Community News, March 6

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Southampton Village Police Officer Tiffany Lubold was the surprise guest at a recent Girl Scout’s Daisy Troop 536 meeting that focused on a

Southampton Village Police Officer Tiffany Lubold was the surprise guest at a recent Girl Scout’s Daisy Troop 536 meeting that focused on a "Strong and Courageous" theme. Also not, the Daisies will be selling the organization's famous cookies on Saturday, March 15, in front of the Southampton Chamber of Commerce from 12:30 to 3:30 pm. COURTESY KAREN RODRIGUEZ

REMEMBER THE BOAT PARTIES? 
The force behind those legendary gatherings on the water in Sag Harbor, Sean Scanlon, was seriously injured in an automobile crash and a fundraiser to help him with costs of care is planned for Thursday, March 13, at the Stephen Talkhouse. Gene Casey & The Lonesharks, plus the Hoodoo Loungers  and surprise guests will perform. A GoFundMe page has also been set up to raise money. Search 'Sean Scanlon Sag Harbor' to find the page. COURTESY JOE LAURO

REMEMBER THE BOAT PARTIES? The force behind those legendary gatherings on the water in Sag Harbor, Sean Scanlon, was seriously injured in an automobile crash and a fundraiser to help him with costs of care is planned for Thursday, March 13, at the Stephen Talkhouse. Gene Casey & The Lonesharks, plus the Hoodoo Loungers and surprise guests will perform. A GoFundMe page has also been set up to raise money. Search 'Sean Scanlon Sag Harbor' to find the page. COURTESY JOE LAURO

REMEMBER THE BOAT PARTIES? 
The force behind those legendary gatherings on the water in Sag Harbor, Sean Scanlon, was seriously injured in an automobile crash and a fundraiser to help him with costs of care is planned for Thursday, March 13, at the Stephen Talkhouse. Gene Casey & The Lonesharks, plus the Hoodoo Loungers  and surprise guests will perform. A GoFundMe page has also been set up to raise money. Search 'Sean Scanlon Sag Harbor' to find the page. COURTESY JOE LAURO

REMEMBER THE BOAT PARTIES? The force behind those legendary gatherings on the water in Sag Harbor, Sean Scanlon, was seriously injured in an automobile crash and a fundraiser to help him with costs of care is planned for Thursday, March 13, at the Stephen Talkhouse. Gene Casey & The Lonesharks, plus the Hoodoo Loungers and surprise guests will perform. A GoFundMe page has also been set up to raise money. Search 'Sean Scanlon Sag Harbor' to find the page. COURTESY JOE LAURO

The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society hosted a Seal Walk Beach Cleanup on Saturday afternoon at Cupsogue Beach County Park Participants learned about the different species of seals that inhabit the waters around Long Island and how we can all help conserve the marine environment while tidying up the shoreline. More walks are scheduled. To find day and times go to amseas.org.  DANA SHAW

The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society hosted a Seal Walk Beach Cleanup on Saturday afternoon at Cupsogue Beach County Park Participants learned about the different species of seals that inhabit the waters around Long Island and how we can all help conserve the marine environment while tidying up the shoreline. More walks are scheduled. To find day and times go to amseas.org. DANA SHAW

The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society hosted a Seal Walk Beach Cleanup on Saturday afternoon at Cupsogue Beach County Park Participants learned about the different species of seals that inhabit the waters around Long Island and how we can all help conserve the marine environment while tidying up the shoreline. More walks are scheduled. To find day and times go to amseas.org.  DANA SHAW

The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society hosted a Seal Walk Beach Cleanup on Saturday afternoon at Cupsogue Beach County Park Participants learned about the different species of seals that inhabit the waters around Long Island and how we can all help conserve the marine environment while tidying up the shoreline. More walks are scheduled. To find day and times go to amseas.org. DANA SHAW

Hannah Holmes, Ashley Moncoyo, and Jenny Ross at Project MOST's Empty Bowl's event on Sunday Amagansett American Legion Post 419. KYRIL BROMLEY

