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Scouts in Brownie Troop 536 made individual pizzas and were treated to sorbet at Limoncello Ristorante in Southampton. COURTESY TARYN LAWRENCE
The Westhampton Woman’s Club recently hosted a holiday tea and members brought supermarket gift cards that will be donated to those in need. COURTESY TOM HADLOCK
Members of the Westhampton Garden Club gathered at the Quogue Firehouse to wrap and decorate poinsettia plants for East End Hospice patients at the Kanas Center and throughout the East End. Each plant included a personal message from the garden club member who decorated the plant. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON GARDEN CLUB
The PSEG Foundation announced $1.5 million in grants to more than 25 community organizations in New Jersey and on Long Island that provide critical assistance to households facing economic hardship — including $100,000 for Island Harvest, a longtime community partner of PSEG Long Island. PSEG Long Island Interim President & COO David Lyons, left, visits Island Harvest Food Bank President & CEO Randi Shubin Dresner following the PSEG Foundation’s announcement of the grant to support the food bank’s efforts to combat food insecurity. COURTESY PSEG LONG ISLAND
Last Sunday the Greater Westhampton Historical Museum hosted its holiday party at the Mill Road location. Among those attending were, from left, Patti Schaefer, Larry Jones, Southampton Town Supervisor Maria Moore and Maureen Jones. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Southampton Elks Lodge #1574 recently held a community food drive in support of Heart of The Hamptons, which offers food assistance to more than 3,200 local households each year. Through generous donations from the community and members of the lodge, the Elks delivered a substantial amount of nonperishable food to the pantry. A large donation came from fashion designer and QVC regular Dennis Basso, who filled an entire car with five grocery bags with food. Volunteers included, from left, Diane Scanlon, Fred Kirst, Carol Kierych, Mary Hunt and Gene Scanlon. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON ELKS LODGE
Pennie and Daisy Joeckel with Broadyn Abdull, Bayloi Benz and Zoey Ostroff at the Montauk Chamber of Commerce 4th Annual "Magic of Montauk" celebration on Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN
Jack Lehmann and Mikey Corsi at the Montauk Chamber of Commerce 4th Annual "Magic of Montauk" celebration on Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN
"Ms. Claus, and" Santa Claus with Zion at the Montauk Chamber of Commerce 4th Annual "Magic of Montauk" celebration on Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN
Teri, Leslie, and Cheryl Labruzzi at the East Hampton Farm Museum's Community Christmas Party on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY
Timmy Mullen mans the grill at the East Hampton Historical Farm Museum Community Christmas Party on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY
The usual holiday suspects at the East Hampton Historical Far Museum Community Holiday Party on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY
The Westhampton Beach Fire Department received an award as Best Fire/EMS Float at Saturday’s Center Moriches Fire Department Annual Holiday Parade. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Westhampton Beach Fire Department received an award as Best Fire/EMS Float at Saturday’s Center Moriches Fire Department Annual Holiday Parade. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Holiday Movie Marathon
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host teens all day for classic holiday movies and television show episodes, on Tuesday, December 23. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Outdoor Menorah Lighting
The Chabad of the Hamptons, 13 Woods Lane in East Hampton Village, will celebrate the fifth night of Hanukkah with an outdoor menorah lighting at Ashawagh Hall, 780 Springs Fireplace Road in East Hampton, on Thursday, December 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. jewishhamptons.com/dreidel
Yuletide Centerpiece
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host tweens in third through sixth grade to make a festive creation dressing up a Yuletide-themed centerpiece, on Thursday, December 18, at 4 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Gingerbread Houses
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host teens to make a gingerbread house loaded with candy decorations on Thursday, December 18, at 4 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org
Gingerbread House Competition
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host a decorating of gingerbread houses competition for teens in sixth through 12th grade on Thursday, December 18, at 6 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Holiday Wrapping Workshop
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host teens to learn pro-level gift wrapping tricks on Thursday, December 18, at 5:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Community Holiday Concert
The First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton, 120 Main Street in East Hampton Village, will host a Community Holiday Concert on Friday, December 19, at 7 p.m. featuring Christmas and Hanukkah songs by the Harbor Bells and First Church handbell groups, a vocal quartet, sing-alongs and more. Guests are asked to bring donations for the food pantry and new adult size hoodies for Maureen’s Haven. fpceh.org
Candlelit Christmas
East End Women’s Choir will perform a Candlelit Christmas on Friday, December 19, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Westhampton Presbyterian Church, 90 Meeting House Road in Westhampton Beach. eastendwomenschoir.org
Kids Crafts: Decorative Ornaments
The Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host children ages 5 to 12 for a decorative ornament workshop on Saturday, December 20, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. amagansettlibrary.org
Hearthside Cheer
The Southampton History Museum will host Hearthside Cheer, a festive evening at the historic Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane in Southampton, on Saturday, December 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. southamptonhistory.org
Chabad of the Hamptons Grand Outdoor Hanukkah Celebration
