Community News, January 23

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The pins were flying at the 6th annual Snow Bowl at the All-Star Bowling Alley in Riverhead on Friday night, Januay 17. The catered event in the All-Star’s special 6-lane party room is a winter highlight for a group of friends from Quogue. “We are a bunch of mediocre bowlers who battle it out for team and individual awards,” said Sarah Adams, “but it’s more about friends having a great time.”
As the happy bowlers were heading to their cars at evening’s end, some were vowing to practice and maybe buy their own ball to prep for Snow Ball 2026. From left, w inning team Kittric Motz, Melissa Morgan Nelson, Andrew Perel, Peggy Veziris, Dan Flynn and Peter Sartorius. COURTESY TOM HADLOCK

The pins were flying at the 6th annual Snow Bowl at the All-Star Bowling Alley in Riverhead on Friday night, Januay 17. The catered event in the All-Star’s special 6-lane party room is a winter highlight for a group of friends from Quogue. “We are a bunch of mediocre bowlers who battle it out for team and individual awards,” said Sarah Adams, “but it’s more about friends having a great time.” As the happy bowlers were heading to their cars at evening’s end, some were vowing to practice and maybe buy their own ball to prep for Snow Ball 2026. From left, w inning team Kittric Motz, Melissa Morgan Nelson, Andrew Perel, Peggy Veziris, Dan Flynn and Peter Sartorius. COURTESY TOM HADLOCK

authorStaff Writer on Jan 20, 2025

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

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 10:45 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Baby StoryTime

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host a baby storytime on Thursday, January 16, from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Art & Play

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host Art & Play, for caregivers with babies, toddlers and pre-school-age children, on Thursday, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Shannon-igans

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host Shannon-igans on Thursdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Join Miss Shannon for stories, songs, finger plays, and shenanigans — perfect for toddlers. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Tiny Tots

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host Tiny Tots, for caregivers with infants and toddlers, on Thursday, January 23, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Book Buddies

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host Book Buddies on Thursday, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. where babies, toddlers and children can enjoy reading with teens earning community service. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Snowy Owls

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host a Snowy Owls art workshop, for children ages 3 to 6, on Thursday, January 23, at 4 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Puffy Paint

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host children in third through sixth grades for a DIY glow-in-the-dark puffy paint workshop, on Thursday, January 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

DIY Snowman Cookies

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host children in fourth and fifth grades for a DIY Snowman Cookies workshop, on Thursday, January 23, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Bilingual StoryTime

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host a bilingual storytime on Thursday, January 23, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Dungeons & Dragons

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host teens in sixth through 12th grades for Dungeons & Dragons, on Thursday, January 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Jeanette Sarkisian Wagner Writing Workshops

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, invites tweens to the Jeanette Sarkisian Tween Writing Workshop on Thursday, January 23, from 5 to 6 p.m. Teens will meet for the same writing workshop between 6 and 7 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Creative Writing

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host a creative writing workshop for teens, on Thursday, from 5 to 6 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Grab ’N’ Go: Cozy Craft Kit

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will offer a “Grab ’N’ Go: Cozy Craft” kit, available for pick up on Friday, January 24, 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

Baby Social Time

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host a baby social time, for caregivers with babies and toddlers, on Friday, January 24, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.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 a.m. 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

Tummy Time with Ms. Marie

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host Tummy Time with Ms. Marie, for caregivers with babies, on Friday, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Sensory Play Time

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host a sensory play time, for caregivers and babies, toddlers and pre-school-age children, on Friday, from noon to 12:45 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Foodie Friday

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, invites children in third through fifth grades to make sweet and savory versions of spring rolls, on Friday, January 24, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Friday Fun: Astronaut Ice Cream

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, invites teens in sixth through 12th grades to enjoy some Friday Fun with astronaut ice cream, on Friday, January 24, from 3:30 to 4 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Winter Art with Mr. Tony

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host tweens in third through fifth grades for Winter Art with Tony, on Friday, January 24, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

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. Teens can earn community service by helping out with Lego Club. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Chinese New Year Craft

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host children ages 8 to 12 for a Chinese New Year craft on Friday, January 24, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Young Teen — Switch & Snack

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host a Switch & Snack afternoon for young teens in sixth through eighth grades on Friday, January 24, at 3:30 p.m. where teens will create a Middle School survival guide for their peers. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Anime and Manga Club

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host its Anime and Manga Club on Friday, January 24, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Hot Chocolate and Board Games

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, invites young adults to enjoy hot chocolate and board games on Friday at 4 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 Environmentalists Society

The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will host its Young Environmentalist Society, for children ages 10 to 18, on Saturday, January 25, at 10 a.m. sofo.org

