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How Olive Oil is MadeTuesday, June 29, 3:00 - 4:30 pmLearn what defines extra virgin olive oil and sets it apart from other oils. Also, see videos of simple recipes using EVOO and balsamicvinegar. Recipes include bruschetta, hummus, balsamic yogurt parfait, and a balsamic-inspired cocktail. Presentation will be followedby a Q&A on EVOO and simple and healthy cooking.Thai CookingWednesday, July 7, 7:00 - 8:30 pmIn this class, Penn Hongthong, chef and author, will demonstrate how to prepare simple, healthy, and delicious Thai dishes. Her menuwill consist of basil chicken, jasmine rice, red curry with tofu, and vegetables.Cooking with CraigTuesday, August 3, 6:30 - 7:30 pmSummer grilling and fishing are in full swing. Craig Geraghty will demonstrate a Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri and RoastedLemon Potato Salad and a bonus dish of Fresh Fluke and Couscous.DISCUSSION GROUPSWidowhood: Who am I?Thursdays, June 17, July 15, & August 19, 2:00 - 3:30 pmThe death of a partner brings significant emotional challenges and changes in daily life. Join this conversation group to shareexperiences on your journey to healing and growth. Brenda Ferrante facilitates. Limit of 15.Hot TopicsMondays, July 12, August 2, & September 13, 2:30 - 4:00 pmJoin in a discussion of major topics in today’s news and current events. Limit of 12.Book Discussion: Mister Owita’s Guide to Gardening: How I Learned the Unexpected Joy of a Green Thumb and an Open Heart byCarol WallThursday, July 22 In-person: 2:00 - 3:00 pm Virtual: 7:00 - 8:00 pmWhen Carol Wall asks her neighbor’s gardener for a little help in her own yard, she has no idea that Giles Owita, a native of Kenya withsecrets as deep as Carol’s, will transform not just her garden but her life. In-person: Limit of 12. Virtual: Limit of 12.Book Discussion: The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne CroninVirtual: Thursday, August 19, 7:00 - 8:00 pm In-person: Friday, August 20, 2:00 - 3:00 pmSeventeen-year-old Lenni meets 83-year-old Margot at a Glasgow hospital, where the two decide to create 100 paintings showcasingthe stories of the century they have collectively lived. Funny and bittersweet, heartbreaking yet uplifting, the book reminds us of thepreciousness of life and the legacy we leave. Virtual: Limit of 12. In-person: Limit of 12.Book Discussion: All Chris BohjalianThursday, September 9, 2:00 - 3:00 pmCheck out or download one of the many books by Chris Bohjalian, then come share a synopsis of your choice and discuss this popularauthor’s writing style and appeal. You will receive a list of available titles after registering. Limit of 12.FAMILY & LOCAL HISTORYUsing City Directories for Family ResearchWednesday, June 16, 7:00 - 8:00 pmIn this class, you will learn about a number of ways that city directories can help you to keep moving forward with your genealogicalresearch, in particular when working in New York City or other urban areas. Information will also be presented regarding the optionsavailable to you for viewing various collections of city directories online. Limit of 24.The Bayard Cutting Family and Their EstateWednesday, June 23, 7:00 - 8:30 pmJoin Peter Haynes, Bayard Cutting Arboretum docent and Bayard Cutting Arboretum Horticultural Society president, for a lectureabout the history of the Bayard Cutting family and their grand summer estate. After this lecture, you will have a deeper knowledgeand appreciation for all that makes this beautiful New York State Park in our local area a truly unique place. Limit of 50.6CONNETQUOT PUBLIC LIBRARY

Hard Work: My Life as a ClammerWednesday, June 30, 7:00 - 8:00 pmJoin us when Steve Kuhn discusses his life as a clammer working the waters between Babylon and Patchogue for over 50 years. Herecently wrote a book entitled Hard Work: My Life as a Clammer on the Great South Bay, in which he chronicles his career and alsoshares his memories of other baymen who worked alongside him. Aside from his baymen career, Mr. Kuhn is also known as the creatorof the “clam power” slogan and logo. After the talk, his book will be available for purchase. Limit of 30.Nineteenth-Century Wooden Shipbuilding on Long IslandWednesday, July 14, 7:00 - 8:30 pmDr. Richard Welch will speak on the evolution of the industry on Long Island, its local and regional importance, and the entrepreneurswho led it. Finally, the causes for the decline and extinction of wooden shipbuilding will be discussed. Limit of 30.FITNESSTai ChiMondays, June 14, 21, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 23, & 30, 10:00 - 11:00 amYou will learn Tai Chi based on a simplified method. Elements of Qigong and a traditional short Tai Chi form will be shown at thesesessions taught by Jim Cummings.Senior FitnessMondays, June 14, 21, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 23, & 30, 1:30 - 2:30 pmWork out with Joy Walker at this basic