The Chabad of the Hamptons, 13 Woods Lane in East Hampton Village, will host its annual MeorahCade in East Hampton Village on Saturday, December 20, with cars lining up at 6 p.m. The Chabad will also host its Grand Outdoor Hanukkah Celebration on Thursday, December 25, at 3:30 p.m. in Herrick Park in East Hampton Village. A kid’s Hanukkah brunch is planned, for children ages 5 to 12, on Friday, December 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chabad, with a Hanukkah Shabbat dinner scheduled for Saturday, December 27, starting with the menorah lighting at 4 p.m. before dinner at 5 p.m. The Chabad will also sponsor a menorah lighting in Amagansett on December 31, at the flagpole on Main Street and Atlantic Avenue. Chabadofthehamptons.com
Holly-Ivy Holiday Breakfast Fundraiser
Cormaria Retreat Center, 77 Bay Street in Sag Harbor, will host its Holly-Ivy Holiday Breakfast Fundraiser, on Sunday, December 21, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. 631-725-4206 | cormaria.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 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. The afternoon will feature Snowman Bounce, a dreidel snow globe craft, a lively winter carnival, games, refreshments, hot cocoa, latkes and plenty of chocolate coins to enjoy. The cost is $18 per person. 631-938-6202 | CFJewishLife.com
Southampton Jewish Center Menorah Lighting
The Southampton Jewish center will host its menorah candle lighting on Sunday, December 21, at 1:45 p.m., at the Southampton Chamber of Commerce, 76 Main Street in Southampton Village. Southamptonjewishcenter.com
Lori Hubbard Holiday Family Concert
The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host the Lori Hubbard Holiday Family Concert on Sunday, December 21, from 3 to 4 p.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
Outdoor Menorah Lighting
The Chabad of the Hamptons, 13 Woods Lane in East Hampton Village, will host an outdoor menorah lighting on Sunday, December 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Montauk Village Green, 742 Montauk Highway in Montauk, in honor of the eighth night of Hanukkah. 631-329-5800 | chabadofthehamptons.com
Holiday Storytime
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host babies, toddlers and children from newborn through five years of age for simple holiday stories, cheer and spirit, on Tuesday, December 23, at 10:15 and children in kindergarten through fifth grade at 4 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org
YOUTH CORNER
Tots, Toys and Tales
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host parents and caregivers with babies and toddlers up to 3 years old for Tots, Toys & Tales, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Play Hooray
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host babies, toddlers and children from newborn through 5 years old with a parent or a caregiver for an interactive, energetic and musical fun time, Thursday at 10:15 and again at 11:15 a.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org
Little Yoga
The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host infants, toddlers and children with a parent or a caregiver for yoga for youngsters on Thursday, December 18, at 10:15 a.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org
Tiny Tots
The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host infants, toddlers and children with a parent or a caregiver for a morning of stories, songs and fun, on Thursday, December 18, at 11 a.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org
Shannon-igans
The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host Shannon-igans on Thursdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Join Miss Shannon for stories, songs, finger plays, and shenanigans — perfect for toddlers. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org
Sharing Music with Ms. Lori
The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host parents and caregivers with toddlers ages 13 months to 4 years old for Sharing Music with Ms. Lori, on Thursday at 11:45 a.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
Tumbling with Rachel Haab
Project Most at the Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host a tumbling class for children ages 3 to 5, on Thursdays, from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org
Creative Cardboard Club
Project Most at the Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host children ages 9 to 14 for its Creative Cardboard Club, on Thursday, December 18, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org
STEAM: Plug in Robot
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host children ages 7 to 11 for a STEAM workshop, “Plug-in Robot,” where they will learn about electric currents when building a light-up robot, on Thursday, December 18, at 4 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Board Game Fun
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host children from first through fifth grade for board games, on Thursday at 4 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org
Play-Doh Fun
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host children in kindergarten through second grade for fun with Play-Doh creations, on Thursday, December 18, at 4 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Tumbling: Intermediate and Advanced
Project Most at the Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host an intermediate and advanced tumbling class, for children ages 5 to 10, on Thursday, December 18, from 4 to 5 p.m. and from 5 to 6 p.m. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org
Toddler & Teeny Tumbling
Project Most at the Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host a Toddler and Teeny Tumbling class for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years old, on Thursday, December 18, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org
Bubbles-n-Books
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host parents and caregivers with babies up to 3 years old for Bubbles-n-Books, on Friday at 9:30 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Songs and Stories
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host babies, toddlers and children from newborn through 5 years old for songs, stories and rhymes, on Friday at 10:15 a.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org
Let’s Make Music
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host babies, toddlers and children from newborn through 5 years of age for fun with music on Friday, December 26, at 10:15 and again at 11:15 a.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org
Babies and Books