Hannah Holmes, Ashley Moncoyo, and Jenny Ross at Project MOST's Empty Bowl's event on Sunday Amagansett American Legion Post 419. KYRIL BROMLEY

Maureen Kodweis, Christie Kinney and Deirdre Hogan at Project MOST's Empty Bowl's event on Sunday Amagansett American Legion Post 419. KYRIL BROMLEY

Maureen Kodweis, Christie Kinney and Deirdre Hogan at Project MOST's Empty Bowl's event on Sunday Amagansett American Legion Post 419. KYRIL BROMLEY

Project MOST hosted it's Empty Bowls event on Sunday at the Amagansett American Legion Post 419.  KYRIL BROMLEY

Project MOST hosted it's Empty Bowls event on Sunday at the Amagansett American Legion Post 419. KYRIL BROMLEY

Project MOST hosted it's Empty Bowls event on Sunday at the Amagansett American Legion Post 419.  KYRIL BROMLEY

Project MOST hosted it's Empty Bowls event on Sunday at the Amagansett American Legion Post 419. KYRIL BROMLEY

authorStaff Writer on Mar 4, 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, on Thursday, 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

Tiny Tots

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

Fun with Play Hooray

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host caregivers with babies and toddlers, up to 5 years old, for Fun With Play Hooray, on Thursday, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. and from 11:15 a.m. to noon. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org

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

Sharing Music with Ms. Lori

Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, invites caregivers with toddlers ages 1 to 4 to Sharing Music With Ms. Lori, on Thursdays, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org

Young Adult: Oreo Cookie Taste Test

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, invites young adults to enjoy an Oreo cookie taste test on Thursday, at 3:30 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

STEAM Storytime: The Koala Who Could

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host children in kindergarten through second grades for a STEAM Storytime, featuring “The Koala Who Could,” on Thursday, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Just Paint

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host children and tweens for a Just Paint workshop, on Thursday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Yard Painting

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

Oreo Cookie Taste Test

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, invites teens to an Oreo cookie taste test, on Thursday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org

Fresco Painting

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, invites children in first through fifth grades to make a fresco painting on Thursday, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org

DunGEons and Dragons

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

Bilingual StoryTime

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host a bilingual storytime on Thursday, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Grab N’ Go

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, invites families with children to pick up a “Grab N’ Go: DIY Communication” kits on Friday. 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

Songs and Stories

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host Songs and Stories, for caregivers with babies and toddlers up to 5 years old, on Friday, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. and from 11:15 a.m. to noon. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org

1, 2, 3 Grow — Storytime

Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, invites caregivers with babies and toddlers to “1, 2, 3 Grow — Family Place Workshop Series: Storytime,” on Friday, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. where they will learn about oral development from a dentist. 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 birth 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 caregivers with babies for Tummy Time With Ms. Marie on Friday, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

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, 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, invites families to a Sensory Storytime on Friday, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Zumbini

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host a Zumbini class, for caregivers with babies and toddlers, on Friday, from noon to 12:45 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Yum vs. Yuck

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host teens for a Yum vs. Yuck taste test challenge, on Friday, from 3 to 4 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Teen Advisory Board

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host a meeting of its Teen Advisory Board on Friday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Mini Duck Pretzel Snacks

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, invites teens to make mini duck pretzel snacks on Friday, from 3:30 to 4 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

In Like a Lion

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host children in kindergarten through second grades for an art workshop, “In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb,” on Friday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Lego Club

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host children in kindergarten through fifth grades for its Lego Club, on Friday, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org

Lego Club: Can You Build It?

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host its Lego Club, on Friday, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Teens can also volunteer their time and earn community service. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Game Stop!

