Week Calendar

Drop in with your friends and play mahjong or cards. Please bring your own supplies. Registration is not required.

Assist the Friends of the library with the set-up of their book sale. Volunteers will be lifting items, pushing carts and bending to organize materials. 

Join us for music, rhymes, fingerplays and more. 

Come craft the morning away with us. 

Come play with Molly Mouse and the Playhooray crew. 

Come share stories about snow and create a craft.

Practice English in a relaxed setting. Email programs@sachemlibrary.org for the Zoom link.

Join us for a penguin party. 

Toy Drive & Prescription Drug Takeback in Library Parking Lot

Thursday, December 7  10:00am-12:00pm

Sponsored by Suffolk County Police Department 6th Precinct, Brookhaven Town Councilman Neil Manzella.

Join us for music, movement, instruments and more.

The Catholic Health Services Community Outreach Bus will be in the library parking lot providing free services for blood pressure. cholesterol, body mass index, and glucose screenings, as well as referrals as needed.

Decorate snowman cupcakes with Chef Rob.

Studio classes are limited to Adult Sachem Cardholders Only, unless otherwise noted. Registered adults may be accompanied by a teen age 16 or above.

Learn the basics of QuickBooks, including setting up and customizing QuickBooks for your business, creating and editing the Chart of Accounts, working with Centers, understanding Items, creating Estimates and Invoices, and more. 

In this open sew-in, share your ideas with others and learn hands-on cutting and blocking techniques. 

No Registration Required. Drop in or email sw.intern@sachemlibrary.org. for appointments with our Social Work Intern. She is available to help with referrals, case management, applications and more.

Join us for music, rhymes, fingerplays and more. 

Get a chance to independently play popular video games during this gaming session. Crafted with a focus on meeting the specific needs of adults with special requirements.

Come craft the morning away with us. 

Come play with Molly Mouse and the Playhooray crew. 

Come share stories about snow and create a craft.

Artist Tom de Gruyl leads this weekly gathering of art enthusiasts. Bring your supplies and create!

Join us for a penguin party. 

Join us for a music and movement program. 

Aging is an inevitable process. The way we care for ourselves throughout the lifespan (both physically and mentally) has a tremendous impact on our health and quality of life as we grow old.

Decorate snowman cupcakes with Chef Rob.

No Registration Required. Drop in or email sw.intern@sachemlibrary.org. for appointments with our Social Work Intern. She is available to help with referrals, case management, applications and more.

Play chess with a younger buddy. Volunteers must know the rules of chess and how to play the game.

This afternoon at 1:30 p.m., the library will be showing the movie "A Quiet Place: Day One". A young woman finds herself trapped in New York City during the early stages of an invasion by alien creatures with ultra-sensitive hearing.

Join Miss Sara. learn to follow simple directions, dance and play games.

Come learn to play chess with our teen volunteers

Join Chef Rob Scott to learn how to make a holiday appetizer of balsamic roasted peppers with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil on ciabatta bread.

Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E.

Stop by the library lobby and receive a free NARCAN kit. 

Stop in and see Richard Gluck for resume help, interview preparation, and general career advice. No appointment necessary. 

No Registration Required. Drop in or email sw.intern@sachemlibrary.org. for appointments with our Social Work Intern. She is available to help with referrals, case management, applications and more.

Assist the Friends of the library with the breakdown of their book sale. Volunteers may be pushing carts and organizing materials for packing.

Come zumba with us, in this fun music and movement class. 

Come paint a holiday themed Gingerbread house painting. 

Join us as we celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80^th birthday! Help Smokey celebrate with activities that will teach how to prevent wildfires and help the environment.

Discovery Grove

Study and de-stress with a certified therapy dog.

No registration required.

Help our librarians design and decorate the outdoor patio space for the Night Market! Create upcycled decorations to prep our patio for the winter season! 

Learn some new hip hop moves in this intro class.

The Long Island Educational Opportunity Center (LIEOC) is offering a Beginner English class at the library with certified teachers. The LIEOC is a FREE Adult Education program sponsored by SUNY Farmingdale.

