Classes and Events

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

March 1-19, anytime during Library hours

We’ve created a special Storywalk® on our Library lawn where you’ll follow the pages of How to Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz. Completing an activity on each page just might give you enough luck to find your own gold! Please note this walk will be canceled in inclement weather. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades K-5

Mondays in March, 3:00 p.m. – Videos launch to social media

Monday, March 1 – Winter Cookie Cups with Miss Kim

Monday, March 8 – Peanut Butter Pie Jars with Miss Britt

Monday, March 15 – Shamrock Shake with Miss Kim

Monday, March 22 – Hot Baked Pretzels with Miss Kim

Monday, March 29 – Bear Paw Cookies with Miss Kim

A list of ingredients will be posted to our events calendar for each class. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

March 1-19, anytime during Library hours

We’ve created a special Storywalk® on our Library lawn where you’ll follow the pages of How to Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz. Completing an activity on each page just might give you enough luck to find your own gold! Please note this walk will be canceled in inclement weather. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

March 1-19, anytime during Library hours

We’ve created a special Storywalk® on our Library lawn where you’ll follow the pages of How to Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz. Completing an activity on each page just might give you enough luck to find your own gold! Please note this walk will be canceled in inclement weather. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Ages Birth-2

Wednesdays, January 6-March 31, 10:00-10:30 a.m.

Live storytime is here! Join Miss Britt virtually for a morning filled with stories, songs and silliness. Please register for a link to participate.

Ages 3-5

Wednesdays, January 6-March 31, 11:00-11:30 a.m.

Miss Rita will lead you in play, songs and stories during this fast-paced storytime! Please register for a link to participate.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

March 1-19, anytime during Library hours

We’ve created a special Storywalk® on our Library lawn where you’ll follow the pages of How to Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz. Completing an activity on each page just might give you enough luck to find your own gold! Please note this walk will be canceled in inclement weather. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades 3 and up

Thursdays, February 4-March 25, 3:00 p.m.

Listen in each week as Miss Rita shares special stories that focus on a variety of social issues. By speaking and listening to each other, learn more about how these topics affect us all and how we can work together for a brighter tomorrow and stronger community. Please register for a link to participate.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

March 1-19, anytime during Library hours

We’ve created a special Storywalk® on our Library lawn where you’ll follow the pages of How to Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz. Completing an activity on each page just might give you enough luck to find your own gold! Please note this walk will be canceled in inclement weather. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

March 1-19, anytime during Library hours

We’ve created a special Storywalk® on our Library lawn where you’ll follow the pages of How to Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz. Completing an activity on each page just might give you enough luck to find your own gold! Please note this walk will be canceled in inclement weather. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Adults 18 years and up

Saturday, February 27 – Supply pick up begins
Saturdays, March 6-20, 10:00 a.m. – Video launches to social media
Saturday, March 27, 10:00 a.m. – ZOOM LIVE Q&A Session with Tom

Join us for a 3-part project in which our resident illustrator Tom Duffy will show us how to create 3 separate illustrations that come together to form one complete image, otherwise known as a triptych! All skill levels encouraged. Be sure to join us on March 27 for a special live Q&A session to have all your art questions answered! Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

Saturdays, January 2-March 27, 8:00 p.m.

Enjoy a special sleepy storytime from your favorite BFL librarians. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

March 1-19, anytime during Library hours

We’ve created a special Storywalk® on our Library lawn where you’ll follow the pages of How to Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz. Completing an activity on each page just might give you enough luck to find your own gold! Please note this walk will be canceled in inclement weather. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

March 1-19, anytime during Library hours

We’ve created a special Storywalk® on our Library lawn where you’ll follow the pages of How to Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz. Completing an activity on each page just might give you enough luck to find your own gold! Please note this walk will be canceled in inclement weather. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades K-5

Mondays in March, 3:00 p.m. – Videos launch to social media

Monday, March 1 – Winter Cookie Cups with Miss Kim

Monday, March 8 – Peanut Butter Pie Jars with Miss Britt

Monday, March 15 – Shamrock Shake with Miss Kim

Monday, March 22 – Hot Baked Pretzels with Miss Kim

Monday, March 29 – Bear Paw Cookies with Miss Kim

A list of ingredients will be posted to our events calendar for each class. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

