Friday, September 4, 2026
Affected family members will receive emotional support, education, and assistance in understanding and managing cognitive loss with a facilitator from the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center of Long Island. This program is intended for the caregiver only.
No registration required.
Dust off your boots and join line dance instructor Bill Iozzino. He will teach you basic steps and beginner dances. No registration required.
Saturday, September 5, 2026
01:15 pm - 04:45 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
https://calendly.com/connetquot-public-library/vr
Sunday, September 6, 2026
01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Closed for Labor Day
Connetquot Public Library
Monday, September 7, 2026
09:00 am - 09:00 pm
Closed for Labor Day
Connetquot Public Library
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
https://calendly.com/connetquot-public-library/tech-help
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
https://calendly.com/connetquot-public-library/tech-help
https://calendly.com/connetquot-public-library/one-on-one-craft-help
Gothic architecture was prevalent in Europe from the twelfth to sixteenth century. This presentation by art historian Sandra Palmer discusses glorious French Gothic cathedrals, such as Notre Dame, Chartres, Reims, Amiens, and more. No registration required.
05:15 pm - 08:45 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
https://calendly.com/connetquot-public-library/vr
06:30 pm - 08:30 pm
Connetquot United Soccer
06:45 pm - 08:45 pm
St. John Nepomuccne RC Church
Thursday, September 10, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Learning Commons - Makerspace
Suffolk County Senior Advocate will meet with persons 60 or over and their caregivers to provide information, counseling, and assistance in applying for benefits they may be eligible for. Emphasis is on programs that foster economic independence, such as Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicare Savings Program, and HEAP. First-come, first-served.
No registration required.
Incorporate fitness movements into dance to benefit bones and muscles, cardiovascular health, agility, and coordination. Annmarie Rigoroso is the instructor. No registration required.
06:00 pm - 08:45 pm
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
https://calendly.com/connetquot-public-library/tech-help
You will learn the difference between misinformation and disinformation, explore the impact of AI-generated content, and get a toolkit of reliable, non-partisan resources for verifying the news every day. You’ll get direct links to top verification sites and learn to evaluate news using the ESCAPE method, a group analysis of real-world breaking news examples and identifying AI images. Lindsay Citrano is the speaker. No registration required.
Learn how to crochet your very own dragon. Aimee Saccio will show you how. Please bring six skeins of bulky yarn (weight 6). You’ll use two skeins for the body, one skein each in a light, medium, and dark color for the wings; and one skein in brown for the horns. The sample is made with Himalayan Dolphin Baby Yarn and a G and H hook. If using another yarn, choose the hook size for that yarn. Poly-fil stuffing will be supplied. Must know how to single crochet. No registration required.
Friday, September 11, 2026
06:30 pm - 08:00 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:00 am - 02:00 pm
East Coast Reiners Association
01:15 pm - 04:45 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
https://calendly.com/connetquot-public-library/vr
Monday, September 14, 2026
Join in a discussion of major topics in today’s news and current events. No registration required.
Enjoy some music with vinyl record enthusiasts at this contemporary listening party. Attend as a listener, select songs from a curated setlist, bring a record of your own to play, and read articles from the VLC Newsletter for the latest in music news, reviews, and special stories. No registration required.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Connetquot ENL teacher Sam Canonica instructs these classes for adults whose native language is not English. Included in the classes will be exercises to help students expand their English language vocabulary and build conversational skills. No registration required.
Join us for a lecture by Keith Crocker on the virtuosos of the Long Island music scene, from Billy Joel to Lou Reed, from The Vagrants to Mountain. We will explore the Island’s role in shaping the musical landscape of America and watch as our hometown groups stake their claims in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. No registration required.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Dolores del Rio was the first Latina to cross over into mainstream Old Hollywood. She opened the door for the fiery Lupe Vélez, Katy Jurado, and Carmen Miranda. Del Rio defied the odds and carved out her own cornerstone in Hollywood history. With Sal St. George. No registration required.