The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host babies and toddlers up to 18 months old for baby’s first storytime with simple books, songs and fingerplays, on Friday at 10:30 a.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org
1, 2, 3 Grow Workshop Series
The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host parents and caregivers with babies and toddlers ages 6 months to 4 years old, on Friday, December 19, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
Baby & Me Playtime
The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host babies and toddlers up to 18 months old, with a parent or a caregiver, for playtime with a variety of developmentally appropriate toys for the youngsters, on Friday at 11 a.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org
Sensory Storytime
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host children and families for stories, songs and a sensory activity, on Friday at 11 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Toddlers Tango
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host toddlers and children from 2 through 5 years old with a parent or caregiver to explore rhythm and movement on Friday at 11:15 a.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org
Brown Bag Buddies
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host infants, toddlers and preschoolers up to 4 years old, with a parent or caregiver, to listen to stories and play with toys. Bring your own brown bag lunch, on Friday at noon. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Young Teen: Ping Pong Party
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host teens in sixth through eighth grade to enjoy a ping pong party on Saturday, December 20, at 3 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Young Adult: Pressed Flower or Watercolor Bookmarks
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host teens for making a pressed flower or watercolor bookmark, on Friday at 3 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Early New Year’s Eve Party
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host teens in sixth through 12th grade to ring in the New Year early with karaoke, appetizers a balloon drop and more, on Friday, December 19, at 3:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
Lego Club
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host children from kindergarten through fifth grade who like to build with Legos at its Lego Club, on Friday at 4 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org
Hot Chocolate Pop Art
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host children and families for a hot chocolate pop art workshop, on Friday, December 19, at 4 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
‘Home Alone’
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host teens for a screening of “Home Alone,” with a snack and small craft or activity, on Friday, December 19, at 4 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org
Bilingual Storytime
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host children and families for stories and songs in English and Spanish, on Saturday at 11 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Minecraft Club
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host children ages 6 to 8 years old for a Zombie Level Minecraft program for younger players, on Saturday, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Enderman Level for children in third through sixth grade will meet at 2 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Young Teen: Studio Time
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host teens in sixth through eighth grade for studio time on Saturday, December 20, at 2 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Karate with Studio Moodo
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host children in kindergarten through third grade for an introduction to karate on Sunday, December 21, at 1 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
Circle of Fun
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host babies and toddlers up to 3 years old, with a parent or caregiver, to shake, twirl and groove with music, on Monday and on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Mother Goose on the Loose
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host babies and toddlers from newborn through 23 months old for songs, stories, instruments and puppet fun on Monday at 10:15 a.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org
My First Storytime
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host infants, toddlers and children from newborn to 3 years old, with a parent or caregiver, for a first-time storytime, on Monday, at 10:30 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Lego Club
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host children ages 4 to 11 for a Lego Club, on Monday, at 4 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Young Adult: Universal Yums Taste Test
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host young adults for a Universal Yums Taste Test on Monday, December 22, at 4 p.m., for a chance to try treats from Germany, Sweden, and through Advent calendars. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Duplo Discoveries
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host children from 3 years old through kindergarten to create big things with Duplo on Monday at 4 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org
Creative Writing Workshop
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host teens looking for a time and space to write creatively, on Monday, December 22, at 5 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Gaming with Ms. Anna
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host children in kindergarten through fifth grade for some gaming, on Monday at 5:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
Shark Boy and Lava Girl Watch Party
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host teens to watch this cult classic and enjoy snacks with friends on Monday, December 22, at 6 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Playtime
The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host babies and toddlers up to 3 years old for a playtime get-together, on Tuesday, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org
‘Ice Age’
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host children and families for a viewing of “Ice Age” and refreshments on Tuesday, December 23, at 1 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Fort Builders Club