Music is Fun

The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host families with children for Music Is Fun, with Job Potter, on Saturdays, at 10:30 a.m. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org

Ninja Action Academy

Project Most Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host its Ninja Action Academy, for children ages 5 to 7, on alternating Saturdays, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. through March 15. Children ages 3 to 5 will meet from 10:15 to 11 a.m. and on Thursdays, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Children will tackle challenging obstacle courses and master Ninja skills. 631-655-4586 | projectmoStreet.org

Academic Buddies

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host tweens and teens in sixth through 12th grades for academic buddies, where tweens in sixth through eighth grades can get help with schoolwork, on Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

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

Minecraft:

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host a session of Minecraft: Zombie Level, for children ages 6 to 8, on Saturdays, from noon to 1:30 p.m. with teens and tweens invited to play Minecraft: Enderman Level, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

CloTHeSpin Button Racers

Project Most Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, invites children ages 5 to 12 to make clothespin button racers on Saturday, January 25, from 11 a.m. to noon. 631-655-4586 | projectmoStreet.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 alternating Saturdays, from noon to 1 p.m. through the month of March. 631-655-4586 | projectmoStreet.org

Themed StoryTime

Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host caregivers and babies and children up to 4 years old for a themed storytime on Saturday, January 25, at 11 a.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org

Craft Closet Cleanout Creations

Project Most Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, invites children ages 3 to 12 to enjoy “Craft Closet Cleanout Creations” on Saturday, January 25, from noon to 1 p.m. Let your imagination run wild and create your own masterpiece. 631-655-4586 | projectmoStreet.org

Kids’ Night Out

Our Fabulous Variety Show at Project MOST, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host Kids’ Night Out on Saturday, January 25, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The evening is for children ages 4 and up and gives children a night of movies, snacks and a pizza dinner, as well as crafts. Tickets are $30 (discounts are available for members of OFVS Crew) and there is a $10 fee for late pickups. 631-507-4603 | ofvs.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

Owl StoryTime & Craft

The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will host an owl-themed storytime and craft on Sunday, January 26, at 10:30 a.m. sofo.org

Sunday Storytime

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host families for a Sunday Storytime on Sunday, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

STEMSday - Winter Science

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, invites children in third through fifth grades to explore Winter Science on Sunday, January 26, from noon to 1 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Make Your Own Suncatcher

The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, invites children and teens to make their own suncatcher on Sunday, January 26, at 2 p.m.fEx sofo.org

Take and Make Mondays: Paper Plate Penguin

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host “Take and Make Mondays: Paper Plate Penguin,” with kits available for pickup all day. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

A Time for Kids

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host “A Time for Kids: Baby Start,” for caregivers with babies, on Monday, from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. “A Time for Kids: Just You and Me,” for caregivers with toddlers and prekindergarten students, will be held from 11 to 11:45 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

My First StoryTime

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host caregivers with babies, toddlers and preschool-age children for “My First Storytime,” on Monday, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

StoryTime

The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host caregivers and children up to 5 years old for a storytime, on Monday, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org

Bubbles and Books

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host caregivers with babies and toddlers up to 3 years old for Bubbles and Books, on Monday, at 10 and 11 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Mystical Mondays with Ms. Brigid

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host Mystical Mondays with Ms. Brigid, for teens in sixth through 12th grades, on Monday, January 27, from 3 to 3:45 p.m. where teens will make vision boards for the year. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Young Adult: Make Your Own Puzzle

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, invites young adults to drop-in and make their own puzzle on Monday, at 3:30 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Lego Club

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host its Lego Club, for children ages 5 to 11, on Monday, at 4 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Magic & Misfits

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host teens for Magic & Misfits, based on “Harry Potter,” on Monday, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Baby & Me Playtime

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host a Baby and Me Playtime, for caregivers and babies from birth to 15 months old, on Monday, January 27, from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Siblings are welcome to attend. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Playfit

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host Playfit, a movement class for caregivers with babies and toddlers on Tuesday, at 9:30 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Mommy and Me Yoga

Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host a Mommy and Me yoga class, on Tuesday, from 10 to 10:45 a.m., for caregivers with toddlers ages 2 to 5. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org

Story and a Craft

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host families with toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years old for “Story and a Craft,” on Tuesday, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Toddler Time

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host Toddler Time, a playgroup for caregivers and toddlers, on Tuesday, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Dino Dance with a Stegasaurus

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host Dino Dance with a Stegasaurus, for caregivers with toddlers and pre-school-age children, on Tuesday, January 28, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Circle Time for Little Ones

