Connetquot Public Library

Swimmers? Waders? Herons, sandpipers, plovers, and more! The abundance of water around Long Island attracts a wide variety of birds that depend on aquatic habitats to thrive. Join Dianne Taggart, a longtime Long Island birder, as she shares photos of these beautiful birds and fun facts that make them so interesting. No registration required.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

Local Event: Feathers in the Water… Waterbirds of Long Island

Suffolk County

Sayville-Bayport

New York

Feathers in the Water… Waterbirds of Long Island

Swimmers? Waders? Herons, sandpipers, plovers, and more! The abundance of water around Long Island attracts a wide variety of...

Join Peter Colletti, professional magician and lecturer, for an engaging discussion and slide presentation on the history of playing cards and the development of sleight of hand used by gamblers to cheat at poker. The program will include demonstrations of early card tricks, methods gamblers use to cheat, and modern card tricks. Participants will also be taught basic sleight of hand and how to apply it to card tricks, as well as incredible self-working card tricks. No registration required.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Playing Cards, Cheats, and Conjuring

Playing Cards, Cheats, and Conjuring

Join Peter Colletti, professional magician and lecturer, for an engaging discussion and slide presentation on the history of...

This illustrated lecture given by historian Laura Keyes will show the important role women played in the founding of our country. Learn about soldiers, writers, printers, scholars, farmers, and spies—all women—and all vital to our nation’s history. This is a Zoom presentation that will be shown in the library or can be viewed from home. In-person viewing: No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

Local Event: VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: The Founding Mothers

VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: The Founding Mothers

This illustrated lecture given by historian Laura Keyes will show the important role women played in the founding of our...

Debra Viniar will take you on a trip that begins with your overstuffed and disorganized home and ends with your inspiration to declutter. While enlightening you as to the reasons for chronic disorganization, she will point you in the right direction with games, pictures, and fun. She will teach you how to leave the fear, shame, and judgment behind and change overwhelm to ahhhh. No registration required.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.

Local Event: Help! I Can’t Find My Floor

Help! I Can’t Find My Floor

Debra Viniar will take you on a trip that begins with your overstuffed and disorganized home and ends with your inspiration to...

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.&nbsp; No registration required.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: New Beginnings Support Group

New Beginnings Support Group

Have you recently had a major life change, such as widowhood, divorce, or a move? If you’re looking for a new beginning, join...

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.&nbsp; No registration required.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Affected family members will receive emotional support, education, and assistance in understanding and managing cognitive loss...

The speaker is former CIA agent Les Paldy. Learn how nations use social media to influence opinions and elections. This is a Zoom presentation that will be shown in the library or can be viewed from home. In-person viewing: No registration required.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at&nbsp; 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;

Local Event: VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Disinformation and Democracy: The New Battleground for Truth

VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Disinformation and...

The speaker is former CIA agent Les Paldy. Learn how nations use social media to influence opinions and elections. This is a...

VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Disinformation and Democracy: The New Battleground for Truth

Summer of Love was a movement representing a shift that emphasized artistic expression, rebellion of youth, and the exploration of alternative lifestyles. Explore and learn about the impact this has on society as a whole. SCCC professor and lecturer Danielle DiMauro presents. No registration required.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;

Local Event: 1967 Summer of Love and Social Revolution

1967 Summer of Love and Social Revolution

Summer of Love was a movement representing a shift that emphasized artistic expression, rebellion of youth, and the exploration...

Explore the rich and evolving story of American wine—from its early beginnings to today’s world-class regions. This class highlights major wine areas such as California, Oregon, Washington, and New York, with a special focus on the North Fork of Long Island, one of the East Coast’s most distinctive wine regions. Learn about the grape varieties, styles, and innovations that define American wine today and continue to shape its future. The speaker is Pascal Zugmeyer certified wine sommelier.&nbsp; No registration required.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;

Local Event: American Wines

American Wines

Explore the rich and evolving story of American wine—from its early beginnings to today’s world-class regions. This class...

Learn a new selection of songs at each session of this informal jam. Play with a group of musicians, or attend as a listener and enjoy the music as a private recital. Please provide your own acoustic instruments. Scores will be sent out in advance of each session. For players of all skill levels.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Acoustic Jam Session

Acoustic Jam Session

Learn a new selection of songs at each session of this informal jam. Play with a group of musicians, or attend as a listener...

