Together Time Stories, Rhymes & Songs

Birth-Age 3 with a caregiver

Wednesdays, November-December, 10:00-10:30 AM

Join us to share in special time with your little ones while promoting skills essential to pre-literacy skills. Meghan VK will make special appearances on November 15 and December 20 to treat us to musical fun! Please register.

Holiday Card Workshop

Grade Pre-K-Grade 4

Wednesday, November 29, 4:00-6:00 PM, anytime

We have all the supplies you need designed to inspire you to make beautiful cards for your friends and family. Please register.

Ha Ha Holiday Cards

Grades 5 and up

Wednesday, November 29 from 6:30-7:30 PM

Don’t just send a plain old greeting card! Tom will help you add some character, personality and maybe a few good puns so that your near and dear receive a memorable holiday card. Please register.

Lil Tots Sports Club

18 months and up with a caregiver

Thursdays, November 9, 16, 30 and December 7, 10:00-11:00 AM

Little Tots Sports Studio is coming to BFL! Instructors will have your little ones playing soccer, basketball, football and hockey in no time! Please register.

Retro Game Club: HALO Link Battle

Grades 4 and up

Thursdays, November 30 and December 28, 6:30-7:30 PM

Play this original XBOX favorite, HALO: COMBAT EVOLVE. Compete in team-based games such as Capture the Flag, King of the Hill, and Team Deathmatch. Please register.

Baby Play

Birth –18 months with a caregiver

Fridays, November-December, 10:00-11:00 AM, anytime

Enjoy some free play with baby and meet some new friends. Please register.

On My Own Storytime

Age 3 and up

Fridays, November-December, 12:00-12:30 PM

Bring lunch or a snack to this lively and fun independent storytime intended to help ease separation anxiety and promote early literacy skills. Please register.

Friday Afternoon Creatives

Adults 18 and Up

Fridays, November-December, 2:00-4:00 PM

Bring a creative project to work on in the company of other creative people. No formal instruction is provided, but advice is available. No registration required.

Wrap on Us!

All Welcome

Saturdays, December 2, 9, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, anytime

Saturday, December 16, 1:00-4:00 PM, anytime

Monday, December 18, 1:00-7:00 PM, anytime

Stop by anytime to put the finishing touches on your thoughtful holiday gifts. Wrapping paper, ribbon, gift bags and more – we’ve got it all! No registration required.

Creative Corner

Age 2–Pre-K with a caregiver

Mondays, November-December (No class November 27), 10:00-11:00 AM

Art helps young children develop fine motor skills and build creativity. Fine motor skills are essential for school readiness. Join us on Thursdays for a different activity. We will take care of the mess!  Please register.

Upcycled Book Page Christmas Tree

Adults 18 and up

Monday, December 4, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Upcycle old books into adorable Christmas trees to decorate your mantle or holiday table with unique and festive cheer. Please register.

Community Storytime

Birth–Pre-K with a caregiver

Tuesdays, November-December, 10:00-11:00 PM

Let’s explore and enjoy our beautiful community together. Meet at various locations to partake in a lively storytime featuring Miss Rita. Locations will be emailed to you within 24 hours of the class. Please register.

Tuesday Matinee
Adults 18 and up
Tuesdays, 2:00-4:00 PM

Tuesday, November 7 – Barbie (2023) Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Runtime 1 hr 54 mins

Stereotypical Barbie experiences a full on existential crisis and embarks on a journey of discovery along with Ken.

Please visit our website to view upcoming titles. No registration required.

Together Time Stories, Rhymes & Songs

Birth-Age 3 with a caregiver

Wednesdays, November-December, 10:00-10:30 AM

Join us to share in special time with your little ones while promoting skills essential to pre-literacy skills. Meghan VK will make special appearances on November 15 and December 20 to treat us to musical fun! Please register.

DIY Hand Warmers

Adults 18 and up

Wednesday, December 6, 6:00-7:30 PM

Local designer, artist Laura Barrella is back for this beginner sewing project. We will be making two sets of reusable hand warmers. Make a set for yourself and we welcome you to donate a set to our local residents at Bellhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Please register.