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host children ages 3 through 6to unleash creativity with a hands-on program for budding architects and imaginative builders, on Tuesdays, at 3:30 and again at 4 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Pom Pom Snowmen
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host teens to bring a favorite snowy activity indoors and build a snowman from pom poms, beads and felt, on Tuesday at 4 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org
WORKSHOPS, CLUBS AND CLASSES
Organize Your iPhone Photos
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults to learn about sharing, adding and deleting photos from your iPhone, on Thursday, December 18, at 10:30 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Thursday Afternoon Canasta
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host adults to enjoy a game of canasta with friends and neighbors, on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org
Games, Games, Games
The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host adults to play a variety of board games on Thursday, December 18, at 2 p.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
Chess for All Levels
The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host adults and seniors to learn moves, tactics and basic end games, on Thursday, December 18, at 3 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org
Book ’Tauk with Carolyn
The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host Book ’Tauk with Carolyn on Thursday, December 18, from 4 to 5 p.m. for a talk on “Mansfield Park” by Jane Austen. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
ESL Classes
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults to learn English on Thursday, at 7 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Drop in Chess
The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host adults to drop in and play chess with others, on Friday at 11 a.m. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org
Good Ground Ukulele Players
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults to experience the joy of music and community with this ukulele group, on Friday at noon. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Figure Drawing
Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, in Southampton, will host adults for a drawing workshop with a live model, on Friday at 1 p.m. 631-283-0967 | southamptonartscenter.org
Back in Time Book Group
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host adults for a history book club alternating between historical fiction and nonfiction titles on Friday, December 19, at 1 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org
Friday Afternoon Mahjong
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host adults for a friendly game of mahjong, on Fridays at 1 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Word Game Palooza
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host adults for Scrabble, Boggle and other word games on Friday, December 19, at 1 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org
Canasta Club
The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host adults to play canasta, on Friday at 2 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org
Bird Feeder Ornaments Crafternoon
The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host families for a bird feeder ornament crafternoon, on Friday, December 19, from 3 to 5 p.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
Fiber Arts Fall: Intro Nalbinding
East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host a new crafting session, “Fiber Arts Fall: Intro to Nalbinding,” on Saturday, at 2 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Bridge/Canasta/Mahjong
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults to enjoy a couple of hours of games, on Sunday at 1 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Sunday Afternoon Chess
The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host adults for a casual chess session, on Sunday at 2 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org
Introduction to Mahjong
The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host adults to learn American mahjong, on Monday at 10:30 a.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org
Fiber Arts Meet-up
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host adults who crochet, knit, weave, embroider, sew, quilt, or anything that involves fabric to come and craft and share ideas, weekly on Monday at 1 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Bridge
The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host adults and seniors to join fellow bridge players to improve your game, on Monday at 1 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org
French Conversation
The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host adults and seniors to come and speak French informally and practice French, on Monday, at 3:30 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org
Spanish for English Speakers
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host adults for Spanish language instruction, on Monday at 3:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
Tuesday Morning Bridge
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host adults to join friends for a game of bridge, on Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org
Duplicate Bridge Club
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host its Duplicate Bridge Club, on Tuesday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
Mahjong & More
The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host adults to play mahjong, board games and cards and sit and chat with friends, on Tuesday at 1 p.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
The Writers Group
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host adults for a writers group, on Tuesday at 2 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
Crochet Circle
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults to gather in this informal group to work on crochet projects, on Tuesday, December 23, at 3 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Using Chat GPT
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host adults to explore how you can use ChatGPT for both your business and personal lives, on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org
BODY
Floor Yoga
The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host floor yoga, on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
Thursday Evening Yoga
