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Music History on Long Island with J.K.Hodge

2023-09-07 18:30:00 2023-09-07 21:00:00 America/New_York Music History on Long Island with J.K.Hodge Film composer and historian J.K. Hodge will walk us through the moments that shaped Long Island’s music scene and play selections on the piano that will surely take you back in time. Bayport-Blue Point Library - Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room

Thursday, September 07
6:30pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-07 18:30:00 2023-09-07 21:00:00 America/New_York Music History on Long Island with J.K.Hodge Film composer and historian J.K. Hodge will walk us through the moments that shaped Long Island’s music scene and play selections on the piano that will surely take you back in time. Bayport-Blue Point Library - Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room

Bayport-Blue Point Library

Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room

Film composer and historian J.K. Hodge will walk us through the moments that shaped Long Island’s music scene and play selections on the piano that will surely take you back in time.

From Irving Berlin to Billy Joel, Long Island has a distinct and storied music history.  Film composer and historian J.K. Hodge will walk us through the moments that shaped Long Island’s music scene and play selections on the piano that will surely take you back in time.  Registration required.  A Very Special Guest Update!  Johnny Farina of Santo & Johnny (of "Sleep Walk" fame) will make a special appearance during this program.  You definitely know "Sleep Walk" when you hear it!  Take a listen and sign up for this exciting program today!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Music | Lecture |

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Bayport-Blue Point Library


Hours
Mon, Dec 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

Mon, Dec 09, 9:30am - 10:30am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join instructor Joy for light and slow chair-assisted yoga exercises.
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Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
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
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Mon, Dec 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Discover how simple online registration can be!
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Mon, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room
(PG-13) 3 h 01 min. Chronicles a multi-faceted, 15-year span of pre-and post-Civil War expansion and settlement of the American West.

Mon, Dec 09, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Floral artist Diana Conklin will help you create a fresh and fragrant wreath that is perfect for the holidays.
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Mon, Dec 09, 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. Series.
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Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Draw something new or work on something old in the Young Adult department with Librarian Tom.

Mon, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Floral artist Diana Conklin will help you create a fresh and fragrant wreath that is perfect for the holidays.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 10, 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, while understanding how our breath can be used as an important tool.

Tue, Dec 10, 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.
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Tue, Dec 10, 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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Tue, Dec 10, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light weights and water to class.

Tue, Dec 10, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
All skill levels are welcome to join us and crochet together! Beginners will receive yarn, a hook, and some guidance for getting started.

Tue, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
The holidays are a joyful time but can also come with a lot of stress. Learn how to curate a holiday season that feels good so you can be present with the people you love.

Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Children's Program Room
Enjoy a movie night with hot cocoa and cookies.

Wed, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Children's Program Room
This simple storytime will take children through some simple but fun yoga and movement stories and activities.

Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Decorate a blank porch sign using creativity, paints, trees, and your own personalization.
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Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
Create winter-themed posters with diamond art.

Wed, Dec 11, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Together we will work on a simple, seasonal craft to decorate your home for the winter months.
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Wed, Dec 11, 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.

Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Decorate a blank porch sign using creativity, paints, trees, and your own personalization.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 11, 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 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

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Join Ms. Kelly for sewing club.
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Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
It’s the most stressful time of the year! Give yourself a break and join us for an hour of soothing coloring and conversations with friends.

Thu, Dec 12, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Stack, line up, design, shape, and more during this creative construction class that uses simple cups as the building material.

Thu, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
The library is teaming up with Island Dreams Coffee to bring you an Open Mic Night. Bring your songs and music to share on the stage, or just simply come to listen. For ages 16 and up.

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Gene Horton Local History Room
Learn about the causes of fires, prevention, and preparation for fire and life dangers in your homes and businesses.

Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Add a nice touch to your holiday decorations with a personalized ornament. Learn how to turn your photo into a laser-etched piece of art!
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Fri, Dec 13, 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.

Fri, Dec 13, 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.

Fri, Dec 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

Sat, Dec 14, 9:00am - 10:00am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join training coach Jessica as she teaches a full-body strength, stability, and conditioning class.

Sat, Dec 14, 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.

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meet us at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River for a guided tour of the beautifully decorated Manor House, followed by a luncheon in the Annex Room.

Sat, Dec 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Decorate, adorn, beautify, garnish, trim and bedeck your very own gingerbread house! Come together for this annual library tradition.
This event is full

Sat, Dec 14, 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! 

Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
An enjoyable afternoon of holiday music will be presented by composer/pianist Paul Joseph and his jazz trio.

Mon, Dec 16, 9:30am - 10:30am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join instructor Joy for light and slow chair-assisted yoga exercises.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
(PG-13) 1 h 55 min. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age.

Mon, Dec 16, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Take an opportunity to wind down and relax after school while working with watercolors to create a simple, but beautiful piece of art.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 16, 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. Series.