weight-training and body-toning class. Chairs are used for upper and lower body work.Chair YogaWednesdays, June 16, 23, July 7, 14, 21, August 4, 11, & 25, 9:15 - 10:15 amKristen Orsini-Walker teaches you the full yoga experience without getting down on the floor.Senior Stretch and FlexFridays, June 18, 25, July 23, 30, & August 6, 1:30 - 2:30 pm and Fridays, August 20, 27, & September 3, 10:00 - 11:00 amRose Biscardi, certified trainer with the Arthritis Foundation, leads this class designed to help improve fitness. Limit of 25.Dance FitnessThursdays, July 8, 15, 22, & 29, 4:00 - 5:00 pmWork out with Joy Walker at this dance-based cardio exercise class.HEALTH & WELLNESSHow to Be Happy When You’re SadTuesday, June 15, 7:00 - 8:00 pmLong Island author and former teacher Jane Smith Fisher shares her story about persevering through hard times. She’ll share thetechniques that helped her overcome adversity and may help you create a more positive outlook.What Should I Grow in My Medicinal Herb Garden?Thursday, June 17, 7:00 - 8:00 pmThe right herbal “superstars” can treat common ailments like colds and flu, inflammation, minor cuts, infections, pain, muscle spasms,anxiety, poor digestion, and insomnia. Starting your own medicinal herb garden isn’t as difficult as you may think, and spending timein an herb garden is healing by its very existence. This Zoom lecture can be viewed in the library or from home. In-person viewing:Limit of 25.HIICAPWednesdays, June 23, July 28, & August 25, 10:00 am - 1:00 pmA trained volunteer will answer your questions about Medicare, Medicaid, and EPIC. They will also help you find ways to pay for yourmedications or medical equipment, understand Medicare Part D, choose between Medicare Advantage plans, explore long-term careservices, and understand low-income subsidy programs. Appointments are one half-hour. Limit of 6.CONNETQUOT PUBLIC LIBRARY7

Breathe TogetherTuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 10:00 - 10:30 amJoin us once a week to sit still and practice the kind of deep breathing that fosters calm, well-being, and can improve our health andour outlook. Limit of 30.Creating Calm Through BreathingFriday, July 9, 3:00 - 4:00 pmJoin Deirdre Breen, a master yogi, board-certified health coach, and Ayurvedic health counselor, for an hour of empowerment.Deirdre will explain, demonstrate, and lead you in transformative breath practices to calm your nerves and empower your will. Limitof 50.Amber Power!Tuesday, July 13, 2:30 - 3:30 pmJoin Grounded Goodwives, Ehris Urban and Velya Jancz-Urban, as they talk about the history, benefits, and science of amber. Thanksto Jurassic Park, we all know amber is the fossilized resin from prehistoric trees, dating as far back as 50 million years. When amber isworn against the skin, the skin’s warmth releases miniscule amounts of beneficial succinic acid, which is then absorbed through the skininto the bloodstream. Amber doesn’t just help with teething—it has tons of benefits for adults, too!Stress Relief SaturdaySaturdays, July 17 & September 11, 3:00 - 4:30 pmTake a break from the stresses of these times and join us for a session where you will follow along to a recorded guided meditation andlisten to relaxing music. Please register for each session separately. Limit of 12.Be Brain SmartFriday, July 30, 2:00 - 3:00 pmRaise your expectations of what brain health should be by educating yourself on what a stroke is and the signs and symptoms. Lecturegiven by Laura Telese, the clinical program manager of the Stroke Program at South Shore University Hospital. Limit of 50.Ophthalmology and YouFriday, August 13, 2:00 - 3:00 pmDr. Howard Pomeranz, neuro-ophthalmologist will give a brief anatomy of the eye and refractive errors, which is the main reasonpatients cannot see. Also learn about cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Limit of 50.LANGUAGE LEARNINGBeyond Beginner American Sign LanguageWednesdays, June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, & 28, 7:00 - 8:30 pmBuilding on the beginner level, we will learn beyond basic vocabulary, sign complete sentences, and have conversations with each otherin ASL. This class is designed for those with introductory knowledge of ASL (alphabet, numbers, and basic vocabulary). Prerequisite:ASL Conversation Group or other introductory experience. Limit of 15.LECTURES & PRESENTATIONSAncient WisdomTuesdays, June 15, July 20, & August 24, 10:00 - 11:30 amLelonni Campbell draws on ancient philosophies and interprets them for our modern world. Learn how you can use them to deepeninsights into how universal principles affect everyday life.Lise Meitner: A Physics Love StoryIn-person: Thursday, June 24, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Virtual: Thursday, June 24, 7:00 - 8:30 pmLise Meitner, born into a Jewish family, was an Austrian and later Swedish physicist who worked on radioactivity and nuclear physics.She was one of the great experimentalists of her day. Meitner is the unsung hero of nuclear fission, having played an essential role in its1938 discovery. That year, when Hitler’s rise to power put all Jewish scientists at risk, Meitner made a daring escape out of Germany.She faced both gender and racial discrimination, yet never ceased to pursue her work, the science that was the passion of her life.Edward Sierra will offer an engaging and informative in-person presentation as he dips you into the life and science of Lise Meitner.This lecture can also be viewed from home via Zoom. In-person: Limit of 45.8CONNETQUOT PUBLIC LIBRARY