A casual club for poetry enthusiasts and those looking to understand the medium. Together, we will analyze poetry corresponding to monthly themes and share creative writing that you have written or one that is significant to you.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Afternoon Poetry Club: Japanese Poetry

Afternoon Poetry Club: Japanese Poetry

A casual club for poetry enthusiasts and those looking to understand the medium. Together, we will analyze poetry corresponding...

Step back to 1776 and explore the bold ideas, powerful words, and daring actions that shaped America's founding. Historian Jim Ward will examine the events leading to the Declaration of Independence, the document's revolutionary principles, and its lasting impact on history. This is an in-person presentation that can also be viewed at home via Zoom. In-person: No registration required.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event:  Virtual/In-Person: Declaration of Independence: Birth of a Nation

 Virtual/In-Person: Declaration of...

Step back to 1776 and explore the bold ideas, powerful words, and daring actions that shaped America's founding. Historian Jim...

 Virtual/In-Person: Declaration of Independence: Birth of a Nation

What is your favorite color? During this program we will have a chance to relive a variety of memorable numbers such as Irving Berlin’s “Blue Skies,” Neil Diamond’s “Song Sung Blue,” and Rodgers and Hart’s “Blue Moon,” and experience some wonderful vocal renditions by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Bobby Vinton. Richard Knox is the presenter. This is a Zoom presentation that may be viewed at home or in the library. In-person viewing: No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Singing the Blues

VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Singing the Blues

What is your favorite color? During this program we will have a chance to relive a variety of memorable numbers such as Irving...

With over 1.4 million artworks in its collection, The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses a collection spanning over 5,000 years of human history. Join artist and professor Chris Vivas as he goes over more of the impressive artwork, continuing from Part I. No registration required.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event:  I Saw it at the Met, Part II

 I Saw it at the Met, Part II

With over 1.4 million artworks in its collection, The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses a collection spanning over 5,000 years...

Incorporate fitness movements into dance to benefit bones and muscles, cardiovascular health, agility, and coordination. Annmarie Rigoroso is the instructor. No registration required.&nbsp; For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Fitness Dance

Fitness Dance

Incorporate fitness movements into dance to benefit bones and muscles, cardiovascular health, agility, and coordination....

When 8-year-old Lou Del Bianco found out that his Grandpa Luigi was the Chief Carver on Mount Rushmore, his young life instantly changed. He'll share his journey as he and his Uncle Caesar made the discovery that Luigi was not even mentioned in the definitive book on Rushmore. Speaker is Lou Del Bianco. This is a Zoom presentation you can view at home or in the library. In-person viewing: No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Out of Rushmore's Shadow

VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Out of Rushmore's Shadow

When 8-year-old Lou Del Bianco found out that his Grandpa Luigi was the Chief Carver on Mount Rushmore, his young life...

Speaker Lelonni Campbell is a longtime student of metaphysics and 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. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Ancient Wisdom: Jupiter in Leo

Ancient Wisdom: Jupiter in Leo

Speaker Lelonni Campbell is a longtime student of metaphysics and integrates core philosophical concepts that have long guided...

To honor 250 years of America, Eco-Photo Explorers will explore Long Island’s unique history during these same years. Learn how Long Island’s own journey has shaped the island we live on today. Wartime activities, technological achievements, cultural milestones, famous events, and so much more will be revealed in this fast-paced travel through time. This is an in-person presentation that can also be viewed at home via Zoom. In-person viewing: No registration required.&nbsp;&nbsp;For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: 250 Years of Long Island History

VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: 250 Years of Long Island...

To honor 250 years of America, Eco-Photo Explorers will explore Long Island’s unique history during these same years. Learn how...

VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: 250 Years of Long Island History

Dawn DiAngelo

Kepherd Daniel

New York City Metropolitan Area

Peggy Spellman Hoey

Patchogue

Sachem

Nassau County

Long Island

East Islip

Medford

Islip

Fire Island

Hauppauge

Brentwood-Central Islip

Bay Shore

The Lookout

We are bringing the first annual Comedy Crawl to Sayville! Come drink at four amazing local bars in Sayville and listen to some of Long Island’s funniest comedians ! You won’t want to miss out.&nbsp;

Local Event: Comedy Crawl - Sayville

Comedy Crawl - Sayville

We are bringing the first annual Comedy Crawl to Sayville! Come drink at four amazing local bars in Sayville and listen to some...