The Long Island Educational Opportunity Center (LIEOC) is offering a Beginner English class at the library with certified teachers. The LIEOC is a FREE Adult Education program sponsored by SUNY Farmingdale.

Assist collecting food, toy and pet donations at the entrance to the Holiday Lights walkthrough.

Dress warmly as this event is outdoors. Coats, socks with closed shoes, hats and gloves suggested.

Assist collecting food, toy and pet donations at the entrance to the Holiday Lights walkthrough.

Dress warmly as this event is outdoors. Coats, socks with closed shoes, hats and gloves suggested.

Registration begins at 9:30am Wednesday, November 27 online or by phone only. Payment by cash, check, or credit card within 3 days, or your reservation will be cancelled. Fees are non-refundable.

Assist collecting food, toy and pet donations at the entrance to the Holiday Lights walkthrough.

Dress warmly as this event is outdoors. Coats, socks with closed shoes, hats and gloves suggested.

Adult adventurers of all skill levels are invited to play Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition run by the Quest Masters Guild. 

Shop for unique items sold by local vendors and bring a new/unwrapped toy for the Town of Brookhaven’s INTERFACE Toy Drive.

Assist collecting food, toy and pet donations at the entrance to the Holiday Lights walkthrough.

Dress warmly as this event is outdoors. Coats, socks with closed shoes, hats and gloves suggested.

Studio classes are limited to Adult Sachem Cardholders Only, unless otherwise noted. Registered adults may be accompanied by a teen age 16 or above.

Registration begins at 9:30am November 27 online or by phone only. Payment by cash, check, or credit card within 3 days, or your reservation will be cancelled. Fees are non-refundable. Adult Sachem cardholders only. 

Job Readiness Program for Women

Sponsored by The Town of Brookhaven

Tuesdays, October 22 & 29 - November 12, 19 &26  5:30pm-8:30pm

Tonight at 6pm, the library will be showing the movie "All That Breathes". A powerful documentary that follows two brothers who have dedicated their lives to protecting the Black Kite, a bird species that struggles to survive in the heavily p

Tech, coding, gaming, and building all come together at Tech Tuesday! Explore the libraries gadgets and gizmos in a relaxed environment at your own pace. Appointments can be scheduled for advanced learning with our librarians.

Studio classes are limited to Adult Sachem Cardholders Only, unless otherwise noted. Registered adults may be accompanied by a teen age 16 or above.

Registration begins at 9:30am November 27 online or by phone only. Payment by cash, check, or credit card within 3 days, or your reservation will be cancelled. Fees are non-refundable. Adult Sachem cardholders only. 

Come play with Molly Mouse and the PlayHooray crew in this music and movement class.

This evening at 6:00 p.m., the library will be showing the movie "A Quiet Place: Day One". A young woman finds herself trapped in New York City during the early stages of an invasion by alien creatures with ultra-sensitive hearing.

Grades 1 to 5, register by phone or in person at the Children's Reference Desk. These positive and supportive sessions are especially helpful to children who are struggling to read.

Registration begins at 9:30am Wednesday, November 27 online or by phone only. Payment by cash, check, or credit card within 3 days, or your reservation will be cancelled. Fees are non-refundable.

Step into the whimsical world of Tim Burton with this selfie drawing class! Discover how to capture your own likeness in the iconic, quirky style of the legendary filmmaker.

Paul Donoghue of Senior Services of North America will discuss plan options, benefits, and enrollment periods.

Join us for a lively discussion about the current and upcoming holiday themed book publications that have been adapted by Hallmark.

Zoom link will be emailed to patrons. 

Teens in grades 9-12 can sign up at this informational meeting to represent SPL in the 20th Annual Suffolk County Advanced Division Battle of the Books and learn about how the competition works.

Shelter pets deserve holiday gifts too! We will make special holiday cards and stuff stockings with toys and treats for our furry friends.

Jazz was born in the U.S., but is our gift to the world. This presentation delves into its origins, evolution, styles and milestones.

Create and share a PowerPoint photo album to display your personal or business photographs.

Come craft with Miss Kerri, hang out with friends and have fun.