Children’s literature was not always a rich medium of fantasy, adventure, joy, and coming of age. Artist and professor Chris Vivas will take us on an adventure through the history of children’s literature. We will explore classics such as Winnie the Pooh, The Wizard of Oz, The Little Prince, and even dive down the hole to the origins of children’s literature, which was much more puritanical and moral-based. No registration required.
In this community-based, peer-led writing group, you will discuss various topics, practice your skills, and share your ideas, suggestions, critiques, and samples with other writers. No registration required.
Discover the remarkable comeback of one of America’s most iconic birds, the bald eagle. Explore their life history, understand the factors that led to their decline, and learn how dedicated conservation efforts helped bring them back from the brink of extinction to be once again soaring over the skies of Long Island. Chris Paparo of Fish Guy Photos is the lecturer. No registration required.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Incorporate fitness movements into dance to benefit bones and muscles, cardiovascular health, agility, and coordination. Annmarie Rigoroso is the instructor. No registration required.
Candyce Paparo has been competing in AKC dog agility for over 13 years with her Standard Poodles. This presentation provides a beginner-friendly overview of the sport, including obstacles, rules, scoring, and overall flow of AKC competitions, brought to life through her own dogs. Trigger, her 7-year-old Standard Poodle, will be in attendance to demonstrate some of the skills that helped him earn two Master Agility Championship titles. No registration required.
Friday, September 18, 2026
05:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Girl Scouts Troop 388
05:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Girl Scouts of Suffolk
06:15 pm - 08:30 pm
Cub Scouts Pack 438
Saturday, September 19, 2026
12:30 pm - 03:00 pm
Young Adult Institute
Monday, September 21, 2026
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Connetquot ENL teacher Sam Canonica instructs these classes for adults whose native language is not English. Included in the classes will be exercises to help students expand their English language vocabulary and build conversational skills. No registration required.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Health & Welfare Council of Long Island’s certified Healthcare Facilitated Enrollers will be able to assist in applying for the Medicare Savings Program, Medicaid, and more. Call the Healthcare Access line to schedule an appointment: 516-505-4426.
Have you recently had a major life change, such as widowhood, divorce, or a move? If you’re looking for a new beginning, join this discussion, social, and support group facilitated by life coach and social worker Marla Matthews, where you will meet new people, network, and learn new skills toward reinventing yourself. No registration required.
Join The Great Give Back by making walker totes for local veterans. Aimee Saccio will show you how to create these helpful totes. For the crochet version, you will need 420 yards of worsted weight (4) cotton yarn and a K or L crochet hook. The knit version will use 515 yards of worsted weight (4) cotton or acrylic yarn and a size 8 circular knitting needle. Finished projects will be donated to the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University. No registration required.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Incorporate fitness movements into dance to benefit bones and muscles, cardiovascular health, agility, and coordination. Annmarie Rigoroso is the instructor. No registration required.
Friday, September 25, 2026
https://calendly.com/connetquot-public-library/one-on-one-craft-help
01:30 pm - 03:30 pm
The Preserve at Connetquot HOA
06:30 pm - 08:00 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Connetquot Central School District’s Mental Health Advisory Council and Islip Goes Purple invite the whole family to attend! We will explore our local resources regarding healthy living, mindfulness, exercise, and the benefits of understanding self-care as a whole. No registration required.
Connetquot Central School District’s Mental Health Advisory Council and Islip Goes Purple invite the whole family to attend! We will explore our local resources regarding healthy living, mindfulness, exercise, and the benefits of understanding self-care as a whole. No registration required.
Connetquot Central School District’s Mental Health Advisory Council and Islip Goes Purple invite the whole family to attend! We will explore our local resources regarding healthy living, mindfulness, exercise, and the benefits of understanding self-care as a whole. No registration required.
Connetquot Central School District’s Mental Health Advisory Council and Islip Goes Purple invite the whole family to attend! We will explore our local resources regarding healthy living, mindfulness, exercise, and the benefits of understanding self-care as a whole. No registration required.