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host adults for yoga on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
Balance Yourself with Tai Chi
The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host adults for Tai Chi on Friday at 10:15 a.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org
Tai Chi with Nancy
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults for Tai Chi instruction on Friday at 10:30 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Qigong
The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host adults for a session of Qigong, on Friday at 11:45 a.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
Friday Chair Yoga
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host adults for chair yoga, on Friday at 3 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
Jazz for Absolute Beginners
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults for a workshop on the fundamentals of jazz dance on Friday at 4:15 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Yoga for Everyone
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults for a fun yoga class, all levels welcome, on Friday, December 19, at 5:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults for advanced stretches and poses, on Saturday at 10 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org
Yoga with Sam
The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host children with a parent or a caregiver for an engaging class focused on building calmness, patience and fine motor skills on Saturday, December 20, at 10:15 a.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org
Monday Morning Yoga
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host adults for yoga, on Monday at 10 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
Reiki Healing Circle
The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host adults and teens over 16 years old for an exploration into energy healing, on Monday at 10:30 a.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
Gentle Chair Yoga with Leah
The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host adults for a yoga program, on Monday at 11:30 a.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org
Tap Class for Seniors
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host adults for a class to establish fundamental tap movements and combinations that progress into dance routines, on Monday at noon. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org
Zumba Gold
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host seniors for Zumba on Tuesday at 10 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
Yoga for All Levels
The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host adults and seniors for yoga on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org
NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Who’s Hungry? With SOFO
The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will host “Who’s Hungry? With SOFO,” on Thursday, December 18, at 11 a.m. where people of all ages can learn about how the staff feeds their resident animals. sofo.org
Learn to Pin Insects
The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will host a workshop on “Learn To Pin Insects by Making a Shadow Box,” an all-ages workshop, on Saturday, December 20, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. sofo.org
Montauk Point State Park Seal Hikes
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals, with upcoming hikes planned for Saturday, December 20, and Sunday, December 21, at 1 p.m., on Thursday, January 1, at 11 a.m. and Sunday, January 4, at 1 p.m. Meet at the office/restroom building in the lower parking lot and wear weather appropriate clothing and shoes. Space is limited and reservations are required. 631-668-5000 | parks.ny.gov
Seal Walk with SOFO
The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will host a seal walk for children ages 8 and up, teens and adults, on Sunday, December 21, at 1 p.m. sofo.org
Montauk Owl Hikes
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host Montauk Owl Hikes at Montauk Area State Parks where guests can observe wintering owls. The hikes will be held on Saturday, January 3, 10 and 24, at 5 p.m. The cost is $4 per person. 631-668-2554 | eventbrite.com, search “Montauk Hikes.”
WALKS & HIKES
Napeague State Park
The East Hampton Trails Preservation Society will host a 2.5 mile hike at Napeague State Park in Amagansett on Saturday, December 20, at 10 a.m. Meet at the State parking lot on Cranberry Hole Road, across from Napeague Meadow Road off Route 27, just west of the Lobster Roll. easthamptontrailspreservationsociety.org
Annual American Chestnut Hike
The Southampton Trails Preservation Society will host its Annual American Chestnut hike at Ermma Rose Elliston/Wolf Swamp on Saturday, December 20, from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet in Elliston Park parking lot, 40 Millstone Brook Road in Southampton. southamptontrails.org
Sears Bellow Hike
The Southampton Trails Preservation Society will host a hike at Sears Bellow on Sunday, December 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet in the general parking lot at 63 Sears Bellow Road in Hampton Bays. southamptontrails.org
TOURS
Tour of the Beebe Windmill
The Bridgehampton Museum will host a tour of the Beebe Windmill on Hildreth Avenue in Bridgehampton — with Stacy Myers — on Friday, December 19, from 1 to 2 p.m. bridgehamptonmuseum.org
EVENTS
‘Twelfth Night’
The Hayground School in Bridgehampton and Shakespeare & Company will present “Twelfth Night,” by William Shakespeare, on Thursday, December 18, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Bridgehampton School auditorium. hayground.org
SUPPORT
Southampton Town Senior Lunch Program
The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host Southampton Town’s Senior Lunch Program on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from noon to 1 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net
EXHIBITIONS AT THE LIBRARY
Quogue Photography Exhibition
The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, presents the works of Jennifer Garry, Meghan Goparaju, Veronique Louis, Sara Cedar Miller, Victoria Sartorius and Melissa Wanamaker, in a special photography exhibit, on display through January 8. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org
Patron Art Show
The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host their Patron Art Show, on view through January 14. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org
Staff Writer on Dec 15, 2025