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The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center hosted a free event last weekend for the community that jazz by local musicians, an art show curated by Faith Evans, and a reading by civil rights leader Omo Moses. From left, Ella Engel-Snow, Omo Moses, Bonnie Michelle Cannan, and Faith Evans. COURTESY BRIDGEHAMPTON CHILD CARE AND RECREATIONAL CENTER
Temple Adas Israel welcomed families and friends for its annual multigenerational Hanukkah celebration, “Keep Shining.” The festive afternoon at the Sag Harbor synagogue brought together all ages to enjoy the joy and meaning of the Festival of Lights. The celebration featured arts and crafts for children and a Hanukkah skit performed by the Hebrew School students. All gathered to sing candle-lighting blessings with Rabbi Geffen. In the spirit of giving, Temple Adas Israel’s Social Justice Committee incorporated several initiatives into the event. Collections of toys benefited the children of the Bridgehampton Rec Center and Childcare, while contributions supported the Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE) coat drive and sponsored three families through Organización Latino-Americana (OLA).
Temple Adas Israel welcomed families and friends for its annual multigenerational Hanukkah celebration, “Keep Shining.” The festive afternoon at the Sag Harbor synagogue brought together all ages to enjoy the joy and meaning of the Festival of Lights. The celebration featured arts and crafts for children and a Hanukkah skit performed by the Hebrew School students. All gathered to sing candle-lighting blessings with Rabbi Geffen. In the spirit of giving, Temple Adas Israel’s Social Justice Committee incorporated several initiatives into the event. Collections of toys benefited the children of the Bridgehampton Rec Center and Childcare, while contributions supported the Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE) coat drive and sponsored three families through Organización Latino-Americana (OLA). Rabbi Dan Geffen with his family, LuAnne, Eva (8) and Emet (4)
Temple Adas Israel welcomed families and friends for its annual multigenerational Hanukkah celebration, “Keep Shining.” The festive afternoon at the Sag Harbor synagogue brought together all ages to enjoy the joy and meaning of the Festival of Lights. The celebration featured arts and crafts for children and a Hanukkah skit performed by the Hebrew School students. All gathered to sing candle-lighting blessings with Rabbi Geffen. In the spirit of giving, Temple Adas Israel’s Social Justice Committee incorporated several initiatives into the event. Collections of toys benefited the children of the Bridgehampton Rec Center and Childcare, while contributions supported the Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE) coat drive and sponsored three families through Organización Latino-Americana (OLA).
Westhampton Garden Club members met at the Quogue Firehouse for the club's annual holiday decorating workshop. Poinsetta plants festively adorned and wrapped with colorful ribbon were distributed to East End Hospice patients at the Kanas Center for Hospice Care and in homes throughout the East End. Among the participating members were, from left, Roberta Young, Donna Vallone and Christine Tiberg. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON GARDEN CLUB
The Sag Harbor Historical Museum recently received a $10,000 grant from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation toward the restoration of the Bee Bee headstones at the Old Burying Ground. There will be six stones repaired by the museum in late May. The largest of the headstones was broken by the Old Whalers' Church falling steeple in 1938. From left, Nancy F. Achenbach, executive director Sag Harbor Historical Museum; Kathryn Curran, executivedDirector of the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation; and Zach Studenroth, president of the Sag harbor Historical Museum. COURTESY OLD WHALERS CHURCH
The Southampton History Museum hosted "Creative Forces: Healing Through Writing and The Arts Panel Discussion" on December 17, at which disabled veteran and visual artist John Melillo lead a panel discussion about healing through created expression. Melillo and Beth Melillo. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON HISTORY MUSEUM
The Southampton History Museum hosted "Creative Forces: Healing Through Writing and The Arts Panel Discussion" on December 17, at which disabled veteran and visual artist John Melillo lead a panel discussion about healing through created expression. From left, the panel included author and military intelligence officer T.R. Hendricks; Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Medical Education Director Dr. Daniel Van Arsdale; Steven Gould, co-curator and research associate at the Southampton History Museum; Sarah Kautz (moderator), co-curator and executive director of the Southampton History Museum. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON HISTORY MUSEUM
East Hampton High School students gathered on Wednesday, December 18, to help sort donated toys that were collected during the annual East Hampton Kiwanis Club holiday toy drive. The toys will be distributed to needy families across East Hampton Town. KYRIL BROMLEY
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Santa on the Farm
The Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability will host Santa at the Long Island Game Farm on Saturdays and Sundays, ending Sunday, December 22, with time slots available from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. longislandgamefarm.com | wildlifesustainability.org
Children’s hanukKah Brunch
The Chabad of the Hamptons, 13 Woods Lane in East Hampton Village, will host a Children’s Hanukkah Brunch, featuring a dreidel waffle bar, on Thursday, December 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event, which will also feature a craft where children make an LED Hanukkah sculpture to display in their windows, is for children ages 5 to 12, with a caregiver. Reservations are required. Jewishhamptons.com/dreidel
Second Night at Guild Hall
The Jewish Center of the Hamptons will host the second night of Hanukkah celebration at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street in East Hampton, on Thursday, December 26, at 5 p.m. Visit the galleries in the renovated arts center from 5 to 6 p.m., with a special menorah lighting at 5 p.m. jcoh.org
Shabbat Dinner: hanukKah Edition
Connect with community and enjoy a Shabbat themed Hanukkah dinner featuring menorah challah, homemade latkes, and more, on Friday, December 27, starting with a pre-Shabbat menorah lighting at 4 p.m., followed by 4:15 p.m. kabbalat Shabbat services and the 5 p.m. Shabbat dinner. Reservations are required. Jewishhamptons.com/dreidel