Monday, September 28, 2026
YES will promote resources and information about substance and drug use/abuse, suicide awareness, and mental health. No registration required.
Bring and share your sewing, crochet, knitting, quilting, crossstitch, or embroidery projects and connect with fellow crafters! A sewing machine will be available. No registration required.
07:00 pm - 08:30 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Speaker Lelonni Campbell is a longtime student of metaphysics who integrates core philosophical concepts that have long guided humanity into her talks to offer frameworks for understanding modern existence and our place in time. No registration required.
Join Peter Colletti, professional magician and lecturer, for an entertaining look at the history of magic. This engaging lecture and slide presentation traces the art of conjuring from ancient Egypt to Houdini to David Blaine. Effects from different eras of magic will be performed and explained. Numerous tricks will be taught. No registration required.
Connetquot ENL teacher Sam Canonica instructs these classes for adults whose native language is not English. Included in the classes will be exercises to help students expand their English language vocabulary and build conversational skills. No registration required.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
In this community-based, peer-led writing group, you will discuss various topics, practice your skills, and share your ideas, suggestions, critiques, and samples with other writers. No registration required.
Join The Great Give Back by making walker totes for local veterans. Aimee Saccio will show you how to create these helpful totes. For the crochet version, you will need 420 yards of worsted weight (4) cotton yarn and a K or L crochet hook. The knit version will use 515 yards of worsted weight (4) cotton or acrylic yarn and a size 8 circular knitting needle. Finished projects will be donated to the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University. No registration required.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
03:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
Relax and destress by dropping in and coloring a page or two. No registration required.
Incorporate fitness movements into dance to benefit bones and muscles, cardiovascular health, agility, and coordination. Annmarie Rigoroso is the instructor. No registration required.
Sidney Prince is a research specialist in ancient artifacts and civilizations. He will present his examinations of artifacts that seem out of place for their time, such as those cast from gold that resemble modern aircraft, technical devices created from ancient blueprints, ancient carvings of creatures that resemble figures in modern films, comparisons of ancient artifacts to modern electronics, and many more. Join us for this thought-provoking lecture. No registration required.
Have you recently had a major life change, such as widowhood, divorce, or a move? If you’re looking for a new beginning, join this discussion, social, and support group facilitated by life coach and social worker Marla Matthews, where you will meet new people, network, and learn new skills toward reinventing yourself. No registration required.
Friday, October 2, 2026
Affected family members will receive emotional support, education, and assistance in understanding and managing cognitive loss with a facilitator from the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center of Long Island. This program is intended for the caregiver only. No registration required.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Babysitting: Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Which team can beat the clock and finish a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle first? Be part of your own team (up to 4 people) or let us assign you to one. Members of the winning team will receive a prize. No registration required.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
In this special rock ‘n’ roll tribute show, the Second Street Band will perform the classic hits of the world’s greatest pop group. It’s an afternoon of stories and songs you won’t soon forget. No registration required.
Monday, October 5, 2026
Join in a discussion of major topics in today’s news and current events. No registration required.
Enjoy some music with vinyl record enthusiasts at this contemporary listening party. Attend as a listener, select songs from a curated setlist, bring a record of your own to play, and read articles from the VLC Newsletter for the latest in music news, reviews, and special stories. No registration required.
07:00 pm - 08:30 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Learning Commons - Makerspace
Our littlest learners can have the opportunity to explore their creativity through building, puzzles, sensory and makerspace activities. No registration required. Older siblings and younger siblings in strollers are permitted.
07:00 pm - 08:30 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
Connetquot ENL teacher Sam Canonica instructs these classes for adults whose native language is not English. Included in the classes will be exercises to help students expand their English language vocabulary and build conversational skills. No registration required.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Explore some of our Makerspace activities such as 3D Pens, building activities, brain teasers and more, including a craft you can make and take home!
Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they examine the myths, legends, and spooky stories of hauntings, ghosts, and paranormal activity in some of our historical lighthouses. This fun-filled program will journey to several lighthouses, including the infamous Execution Rocks Lighthouse, Race Rocks Lighthouse, and Fire Island Lighthouse…with a few surprises along the way. Viewers will learn both the normal and paranormal history of these fascinating structures. No registration required.
Join The Great Give Back by making walker totes for local veterans. Aimee Saccio will show you how to create these helpful totes. For the crochet version, you will need 420 yards of worsted weight (4) cotton yarn and a K or L crochet hook. The knit version will use 515 yards of worsted weight (4) cotton or acrylic yarn and a size 8 circular knitting needle. Finished projects will be donated to the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University. No registration required.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Learning Commons - Makerspace
YES will promote resources and information about substance and drug use/abuse, suicide awareness, and mental health. No registration required.
Rock & roll and television grew up together beginning in the 1950s when personalities such as Milton Berle, Steve Allen, and Ed Sullivan introduced America to artists like Bill Haley, Fats Domino, Elvis, and the Beatles, changing pop culture forever. Brian Rose, professor emeritus from Fordham University, presents this lively survey of televised rock. This is a Zoom presentation that will be shown in the library or can be viewed from home. In-person viewing: No registration required.
Incorporate fitness movements into dance to benefit bones and muscles, cardiovascular health, agility, and coordination. Annmarie Rigoroso is the instructor. No registration required.
06:00 pm - 08:45 pm
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Dr. Allison McGovern will discuss her work as an archaeologist on Long Island and how archaeology informs our understanding of local and regional histories. No registration required.
Friday, October 9, 2026
06:00 pm - 07:30 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Sunday, October 11, 2026
This rock ‘n’ roll theatrical extravaganza features music from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, Y2K, and stylized sets, including alternative British pop, progressive rock, yacht rock, one-hit wonders, the Beatles, movie soundtracks, country, and metal. No registration required.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
06:00 pm - 08:45 pm
The Preserve at Connetquot HOA
Connetquot ENL teacher Sam Canonica instructs these classes for adults whose native language is not English. Included in the classes will be exercises to help students expand their English language vocabulary and build conversational skills. No registration required.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Fascinating, mysterious, and beautiful! Owls are all of these things, and we see many of them here on Long Island. Using stunning photographs, along with fun and interesting facts, longtime Long Island birder Dianne Taggart will introduce us to these magnificent and wonderful birds. No registration required.
There have been amazing masterpieces created by revered artists that have defined what we think of as art. Artworks and artists that have become iconic in our culture. But what happens when the artist is revealed to be a monster? How do we separate the artist from the artwork? Should we? Join Artist and professor Chris Vivas for an honest lecture on some of the most admired and reprehensible artists and ponder how we should view them. No registration required.
02:30 pm - 04:00 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
In this community-based, peer-led writing group, you will discuss various topics, practice your skills, and share your ideas, suggestions, critiques, and samples with other writers. No registration required.
06:30 pm - 08:45 pm
St. John Napommuccne RC Church
Join The Great Give Back by making walker totes for local veterans. Aimee Saccio will show you how to create these helpful totes. For the crochet version, you will need 420 yards of worsted weight (4) cotton yarn and a K or L crochet hook. The knit version will use 515 yards of worsted weight (4) cotton or acrylic yarn and a size 8 circular knitting needle. Finished projects will be donated to the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University. No registration required.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Learning Commons - Makerspace
02:30 pm - 04:00 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
Long Island historian Robert von Bernewitz will talk about the various historic cemeteries, types of burial sites, and noteworthy people that are buried here. Find out where Mae West, Jackie Robinson, Jackson Pollock, William Sydney Mount, and Teddy Roosevelt are laid to rest. You will learn that the oldest burial ground in New York State is on Long Island, and it also happens to be the largest cemetery in the country! No registration required.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Relive the iconic hits of Elton John and Billy Joel in one unforgettable piano show with memorable melodies, fantastic sing-alongs, and outrageous costumes. It’s a high-energy musical performance—one stage, two legends! No registration required.