March 1-19, anytime during Library hours

We’ve created a special Storywalk® on our Library lawn where you’ll follow the pages of How to Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz. Completing an activity on each page just might give you enough luck to find your own gold! Please note this walk will be canceled in inclement weather. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Adults 18 years and up

Tuesday, January 12 – The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
Tuesday, February 9 – There There by Tommy Orange
Tuesday, March 9 – Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

Meet virtually at 10:00 a.m. each month for a lively discussion. Copies of each title will be available for curbside or in-person pickup.

Killers of the Flower Moon investigates a series of murders of wealthy Osage people that took place in Osage County, Oklahoma in the early 1920s—after big oil deposits were discovered beneath their land.

Please register for a link to participate.

Grades 3-5

Tuesdays, January 19, February 9, March 9, 3:00-3:40 p.m.

Great South Bay Dance is Zooming into your living room to engage your child in a warm-up, stretching, technique, fun dance combinations and a game at the end. Please register for a link to participate.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

March 1-19, anytime during Library hours

We’ve created a special Storywalk® on our Library lawn where you’ll follow the pages of How to Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz. Completing an activity on each page just might give you enough luck to find your own gold! Please note this walk will be canceled in inclement weather. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Ages Birth-2

Wednesdays, January 6-March 31, 10:00-10:30 a.m.

Live storytime is here! Join Miss Britt virtually for a morning filled with stories, songs and silliness. Please register for a link to participate.

Ages 3-5

Wednesdays, January 6-March 31, 11:00-11:30 a.m.

Miss Rita will lead you in play, songs and stories during this fast-paced storytime! Please register for a link to participate.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

March 1-19, anytime during Library hours

We’ve created a special Storywalk® on our Library lawn where you’ll follow the pages of How to Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz. Completing an activity on each page just might give you enough luck to find your own gold! Please note this walk will be canceled in inclement weather. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades 3 and up

Thursdays, February 4-March 25, 3:00 p.m.

Listen in each week as Miss Rita shares special stories that focus on a variety of social issues. By speaking and listening to each other, learn more about how these topics affect us all and how we can work together for a brighter tomorrow and stronger community. Please register for a link to participate.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

March 1-19, anytime during Library hours

We’ve created a special Storywalk® on our Library lawn where you’ll follow the pages of How to Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz. Completing an activity on each page just might give you enough luck to find your own gold! Please note this walk will be canceled in inclement weather. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades 6-12

March 5 – Supply pickup begins

March 12, 3:00 p.m. – Video launches to all social media

Create a sweet greeting card to give to a friend, family member or someone who needs their day brightened. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

March 1-19, anytime during Library hours

We’ve created a special Storywalk® on our Library lawn where you’ll follow the pages of How to Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz. Completing an activity on each page just might give you enough luck to find your own gold! Please note this walk will be canceled in inclement weather. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Adults 18 years and up

Saturday, February 27 – Supply pick up begins
Saturdays, March 6-20, 10:00 a.m. – Video launches to social media
Saturday, March 27, 10:00 a.m. – ZOOM LIVE Q&A Session with Tom

Join us for a 3-part project in which our resident illustrator Tom Duffy will show us how to create 3 separate illustrations that come together to form one complete image, otherwise known as a triptych! All skill levels encouraged. Be sure to join us on March 27 for a special live Q&A session to have all your art questions answered! Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

Saturdays, January 2-March 27, 8:00 p.m.