Lil Tots Sports Club

18 months and up with a caregiver

Thursdays, November 9, 16, 30 and December 7, 10:00-11:00 AM

Little Tots Sports Studio is coming to BFL! Instructors will have your little ones playing soccer, basketball, football and hockey in no time! Please register.

Acron: Attack of the Squirrel, Virtual Reality

Grades 4 and up

Thursday, December 7, 6:30-7:30 PM

Wednesday, December 27, 2:30-3:30 PM

Using our META Oculus virtual reality device, experience this hilarious game through group-based gameplay. Please register.

Baby Play

Birth –18 months with a caregiver

Fridays, November-December, 10:00-11:00 AM, anytime

Enjoy some free play with baby and meet some new friends. Please register.

On My Own Storytime

Age 3 and up

Fridays, November-December, 12:00-12:30 PM

Bring lunch or a snack to this lively and fun independent storytime intended to help ease separation anxiety and promote early literacy skills. Please register.

Friday Afternoon Creatives

Adults 18 and Up

Fridays, November-December, 2:00-4:00 PM

Bring a creative project to work on in the company of other creative people. No formal instruction is provided, but advice is available. No registration required.

A Holiday Sampler

Adults 18 and Up

Sunday, December 10, 5:00-6:30 PM

Deborah Mayo and Steven McCloskey present a selection of festive readings to celebrate, amuse, and inspire. Come welcome in the season with work from Vladimir Nabokov, Mary Oliver, T.S. Eliot, Dylan Thomas, Maya Angelou, Saki, and many more. Suggested admission of 5 lbs. of non-perishable food items per person to benefit local food banks. Please register.

Creative Corner

Age 2–Pre-K with a caregiver

Mondays, November-December (No class November 27), 10:00-11:00 AM

Art helps young children develop fine motor skills and build creativity. Fine motor skills are essential for school readiness. Join us on Thursdays for a different activity. We will take care of the mess!  Please register.

Art with Friends

Adults 18 and Up

Monday, November 13 – Fall Twine Vase

Monday, December 11 – Pinecone Tree Display

Create unique art projects with the direction of the talented Miss Brittany. Please register.

Book Club

Adults 18 Years and Up.

10:00-11:00 AM.

Tuesday, December 12 - Christmas Bells: A Novel by Jennifer Chiaverini.

Christmas Bells chronicles the events of 1863, when the peace and contentment of Longfellow's family circle was suddenly, tragically broken, cutting even deeper than the privations of wartime

Copies of this title will be available at the circulation desk. Please register.

Community Storytime

Birth–Pre-K with a caregiver

Tuesdays, November-December, 10:00-11:00 PM

Let’s explore and enjoy our beautiful community together. Meet at various locations to partake in a lively storytime featuring Miss Rita. Locations will be emailed to you within 24 hours of the class. Please register.

Tuesday Matinee
Adults 18 and up
Tuesdays, 2:00-4:00 PM

Tuesday, November 7 – The Miracle Club (2023) Starring Maggie Smith and Kathy Bates. Runtime 1 hr 31 mins

There's just one dream for the women of Ballygar to taste freedom: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes. With a little benevolent interference from their local priest, a group of close friends get their ticket of a lifetime.

Please visit our website to view upcoming titles. No registration required.

Classic Figure Drawing

Adults 18 and up

6:30-7:30 PM

Thursday, November 16 – Understanding Proportions

Tuesday, December 12 – Faces and Expressions

Join resident artist Tom for an ongoing series of drawing lessons focusing on different parts of capturing the human figure in illustration. Beginners are welcome. Please register.  

Together Time Stories, Rhymes & Songs

Birth-Age 3 with a caregiver

Wednesdays, November-December, 10:00-10:30 AM

Join us to share in special time with your little ones while promoting skills essential to pre-literacy skills. Meghan VK will make special appearances on November 15 and December 20 to treat us to musical fun! Please register.

Fireplace Literary Club

1:30 PM at Post-Morrow Foundation -- 16 Bay Road, Brookhaven

Wednesday, November 8 – The history of East Patchogue by Joe Varsalona.

Wednesday, December 13 – Holiday Party with performances by the Bellport High School Chorus under the direction of Henry Finnegan and a Recorder performance by ARDENA as well as stories and tasty treats. Contributions to Hospice are welcome.

