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Upcoming Events

Spring Shore Bird Hike

May19

Spring at the beach is one of the best birding times of the year! We see our shorebirds return to enjoy the warm weather of spring and summer on Long Island. Let's take a hike along the shore to see what birds have returned! Meet in Field 2 near the concession building. Dress for the weather. We will be walking on sand for the entire duration of the program. Bring binoculars! We may hike as far as 4 miles. Reservations are required

Where

Robert Moses State Park

Robert Moses Causeway

Babylon, NY

Phone

631-321-3501

Price

$4, under 3 are free; $10 parking

Online: Books and Bites Book Group - The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone

May20

Ms. Agnello and Mrs. Cuba will lead a discussion of the novel "The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone" by Audrey Burges, register for a Zoom link

Where

West Babylon Public Library

211 Rte. 109

West Babylon, NY

Phone

631-669-5445

Price

free

Senior Advocate

May23

A Suffolk County for the Aging representative will assist with Medicaid, Senior ID cards, food stamps and more, first come, first served

Where

West Babylon Public Library

211 Rte. 109

West Babylon, NY

Phone

631-669-5445

Price

free

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