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host caregivers with babies, toddlers and pre-school-age children for a Circle Time for Little Ones gathering, on Tuesday, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Spinning Snowflake Experiment

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host tweens in fourth through fifth grades for a spinning snowflake experiment, on Tuesday, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Young Writers’ Workshop

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host tweens and teens in sixth through 12th grades for its Young Writers’ Workshop, on Tuesday, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Young Adult: Magic the Gathering

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, invites young adults to play Magic: The Gathering, on Tuesday, January 28, at 3:30 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Stop Motion Animation Workshop

Project Most Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host children and tweens ages 5 to 14 for a Stop Motion Animation Workshop, on Tuesday, January 28, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. 631-655-4586 | projectmoStreet.org

Fort Builders Club

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host a Fort Builders Club, for children ages 6 to 10, on Tuesday, at 4 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Young Creators

Project Most Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host children ages 3 to 5 for Young Creators, from 4 to 4:45 p.m., on Tuesday, January 28. 631-655-4586 | projectmoStreet.org

International Snack Night

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host tweens and teens in sixth grade and up for International Snack Night, on Tuesday, January 28, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Graphic Novel Book Club and Pizza

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, invites tweens to its Graphic Novel Book Club, with pizza, on Tuesday, January 28, from 5 to 6 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Baby & Me

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host Baby and Me, on Wednesday, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Books and Toys

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host Books and Toys on Wednesday, at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Zumbini

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host a Zumbini class, for caregivers with babies and toddlers up to 3 years old, on Wednesday, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Legos at the Library

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host caregivers with toddlers and prekindergarten-age children for Legos at the Library, on Wednesday, January 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Children in kindergarten through fifth grades will meet for Legos from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Artful Tales

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host caregivers and toddlers ages 1 to 3 for Artful Tales, where they will enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and more, on Wednesday, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Drop-In: Lunar New Year Snake

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, invites children to drop in and celebrate the Lunar New Year with a snake craft on Wednesday, January 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

STEAM Sprouts

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host children ages 3 to 4 for STEAM Sprouts, where they will work on developmentally appropriate STEAM exploration and activities, on Wednesday, January 29, from 3 to 4 p.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Woah, Reactive STEAM!

Project Most Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host children ages 5 to 12 for a STEM workshop on Wednesdays, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. through March 26. 631-655-4586 | projectmoStreet.org

Cardboard Club

Project Most Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, invites children and tweens ages 9 to 14 to join its Cardboard Club, on Wednesdays, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. This semester’s project will have tweens building a life-size robot at a class taught by Andy Piver of Dragon Wagon. 631-655-4586 | projectmoStreet.org

Young Adult: Make a Paper Fortune Cookie

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host young adults for a drop-in “Make a Paper Fortune Cookie” workshop, on Wednesday, January 29, at 3:30 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Scales and Tales

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, invites all ages to meet a variety of reptiles, courtesy of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, on Wednesday, January 29, from 3 to 3:45 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Craftapalooza

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host children ages 3 to 10 for Craftapalooza, where they can make various crafts using the library’s supplies, on Wednesday, January 29, at 4 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Lego Club

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host its Lego Club, for children ages 4 to 9, on Wednesday, from 5 to 6 p.m. Teens can earn community service by serving as “Lego Buddies” during the same time. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

LECTURES & DISCUSSIONS

Author Event: Christine Bishara, MD

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host Christine Bishara, MD, an integrative medical doctor, for a talk on “The Gut Revolution,” a book on how the gut impacts every aspect of health, mental health, immune health and weight management, on Thursday, January 23, from noon to 1 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Creative Healing Workshop: Trauma and Art

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host Joyce Raimondo for a Creative Healing workshop, on “Trauma and Art,” on Thursday, January 23, at 2 p.m. on Zoom. Guests should have painting and drawing supplies on hand. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Power of Poetry: Verse 2

The Church, 48 Madison Street in Sag Harbor, will host “The Power of Poetry: Verse 2,” featuring Poems by Paul Auster, Denis Johnson and Sharon Olds, on Sunday, January 26, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. thechurchsagharbor.org

WORKSHOPS, CLUBS AND CLASSES

Organize Your iPhone Photos

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host the first of two workshops on organizing iPhone photos, on Thursday, January 23, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

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

Introduction to Italian: Part 2

The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host “Introduction to Italian: Part 2,” on Thursdays, at 5 p.m. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org

Adult Writing Workshop

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host an Adult Writing Workshop on Thursday, January 23, from 7 to 8 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

ESL Classes

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host ESL classes on Thursday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Drop-In Chess

The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host adults for drop-in chess, on Friday, at 10:30 a.m. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.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 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 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