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host children ages 8 to 12 for Game Stop, where they can enjoy the library’s puzzle and gaming stations, on Friday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Young Teen — Switch and Snack

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host young teens for Switch and Snack, on Friday, at 3 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: Famous Artists Edition,” on Friday, from 5 to 6 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

The Friday Pre-Teen Project

Project Most Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host children in fifth through eighth grades for the Friday Pre-Teen Project, on Friday, March 7 and March 21, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The evening features arts and crafts, games, as well as pizza and a drink. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.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

Saturday StoryTime

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host a Saturday storytime, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Bilingual StoryTime

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

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 | projectmost.org

Mystery Markings

Project Most Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host children ages 3 to 6 for a Mystery Markings workshop, on Saturday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to noon. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.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

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 | projectmost.org

Girls Who Code

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host a Girls Who Code class, for children and tweens, on Saturday, from 2 to 2:45 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Teen Movie: ‘BeetleJuice BeetleJuice’

Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Hwy in Montauk, will host a screening of “BeetleJuice BeetleJuice,” for teens, on Saturday, March 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.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

Sunday Storytime

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

Take and Make Mondays: Abominable Snowman Fork Painting

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

StoryTime

The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host storytime, on Monday, at 10 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

Shake, Rattle and Roll

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host caregivers with babies and toddlers, up to 5 years old, for Shake, Rattle and Roll, on Monday, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org

Art & Play

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host caregivers with babies and toddlers for Art and Play, on Monday, from 10:30 to 11:15 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

8-Bit Mario Art

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host teens for an 8-Bit Mario Art workshop, on Monday, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Mystical Mondays with Ms. Brigid

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host teens in sixth grade and up for Mystical Mondays With Ms. Brigid, on Monday, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

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

Duplo Discoveries

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host children ages 3 to 6 for Duplo Discoveries, on Monday, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org

Playfit

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host Playfit, a movement class for caregivers with toddlers ages 2 and 3 years old on Tuesday, at 9:30 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

1, 2, 3 Play with Me

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host caregivers with toddlers ages 1 to 3 years old for 1, 2, 3 Play With Me, on Tuesday, from 10 to 11 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Tiny Tots Crafts: Shamrock Collage

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host caregivers with toddlers, ages 18 to 35 months, for a Tiny Tots Craft where they will work on a Shamrock collage, on Tuesday, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. The craft is also available to do, virtually, all day. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org

Play Time

The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host caregivers with babies and toddlers up to 3 years old for Play Time, on Tuesday, at 10:15 a.m. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.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

Circle Time for Little Ones

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host a circle time for little ones, for caregivers with babies and toddlers, on Tuesday, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Books and Boogie with Ms. Brigid

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host Books and Boogie With Ms. Brigid, on Tuesday, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Leprechaun Buddies

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, invites children to a Leprechaun Buddies art workshop, on Tuesday, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Coffee Painting

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host teens in sixth grade and up for a coffee painting workshop on Tuesday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Mario Piranha Plant

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, invites children in kindergarten through third grades to a Mario Piranha Plant workshop, on Tuesday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Young Adult: Podcast Club

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host its Podcast Club, which teens can earn community service by attending, on Tuesday, at 4 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Fort Builders Club

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

Music with Miss Lori

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host caregivers with babies and toddlers ages 1 to 3 for a Music With Miss Lori class, on Wednesday, at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Rhythm and Rhyme

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host caregivers with babies and toddlers, up to 24 months, for a Rhythm and Rhyme class, on Wednesday, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org

Play, Learn and Grow

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host caregivers with toddlers ages 1 to 3 years old for Play, Learn and Grow, on Wednesday, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Play-Doh Play Time

Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Hwy in Montauk, will host a Play-Doh play time on Wednesday, at 11:45 a.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org

Anime Movie Night

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host teens for an Anime Movie Night on Wednesday, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Crafts for Kids: Sparkling Shamrocks

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host children ages 3 to 10 for a celebration of Crafts for Kids: Sparkling Shamrocks, on Wednesday, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.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 | projectmost.org

CraftapAloOza: Air Dry Clay

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host children ages 3 to 10 for Craftapalooza: Air Dry Clay, at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Lego Club

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host children in kindergarten through third grades for its Lego Club, on Wednesday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.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

‘Beneath Our Hallowed Grounds’

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host the Westhampton Beach Historical Museum for the talk, “Beneath Our Hallowed Grounds — Our Local Historic Leaders, Trailblazers and Celebrities,” on Sunday, March 9, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

