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Bohemia , United States
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March 2024

Vinyl Listening Club

March 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Drop in to hear an eclectic mix of music ranging from jazz, blues, country, classical, rock, and everything in between. Attend as a listener or bring a record of your own to share with other vinyl enthusiasts. A turntable will be provided. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

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April 2024

VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Caring for Psychopaths and Serial Killers

April 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Paul Deacon was a nurse at Broadmoor, England’s oldest high-security psychiatric facility. He was involved in the care of some of the country’s most infamous killers including, The Yorkshire Ripper, Ronnie Kray, and Charles Salvador Bronson. Deacon will speak to us from his home in England about his experiences. This is a Zoom presentation that will be shown in the library or can be viewed from home. Library members may register by visiting our website at www.connetquotlibrary.org In-person viewing: No…

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Plum Island: A World Unto Itself

April 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Islands are by nature mystical, mysterious, and mutable. So it seems fitting that Plum Island, about a mile beyond the eastern tip of Long Island’s North Fork, is shaped like a question mark. But this island is different. Join Amy Kasuga Folk, co-author of A World Unto Itself: The Remarkable History of Plum Island, New York, as she surveys the history of this mysterious place. No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our…

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Ralph Bunn & Brookhaven Town Highway 9: Baseball & Racial Integration

April 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Librarian Fabio Montella will address the life and semi-professional baseball career of Mr. Ralph “Sammy” Bunn, an individual whose life and semi-professional baseball career epitomizes the microhistories of local baseball and racial barrier-breaking. Mr. Bunn was a resident of Long Island, who appears to be the earliest known African American to play on a white semi-professional Long Island baseball team. No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

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Raptors of Long Island

April 6 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Meet some of the fiercest apex predators on Long Island living right in our backyards. Get an in-depth explanation of species-specific hunting methods, diurnal versus nocturnal adaptations, and unique survival tactics. Meet our Raptor Ambassadors up close. No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

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VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Our European Ancestors’ Voyage to America

April 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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How did our ancestors prepare for the journey? What immigration restrictions and quota laws did they face? How were ports of departure and arrival chosen? In this lecture, you will learn the answers to those questions and more. Genealogist Katherine Willson will be the speaker. This is a Zoom presentation that will be shown in the library or can be viewed from home. Library members may register by visiting our website at www.connetquotlibrary.org. In-person viewing: no registration required. For additional…

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How to Go from Worrier to Warrior

April 11 @ 7:00 am - 8:30 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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The state of the world today, along with daily life stresses, can leave you feeling anxious, worried, and fearful. Join life coaches Patricia Scully and Linda Mazza to learn how to reframe your state of mind to achieve harmony within yourself and with the world around you. No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

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Long Island Cares Mobile Outreach Resource Enterprise

April 11 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Long Island Cares will have a van on site for a three-day supply of food. No identification or library registration required. While supplies last. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

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DNA and Famous Murder Cases

April 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Linda Marie Frank outlines how DNA analysis was used and misused in the O.J. Simpson trial, the Laci and Conner Peterson murders, the Sam Sheppard trial, and the Boston Strangler. Linda, retired from a career teaching science, including forensic science, resides on Long Island. No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-67-5079 or visit our website.

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Everything You Need to Know About Suffolk County Civil Service

April 23 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Learn about the civil service process and explore the benefits of working for the county from a representative of the Department of Human Resources, Personnel, and Civil Service. No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

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Lucy Without Desi

April 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Before I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball was an accomplished motion picture actress starring alongside such screen veterans as The Marx Brothers, Gene Kelly, Katherine Hepburn, Fred Astaire, and more. When her beloved sitcom and marriage to Desi Arnaz concluded, Lucy continued as the First Lady of Television by re-inventing herself in The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy. Join us as we explore the illustrious career of America's favorite redhead, No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at…

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Heckscher State Park

April 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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If you have visited Heckscher State Park in East Islip, you know of its scenic views of the Great South Bay, wooded trails, and recreational areas, but do you know that the park has a fascinating history that includes quirky characters and forbidden love? In this presentation, we will explore the park's history and celebrate its current beauty. No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

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Sigmund Freud’s Life and Work

April 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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This presentation covers the arc of Freud's life and career to include his education, early work as a neurologist, family life, addiction to cocaine, theories, trip to America, an escape to England. Edward Sierra is the speaker. No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit or website.