Monday, October 19, 2026
04:30 pm - 06:00 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
07:00 pm - 08:30 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Speaker Lelonni Campbell is a longtime student of metaphysics who integrates core philosophical concepts that have long guided humanity into her talks to offer frameworks for understanding modern existence and our place in time. No registration required.
Connetquot ENL teacher Sam Canonica instructs these classes for adults whose native language is not English. Included in the classes will be exercises to help students expand their English language vocabulary and build conversational skills. No registration required.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Health & Welfare Council of Long Island’s certified Healthcare Facilitated Enrollers will be able to assist in applying for the Medicare Savings Program, Medicaid, and more. Call the Healthcare Access line to schedule an appointment: 516-505-4426.
Considered a crossroads of cultures and civilizations in the Mediterranean, this one-stop destination has you experiencing a wide range of history all in one place. Rich traditions combine with gorgeous coastline, fertile vineyards, and bustling market towns to make this a one-of-a-kind destination. Jeanne Schnupp is the speaker. No registration required.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Learning Commons - Makerspace
Incorporate fitness movements into dance to benefit bones and muscles, cardiovascular health, agility, and coordination. Annmarie Rigoroso is the instructor. No registration required.
Janet Emily Demarest presents this historic storytelling of the legends, anecdotes, and lore from the time of the Revolution on Long Island. Researched and directly sourced from local history books, these stories reveal the amazing, ironic, and humorous results when ordinary Long Islanders were placed in extraordinary circumstances. No registration required.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
Monday, October 26, 2026
Bring and share your sewing, crochet, knitting, quilting, crossstitch, or embroidery projects and connect with fellow crafters! A sewing machine will be available. No registration required.
07:00 pm - 08:30 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Free health screenings and flu vaccinations for adults given by a Catholic Health Services registered nurse, including appropriate patient education and referrals needed, free of charge. No insurance is required. Individuals will not be asked about immigration status. No registration required.
An oncology social worker from the Long Island CancerCare office will be present to provide an overview of all local programming and answer questions related to the impact of cancer on individuals and families. No registration required.
07:00 pm - 08:30 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
A representative from the Friends of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will discuss HIICAP (Health Insurance Information and Counseling Program). This Medicare Basics presentation is designed for Medicare-eligible people who want a better understanding of Medicare—Parts A, B, C, & D and the options available, the Medicare Savings Program, Extra Help and EPIC. No registration required.
Hop across the Strait of Messina from Italy’s mainland to Sicily, the largest Mediterranean island. Many cultures have ruled the island—African, Arab, Greek, Spanish, Austrian, French, Turkish, British, and even Vikings. You’ll see these influences in colorful contemporary towns and ancient architecture. In addition, many movies have been filmed here. Jeanne Schnupp is the presenter. No registration required.
In this community-based, peer-led writing group, you will discuss various topics, practice your skills, and share your ideas, suggestions, critiques, and samples with other writers. No registration required.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Whether shopping for a host, friend, family member, boss, or wine enthusiast, choosing the right bottle doesn’t have to be intimidating. Learn to select thoughtful wines for every budget, identify bottles that overdeliver for the price, and read wine labels with confidence. We’ll discuss presentation ideas, wine and gourmet food gifts, and best questions to ask at your local wine shop or online distributor to help you choose with confidence. Wine sommelier Pascal Zugmeyer is the speaker. No registration required.
Friday, October 30, 2026
https://calendly.com/connetquot-public-library/one-on-one-craft-help
In this program, we will learn how Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of summer on October 31, in addition to how the history of Halloween has impacted the today’s traditions. SCCC history lecturer Danielle DiMauro presents. No registration required.
06:30 pm - 08:00 pm
Learning Commons - Makerspace
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Put on your best costume and drop by the library for a treat! Visit the Circulation, Children & Family Services, Adult Services and Learning Commons desks-no tricks, no registration, just sweet surprises!
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Learning Commons - Makerspace