Dungeons & Dragons for AdultsMondays, June 28, July 19, & August 23, 5:30 - 8:30 pmJoin us in the Learning Commons for our exciting and engaging campaign of Dungeons & Dragons in the land of Kohai with ouradventuring guild. Limit of 9.Book Lovers Find Your Next ReadThursday, July 1 In-person: 2:30 - 3:30 pm Virtual: 7:00 - 8:00 pmOur librarians’ favorite online bookish resources will help you find your next great read. You’ll learn about features within the librarycatalog like bestseller lists, book lists, and finding read-alikes for your favorite titles. We’ll also introduce you to the summer readingclub, book discussion tools, our social media platforms just for bibliophiles, and more! In-person: Limit of 20.Memoir Writing in Honor of John F. NolanThursdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29, & August 5, 1:30 - 3:30 pmJill Evans is the instructor at this class for memoir writers of all levels. Limit of 12.Ask Mike the Appraiser: What’s It Worth?Thursday, July 8, 6:30 - 8:30 pmMike Ivankovich is an antiques and home downsizing specialist, author, auctioneer, appraiser, columnist, and host of Philadelphia’sWhat’s It Worth? Ask Mike the Appraiser radio show. There will be three parts to this program. Joining us via Zoom, Mike will begin witha 20-minute discussion on “10 Factors That Will Always Impact the Value of Your Treasures.” He will then transition to the appraisalportion of the program, evaluating 1-2 items of 20 at-home viewers’ treasures, one-by-one. (Please do not use a virtual backgroundas this will make it harder to see your item.) Throughout the program, Mike will be sharing many buying and selling tips and strategies.In-person viewing: Limit of 40.Defensive Driving for 50 Monday & Tuesday, July 12 & 13, 6:00 - 9:00 pmThursday & Friday, July 22 & 23, 6:00 - 9:00 pmWednesday & Thursday, August 18 & 19, 2:00 - 5:00 pmWednesday & Thursday, September 1 & 2, 10:00 am - 1:00 pmThese classes for drivers who are 50 years or older; have been approved by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles for a 10% discounton liability, collision, and no-fault insurance; and a 4-point reduction for motor vehicle points for a period of three years. There is asix-hour classroom requirement. Bring your driver’s license and a pen to class and please be prompt. Limit of 40. Fee: 15.00Cuffs to Claw: Arrest and Prosecution in the US, 1920-1960Thursday, July 15, 7:00 - 8:15 pmJoining us via Zoom, Ellen Poulsen, historian and daughter of an NYPD officer who was on the job in the 1960s, shines a spotlighton the ways police and prosecutors obtained confessions in the early 20th century. She’ll talk about some capital cases as well as theSacco & Vanzetti story and the Rosenberg espionage trial. She’ll also talk about the onset of reform, when the Miranda law raisedpublic awareness of an arrestee’s rights. Ms. Poulsen, author of the Crime Did Not Pay series, has written numerous books including,Chasing Dillinger: J. Edgar Hoover, Captain Matt Leach, and the Fight to Capture Public Enemy No. 1. In-person viewing: Limit of 40.The Anxious PetFriday, July 16, 2:00 - 3:00 pmLearn the signs of an anxious pet, how to help them through their stressful moments both at the vet and at home, and products youcan potentially use to help them—prescription, over-the-counter, and natural. Limit of 50.Jigsaw Puzzle SwapSaturday, July 17, 10:00 am - 12:30 pmJigsaw puzzle lovers—donate a complete puzzle (no missing pieces please!) or take home a new one from the library’s collection.Appointments are 15 minutes. Limit 1 person per appointment.Amber Pet CollarsTuesday, July 20, 2:30 - 3:30 pmWith summer comes glorious sunshine, warmer weather—and ticks! Flea and tick products/medications include ingredients likepermethrin, pyrethrin, or fipronil—pesticides that kill insects by paralyzing their nervous system, which is also how nerve gas works.These chemicals have the same effect on an animal’s or human’s nervous system. Amber collars, as tick and flea repellents, work in twoways for dogs (and cats), and they do it naturally! Also, learn about a DIY tick repellent for your dog.Preventing and Responding to Identity TheftTuesday, July 20, 7:00 - 8:00 pmThe New York Department of State Division of Consumer Protection will share tips on identifying and protecting yourself from basicscams, including those that are COVID-related. They will also cover topics like requesting and correcting your credit report and whatto do if you are the victim of identity theft.CONNETQUOT PUBLIC LIBRARY9