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VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Barbie: The History of America’s Most Famous Doll

April 26 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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in this illustrated lecture, historian Leslie Goddard delves into the history of Barbie. Learn what inspired Mattel to develop Barbie in 1959, how Barbie helped make Mattel one of the world's most successful toy companies, and what Barbie's impact has been on American culture. This is a Zoom presentation that will be shown in the library and can be viewed from home. Library members may register by visiting our website. In-person: no registration required. For additional inquiries, please call the…

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Vinyl Listening Club

April 27 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Drop in to hear an eclectic mix of music ranging from jazz, country, classical, rock and everything in between. Attend as a listener or bring a record of your own to share with other vinyl enthusiasts. A turntable will be provided. All ages are welcome. No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

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May 2024

VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: New York State Vital Records

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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New York State can sometimes be described as a difficult place to research your ancestors. This program will teach you when modern Vital Records of Birth, Marriage, and Death began to be kept, the information they contain, where to locate them, and how to order copies of them. This program will not include New York City as they have a separate Vital Records system. This is a Zoom presentation that will be shown in the library or can be viewed…

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VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: From Stage to Screen: The Broadway Musical Goes to Hollywood

May 2 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Fordham University professor emeritus Brian Rose will look at the history of the Broadway-to-movie musical, from adaptations to modern reinterpretations. This is a Zoom presentation that will be shown in the library or can be viewed from home. For virtual viewing, library members may register by visiting our website. In-person viewing: No registration required. For additional inquiries, please call the library at 631-567-5079.

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Catholic Health Services Mobile Health Screening

May 7 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Free health screenings and services for adults given by a Catholic Health Services registered nurse, including a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, simple blood test for cholesterol, and diabetes screenings with the appropriate patient education and referrals needed, free of charge. No insurance is required. No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

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Long Island Cares Mobile Outreach Resource Enterprise

May 7 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Long Island Cares will have a van on site for a three-day supply of food. No identification required. While supplies last. No library registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

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Veteran Community Resource Table

May 13 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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A monthly resource table where you can learn about programs and services available in Suffolk County for veterans and their families. Hosted by Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project. No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

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Photography Club

May 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Professional photographer, author, and instructor John P. Cardone will teach a range of activities from handing out monthly photography assignments and sharing photos to learning basic photographic techniques. Members can use DSLR cameras, smartphones, or even no camera if they are interested in learning about places to visit that offer good scenery and wildlife subjects. No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

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Orchids 101

May 17 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Orchids are one-of-a-kind in beauty and performance. A representative from Cornell Cooperative Extension will be here to share a number of varieties, colors, and shapes of these attractive tropical plants. You will also learn how to promote repeat blooms. No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

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VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Behind the Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival,

May 20 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Frank Castella, Jr. of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce will talk about the history, logistics, weather requirements, planning and execution, activities, and fundraising that goes into the annual Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival. This is a Zoom presentation that will be shown in the library or can be viewed from home. For virtual viewing, library, library members may visit our website. In-person viewing: No registration required. For additional inquiries, please visit our website.

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VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Here I Have Lived: Lincoln’s Life and the Places He Lived

May 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Lincoln researcher Valerie Gugala will talk about his life, focusing on where he lived and the people he met. You’ll hear about the Kentucky and Indiana years, Illinois, and War years. Locations are shown as they were and as they are now in drawings and photographs. This is a Zoom presentation that will be shown in the library or can be viewed from home. For virtual viewing, library members may register by visiting our website In-person viewing: No registration required.…

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VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Virtual Guided Woodland Hike

May 22 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Quogue Wildlife Refuge is bringing the trails to you! “Hike” through habitats including the Pine Barrens, a field, a pond, and a bog in this virtual program. Topics include local flora and fauna, fire ecology, forest layers, decomposition, succession, and habitat protection. This is a Zoom presentation that can be shown in the library or can be viewed from home. For virtual viewing, library members may register by visiting our website. In-person viewing: No registration required. For additional inquiries, please…

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Vinyl Listening Club

May 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Drop in to hear an eclectic mix of music ranging from jazz, blues, country, classical, rock, and everything in between. Attend as a listener or bring a record of your own to share with other vinyl enthusiasts. A turntable will be provided. All ages are welcome. No registration required. For additional information, please call the library or visit our website.

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Broadway on a Budget

May 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Theater enthusiast Brian Stoll discusses all things Broadway. He will share the history and importance of the Playbill as well as reasons why audience members choose to collect these keepsakes. Lastly, learn a variety of money-saving tips on how to see shows for under $60. No registration required. For additional information, please call the library or visit our website.

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Ancient Wisdom

May 28 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Lelonni Campbell draws on ancient philosophies and interprets them for our modern world. Learn how you can use them to deepen insights into how universal principles can guide you in everyday life. No registration required. For additional information, please call the library or visit our website.

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VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: 34 Years in Hell: Inside America’s Toughest Prisons

May 30 @ 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue
Bohemia , United States
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Jamie Morgan Kane will speak about the evening he returned home to find a corpse in his living room. Fearing that he would be blamed and sensing that his wife was somehow involved, he wanted to protect his young family. Jamie worked through the night to dispose of the body all the while disbelieving the situation he found himself in. His luck ran out days later as he was arrested and sentenced to 13 years in prison. Jamie entered the…

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