For Adults

Monday, May 6, 2024

Machine for DIY fashion button, pins and magnet

Learn How: Button Maker (In Person)

6:30-8 pm

Learn how to use the Makerspace Button Maker. Surprise – it’s not just for buttons! Patrons will be able to design and create their own 3-inch button to take home. West Babylon Card Holders Only. Registration is underway.

 

Chicken grilling over an open flame

Caribbean BBQ (In Person)

6:30-8:30 pm

Registration is full.

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

A path through a garden with various plants and shrubs.

Pollinator Pathways (Virtual)

7-8:30 pm

Have you read the latest news?: Monarch Butterflies are in trouble…and they are not the only ones. Learn how you can help these beautiful animals and other good insects by creating a beneficial-friendly garden this year. A Zoom link will be provided by the Library. Registration is underway.

 

Film, photos and negatives with a camera.

Photo Scanners Drop-In Demonstrations (In Person)

6-8 pm

Do you have old photographs, negatives or slides? Do you want to preserve and share the memories you have in these formats with your loved ones? Drop in and receive a demonstration of our scanners and photo editing software available for use by West Babylon Cardholders. Can’t make it to our drop-in demonstrations? Schedule an appointment by calling the Adult Reference Desk.

 

Learn English thin line vector illustration for website interface design, books for student learning language, school infographic education concept, abstract flat English word with educational items

English for Beginners (In Person)

6:15–7:15 pm

Registration is full.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

A line drawing of th shape of Long Island in a light blue with the words Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council in black on top

Medicaid Enrollment Assistance (In Person)

10 am-2 pm

The Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will have facilitated enrollers trained by the NY State Department of Health at our Library to assist the aged, blind, and disabled populations with enrollment. Sign up will be first-come, first-served and is free of charge. For more information, call the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-435-3000.

 

WBPL's Writer's Club Website

WBPL Writer’s Club (In Person)

11 am-1 pm

Join us and other writers who share similar interests as we conduct an interactive workshop where you can share and discuss creative ideas. No experience necessary. Registration is underway.

 

A woman dressed in green leggings and a yellow tank top doing 10 different yoga poses.

Yoga (In Person)

6-7 pm

Registration is full.

 

About 15 balls of yarn in various colors like yellow, aqua, burgundy, pink, green, etc.

Sit & Stitch (Drop In)

6-8 pm

Unleash your creativity and join our drop-in craft club! Bring your knitting, crocheting, or any other needlework project that you’re working on. Share tips and learn from each other as you work on your creations. Beginners and experienced stitchers are welcome! It’ll be “sew” fun! *Materials not provided.

Thursday, May 9, 2024

A votive candle holder wrapped with twine on the top half and various colored tile pieces on the bottom with a butterfly in the middle.

Butterfly Votive (Virtual with Kit)

Join us virtually and learn how to make this decorative butterfly votive. A YouTube Link will be provided by the Library.  Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5. Registration is underway.

 

Various board games like chess, checkers, and dominios in a pile.

Well Played (Drop In)

12-2 pm and 6-8 pm

Do you like playing games with friends? Stop by to enjoy some of the new board games the Library has added our collection or bring your favorite game to share. Meet up with members of the community or bring your friends to enjoy our community space.

 

Various mahjong tiles

Learn to Play Mahjong (In Person)

1-2:30 pm

Registration is full.

 

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus book cover. An orange cover with a line art drawing of a woman's face with blond hair pulled up in a bun with a pencil sticking out. The woman is wearing glasses with reflections of chemistry equipment on them and red lipstick. A Good Morning America book circle is on it as well.

Busy Person’s Book Group (In Person)

7-8:30 pm

Socialize, mix and mingle at this evening book discussion of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Registration is underway.

Friday, May 10, 2024

Zumba logo on a hot pink and lime green background.

Zumba (In Person)

10:15-11:15 am

Registration is underway.

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Friends of the Library Book Sale (In Person)

10:30 am-4 pm

We’ve got books! We’ve got bakes! Buy a sweet treat and peruse the book collection. Something for all ages & interests – and our prices can’t be beat! 100% of all proceeds go to the Friends of the West Babylon Public Library and will be used to help fund programs right here in our own hometown. Spread the word!

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Happy Mother's Day surrounded by pink roses, peonies, and other pink flowers.

The Library is closed in observance of Mother’s Day.

Monday, May 13, 2024

Clipart dragonfly in blues, pinks, and greens

DIY: Clothespin Dragonfly (Take Home Kit)

Registration is full.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

A teal circle with Canva written in white in the middle.

