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Summer Kick-Off Laser Tag Party

5:30pm–8:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Games and Recreation
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games and Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off our Summer Reading Challenge at Long Island’s largest Laser Tag arena, and one and only Virtual Reality Arcade! An adult must accompany children under the age of 11. Please register

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Medicaid & Your Assets: What Families Need to Know

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookhaven Free Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Medicaid Specialist Stephanie Payne to get the answers you need about Medicaid Planning. A light breakfast will be served. Please register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Saturday Social

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Games and Recreation
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookhaven Free Library
Room: Mystery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games and Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a mid-morning social with coffee, muffins, and games. Please register

Registration will open on June 28 at 9:30 AM. Registration can be completed online, over the phone, or in person.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Color me Calm

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookhaven Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join an Enrichment Services representative from Community Mental Health Promotion and Support to calm and refresh our minds with some creative crafts. Please register.

Saturday, July 12– Self Care Jars & Journaling

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Brushstrokes & Beats

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookhaven Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let the music flow through your brush. Please Register

Registration will open on Saturday, June 28th, at 9:30 AM. Registration can be completed online, over the phone, or in person.

Disclaimer(s)

Plan accordingly for a fun messy time. Smock for children is recommended.

This event is in the "Children" group

The Artist’s Palette

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookhaven Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on a journey through the world of art, from poetry and drama to the creativity of graphic design, the depth of sculpting, the color of painting, and the energy of the performing arts. Please register.

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Gaming Tech Van

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Gaming
Library Branch: Brookhaven Free Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Climb aboard the Suffolk Cooperative Library System Tech Van and dive into exciting games like Mario Kart and Smash Bros! No registration is required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Tea & Tales

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Performance, Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookhaven Free Library
Room: Mystery Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into an afternoon of imagination and inspiration! Enjoy tea, tasty treats, and good company as we celebrate storytelling in all its forms.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Art on the Beach

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create beautiful works of art at Mother's Beach. Please register.

July 14-Decoupage Oyster Shells

Disclaimer(s)

This program will be held outdoors, please plan footwear, bug spray, and clothing accordingly. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Once Upon a Color

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookhaven Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on Tuesdays for storytelling, read-alouds, crafts, and activities that encourage imagination, social interaction, and learning. Please register.

Disclaimer(s)

Plan accordingly for a fun messy time. Smock for children is recommended.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Movie Matinee

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Movie
Library Branch: Brookhaven Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Please note that titles may vary based on availability.
No registration required.

Tuesday, July 15- Captain America: Brave New World (2025) (PG-13)

This event is in the "Children" group

Rainbow Recipe

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Games and Recreation, Health & Wellness
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookhaven Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games and Recreation, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using a variety of fresh fruits and chocolate, we’ll create a rainbow you can eat! Please register.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert library staff if you or your child have any food allergies. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Get Up Stand Up at Mother’s Beach

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Meg Shannon, Get Up Stand Up, for a fun storytime, fun in the sun, and a few lessons in paddle boarding. Please register.

Disclaimer(s)

This program will be held outdoors, please plan footwear, bug spray, and clothing accordingly. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Sunset Paddle with Get Up Stand Up NY

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Games and Recreation
Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games and Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Meg Shannon for a special paddle boarding session on the beautiful Beaver Dam Creek. All equipment provided. Registration for this event is limited to BFL cardholders. Please register.

Disclaimer(s)

This program will be held outdoors, please plan footwear, bug spray, and clothing accordingly. 

This event is in the "Children" group

ABC Fashion Show

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookhaven Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate letters and sounds at this A-Z parade of imagination and early literacy! Please register.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sunset Paddle with Get Up Stand Up NY

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Outdoor Recreation
Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outdoor Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Meg Shannon for a special paddle boarding session on the beautiful Beaver Dam Creek. All equipment provided. Registration for this event is limited to BFL cardholders. Please register.

Disclaimer(s)

This program will be held outdoors, please plan footwear, bug spray, and clothing accordingly. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Messy Play Days

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Messy play helps your child explore the world. Using their senses helps to develop motor skills, imagination, and creativity. Come dressed for a mess!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bingo!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Games and Recreation
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookhaven Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games and Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join in on the fun and win prizes! Please register.

Registration will open on Saturday, June 28th at 9:30. Registration can be completed online, over the phone, or in person.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Classic Illustration

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookhaven Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join resident artist Tom and learn how to create a gallery-worthy illustration from concept thumbnails to its final piece. Please register.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Waterplay

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Splash into hands-on fun while encouraging sensory exploration with friends. Please wear sunscreen and bring a towel. Program will be outside weather permitting. Please register.

Disclaimer(s)

Plan accordingly for a fun messy time. Smock for children is recommended.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make a Splash

11:30am–12:30pm
Children
Games and Recreation
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games and Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Outdoor water play and tinkering help kids learn through hands-on fun, boosting creativity and problem-solving skills. Program will be outside weather permitting. Please register.

Disclaimer(s)

This program will be held outdoors, please plan footwear, bug spray, and clothing accordingly. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friday Afternoon Creatives

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Brookhaven Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring a creative project to work on in the company of other creative people. No formal instruction is provided, but advice is shared. No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Echoes of the Ancients

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookhaven Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mike Evans, Synchronicity Coaching Inc., to explore the wisdom of the past and express your hopes for the future through hands-on ancestral crafts. Please register.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Essential Item Collection Drive

9:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Non-perishable food items, toiletries, and clothes are collected each month for our fellow community members in need. As plans may occasionally be disrupted by weather, check our website or social media for updates.