West Babylon Public Library

211 Route 109 West Babylon

(631) 669-5445

Fax: (631) 669-6539 www.wbpl.us

Nancy Evans, Director ***

Registration dates are for WBPL cardholders. Non-residents may register 14 days prior to program. Please note: Registrants must have an email address to attend virtual programs.

YOGA

Wednesdays: February 1-22 6-7 pm

WBA403- IN PERSON

Join Evelyn Regan for this monthly yoga series. February registration begins Wednesday, January 4.

Non-refundable/transferable fee for the 4-week February session: $8.

CASUAL CRAFTING

February 1-6 WBA116

TAKE HOME KIT

Get crafty in your down time. Each kit comes with a small DIY craft to be completed at your leisure. West Babylon cardholders only.

PLUM ISLAND: A WORLD UNTO ITSELF

Thursday, February 2, 7-8 pm

WBA203 - VIRTUAL

Join author and historian

Amy Folk as she discusses the book she co-authored with Ruth Ann Bramson and Geoffrey K. Fleming. Learn the history and all the secrets the island holds. Zoom link will be provided by the Library.

ZUMBA

Fridays: February 3-24 10:15-11:15 am

WBA423 - IN PERSON

Join Cindy Merkler for this monthly Zumba series. Nonrefundable/ transferable fee for the 4-week January sessions: $8.

ROUTE 27: LONG ISLAND’S SOUTHERN THOROUGHFARE

Monday, February 6, 7-8 pm

WBA204 - VIRTUAL Route 27 extends from western Brooklyn to the eastern tip of Long Island in Montauk. The longest thoroughfare on Long Island, Route 27 is known by several names, most commonly as Sunrise Highway. Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they explore the entire length of Route 27 to uncover its past as well as its present connection to our lives. Zoom link will be provided by the Library.

ENGLISH: BEGINNERS

Tuesday, February 7 & 21, 6:15-7:15 pm

WBA200 - IN PERSON

Join us for this monthly class to help enhance your English language skills.

MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE

Wednesday, February 8, 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.

WBPL WRITER’S CLUB

Wednesday, February 8, 11 am-12:30 pm WBA25

PERSON

Join us and other writers who share similar interests as we conduct an interactive workshop where you can share and discuss creative ideas. No experience necessary.

LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD: BABYLON BRANCH

Thursday, February 9, 7-8 pm

WBA205 - IN PERSON

Join Kathy Reccardi as she demonstrates how to paint this seasonal beauty. Nonrefundable/transferable materials fee: $5.

EMPIRE DEFENSIVE DRIVING

Saturday, February 11, 10 am-4 pm

WBA302 - IN PERSON

Attend this class and you may be eligible for an auto premium discount and reduction of violation points. A $35 nonrefundable check or money order (NO CASH) payable to Empire Safety Council is due within 48 hours of sign up. Please be aware that space is limited, the payment is due within 48 hours of registration to keep your spot. One registration per Library Card.

DIY: TWO LITTLE LOVE BIRDS PERSONALIZED FRAME

February 14-19 WBA118 TAKE HOME KIT

Make this romantic frame to add to your home décor. Patrons will receive materials and instructions to put the frame together. Provide the Library with the song you would like printed in the tree upon registration. West Babylon cardholders only.

Advance Care Plans

The United States population is rapidly aging. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), by 2030, the number of Americans aged 65 and older will more than double to 71 million older Americans, comprising roughly 20 percent of the U.S. population. With age comes the added burden of dealing with illnesses such as heart failure, dementia and cancer, any one of which can leave you unable to make decisions involving your care. Unless you have a plan in place, the burden will fall on your family. Protect your loved ones from having to make life and death decisions on your behalf by developing an advance care plan today.