West Babylon Public Library May 2022 Calendar
MOMS LOVE FLOWERS
Tuesday, May 3, 7-8 pm WBA123
IN PERSON
Join florist Irene in person at the Library to create a floral arrangement for someone special. Space is limited, program fee must be paid within 48 hours of registration to secure your spot. Registration begins Tuesday, April 5. Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
YOGA
Wednesdays: May 4-25 WBA400
6-7 pm
IN PERSON
Join Heather Casale for this monthly yoga series. May registration begins Wednesday, April 6. Nonrefundable/transferable fee for the 4-week May session: $8.
ZUMBA
Fridays: May 6-20 WBA430
10:15-11:15 am
IN PERSON
Join Cindy Merkler for this monthly Zumba series. May registration begins Friday, April 9. Non-refundable/ transferable fee for the 3-week April sessions: $6.
BUZZ OF THE BEEKEEPER
Monday, May 9, 7-8:30 pm WBA501
IN PERSON
Join local Beekeeper Jerry Raffa to learn the importance of bees for pollination, food, and flowers. As well as the problems our bee population is facing and what we can do to help. Registration begins Monday, April 11.
MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE
Wednesdays: May 11, 10 am-3 pm
IN PERSON
The Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will have facilitated enrollers trained by the NY State Department of Health at our Library to assist the aged, blind, and disabled populations with enrollment. Sign up will be first-come, first-served and is free of charge. For more information, call the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-435-3000.
VOICES FROM GILGO: THE HUNT FOR THE LONG ISLAND SERIAL KILLER
Thursday, May 12, 7-8 pm WBA223
VIRTUAL
Join local author and host of the “Voices From Gilgo” podcast Robert P. Ottone as he discusses the mystery of the Long Island Serial Killer. A Zoom link will be provided by the Library. Registration for all begins Thursday, April 14.
PAINT NIGHT: WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS
Monday, May 16, 6:45-8 pm WBA124
IN PERSON
Join Kathy Reccardi in person at the Library as she reveals how to paint this lemony piece. Space is limited, program fee must be paid within 48 hours of registration to secure your spot. Registration begins Monday, April 18. Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
FLOWER POWER
Tuesday, May 17, 7-8 pm WBA502
VIRTUAL
Growing your own flowers is a gift you can give to yourself and to beneficial insects and pollinators, too! Learn about the best flower varieties to attract beneficial plus how to make your garden more beautiful and environmentally friendly! A Zoom link will be provided by the Library. Registration for all begins Tuesday, April 19.
KOREAN SPIRIT AND CULTURE AUTHENTIC COOKING
Thursday, May 19, 7-8 pm WBA601
VIRTUAL
Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month and join the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project as they teach a cooking lesson on how to prepare authentic Korean dishes with step-by-step instructions. A Zoom link to the program will be provided by the Library. Registration for all begins Thursday, April 21.
HANGING PAINTED FLOWERPOT
May 24-31 WBA125
VIRTUAL WITH KIT
Create something special to hang in your garden. Join Shirley Ruby virtually and learn how to paint a birdhouse on a hanging pot – the perfect decor for the Summer! Registration begins Tuesday, April 26. Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5. Video link will be available May 24- June 7.
SPRING IS SERIOUSLY DELISH FOOD FESTIVAL
Wednesday, May 25, 6:30-7:30 pm WBA602
VIRTUAL
Chef Rob shows you how to make some delectable spring treats. Program will take place on the Library’s Facebook page. A link to the Facebook event and the recipes will be provided by the Library. Registration begins Wednesday, April 27.
SCRIMSHAW ART WORKSHOP
Thursday, May 26, 7-8 pm WBA126
IN PERSON
Join The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor and discover an art form popularized during the age of whaling. Discover how whalers carved teeth, bone, and baleen into beautiful works of art with hidden meanings and create scrimshaw art on a keepsake box. Registration begins Thursday, April 28. Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
EMPIRE DEFENSIVE DRIVING
Saturday, May 28, 10 am-4 pm WBA301
IN PERSON
Attend this class and you may be eligible for an auto premium discount and reduction of violation points. A $35 non-refundable check or money order (NO CASH) payable to Empire Safety Council. Please be aware that space is limited and payment is due within 48 hours of registration in order to keep your spot. Registration begins Friday, April 29.
CHOCOLATE BUBBLE BARK
Tuesday May 31-June 6 WBA603
VIRTUAL
Join the Chocolicious Chocolatier to learn how to create delicious
chocolate bark filled with pretzels, Oreos, grahams, and marshmallows! Registrants will be contacted when baking kits are available for pick up. Registration begins Tuesday, May 3. Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