Shabbat and Hanukkah on the Beach
The Jewish Center of the Hamptons will host the third night of Hanukkah on Friday, December 27, at 6 p.m. with a beach bonfire and menorah lighting, as well as a Shabbat on the Beach service, with hot cocoa, at Main Beach in East Hampton Village. jcoh.org
Fourth Night at The Clubhouse
The Jewish Center of the Hamptons will host the fourth night of Hanukkah services on Saturday, December 28, at 4:30 p.m. at The Clubhouse, 174 Daniels Hole Road in East Hampton, with a menorah lighting, followed by an hour of bowling and arcade games for kids and adults alike. jcoh.org
MenorahCade
The Chabad of the Hamptons, 13 Woods Lane in East Hampton, will host its annual MenorahCade on Saturday, December 28, with cars lining up at 6 p.m. before the parade departs at 6:30 p.m. Reserve a menorah for your car at jewishhamptons.com/dreidel
Southampton Jewish Center Menorah Lighting
The Southampton Jewish Center will host its menorah candle lighting on Sunday, December 29, at 1:45 p.m. at the Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane in Southampton Village. Southamptonjewishcenter.com
Fifth Night at Nick & Toni’s
The Jewish Center of the Hamptons will host the fifth night of Hanukkah services on Sunday, December 29, at 5 p.m. at Nick & Toni’s, 136 North Main Street in East Hampton. jcoh.org
Winter Wonderland Hanukkah Party
The Center for Jewish Life — Sag Harbor, 22 Long Island Avenue in Sag Harbor, will host a Winter Wonderland Hanukkah party on Sunday, December 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will feature a snowman bounce, a dreidel snow globe craft, winter carnival games, show cones, hot cocoa, chocolate coins and latkes. CFJewishLife.com
Sagaponack Village Menorah Lighting
The Center for Jewish Life — Sag Harbor will sponsor the Sagaponack Village Menorah Lighting, on Sunday, December 29, at 4:30 p.m. at the lawn on Sagg Main Street and Cemetery Lane. All are welcome for the ceremonial Lighting. CFJewishLife.com
Sixth Night at Bookhampton
The Jewish Center of the Hamptons will host the sixth night of Hanukkah services on Monday, December 30, at 5 p.m. at Bookhampton, 41 Main Street in East Hampton. Join Rabbi Josh Franklin and Cantor Debra Stein for a special storytime filled with songs, plus every child will leave with a book courtesy of the Jewish Center. jcoh.org
Seventh Night at the Cantor’s House
The Jewish Center of the Hamptons will host the seventh night of Hanukkah on Tuesday, December 31, at 5 p.m., with a Champagne toast at Cantor Debra Stein’s home where guests will raise a glass to the New Year and the Festival of Lights with a nosh, festive drinks and a menorah lighting. This event is limited and for JCOH members. jcoh.org
Amagansett Menorah Lighting
The menorah lighting in Amagansett, hosted by the Chabad of the Hamptons, will be held on Tuesday, December 31, at 4 p.m. at the flagpole on Main Street and Atlantic Avenue. The event will feature donuts, hot drinks and music. Jewishhamptons.com/dreidel
Eighth Night at Bookhampton
The Jewish Center of the Hamptons will host the eighth night of Hanukkah services on Wednesday, January 1, at 5 p.m. at Amagansett Wine & Spirits, 203 Main Street in Amagansett. jcoh.org
YOUTH CORNER
Circle of Fun
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host Circle of Fun, a rhythmic class for infants to preschoolers, with shakers, scarves, and a dance party, on Thursdays, at 9:30 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Sensory STEAM Play
Project Most Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host Sensory STEAM Play, for caregivers with children ages 18 months to 3 years old, on Thursdays, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org
Read and Play
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, invites families with toddlers to Read and Play on Thursdays, from 10 to 11 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Happy Feet
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host Happy Feet, a movement class for toddlers, on Thursday, from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Caregivers with babies will meet for their own Happy Feet workshop, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
Winter Bingo
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host Winter Bingo on Thursday, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. for children ages newborn to 5 years. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org
Winter Bingo
The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will host children for Winter Bingo on Thursday, December 26, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 631-537-9735 | sofo.org
Shannon-igans
The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host Shannon-igans on Thursdays, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Join Miss Shannon for stories, songs, finger plays, and shenanigans — perfect for toddlers. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org
Glue and Glitter Printing Snowballs
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host a glue and glitter printing snowballs workshop on Thursday, December 26, at 3 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Young Creators
Project Most Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host Young Creators, a class for children ages 3 to 5, on Thursdays, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org
Paws and Tales
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host children in kindergarten through fifth grades for Paws & Tales, on Thursday, December 26, from 2 to 3 p.m. Children can sign up to practice their reading skills with a dog. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
Thank You Cards
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host children in first through fifth grades for a thank you card workshop on Thursday, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. 31-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org
Story Crafters:
Teen Writing Workshop
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host its Story Crafters: Teen Writing Workshop on Thursday, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Grab ’N’ Go: Surprise Take-Home Scavenger Hunt
The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will offer Grab ’N’ Go:Surprise Take-Home Scavenger Hunt, available for pick up on Friday, December 26, all day in the Children’s Room. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org
Drop-In StoryTime
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host a drop-in storytime on Friday, at 10 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Tracks & Scat