Learn How: Canva Poster Printing (In Person)

10-11:30 am

Learn how to set-up your own FREE Canva account which will allow you to create different custom print materials. This class will cover setting up and using Canva and creating a poster to be printed after class to take home. West Babylon Card Holders Only. Registration is underway.

 

 

Learn English thin line vector illustration for website interface design, books for student learning language, school infographic education concept, abstract flat English word with educational items

English for Beginners (In Person)

6:15–7:15 pm

Registration is full.

 

A painting of a red pickup from the back with flowers in it and an American flag hanging from the side.

Paint Night: American Flag with Truck (In Person)

Registration is full.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

A woman dressed in green leggings and a yellow tank top doing 10 different yoga poses.

Yoga (In Person)

6-7 pm

Registration is full.

 

About 15 balls of yarn in various colors like yellow, aqua, burgundy, pink, green, etc.

Sit & Stitch (Drop In)

6-8 pm

Unleash your creativity and join our drop-in craft club! Bring your knitting, crocheting, or any other needlework project that you’re working on. Share tips and learn from each other as you work on your creations. Beginners and experienced stitchers are welcome! It’ll be “sew” fun! *Materials not provided.

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Various board games like chess, checkers, and dominios in a pile.

Well Played (Drop In)

12-2 pm and 6-8 pm

Do you like playing games with friends? Stop by to enjoy some of the new board games the Library has added our collection or bring your favorite game to share. Meet up with members of the community or bring your friends to enjoy our community space.

 

Various mahjong tiles

Learn to Play Mahjong (In Person)

1-2:30 pm

Registration is full.

Friday, May 17, 2024

Zumba logo on a hot pink and lime green background.

Zumba (In Person)

10:15-11:15 am

Registration is underway.

 

Aquaman DVD cover with Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson.

Friday Flicks (In Person)

Movie Begins at 1 pm. Registration is underway.

This Week:

Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom (PG-13)

Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family, and the world, from irreversible destruction.

Cast

Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Nicole Kidman, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Saturday, May 18, 2024

A view of the driver's side dashboard in a car from the driver's perspective with 2 hands on the wheel and cars in lanes viewed through the windshield.

Empire Defensive Driving

10 am-4 pm

Attend this class and you may be eligible for an auto premium discount and reduction of violation points. A $35 non-refundable check or money order (NO CASH) payable to Empire Safety Council is due at sign-up. Please be aware that space is limited, and payment is due within 48 hrs of registration to keep your spot. One Registration per person. Registration is underway.

Monday, May 20, 2024

Fresh cut summer flowers on display at a farmer's market.

Spring Flower Arrangements (In Person)

7-8 pm

Registration is full.

 

The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey Burges book cover.

Books & Bites Book Group (Virtual)

7-8 pm

This month’s book is The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey Burges. Registration is underway.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Various chocolates lines up in rows.

International Chocolate (In Person)

7-8:30 pm

Registration is full.

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

A woman dressed in green leggings and a yellow tank top doing 10 different yoga poses.

Yoga (In Person)

6-7 pm

Registration is full.

 

About 15 balls of yarn in various colors like yellow, aqua, burgundy, pink, green, etc.

Sit & Stitch (Drop In)

6-8 pm

Unleash your creativity and join our drop-in craft club! Bring your knitting, crocheting, or any other needlework project that you’re working on. Share tips and learn from each other as you work on your creations. Beginners and experienced stitchers are welcome! It’ll be “sew” fun! *Materials not provided.

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Suffolk County Office of the Aging. Hauppauge: 631-853-8200

Senior Advocate (In Person)

10 am-12 pm

A Suffolk County Office for the Aging representative will be here to help with Medicaid, Senior ID Cards, food stamps & more. Patrons will be helped on a first come, first served basis.

 

 

Various board games like chess, checkers, and dominios in a pile.

Well Played (Drop In)

12-2 pm and 6-8 pm

Do you like playing games with friends? Stop by to enjoy some of the new board games the Library has added our collection or bring your favorite game to share. Meet up with members of the community or bring your friends to enjoy our community space.

 

Various mahjong tiles

Learn to Play Mahjong (In Person)

1-2:30 pm

Registration is full.

 

 

Film, photos and negatives with a camera.

Photo Scanners Drop-In Demonstrations (In Person)

6-8 pm

Do you have old photographs, negatives or slides? Do you want to preserve and share the memories you have in these formats with your loved ones? Drop in and receive a demonstration of our scanners and photo editing software available for use by West Babylon Cardholders. Can’t make it to our drop-in demonstrations? Schedule an appointment by calling the Adult Reference Desk.

Friday, May 24, 2024

Zumba logo on a hot pink and lime green background.

Zumba (In Person)

10:15-11:15 am

Registration is underway.

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