Friday Afternoon Mahjong

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host a game of mahjong on Friday, at 1 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Canasta Club

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host its Canasta Club on Friday, January 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.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

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

Drawing Basics with Mari

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host a Drawing Basics class, with Mari, on Sunday, January 26, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.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 a philosophy class, with Susan Pashman, on Mondays, from 10 a.m. to noon. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Chess Club with Stephen

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host its Chess Club with Stephen on Monday, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Knit & Crochet with Stephanie

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host its Knit & Crochet group, with Stephanie, on Mondays, from 1 to 2:15 p.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Basic Spanish for English Speakers

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host a Basic Spanish for English Speakers class on Monday, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Global Affairs

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host its Global Affairs group, for its monthly meeting, on Monday, January 27, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Chess Club

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host its Chess Club, for teens and adults, on Monday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Clases de Ingles/Basic English

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host Clases de Ingles, or Basic English classes, on Monday, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Off the Shelf Book Club

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host its Off the Shelf Book Club, for a talk on “A Map for the Missing” by Belinda Huijuan Tang, on Monday, January 27, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Knitting Circle

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host its Knitting Circle on Monday, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Hand Stitching Group

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host its Hand Stitching Group on Tuesday, January 28, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Fiber Arts Meet-Up

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host its Fiber Arts Meet-Up, on Tuesday, from 1 to 3 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.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

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

The Writers Group

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host its Writers Group, on Tuesday, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Crochet Circle

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host its Crochet Circle on Tuesday, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Crochet & Knitting

Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host Beginner Crochet & Knitting with Pam, on Tuesdays, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. On Wednesdays, a Knitting and Crocheting group will meet at 4 p.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org

I’m With the Banned Book Club

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host its “I’m With the Banned Book Club,” on Tuesday, January 28, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for a talk on “V for Vendetta” by Alan Moore. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Beginner ESL with Ninfa

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host a beginner ESL class, with Ninfa, on Tuesday, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Solo Ingles con Edna

The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host a Solo Ingles con Edna class on Tuesdays, at 5:45 p.m. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org

Oh, No! Not Another Book Club!

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host its “Oh, No! Not Another Book Club” group on Tuesday, January 28, from 7 to 8 p.m. for a talk on “The Echo Wife,” by Sarah Gailey. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Nail Biters Book Group

The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host its Nail Biters Book Group, at Bonefire Coffeehouse, on Wednesday, January 29, from 4 to 5 p.m. for a talk on “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org

Bottle of Red and a Character is Dead Book Club

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host its Bottle of Red and a Character Is Dead book club for a talk on “Death at the Sign of the Rook,” by Kate Atkinson, on Wednesday, January 29, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Intermediate ESL

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host an intermediate ESL class, with Ninfa, on Wednesday, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Knitting Circle

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host its Knitting Circle on Wednesday, January 22, from 6 to 7 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Virtual Creative Writing Workshop

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host a virtual creative writing workshop, on Wednesday, January 22, from 6 to 7 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Sci-Fi Book Talk

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host its Sci Fi Book Talk on Wednesday, January 29, at 6 p.m. for a discussion on “Doors of Sleep: Journals of Zaxony Delatree” by Tim Pratt. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Jane Austen Book Club

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host its virtual Jane Austen Book Club, with Erin Couglin, on Wednesday, January 29, from 7 to 8 p.m. for a talk on “Lady Susan.” 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

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

Thursday Morning Pilates

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host a pilates class on Thursdays, from 10 to 11 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

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

Winter Chair Yoga

The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host Winter Chair Yoga, on Thursdays, at 2 p.m. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org

Thursday Evening Yoga

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host a yoga class, on Thursday, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Tai Chi

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host a Tai Chi class on Friday, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Zumba

The Town of East Hampton Human Services will host a Zumba class on Fridays and Mondays, at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center, 128 Springs Fireplace Road in East Hampton. The class is open to everyone. ehamptonny.gov

Tai Chi with Nancy

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host Tai Chi with Nancy, on Friday, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.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 11:45 a.m. 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

Yoga Flow

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host a yoga flow class on Fridays, from noon to 1 p.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.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

Chair Yoga

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host a chair yoga class on Friday, from 3 to 4 p.m. and on Wednesday, from 2 to 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 a Jazz for Absolute Beginners dance class, on Friday, January 24, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Core Strength, Flexibility & Endurance

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host the class, “Core Strength, Flexibility and Endurance,” on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to noon. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Yoga for Everyone

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host a yoga for everyone class, on Fridays and Mondays, 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 a Tai Chi class on Monday, at 9 a.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org

