Calendar

Dec
12
Tue
SAYVILLE TRAVEL CLUB @ Sayville Public Library
Dec 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
SAYVILLE TRAVEL CLUB @ Sayville Public Library | Sayville | New York | United States

This is open to all (no need to be a district resident). During each session we brainstorm about travel bargains, the latest “in” destinations, cruises, interesting itineraries and behind-the-scenes workings of the travel industry. Come and share your travel experiences and/or get free advice from our members. Bring your curiosity, passion for traveling, photos, souvenirs, anything you’d like to share.

Dec
29
Fri
EUROPEAN FESTIVALS @ East Islip Public Library
Dec 29 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us as we tour Europe, festival by festival! Stops include Octoberfest in Munich, Bastille Day in Paris, St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, the Palio in Siena, the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Highland games in Scotland and many more. Explore the history, traditions and special foods of each event. Tips will be shared for those of you who want to attend any of these in the future.

Jan
17
Wed
BELL’ITALIA (class #1) @ East Islip Public Library
Jan 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us as we explore Italian culture in depth, looking at the amazing history, art, architecture, crafts, music, cuisine and more. See how Italy’s unique geography has affected every aspect of daily life as well as her history. Explore each of her 20 regions and see how different each one is.  Learn about traditions and festivals seen nowhere else in the world. This is the first class in a three part series.

 

Jan
24
Wed
BELL’ITALIA (class #2) @ East Islip Public Library
Jan 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us as we explore Italian culture in depth, looking at the amazing history, art, architecture, crafts, music, cuisine and more. See how Italy’s unique geography has affected every aspect of daily life as well as her history. Explore each of her 20 regions and see how different each one is.  Learn about traditions and festivals seen nowhere else in the world. This is the second class in a three part series.

 

Jan
27
Sat
THE NETHERLANDS: SO MANY SURPRISES IN SUCH A TINY NATION! @ Babylon Public Library
Jan 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Travel with us through the Netherlands as we explore her history, art, architecture, cuisine and festivals. There is so much packed into this tiny nation! Come and reminisce or get help planning your own trip. Travel tips will be given. No passport required!

Jan
31
Wed
BELL’ITALIA (class #3) @ East Islip Public Library
Jan 31 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us as we explore Italian culture in depth, looking at the amazing history, art, architecture, crafts, music, cuisine and more. See how Italy’s unique geography has affected every aspect of daily life as well as her history. Explore each of her 20 regions and see how different each one is.  Learn about traditions and festivals seen nowhere else in the world. This is the third class in a three part series.

 

Feb
5
Mon
SAYVILLE TRAVEL CLUB @ Sayville Public Library
Feb 5 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
SAYVILLE TRAVEL CLUB @ Sayville Public Library | Sayville | New York | United States

This is open to all (no need to be a district resident). During each session we brainstorm about travel bargains, the latest “in” destinations, cruises, interesting itineraries and behind-the-scenes workings of the travel industry. Come and share your travel experiences and/or get free advice from our members. Bring your curiosity, passion for traveling, photos, souvenirs, anything you’d like to share.

Feb
7
Wed
SMITHTOWN TRAVEL CLUB @ Smithtown Public Library (Nesconset Branch)
Feb 7 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

This is open to all (no need to be a district resident) but please call to register (631 360 2480, ext. 232). During each session we brainstorm about travel bargains, the latest “in” destinations, cruises, interesting itineraries and behind-the-scenes workings of the travel industry. Come and share your travel experiences and/or get free advice from our members. Bring photos, souvenirs, anything you’d like to share. No passport necessary!

 

 

Feb
12
Mon
GARDENS AROUND THE WORLD @ Sayville Library
Feb 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us as we trace the history and evolution of gardening through the ages. Visit some of the world’s most famous manor houses and chateaux to see their elaborate gardens for ideas to inspire your own.

Apr
8
Mon
“LIBRARIES OF THE WORLD” @ Northport-East Northport Library
Apr 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Take a global tour via the most interesting libraries in the world. Some are haunted, some have rooms to stay, many of them are really quirky! As today’s libraries become our community centers, let’s take a look at the role libraries have played throughout history.