Enjoy a special sleepy storytime from your favorite BFL librarians. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

March 1-19, anytime during Library hours

We’ve created a special Storywalk® on our Library lawn where you’ll follow the pages of How to Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz. Completing an activity on each page just might give you enough luck to find your own gold! Please note this walk will be canceled in inclement weather. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

March 1-19, anytime during Library hours

We’ve created a special Storywalk® on our Library lawn where you’ll follow the pages of How to Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz. Completing an activity on each page just might give you enough luck to find your own gold! Please note this walk will be canceled in inclement weather. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades K-5

Mondays in March, 3:00 p.m. – Videos launch to social media

Monday, March 1 – Winter Cookie Cups with Miss Kim

Monday, March 8 – Peanut Butter Pie Jars with Miss Britt

Monday, March 15 – Shamrock Shake with Miss Kim

Monday, March 22 – Hot Baked Pretzels with Miss Kim

Monday, March 29 – Bear Paw Cookies with Miss Kim

A list of ingredients will be posted to our events calendar for each class. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

March 1-19, anytime during Library hours

We’ve created a special Storywalk® on our Library lawn where you’ll follow the pages of How to Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz. Completing an activity on each page just might give you enough luck to find your own gold! Please note this walk will be canceled in inclement weather. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades K-5

Tuesday, March 9 – Supply pickup begins

Tuesday, March 16, 3:00 p.m. – Video launches to all social media

Create super volcanic eruptions with this colorful hands-on experiment. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

March 1-19, anytime during Library hours

We’ve created a special Storywalk® on our Library lawn where you’ll follow the pages of How to Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz. Completing an activity on each page just might give you enough luck to find your own gold! Please note this walk will be canceled in inclement weather. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Ages Birth-2

Wednesdays, January 6-March 31, 10:00-10:30 a.m.

Live storytime is here! Join Miss Britt virtually for a morning filled with stories, songs and silliness. Please register for a link to participate.

Ages 3-5

Wednesdays, January 6-March 31, 11:00-11:30 a.m.

Miss Rita will lead you in play, songs and stories during this fast-paced storytime! Please register for a link to participate.

Grades K-5

Wednesday, March 10 – Supply pickup begins

Wednesday, March 17, 3:00 p.m. – Video launches to all social media

Is the luck of the Irish with you? Listen to a reading of How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace and then begin brainstorming what your trap would look like. With your supply kit in hand, get building, recording and submit your trap to bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org for a Facebook community vote. One LUCKY winner will receive a prize! Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

March 1-19, anytime during Library hours

We’ve created a special Storywalk® on our Library lawn where you’ll follow the pages of How to Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz. Completing an activity on each page just might give you enough luck to find your own gold! Please note this walk will be canceled in inclement weather. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades 3 and up

Thursdays, February 4-March 25, 3:00 p.m.

Listen in each week as Miss Rita shares special stories that focus on a variety of social issues. By speaking and listening to each other, learn more about how these topics affect us all and how we can work together for a brighter tomorrow and stronger community. Please register for a link to participate.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

March 1-19, anytime during Library hours

We’ve created a special Storywalk® on our Library lawn where you’ll follow the pages of How to Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz. Completing an activity on each page just might give you enough luck to find your own gold! Please note this walk will be canceled in inclement weather. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Adults 18 years and up

Saturday, February 27 – Supply pick up begins
Saturdays, March 6-20, 10:00 a.m. – Video launches to social media
Saturday, March 27, 10:00 a.m. – ZOOM LIVE Q&A Session with Tom

Join us for a 3-part project in which our resident illustrator Tom Duffy will show us how to create 3 separate illustrations that come together to form one complete image, otherwise known as a triptych! All skill levels encouraged. Be sure to join us on March 27 for a special live Q&A session to have all your art questions answered! Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

Saturdays, January 2-March 27, 8:00 p.m.

Enjoy a special sleepy storytime from your favorite BFL librarians. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades K-5

Mondays in March, 3:00 p.m. – Videos launch to social media

Monday, March 1 – Winter Cookie Cups with Miss Kim

Monday, March 8 – Peanut Butter Pie Jars with Miss Britt

Monday, March 15 – Shamrock Shake with Miss Kim

Monday, March 22 – Hot Baked Pretzels with Miss Kim

Monday, March 29 – Bear Paw Cookies with Miss Kim

A list of ingredients will be posted to our events calendar for each class. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Ages Birth-2

Wednesdays, January 6-March 31, 10:00-10:30 a.m.