Reiki Healing Circle

Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host a Reiki Healing Circle on Monday, at 10:30 a.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org

Mat Pilates with Lisa

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host Mat Pilates with Lisa, on Monday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Virtual Breathe Together

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host a virtual “Breathe Together,” workshop, on Tuesday, from 10 to 10:20 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Virtual Zumba Gold

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host seniors for a virtual Zumba Gold class, on Zoom, on Tuesday, from 10 to 11 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Low Impact Cardio

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host a low impact cardio workshop, on Tuesday, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Core Yoga with Sarah

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host a core yoga class, with Sarah, on Tuesday, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Monthly Meditation Group

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host its Monthly Meditation Group, on Tuesday, at 11 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Fitness for Older Adults

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host a Fitness for Older Adults class on Tuesday, at 11 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Fountain of Youth Yoga

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host its Fountain of Youth Yoga Therapy program on Tuesday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Yoga for All Levels

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host a Yoga for All Levels workshop, on Tuesday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

RELIGION

Weekly Service for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the South Fork

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the South Fork, 977 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will host its weekly service on Sunday, January 26, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, featuring Marion Pearce, a former teacher at LaGuardia High School of Music and Art, who will talk about creativity, performance and communication and how it can improve life. 631-537-0132 | uucsf.org

NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Seal Cruise

The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will join the Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island for a seal cruise in Southampton, on Saturday, January 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. sofo.org

Owl Prowl

The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will host an owl prowl with Frank Quevedo, for adults and teens, on Saturday, January 25, at 6 p.m. sofo.org

WALKS & HIKES

Camp Hero

The East Hampton Trails Preservation Society will host a Camp Hero hike on Saturday, January 25, at 10 a.m. Meet on Camp Hero Road in Montauk for a hike starting at the Battery 112 trail. easthamptontrailspreservationsociety.org

Long Pond Greenbelt: Grassland to Grassland

The Southampton Trails Preservation Society will host a Long Pond Greenbelt, Grassland to Grassland hike on Saturday, January 25, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Meet at Vineyard Field, behind the South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton. southamptontrails.org

The Swamps of North Sea

The Southampton Trails Preservation Society will host Swamps of North Sea hike on Sunday, January 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at Elliston Park on Millstone Brook Road in Southampton. southamptontrails.org

Wednesday Walks: Kurt Billing Loop Trail

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host its Wednesday Walks series on Wednesday, February 5, at 1 p.m. for a walk along the Kurt Billing Loop Trail. Meet at the kiosk located on Sebonac Road, about a third of a mile east of the Tuckahoe School. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org

MEETINGS

Friends of the Hampton Bays Public Library

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host a Friends of the Hampton Bays Public Library meeting on Monday, January 28, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

EVENTS

Preschool Fair

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host local preschools for a Preschool Fair on Thursday, January 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. Parents of children looking at preschools for the 2025-26 school year are encouraged to attend. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Family Fun Drop-In Creativity Lab

The Church, 48 Madison Street in Sag Harbor, invites families to enjoy a Family Fun Drop-In Creativity Lab, on Saturday, January 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. thechurchsagharbor.org

Trivia Night

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host a Trivia Night, with Think Inc. Trivia, on Tuesday, January 28, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Lunar New Year Celebration

The Southampton Cultural Center, 25 Pond Lane in Southampton Village, will host a Lunar New Year Celebration, with Lizzie Sider, on Wednesday, January 29, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. scc-arts.org

SUPPORT

Library for All

The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host Library for All, a program for adults with developmental disabilities, on Thursday, January 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a screening of the 2014 film, “Into the Woods.” 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org

Lactation Support Group

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host its Lactation Support Group, on Friday, January 24, from 11 a.m. to noon. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

NY Blood Drive

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host a blood drive with the New York Blood Bank on Monday, January 27, from 1 to 7 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Dance for Parkinsons

The Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Highway in Water Mill, will join Stony Brook Southampton Hospital in hosting Dance for Parkinson’s, on Monday, January 27, from 1 to 2 p.m. The class is for individuals with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. parrishart.org

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

WHAT’S COOKING

Dead Bees Don’t Make Honey

Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Avenue in Riverhead, will host the virtual presentation, “Dead Bees Don’t Make Honey,” by Master Beekeeper and author Teresa Martin, on Thursday, January 23, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. hallockville.org

Recycled Homegrown Herb Garden

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host a workshop on how to make a recycled, homegrown herb garden on Saturday, January 25, from noon to 1 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

EXHIBITIONS AT THE LIBRARY

Ross School Art Academy Exhibit

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will be showing an exhibition featuring works by the Ross School Art Academy. The exhibition will remain on view through March 1. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

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