Water Birds of Long IslandWednesday, July 21, 7:00 - 8:30 pmEgrets, herons, sandpipers, plovers, and more! The abundance of water around Long Island also attracts an abundance of birds thatneed water to thrive. Dianne Taggart, long-time birder, will show photos of these beautiful birds and share some fun facts that makethese birds so interesting. Limit of 24.The Diamondback Terrapin: The Turtle with the Clown LipsThursday, July 22, 7:00 - 8:30 pmThis lecture will cover the biology and ecology of this fascinating LI reptile and what is being done to protect it. John L. Turner isconservation chair of the Four Harbors Audubon Society and author of Exploring the Other Island: A Seasonal Nature Guide to LongIsland. Limit of 40.Booby-Trapped!Thursday, July 29, 7:00 - 8:30 pmCross-your-heart, you’re gonna love this one. In a 2014 survey of 3,000 women, 92% rated their bra, “An enemy. I wish I had nevermet her.” Before the bra was invented, corsets lifted breasts to artificial heights—but they pushed from below instead of lifting fromabove. In 1913, using two pocket handkerchiefs and some pink ribbon, socialite Mary Phelps Jacob created the “backless brassiere,”and became the first patent recipient for the modern bra. From Jacob’s invention, to the bullet bra of the ‘40s, to modern-day pillowcup push-up plunge bras, our boobs have been cinched, flattened down, and lifted up. You can discover a lot about women in historyby how much cleavage was showing and the era’s most desirable breast shape. While it can be argued that a bra is a necessity— not anaccessory—one of the best feelings at the end of the day is to release ourselves. One thing’s for certain: the American Woman is stillwaiting for her ideal brassiere! Join Ehris Urban and Velya Jancz-Urban for an uplifting look at the history of the bra!Destination Garden: The High LineTuesday, August 3, 3:00 - 4:00 pmThe High Line is a jewel of a New York City destination garden. Native plants and grasses have been used to create a green oasis in themiddle of a city. This presentation features key landscape lessons from the High Line that are ideal for Long Island gardeners to bringinto their yards.Madison’s “Lost” RodinThursday, August 5, 7:00 - 8:15 pmMallory Mortillaro serves as the Curator of Collections for the Hartley Dodge Foundation in Madison, NJ. While she was catalogingthe artwork housed inside of the Hartley Dodge Memorial, she uncovered a masterpiece that had been lost to the art world since the1930s. After a year of research, the piece was authenticated as an official work by Auguste Rodin. Joining us via Zoom, Mallory willshare the story of how a simple art cataloging project evolved into a search for a mysterious piece’s provenance and became one of thebiggest art finds in recent history. In-person viewing: Limit of 40.Long Island ArchaeologySaturday, August 7, 3:00 - 4:00 pmExplore Long Island’s archaeological past from the Paleo to the Modern period. General characteristics of each period will be describedand supported by artifacts representative of the timeline. Lecture given by Suffolk County Archaeological Association.Brady TriviaTuesday, August 10, 7:00 - 8:30 pm“Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!” Did Peter survive his voice change? Did Cindy ever outgrow her curls? Did Alice ever marry Sam? Testyour knowledge of the Brady Family in this trivia session where you will play individually (no teams). The winner will receive an Amazongift card. Limit of 30.Summer (Virtual) Tea PartyWednesday, August 11, 2:00 - 3:30 pmTea, like wine, is a diverse and complex beverage that is produced in many countries around the world. Unfortunately, many of us areunaware that there is a vast world of tea that lies beyond the supermarket shelf. Explore with us a brief history of tea, the differenttypes of tea and how to properly store and prepare them, the health benefits, and how to incorporate it into a healthy lifestyle. Join usfor this program with Kristine Henderson, a certified tea professional, certified tea sommelier, and certified tea health expert.Musical BingoWednesday, August 11, 7:00 - 8:30 pmThis individually-played game combines Name That Tune knowledge with the luck of a bingo card. Prizes will be awarded. Limit of 22.10CONNETQUOT PUBLIC LIBRARY

Elvis: The Early YearsThursday, August 12, 7:00 - 8:15 pmAt thi

Make small adorable fairies out of fake flowers and beads for decorations, gifts, and anywhere around the house. Limit of 10. Art Club for Adults - Watercolor Lighthouse Monday, August 9, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Come join us in practicing watercolor techniques to paint the Fire Island Lighthouse in a tranquil beach scene. Limit of 10. Pen and Wash