New Members Are Always Welcome Call 631-286-1136 for Information

Bingo

Adults 18 and Up

Wednesdays November 8 & December 13 (Holiday Edition), 2:00-3:00 PM

Join in on the fun and win prizes! Please register.

Christmas Holiday Slime

Grades 1-3

Wednesday, December 13, 6:00-7:00 PM

We will add a little surprise to this slime! Please register.

The community room is reserved on Wednesday, December 13 from 7:00-8:00 PM.

Holiday Sing Along

Birth-Pre-K with a caregiver

Thursday, December 14, 10:00-11:00 AM (Rain Date-December 21)

Get ready for a top-notch performance featuring Brookhaven Elementary School Music Teacher, Mr. Charles Koci, along with some of Brookhaven’s finest chorus singers. They will surely have you and your children singing and a dancing along to seasonal favorites! Please register.

Minecraft Meetup

Grades 4 and up

Thursday, December 14, 6:30-7:30 PM

Play on the same server with your friends and let’s create, build, and design. Please register.

Baby Play

Birth –18 months with a caregiver

Fridays, November-December, 10:00-11:00 AM, anytime

Enjoy some free play with baby and meet some new friends. Please register.

On My Own Storytime

Age 3 and up

Fridays, November-December, 12:00-12:30 PM

Bring lunch or a snack to this lively and fun independent storytime intended to help ease separation anxiety and promote early literacy skills. Please register.

Friday Afternoon Creatives

Adults 18 and Up

Fridays, November-December, 2:00-4:00 PM

Bring a creative project to work on in the company of other creative people. No formal instruction is provided, but advice is available. No registration required.

Essential Item Collection Drive

All Welcome

3rd Saturday of the Month, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

St. James Episcopal Church – 260 Beaver Dam Road, Brookhaven

Non-perishable food items, toiletries and clothes are collected each month for our fellow community members in need. As plans may occasionally be disrupted by weather, check our website or social media for updates. No registration required.

Saturday Social at Brookhouse Pizza and Grill

Adults 18 and Up

Saturdays, November 18 & December 16, 10:00-11:00 AM

Brookhouse Pizza and Grill – 2478 Montauk Hwy, Brookhaven

Join us for a morning social with coffee, muffins and games. Please register.

Sketchbook Reception

Wrap on Us!

All Welcome

Saturdays, December 2, 9, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, anytime

Saturday, December 16, 1:00-4:00 PM, anytime

Monday, December 18, 1:00-7:00 PM, anytime

Stop by anytime to put the finishing touches on your thoughtful holiday gifts. Wrapping paper, ribbon, gift bags and more – we’ve got it all! No registration required.

Creative Corner

Age 2–Pre-K with a caregiver

Mondays, November-December (No class November 27), 10:00-11:00 AM

Art helps young children develop fine motor skills and build creativity. Fine motor skills are essential for school readiness. Join us on Thursdays for a different activity. We will take care of the mess!  Please register.

Wrap on Us!

All Welcome

Saturdays, December 2, 9, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, anytime

Saturday, December 16, 1:00-4:00 PM, anytime

Monday, December 18, 1:00-7:00 PM, anytime

Stop by anytime to put the finishing touches on your thoughtful holiday gifts. Wrapping paper, ribbon, gift bags and more – we’ve got it all! No registration required.

Community Storytime

Birth–Pre-K with a caregiver

Tuesdays, November-December, 10:00-11:00 PM

Let’s explore and enjoy our beautiful community together. Meet at various locations to partake in a lively storytime featuring Miss Rita. Locations will be emailed to you within 24 hours of the class. Please register.

Tuesday Matinee
Adults 18 and up
Tuesdays, 2:00-4:00 PM

Tuesday, November 7 – The Fugitive (1993) Starring Tommy Lee Jones and Harrison Ford. Runtime 2 hr 7 mins

Wrongfully accused of murdering his wife, Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford) escapes from the law in an attempt to find her killer and clear his name.

Please visit our website to view upcoming titles. No registration required.

The Board meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from September to July, at 7:00 PM. All meetings are open to the public. As some changes are unavoidable, please call the Library or check our online calendar to verify dates and times.