Jay Heritage Center

Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve Wheeler-Brown, the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://beyondblueandwhite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">“Beyond Blue and White.”</a>
Wheeler-Brown’s book explores the history of Delftware ceramics, focusing on the often-overlooked roles of women as makers, patrons, and collectors, from 17th-century factory owners like&nbsp;Barbara Rotteveel&nbsp;to Gilded Age collectors like&nbsp;Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan. A must for devotees of decorative arts and the history of material culture. 
Location: The award-winning Jay Estate Gardens designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz. Co-Chairs, Tracy Edwards, Liz Garrett, Emmy Lambert, Lindsay Bello Martin and Suzanne Clary.
Guests will enjoy botanical cocktails and a tour of the blue and white blooms of our gardens at 11:30am followed by lunch and lecture at 12 Noon. Booksigning at 1:30pm. Catering provided by Scarborough Fair Catering.
Spring garden attire and hats encouraged! 
Tickets start at $150. Tables of 10 start at $1500
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All proceeds will benefit JHC's family and adult horticulture programs.
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GENEVIEVE WHEELER BROWN
Founding Genevieve Wheeler Decorative Art Advisory in 2003, Genevieve comes to the advisory business with more than 12 years of experience in the auction world, strong generalist knowledge and a wide range of contacts in American, European and Asian decorative and fine arts.
Genevieve began her career with Christie’s in 1992 with the European Decorative Arts Department after working as an intern at The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C. in 1990. She was then asked to run Overseas Consignments at Christie’s Park Avenue, a department that handled inquiries for European based auctions including Indian and Southeast Asian art, Islamic Art, Miniatures, Textiles and Cameras. In 1995 Genevieve became the New York contact for sales of Fabergé and Russian Silver at Christie’s Park Avenue and most recently was as a specialist in Fine Musical Instruments at Christie’s Rockefeller Center from 1998 to 2003.
While at Christie’s, she was involved with important sales such as ‘The Pine Cone Egg’ by Carl Fabergé and ‘The Taft’ Stradivari which fetched the auction record for an instrument sold in the United States. She has also been an appraiser on the PBS production ‘The Antiques Roadshow’.
A supporter of several fine and decorative art related institutions, Genevieve has served on the Board of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, served as a member of the Young Fellows Steering Committee of the Frick Collection from 1995 to 2005 and co-Chaired the Winter Antiques Show Young Collector’s Night, New York in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Genevieve currently advises several organizations including <a href="https://www.dumbartonhouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dumbarton House</a>, a Federal period house museum in Georgetown, as a board member as well as for <a href="https://www.thewintershow.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Winter Show</a> as a vice-chair of Opening Night and as co-founder of The Winter Show Luncheon.About The Jay Heritage Center
The nonprofit Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and revitalizing a place that has meaning for all Americans: The Jay Estate. The property is the centerpiece of the Boston Post Road Historic District, Westchester County's only National Historic Landmark District,&nbsp;an irreplaceable cultural and natural resource.&nbsp;
Through lectures, workshops, volunteer opportunities, school programs, and concerts, JHC offers timely lessons in history, environmental conservation, architecture, and social justice, while tracing the evolution of democracy in the United States. It hopes to inspire the future historians, civic advocates, and stewards of our fragile cultural and natural resources.&nbsp;
Just as the architects of our nation’s government pursued self-improvement through dialogue about our nation’s most relevant topics, JHC promotes learning through programs led by prominent experts, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, and academics in a variety of disciplines from sustainability to legal history.
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Local Event: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

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Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue...

Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve...

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Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

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Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Disinformation and Democracy: The New Battleground for Truth

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11:00 AM

Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

1967 Summer of Love and Social Revolution

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2:00 PM

Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

American Wines

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Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

Acoustic Jam Session

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7:00 PM

Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

Afternoon Poetry Club: Japanese Poetry

JUN

23

2:30 PM

Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

Virtual/In-Person: Declaration of Independence: Birth of a Nation

JUN

23

7:00 PM

Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Singing the Blues

JUN

24

11:00 AM

Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

I Saw it at the Met, Part II

JUN

24

1:00 PM

Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

Fitness Dance

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Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia, NY

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