The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will host children for a workshop where they will learn about animal tracks and scat on Friday, December 27, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 631-537-9735 | sofo.org
Teen Community Service: Paint a Tote Bag
The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, invites teens to earn community service and paint a tote bag on Friday, December 27, at 11 a.m. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org
Sensory StoryTime
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host a Sensory Storytime on Friday, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Stay and Play
Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host Stay and Play, for caregivers and children, on Fridays, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
Babies and Books
The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host Babies and Books on Fridays, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., for ages newborn to 18 months. Enjoy the baby’s first storytime with books, songs, rhymes, and finger plays. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org
Babies Boogie & Toddlers Tango
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host caregivers and babies for Babies Boogie, a movement class, on Friday, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Toddlers Tango will follow, from 11:15 a.m. to noon. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org
Friday Funday: Winter Decor
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host teens in sixth through 12th grades for a workshop where they will decorate the library for winter, on Friday, from 3:30 to 4 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
Sensory Playtime
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host families with babies and children for a Sensory Playtime, on Friday, from noon to 12:45 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Winter Break: Playdough Day
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host all ages for Playdough Day, on Friday, December 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Lego Club: Can You Build It
The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host its Lego Club on Friday, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org
Teen Kitchen: Charcuterie Boards
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will invites teens to learn how to make charcuterie boards, on Friday, December 27, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Lego Club
The Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host children in kindergarten through fifth grade for its Lego Club, on Friday, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemorial.librarycalendar.com
Mario Party
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host teens for a Mario Party, where they will play Nintendo Switch games, on Friday, December 27, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org
White Chocolate Oreo Snowmen
The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host children ages 8 to 12 for a white chocolate Oreo snowman workshop on Friday, December 27, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org
Young Teen — Uno Tournament
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host a Uno tournament for young teens on Friday, December 27, at 3:30 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Art Adventure
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host children for “Art Adventure,” on Friday, from 5 to 6 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Young Adults: Hot Cocoa & Board Games
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host young adults for hot cocoa and board games on Saturday, December 28, at 9 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Young Environmentalists Society
The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will host its Young Environmentalists Society, on Saturday, December 28, at 10:30 a.m. The group is for children and teens ages 10 to 18. 631-537-9735 | sofo.org
Saturday StoryTime
The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host its Saturday Storytime on Saturday, December 14, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org
Bilingual StoryTime
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host a bilingual storytime, on Saturday, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Dino Bone Creations
Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host children in prekindergarten and up for Dino Bone Creations, where they will build with life-size dinosaur bones, on Saturday, December 28, from 11 a.m. to noon. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
Ice Challenge
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host children in third through fifth grades for an ice challenge, on Saturday, December 28, from 1 to 2 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Minecraft
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host Minecraft, Zombie Level, for younger players, on Saturdays, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tweens and teens are invited to play Minecraft, Enderman Level, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Sewing Club: Triangle Coin Bag
Project Most Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host its Sewing Club on Saturday, at 1 p.m., for a triangle coin bag workshop for children ages 7 to 12. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org
Chess Club
Project Most Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host its Chess Club, for children ages 5 to 14, on Saturdays, from noon to 1 p.m. through December 21. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org
Winter Wonderland Minecraft
The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host children and tweens for Winter Wonderland Minecraft, on Saturday, December 21, from 1 to 2 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org
Dungeons and Dragons
The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host tweens and teens for Dungeons and Dragons on Saturdays, from 6 to 8 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org
StoryTime: Meet Our Salamanders
The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will host a storytime on Sunday, December 29, at 10:30 a.m. where children will also meet the museum’s salamanders. 631-537-9735 | sofo.org
Hatch a Pokemon
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host children in third through fifth grades for an afternoon of Pokemon games and science on Sunday, December 29, from noon to 1 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Art Afternoon with Tony
