - Children Birth - 5 years with Caregiver
Wed, Aug 26, 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room
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
Tai Chi - $16
Wed, Aug 26, 9:30am - 10:30am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Linda Bohman will introduce the principles and movements of Tai Chi to help adults reduce joint pain and improve balance.
This event is full
Sprouts & Friends II - Children Birth - 5 years with Caregiver
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room
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
Little Sprouts Baby Music - Children Birth - 18 Months with a Caregiver
Wed, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children's Program Room
Join us for a Sprouts & Friends class just for babies where we focus on your bond with your sprouting little one through developmentally appropriate music & movement activities.
This event is full
Back to School B-I-N-G-O
Wed, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Play B-I-N-G-O and win some cool school supplies!
Yoga Levels I & II - $10
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
All yoga levels are welcome to attend this class that focuses on building strength, breath and intentional movement through a series of poses.
Thursday Chair Yoga - $10
Thu, Aug 27, 9:00am - 10:00am
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.
Thursday Senior Flex - $16
Thu, Aug 27, 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 - $16
Thu, Aug 27, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout.
Listen & Lounge - Children in Grades K - 2
Thu, Aug 27, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children's Program Room
Together, we’ll read the first chapter of The Dino Files #1: A Mysterious Egg by Stacy McAnulty, and do a project related to the story.
Free Play - No registration required
Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm
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.
Lil' Tots Sports - Children ages 18 months - 3 years with a caregiver
Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Lil’ Tots Sports Studio will introduce your little athletes to the world of sports through play, sensory crafts and activities, all while ensuring they have a blast!
Open Mah Jongg
Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gene Horton Local History 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.  
Beginning Yoga - $12
Sat, Aug 29, 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, Aug 29, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Gene Horton Local History Room
Come and play chess with friends and neighbors. The library will supply the chess sets; you supply the skills!  Registration suggested. 
Movie Monday - Solo Mio
Mon, Aug 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Left heartbroken in Rome after a wedding disaster, a stranded groom finds his ruined honeymoon transformed by a determined local and a few meddling travelers.
Art Club
Mon, Aug 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Draw something new or work on something old in the Young Adult department.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Gene Horton Local History Room
The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group provides caregivers with the opportunity to discuss the many challenges of caring for a family member or a loved one living with Alzheimer's Disease.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
Remembrance Series - Chaplain in Shades with Reverend Bill Minson
Tue, Sep 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join us as Reverend Bill Minson discusses his memoir Chaplain in Shades, a deeply personal look at the work of a modern chaplain moving through America’s hardest hours.
Back-to-School Foam Fun - All Ages
Wed, Sep 02, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Library Backyard
Celebrate the last day of summer with an evening of foam, music, games, and fun on the library's back lawn! Drop in anytime and stay as long as you'd like.
Registration opens Saturday, August 22 2026 at 9:00am
Beginning Mah Jongg - $30
Thu, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Cathy is back to teach Beginning Mah Jongg! Learn the mechanics of the game along with some simple strategies in a welcoming, step-by-step class.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
Open Mah Jongg
Fri, Sep 04, 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.  
Open Chess
Sat, Sep 05, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Gene Horton Local History Room
Come and play chess with friends and neighbors. The library will supply the chess sets; you supply the skills!  Registration suggested. 
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
Medicare 101
Tue, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
Learn the A, B, C & Ds of Medicare with Joe Capo. Bring your questions and get ready to finally grasp the fundamentals of Medicare. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
Citizen Preparedness Corps 
Tue, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
New York National Guard members and experts from the Division’s Office of Emergency Management and Office of Fire Prevention & Control will introduce responding to a natural or human-caused disaster. 
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
One-on-One Medicare Counseling & Assistance
Thu, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Study Room 3
Register for a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with a Suffolk County RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) volunteer from HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program).
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
One-on-One Medicare Counseling & Assistance
Thu, Sep 10, 10:45am - 11:30am
Study Room 3
Register for a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with a Suffolk County RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) volunteer from HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program).
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
One-on-One Medicare Counseling & Assistance
Thu, Sep 10, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Study Room 3
Register for a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with a Suffolk County RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) volunteer from HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program).
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
One-on-One Medicare Counseling & Assistance
Thu, Sep 10, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Study Room 3
Register for a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with a Suffolk County RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) volunteer from HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program).
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
Beginning Mah Jongg - $30
Thu, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Cathy is back to teach Beginning Mah Jongg! Learn the mechanics of the game along with some simple strategies in a welcoming, step-by-step class.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
Fall Scented Natural Cleaning Products - $15
Thu, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
Let’s prepare for sweater weather! In this class, Janice will teach you how to make naturally scented, non-toxic cleaning products for fall.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
Open Mah Jongg
Fri, Sep 11, 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.  
Open Chess
Sat, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Gene Horton Local History Room
Come and play chess with friends and neighbors. The library will supply the chess sets; you supply the skills!  Registration suggested. 
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
Knit Night
Mon, Sep 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Knitting enthusiast Debbie Schmieder will be here to advise patrons on current and upcoming projects and to provide instruction to beginners.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
Puzzle Exchange 
Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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. 
Maximizing Your Social Security Income 
Tue, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
Join Tim Honce from Strategic Planning Associates as he discusses strategies for maximizing your Social Security income. Get informed about how to make the best selection for you and your family.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
Beginning Mah Jongg - $30
Thu, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Cathy is back to teach Beginning Mah Jongg! Learn the mechanics of the game along with some simple strategies in a welcoming, step-by-step class.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
Unveiling the Power of Native Plants 
Thu, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
This is an introduction to native plants including biodiversity, LI’s watershed, lawn culture, leave the leaves, habitat, and an overview of some of our most important Long Island native plants.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
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