BFL Adult Services Blog

16th Annual Winter Tea

2012-02-08T13:18:00.000-08:00

16th Annual

Winter Tea

Poetry, Prose and Music

Honoring the memory of our friend

John Binnington

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

Thank you to all who joined in the

"Celebration of Celebrations."

A very special thank you to:

Readers: Mary Hamilton Hawkes, Daniel Love, Jane Love, Debbie Mayo, Craig Nurnberer, and Kathleen Scheibel.

Musicians: Matt & Sam Gelfer, Reiny Schuhmann, and
Charlie Setlow;

The Swingettes: Diana Foster, Jean Johnston,
Deborah Love, Patsy Rogers, Karen Rowley,
and Karen Wexler.

2012 Chili Contest

2012-01-31T09:02:00.000-08:00

Thank you to all of our Chili Cooks and our Chili Tasters for coming out this past Saturday night!

Congratulations to Maria McGiff, this years winner! We would also like to thank Porter's on the Lane, Avino's Italian Table, and Varney's for entering in our contest.

CHILI CONTEST

2012-01-23T18:10:00.000-08:00

Upcoming (FREE) Tuesday Afternoon Movies

2012-01-20T18:25:00.001-08:00

Holiday Wrapping

2011-12-21T10:18:00.000-08:00

FREE Holiday Wrapping: Wednesday, December 21;Thursday, December 22 from 10:00am-9:00pm and then on Friday, December 23 from 10:00am-5:00pm.

The Brookhaven Free Library Staff has donated gift-wrapping supplies as a thank you to our patrons. Drop by during library hours to say Hi and wrap on us!

Upcoming Movies @ BFL

2011-12-19T10:22:00.001-08:00

Wreath Making

2011-12-08T11:12:00.001-08:00

Don't miss your chance to make on old-fashioned wreath. Jim Fuchs is back to lead our annual wreath making workshop! Each participant will leave with a beautiful hand-tied holiday wreath. Please bring a pair of shears and gloves. There is a $5.00 materials fee for this program.

December 9 from 2:30-4:30

December 10 from 10:30-12:30

Upcoming Tuesday Afternoon Movies

2011-10-28T08:15:00.001-07:00

Tonight @ BFL

2011-10-20T08:52:00.000-07:00

There are only a few spots left in tonight's Aluminium engraving workshop! Create this beautiful frame and learn a technique that you can utilize for years to come! Come down to register TODAY! There is a $10 materials fee for this class. Class begins at 7:00pm.

Hiking on Long Island

2011-09-29T09:40:00.000-07:00

Tonight at BFL:

Fall is a truly spectacular time of year and the perfect time for a hike! Author and hiking expert, Lee McAllister will stop by to provide tips and information on where to hike on Long Island.

Room still available-call 286-1923 to register. See you at 7:00pm!

The News You Have Been Waiting For...

2011-09-21T10:39:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce that Kindle users can now download e-Books from Live-brary.com.

Click “Free Downloads” from the BFL homepage to download today!

Please see a staff member for details.

Register TODAY!

2011-09-19T10:21:00.000-07:00

George Stoney Film Screening and Reception

Saturday, September 24 at 1:00pm

Join us for a special screening of the legendary documentary filmmaker, George Stoney’s Autumn Flight (1967) and Painting from Nature (1972). Both films showcase the beauty and wonder of Brookhaven Hamlet and feature the extraordinary environmentalist Dennis Puleston. Discussion and reception to follow screenings.

Medicare: Know Your ABCs and Ds

Monday, September 26 at 2:00pm

The Long Island Senior Education Council will present an overview of Medicare and Medicare options.

Hiking on Long Island

Thursday, September 29 at 7:00pm

Fall is a truly spectacular time of year and the perfect time for a hike! Author and hiking expert, Lee McAllister will stop by to provide tips and information on where to hike on Long Island.

New York Sate Drive Safety Course

Saturday October 1, 2010 from 10:00 am-4:00pm

A representative from Empire Safety Council will be here to present their 6 hours class, recognized by all New York State insurance companies, which can help you reduce your auto collision and liability insurance rates by 10%. If you have incurred violations during the 18 month period prior to completing the course, up to four points with automatically be reduced on your driving record. There is no formal exam. A fee of $27 will be collected at registration. Please make checks payable to “Empire Safety Council.

Aluminum Engraving

Thursday, October 20 at 7:00pm

Join, artist Donna Snow to create a truly one of a kind piece of artwork. Regardless of your artist ability, each participating class member will be able produce a matted and framed finished piece of art that they will be proud of. There is a $10 materials fee for this program, due at the time of registration.

Aging in Place

Wednesday, November 2 at 2:00pm

Do you have a plan to age? Just as many of us made a plan to go to college, we should have a plan to age. Many older Americans want to remain in their homes for as long as possible, but lack awareness of home and community-based services that make independent living possible. A representative from the National Age in Place Council will be here to answer your questions and provide important information that all should be aware of.

First-Time Homebuyer Education

Monday, November 14 at 7:00pm

Do you dream of owning your own home but find yourself intimidated by Long

Island’s housing costs? The Community Development Corporation of Long Island will present information about how to obtain assistance with a down payment, and negotiating tips with a seller and locating the most competitive mortgages on the market.

Trash or Treasure Holiday Extravaganza

Saturday, November 26 from 1:00-3:00pm

Eddie Costello is back with a special treat for us, just in time for the start of the Holiday Season! Treat yourself to this upbeat, informative and entertaining show and receive a free appraisal of any ONE item. Seating is limited so be sure to register!

CALL 286-1923 to Register!

And the winner is...

2011-09-03T14:00:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Marie Cacioppo, winner of 2 tickets to see Sweeney Todd at the Gateway Playhouse and a $40.00 gift certificate to Avino's Italian Table of Bellport!

Thank you to Gateway Playhouse and Avino's for their generous donations!

We hope you enjoyed what you read this summer and had fun chatting with us about it! Would you participate next year? Any suggestions for themes or prizes?

Tell Us What You are Reading

2011-07-07T11:34:00.000-07:00

Our 2011 Adult Summer Reading Club is officially underway!

So, what are you reading? Have a favorite you always recommend?

A title you would re-read if you had the time?

Post your comments here and earn extra raffle tickets!

Starting July 5

2011-06-29T10:04:00.000-07:00

Novel Destination Promo

LI Ducks

2011-06-20T07:53:00.000-07:00

Long Island Ducks Tickets

Summer Reading@ BFL

2011-06-09T09:20:00.000-07:00

Coming soon....the 1st EVER Adult Summer Reading Club.