The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host children for an Art Afternoon with Tony, on Sunday, December 29, from 2 to 2:45 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org
Take & Make Mondays: New Year’s Noise Makers
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host “Take & Make Mondays: New Year’s Noise Makers” on Monday, December 30, all day, virtually. Kits will be available for pick-up. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Bubbles-n-Books
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street, East Hampton, will host Bubbles-n-Books, with stories, songs, and bubble fun, on Mondays, at 10 and 11 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Zumbini
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host caregivers with toddlers for Zumbini on Monday, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
Let’s Make Music
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host “Let’s Make Music,” a class for caregivers with babies and toddlers up to 5 years old, on Monday, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to noon. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org
New Year’s Eve Poppers
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host children and tweens for a New Year’s Eve poppers workshop, on Monday, December 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Lego Club
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street, in East Hampton, will host Lego Club, where kids can have fun creating with Legos and meet new friends, on Mondays, at 4 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Duplo Discoveries
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host children ages 3 to 6 for Duplo Discoveries, on Monday, at 4 p.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org
Books and Toys
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host Books and Toys, a play group for caregivers with babies and toddlers on Tuesday, December 31, at 9:30 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Creation Stations
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host caregivers with toddlers ages 18 months to 5 years old for Creation Stations, on Tuesday, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org
Ice Challenge
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host children in third through fifth grades for an ice challenge, on Saturday, December 28, from 1 to 2 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Snowflake Workshop
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host a snowflake workshop, for children, on Thursday, January 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
LECTURES & DISCUSSIONS
Art Talk: Rembrandt
The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host an art talk on Rembrandt van Rijn, with historian Jay Schuck, on Tuesday, January 7, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org
WORKSHOPS, CLUBS AND CLASSES
Chess for All Levels
The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host Chess for All Levels, on Thursdays, from 3 to 4 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org
Current Events Club
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host its Current Events Club, on Thursday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
Spanish with Celia
The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host Spanish with Celia, on Thursdays, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org
Ukulele Club
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host its ukulele club, with Stephen, on Fridays, from noon to 1 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Games Club
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host its Games Club on Friday, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
Word Game Palooza
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host Word Game Palooza on Fridays, from 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy a fun afternoon of Scrabble, Boggle, and other word games. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org
Italian Language Classes — Intermediate Level 3
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host Italian language classes, at the Intermediate 3 level, on Fridays, at 4 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Coffee and Conversation
The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, invites adults to enjoy Coffee and Conversation, on Saturday, December 28, at 3:30 p.m. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org
Bridge/Canasta/MahJong
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host players interested in bridge, canasta and mahjong on Sundays, from 1 to 4 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Sunday Afternoon Chess
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host Sunday Afternoon Chess, a casual chess session, on Sundays, at 2 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Philosophy with Susan Pashman
The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host Philosophy with Susan Pashman. On Mondays, 10 a.m. to noon Professor Susan Pashman will lead a discussion on “Political Philosophy, the Essential Texts” by Steven Cahn. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org
Chess Club with Stephen
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host Chess Club with Stephen on Mondays, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Lower Level Program Room. Meet other chess enthusiasts for friendly games and lessons. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Fiber Arts Meet-Up
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host its Fiber Arts meet-up, on Mondays, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Basic Spanish
for English Speakers
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host Basic Spanish for English Speakers on Mondays, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
Chess Club
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host Chess Club on Monday, from 4 to 5 p.m. All ages are welcome to join our chess club and test your skills. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
ESL — Intermediate Level
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host an intermediate English as a Second Language class on Mondays, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Clases De Ingles / Basic English
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host Clases De Ingles / Basic English on Mondays, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
Mahjong & More
Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host Mahjong & More, on Tuesdays, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