‘New York: The City That Never Sleeps’

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host Evan Weiner for the talk, “New York: The City That Never Sleeps,” on Tuesday, at 6 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

A Year of Shakespeare: ‘The Tragedy of MacBeth’

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will join other libraries in hosting the online event, A Year of Shakespeare, on Tuesday, March 11, from 7 to 8 p.m. for a talk on “The Tragedy of MacBeth.” 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Design Approaches to Historical Restoration

The Bridgehampton Museum will host AIA Peconic for the talk, “Design Approaches to Historical Restoration Projects,” on Wednesday, March 12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at The Nathaniel Rogers House, 2539 Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton. | bridgehamptonmuseum.org

Total Eclipse of the Moon

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host Joe Rao for “Total Eclipse of the Moon: Night of the Red Moon,” with Joe Rao, on Wednesday, March 12, from 7 to 8 p.m. on Zoom. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

WORKSHOPS, 
CLUBS AND CLASSES

The History Book Club

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host The History Book Club, on Thursday, from 10 to 11 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Art of Happiness

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host an Art of Happiness workshop, with Joyce Raimondo, on Thursday, from 2 to 3 p.m. on Zoom. Raimondo will present famous artworks by Matisse, Renoir and other painters, before guests draw or paint their own work. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

East Hampton Writer’s Group

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host the East Hampton Writer’s Group, on Thursday, at 3 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.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

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

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, from 2 to 4 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Metal Bracelet Workshop

The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host a metal bracelet workshop on Saturday, March 8, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org

Pour and Paint

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host a Pour and Paint art workshop, with Eric Dever, on Saturday, March 8, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Framing a Scene with Your Phone

The Bridgehampton Museum will host a fine art workshop with Howard Rose, “Framing a Scene With Your Phone,” on Saturday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Nathaniel Rogers House,

2539 Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton. bridgehamptonmuseum.org

Poetry Rising Group

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host the monthly meeting of its Poetry Rising Group, on Saturday, March 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Pour and Paint

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host a Pour and Paint art workshop, with Eric Dever, on Saturday, March 8, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Adult Fiction Book Club

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host its Adult Fiction Book Club for a talk on “The Great Alone,” on Sunday, March 9, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.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. and on Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Sunday Afternoon Chess

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host Sunday Afternoon Chess, a casual chess session, on Sundays, at 2 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Open Art Studio

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host an Open Art Studio, on Sunday, March 9, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.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 for Seniors

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

Fiber Arts Meet-Up

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host its Fiber Arts Meet-Up, on Monday, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Craft Group

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

Chess Club

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

Classic Sci Fi Book Group

The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host its Classic Sci Fi Book Group on Tuesday, March 11, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for a talk on “Colossus,” by D.E. Jones. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org

Still Life/Winterscape Art Class

Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, invites adults to a still life/winterscape art class, with Liz McCarron, on Tuesday, from 10 to 11 a.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.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

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

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

ESL with Helen Mendes

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host ESL for Beginners, with Helen Mendes, on Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. On Wednesday, Mendes hosts an advanced ESL class from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and an intermediate ESL class, from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org

East Hampton Library Knitting Group

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host the East Hampton Library Knitting Group on Wednesday, at 2 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Beginner Spanish with Paulina

Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host Beginner Spanish with Paulina, on Wednesday, March 12, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.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, from 6 to 7 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Mystery Book Club

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host its Mystery Book Club, on Wednesday, at 6 p.m., for a talk on “We Solve Murders” by Richard Osman. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Spanish Lessons

Matt Tooman will offer Beginner Spanish Lessons on Wednesdays, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 200 Main Street in Sag Harbor. The cost is $10 per session. mtooman@mac.com

BODY

Floor Yoga with Alini

Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Hwy 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

Gentle Chair Stretching for Everyone

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host a Gentle Chair Stretching class, for everyone, on Thursday, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.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

Senior Total Fitness

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host a virtual Senior Total Fitness class on Friday, from 9 to 10 a.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

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. 631-668-3377 | 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

Yoga for Everyone

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host a Yoga for Everyone class on Friday, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and on Monday, 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