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Draw something new or work on something old in the Young Adult department with Librarian Tom.

Mon, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
Enjoy the sonic sound waves of Quartz crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, frame drums, rattles, and other meditative sounds to relax and reduce stress hormones.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 17, 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, while understanding how our breath can be used as an important tool.

Tue, Dec 17, 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

Tue, Dec 17, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light weights and water to class.

Tue, Dec 17, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Come to the library to make a fleece blanket that will be donated to the Brookhaven Animal Shelter. You will need to provide two yards of anti-pill fleece fabric.

Tue, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room
Bedtime storytime is a great time to snuggle up with someone special and wind down after a long day. Blankets, stuffies, and jammies are optional!
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Tue, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
‘Tis the season to challenge yourself to an evening of fun holiday trivia! Allison and Valerie will test your holiday knowledge and award prizes to the winning teams.

Tue, Dec 17, 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.

Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
YA Room
Meet once a month with Ms. Jen to discuss issues related to teen use of the library, and to help your librarian come up with new programs and services.

Wed, Dec 18, 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

Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Choose your print, apply to earring with heat, assemble, and have an awesome pair of earrings. It is as easy as that!

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
Make holiday cards and gift tags with your favorite librarians and friends.

Wed, Dec 18, 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.

Wed, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Choose your print, apply it with heat, assemble, and have an awesome pair of earrings. It is as easy as that!
This event is full

Thu, Dec 19, 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. Series.
This event is full

Thu, Dec 19, 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

Thu, Dec 19, 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 December is The Little Liar by Mitch Albom.

Thu, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room
This fun program requires teamwork and cooperation to create an artistic masterpiece!
This event is full

Thu, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Design a 3D print with Librarian Steve.
This event is full

Thu, Dec 19, 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 December is The Little Liar by Mitch Albom.

Fri, Dec 20, 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.

Fri, Dec 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room
Celebrate the start of winter with us by spending some time outdoors. We’ll take a stroll and then stay for a wintery story and some hot chocolate to warm up.
This event is full

Fri, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join us for a fun afternoon of BINGO. There will be prizes and refreshments will be served.

Fri, Dec 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
After hours at the library join us for board games, card games, Nintendo Switch, PS5... Pizza will be served.

Sat, Dec 21, 9:00am - 10:00am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join training coach Jessica as she teaches a full-body strength, stability, and conditioning class.

Sat, Dec 21, 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.

Sat, Dec 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room
Drop by to enjoy some stories, finger plays, songs, and other age appropriate activities during this weekend storytime. Siblings welcome.

Sat, Dec 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Join Ms. Kelly in making your own gingerbread house.
This event is full

Sat, Dec 21, 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! 

Sun, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join J.K. Hodge (pianist/composer) and special guest performers as they take you through the merriment of the holiday season.

Mon, Dec 23, 9:30am - 10:30am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join instructor Joy for light and slow chair-assisted yoga exercises.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Drop by the Children’s Program Room any day during Winter Recess for some fun DIY activities! Check online, or at the Children’s Reference Desk for a full schedule of events.

Mon, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
(PG-13) 1 h 43 min. Kate is a young woman subscribed to bad decisions. However, when she meets Tom in a Christmas store, her life takes a new turn--that seems too good to be true.

Mon, Dec 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
Come decorate sugar cookies at the library!
This event is full

Thu, Dec 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Drop by the Children’s Program Room any day during Winter Recess for some fun DIY activities! Check online, or at the Children’s Reference Desk for a full schedule of events.

Fri, Dec 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Drop by the Children’s Program Room any day during Winter Recess for some fun DIY activities! Check online, or at the Children’s Reference Desk for a full schedule of events.

Fri, Dec 27, 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.

Sat, Dec 28, 9:00am - 10:00am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join training coach Jessica as she teaches a full-body strength, stability, and conditioning class.

Sat, Dec 28, 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.

Sat, Dec 28, 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! 

Mon, Dec 30, 9:30am - 10:30am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join instructor Joy for light and slow chair-assisted yoga exercises.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Drop by the Children’s Program Room any day during Winter Recess for some fun DIY activities! Check online, or at the Children’s Reference Desk for a full schedule of events.

Mon, Dec 30, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Ring in the New Year with us at this special event with lots of fun activities, treats, and complete with a ball drop!
This event is full

Mon, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
(PG) 1 h 43 min. A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone's imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up.

Mon, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Create a goals jar for the new year.

Mon, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Draw something new or work on something old in the Young Adult department with Librarian Tom.

Thu, Jan 02, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Drop by the Children’s Program Room any day during Winter Recess for some fun DIY activities! Check online, or at the Children’s Reference Desk for a full schedule of events.

Fri, Jan 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Drop by the Children’s Program Room any day during Winter Recess for some fun DIY activities! Check online, or at the Children’s Reference Desk for a full schedule of events.