Beginner Crochet & Knitting with Pam
Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host Beginner Crochet & Knitting with Pam, on Tuesdays, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
Paint Night: Winter Birds
The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host a Paint Night on Wednesday, January 8, at 5:30 p.m., featuring a winter birds painting workshop. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org
Mystery Book Club
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host its Mystery Book Club on Wednesday, January 8, at 6 p.m. for a talk on “One by One” by Ruth Ware. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
BODY
Floor Yoga with Alini
Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host Floor Yoga with Alini, on Thursdays, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
Chair Yoga with Kate Alesio
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host Chair Yoga with Kate Alesio, an online yoga class done sitting in chairs or using chairs, on Thursdays, at 11 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Taiji/Qigong with John Turnbull
The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host Taiji/Qigong with John Turnbull on Thursdays, from noon to 1:15 p.m. Improve your energy, posture, balance, and alignment. The class includes instruction for experienced students, followed by Qigong for novices, and concludes with Taiji form work. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org
Gentle Chair Stretching for Everyone
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host a gentle chair stretching class, for all levels, on Thursdays, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Table Tennis
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host table tennis on Fridays, from 11 a.m. to noon. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Qigong
Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host Qigong, on Fridays, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
Gentle Chair Yoga
The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host a gentle chair yoga class on Fridays, from 1 to 1:45 p.m., on Mondays, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. The class will link gentle breathing, movement and core strength. montauklibrary.org
Yoga for Everyone
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host a Yoga for Everyone class, on Fridays, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Vinyasa Flow
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host Vinyasa Flow, with Peter Ames, on Saturdays, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Tai-Chi
Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host Tai-Chi, on Monday, December 30, from 9 to 10:25 a.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
Reiki Healing Circle with Diane Ferraro
Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host Reiki Healing Circle with Reiki Master Teacher, Diane Ferraro, on Mondays, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
Qigong
The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host a Qigong class, on Mondays, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org
Mat Pilates with Leisa
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host Mat Pilates with Leisa on Monday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Helen Gould Room. Lengthen and strengthen your core muscles without stressing the joints. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Yoga for Everyone
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host Yoga for Everyone on Monday, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Helen Gould Room. Relax, stretch, and strengthen in this playful, fun yoga class with Andrea. All levels are welcome. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Singing Bowl Circle for Sound Healing
Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Hwy in Montauk, will host a Singing Bowl Circle for Sound Healing class, on Tuesday, January 7, from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Annual Chestnut Hike
The Southampton Trails Preservation Society will host its annual chestnut hike at Emma Rose Elliston/Wold Swamp Preserve, on Saturday, December 28, at 10 a.m. Meet at the Elliston Park parking lot, 40 Millstone Brook Road in Southampton. Local expert April Gonzalez will talk about and point out rare surviving American chestnut trees. southamptontrails.org
WALKS & HIKES
Northwest Harbor
The East Hampton Trails Preservation Society will host a Northwest Harbor hike on Saturday, December 28, at 10 a.m. Meet at the Northwest Harbor County Park parking area at the end of Northwest Landing Road in East Hampton. easthamptontrailspreservationsociety.org
SYS to Long Springs
The Southampton Trails Preservation Society will host an SYS to Long Springs hike on Sunday, December 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at Southampton Youth Services, 1370A Majors Path in Southampton. southamptontrails.org
MEETINGS
Montauk CAC
Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host a meeting of the Montauk CAC on Monday, January 6, at 6 p.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
SUPPORT
Library For All
The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host its Library for All program for adults with developmental disabilities on Thursday, December 26, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a screening of “Cruella.” 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org
Virtual Care Partner Support Group
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Center for Parkinson’s Disease will host a once-monthly caregiver support group for those taking care of individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. 631-726-8800 | Ragan.finalborgo@stonybrookmedicine.edu
WHAT’S COOKING
Tea TALK
The Stony Brook University Food Lab, 39 Tuckahoe Road in Southampton, will host Tea Talk Tuesdays, on Tuesday, January 7, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. with Chris Paparo, aka The Fish Guy, leading this month’s conversation. thefoodlab.org/events
EXHIBITIONS AT THE LIBRARY
Allan Bridge
The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, is showing a new exhibition featuring works by Allan Bridge, through January 9. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org
Annual Patrons Art Show
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, is showing its Annual Patrons Art Show. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Peter Dzakonski
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will feature an exhibition on the world of the late Peter Dzakonski in the Helen Gould Room. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Staff Writer on Dec 19, 2024