Live storytime is here! Join Miss Britt virtually for a morning filled with stories, songs and silliness. Please register for a link to participate.

Ages 3-5

Wednesdays, January 6-March 31, 11:00-11:30 a.m.

Miss Rita will lead you in play, songs and stories during this fast-paced storytime! Please register for a link to participate.

Adults 18 years and up

Wednesday, March 24, 6:00 p.m.

Slip into your comfiest clothing and prepare for total relaxation with health coach Lisa Zimmerman. Experience a softer, slower-paced, relaxing session with emphasis placed on safety and stability within each pose. Please register for a link to participate.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades 3 and up

Thursdays, February 4-March 25, 3:00 p.m.

Listen in each week as Miss Rita shares special stories that focus on a variety of social issues. By speaking and listening to each other, learn more about how these topics affect us all and how we can work together for a brighter tomorrow and stronger community. Please register for a link to participate.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Ages 18 months-5 years

Fridays, January 29, February 26, March 26, 11:00-11:30 a.m.

Great South Bay Dance is Zooming into your living room to engage your little ones in creative dancing, coordination exercises, games, singing and a movement-inspired storytime! Please register for a link to participate.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Adults 18 years and up

Saturday, February 27 – Supply pick up begins
Saturdays, March 6-20, 10:00 a.m. – Video launches to social media
Saturday, March 27, 10:00 a.m. – ZOOM LIVE Q&A Session with Tom

Join us for a 3-part project in which our resident illustrator Tom Duffy will show us how to create 3 separate illustrations that come together to form one complete image, otherwise known as a triptych! All skill levels encouraged. Be sure to join us on March 27 for a special live Q&A session to have all your art questions answered! Please register.

Families of all ages welcome

Saturdays, January 2-March 27, 8:00 p.m.

Enjoy a special sleepy storytime from your favorite BFL librarians. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades K-5

Mondays in March, 3:00 p.m. – Videos launch to social media

Monday, March 1 – Winter Cookie Cups with Miss Kim

Monday, March 8 – Peanut Butter Pie Jars with Miss Britt

Monday, March 15 – Shamrock Shake with Miss Kim

Monday, March 22 – Hot Baked Pretzels with Miss Kim

Monday, March 29 – Bear Paw Cookies with Miss Kim

A list of ingredients will be posted to our events calendar for each class. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Grades 6-12

January 2-March 31

Whether raking leaves, shoveling snow, or picking up garbage alongside the road, spend time helping to make your community better! Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your haul in exchange for service hours. Please register.

January 2-March 31

When temperatures decrease, the likelihood of cold, stunned or stranded sea life increases. Volunteer your time to walk the beach and report any injured or stranded wildlife. Upon registration you will receive a helpful tips sheet. Email bfl@brookhavenfreelibrary.org a picture of your walk, in exchange for service hours. Please register.

All welcome

February 1-March 31

Join online, using READsquared to earn badges and prizes, play games and more. Children, teens, adults and families alike can partake in the festivities. Visit our website for more information. Please register.

Ages Birth-2

Wednesdays, January 6-March 31, 10:00-10:30 a.m.

Live storytime is here! Join Miss Britt virtually for a morning filled with stories, songs and silliness. Please register for a link to participate.

Ages 3-5

Wednesdays, January 6-March 31, 11:00-11:30 a.m.

Miss Rita will lead you in play, songs and stories during this fast-paced storytime! Please register for a link to participate.

Author Brit Bennett will be honored at the 2021 Long Island Reads Selection Award virtual event for her novel The Vanishing Half in an online Crowdcast program hosted by Plainview-Old Bethpage Library. Free tickets will be available to the public beginning Monday, March 1 at 9:30 a.m. through Eventbrite.

Bennett, who is a National Book Foundation 5 under 35 honoree, is the author of The Mothers, a New York Times bestseller. The Vanishing Half is her second novel and was an instant #1 New York Times Bestseller.

Long Island Reads is an Island-wide reading initiative intended to bring together readers from across Nassau and Suffolk Counties to discuss a book and participate in library-sponsored activities and events associated with it.