Monday Morning/ Tuesday Evening Yoga

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host a Monday morning yoga on Mondays, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday evening yoga class is on Tuesdays, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org

Reiki Healing Circle

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

Mat Pilates with Leisa

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

Breathe Together

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host Charyl Ozkaya for a virtual Breathe Together class on Tuesdays, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org

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

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

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

Ballet for Everyone

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host a Ballet for Everyone class on Tuesday, from 7 to 8 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Get Movin’ with Lisa

The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host Get Movin’ With Lisa, an eight week exercise class, on Wednesdays, through April 23. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org

HEALTH CARE

Senior Seminar: Lower the Price of Prescription Drugs

Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will continue its Senior Seminar series on Friday, from 5 to 6 p.m., for a talk on lowering the price of prescription drugs. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org

NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Seal Cruise

The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will host a seal cruise, with the Coastal Research and Education Society, on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon. sofo.org

Worms Eat My Garbage

The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will host a workshop, Worms Eat My Garbage, on composting, on Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. sofo.org

Common Snese Landscape Tips

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host a workshop on Common Sense Landscape Tips, on Saturday, from 3 to 4 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Annual Blue-Spotted Salamander Search

The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will host its annual blue-spotted salamander search, in Montauk, on Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. sofo.org

AMSEAS Seal Watching Cruise

The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society will host a seal watching cruise in Shinnecock Bay on Sundays, from 2 to 4 p.m. through March 16. 631-953-6110 | amseas.org/sealcruises

Native Predatory Wasps

The Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons will host a talk with Heather Holm, “Native Predatory Wasps: Their Role as Pollinators and Beneficial Insects,” on Sunday, March 9, at 2 p.m. on Zoom. hahgarden.org

WALKS & HIKES

Owl Hike

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host an owl hike at Hither Hills State Park on Friday, March 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. Visit Eventbrite.com and search “Montauk Owl Hike”

Hither Woods

The East Hampton Trails Preservation Society will host a Hither Woods hike in Montauk on Saturday, March 8, at 10 a.m. easthamptonpreservationsociety.org

TOURS

Tour the Long Island Collection

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host a tour of the Long Island Collection Room on Friday, from 1 to 2 p.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemoriallibrary.org

Jane Austen’s House: Live from England

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host its Jane Austen Book Club, with Erin Couglin, for a special Zoom event, “Jane Austen’s House: Live From England,” on Saturday, March 8, at noon, where guests will enjoy a live chat with members of the Jane Austen House Museum. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

SUPPORT

Library for All

The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host adults with developmental disabilities for Library for All, featuring a screening of the original “Ghostbusters” film on Thursday, March 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org

Estate Planning and Elder Law Seminar

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host an Estate Planning and Elder Law Seminar, on Thursday, March 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Spaghetti Meatball Dinner

The East Hampton Rotary and Interact Club will host a Spaghetti Meatball Dinner benefit on Sunday, March 9, from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Amagansett. Tickets are $15 for children and $20 for adults. easthamptonrotary.com

East Hampton Town Outreach/ Advocate Appointments

Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host a case manager from the East Hampton Human Services Department for outreach and advocate appointments on Monday, March 10, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host its Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group on Tuesday, at 11 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.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

Myth Busting Food Trends

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host a talk on Myth Busting Food Trends, on Sunday, March 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Irish Soda Bread

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host Cooking with Rob Scott for an Irish soda bread workshop, on Saturday, March 8, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

EXHIBITIONS AT THE LIBRARY

A Collection of Small Moments

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, is showing “A Collection of Small Moments,” featuring oil paintings by Carolyn Bunn. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Gina Cariello

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will feature Riverhead artist Gina Cariello in an exhibition during the month of March. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

East Quogue School: Kid Art Inspired by Vegetables and Plants

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, is showing an exhibition featuring the art by children at the East Quogue School, inspired by plants and vegetables. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Terre Raffel

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, is showing an exhibition featuring East End artist Terre Raffel. The exhibition, including her latest series, “Revealing Figures,” will remain on view through the month of March. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

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