Together Time Stories, Rhymes & Songs

Birth-Age 3 with a caregiver

Wednesdays, November-December, 10:00-10:30 AM

Join us to share in special time with your little ones while promoting skills essential to pre-literacy skills. Meghan VK will make special appearances on November 15 and December 20 to treat us to musical fun! Please register.

Tea Light Ornaments

Grades K-4

Wednesday, December 20, 6:00-7:00 PM

Create these adorable snowman ornaments to light up your Christmas tree this season! Please register.

Super Mario Adventures

Grades 2 and up

Thursday, December 21, 6:30-7:30 PM

Experience an evening of all things Super Mario. It’s a great opportunity for little gamers to experience playing their favorite Mario games alongside fellow big gamers. Please register.

Baby Play

Birth –18 months with a caregiver

Fridays, November-December, 10:00-11:00 AM, anytime

Enjoy some free play with baby and meet some new friends. Please register.

On My Own Storytime

Age 3 and up

Fridays, November-December, 12:00-12:30 PM

Bring lunch or a snack to this lively and fun independent storytime intended to help ease separation anxiety and promote early literacy skills. Please register.

Friday Afternoon Creatives

Adults 18 and Up

Fridays, November-December, 2:00-4:00 PM

Bring a creative project to work on in the company of other creative people. No formal instruction is provided, but advice is available. No registration required.

Ugly Holiday Sweater Party

Grades 5 and up

Saturday, December 23, 2:00-4:00 PM

Bring some friends and wear an ugly sweater to BFL for some holiday fun! We will have games, music and snacks! Prizes for the ugliest sweater! Please register.

Together Time Stories, Rhymes & Songs

Birth-Age 3 with a caregiver

Wednesdays, November-December, 10:00-10:30 AM

Join us to share in special time with your little ones while promoting skills essential to pre-literacy skills. Meghan VK will make special appearances on November 15 and December 20 to treat us to musical fun! Please register.

Sketchbook Studio

Grades K-3

Wednesday, December 27, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Take advantage of your vacation day and come draw with us! Be inspired by others while gaining insight from our resident artist, Tom. Leave with a really cool drawing you can be proud of! Please register.

Acron: Attack of the Squirrel, Virtual Reality

Grades 4 and up

Thursday, December 7, 6:30-7:30 PM

Wednesday, December 27, 2:30-3:30 PM

Using our META Oculus virtual reality device, experience this hilarious game through group-based gameplay. Please register.

Robotics

Grades 4 and up

Tuesday, November 28, 6:30-7:30 PM and Thursday, December 28, 2:30-3:30 PM

Get imaginative with BFL’s LEGO Spike Prime kits and build a design of your choosing! Please register.

*In the newsletter the December date and time was incorrectly advertised as December 26 at 6:30 PM, please note the correct date is December 28th at 2:30 PM.

Retro Game Club: HALO Link Battle

Grades 4 and up

Thursdays, November 30 and December 28, 6:30-7:30 PM

Play this original XBOX favorite, HALO: COMBAT EVOLVE. Compete in team-based games such as Capture the Flag, King of the Hill, and Team Deathmatch. Please register.

Baby Play

Birth –18 months with a caregiver

Fridays, November-December, 10:00-11:00 AM, anytime

Enjoy some free play with baby and meet some new friends. Please register.

On My Own Storytime

Age 3 and up

Fridays, November-December, 12:00-12:30 PM

Bring lunch or a snack to this lively and fun independent storytime intended to help ease separation anxiety and promote early literacy skills. Please register.

Friday Afternoon Creatives

Adults 18 and Up

Fridays, November-December, 2:00-4:00 PM

Bring a creative project to work on in the company of other creative people. No formal instruction is provided, but advice is available. No registration required.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

Grades 4 and up

Wednesday, November 22, 5:30-7:30 PM

Friday, December 29, 5:30-7:30 PM

Calling all Super Smash Bros. warriors! Battle to victory in this epic Nintendo Switch favorite. Pizza provided and a chance to win a gamers gift card. Please register.

Noon Year’s Eve Party

Families with Children of All Ages

Saturday, December 30, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Break out your fancy attire and join us for dancing, games, refreshments and fun to ring in the new year! Please register.