March 25, 2021 — FREEPORT HERALD
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community update Friday, March 26
zoom.us/j/97400146566?pwd=YnZQ MFRvN0xzc2hjcS93NXI3NytDZz09. The Meeting ID is 974 00014 6566. Passcode is 615761. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (516) 379-3274.
Anime Netflix party Students in grade five through 12 can join the Freeport Memorial Library for their weekly anime watch and discussion party on March 26, at 6 p.m. Participants can sign up for the virtual session online, by calling the Youth Services Department (516) 379-3274 or emailing the library at youthservices@ freeportlibrary.info. Those interested must have a Netflix account and download the free Netflix Party extension for Chrome. Registration is required.
Thursday, April 1 Zumba for Adults Get your body moving with the Freeport Memorial Library’s online Zumba course on April 1, at 9:30 a.m. The routine uses Zumba and dance to help you burn calories as you move. The event will be held on Go To Meetings at https://global.gotomeeting.com/ join/813812573. The passcode is 813-812-573. For more information, contact Maryellen Cantanno at (516) 379-3274.
Police reform plan The Freeport Village Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting on March 26, at 4 p.m., to vote on ratifying the Freeport Police Department’s reform plan. The full details of the plan can be seen at https://www.freeportny. gov/DocumentCenter/View/10223/ Freeport-Police-Draft-v1?bidId=.
Monday, March 29 Librarians playing games Come root for your local librarians as they try out group games like Among Us and League of Legends for the first time digitally on March 29, at 5:15 p.m. The event will be held on Go To Meetings at https://global.gotomeeting.com/ join/813293221. The access code is 813-293-221. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (516) 379-3274.
Cherry blossom bloom Kids in grades one to four can make special cherry blossom tree crafts at the Freeport Memorial Library on March 29, at 6:30 p.m. This program will be taking place in the Children’s Room. This event is also available on Wednesday, at 11 a.m. Registration is required. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (516) 379-3274.
Tuesday, March 30 Pet story time Children ages two to four can enjoy a virtual story time event with the Freeport
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Cherry blossom’s bloom in spring Kids in grades one through four can celebrate spring time with the Freeport Memorial Library’s cherry blossom crafting sessions on March 29 at 6:30 p.m., or March 31 at 11 a.m. The event will be held inside the library’s Children’s Room, so capacity is limited and registration is required. Memorial Library on March 30, at 10 a.m. Miss Rose will be on hand to read stories about spring time. The virtual event will be held on Go To Meeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/ join/263908397. The access code is 263-908-397. Registration is required to pick up supplies at the library. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (516) 379-3274.
Yoga for adults Enjoy an afternoon of yoga, virtually, with the Freeport Memorial Library on March 30, at 12:30 p.m. Remember to hydrate and eat lightly no less than 30 minutes before the class. The event will be held on Go To Meetings at https://global. gotomeeting.com/join/596979125. The access code is (516) 979-125. For more information, contact Maryellen Cantanno at (516) 379-3274.
New at the library Kids in grades three to six can explore what is new at the Freeport Memorial Library’s virtual collection on March 30, at 5:30. There will be readings from a variety of genres, including comedy, adventure, sci-fi and fantasy stories. Students are encouraged to pick up copies of books they like at the library. The event will be held on Zoom at https:// zoom.us/j/92551477051?pwd=dk w3ZVlYNjVlWDFBVjRuU0tDaHZtUT09. The Meeting ID is 925 5147 7051. The passcode is 384983. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (516) 379-3274.
Wednesday, Mar. 31 Art Talk Join the Freeport Memorial Library
on their latest Art Talk virtual seminar on March 31, at 1 p.m. Louise Cella Caruso will lead the discussion on the analogy between women and a blooming garden through the works of Gauguin, Botticelli, Monet and many others. The event will be held on Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/95392344173 ?pwd=R1RvMi95TDN6elgxTkdXYWlkR zJoZz09. The Meeting ID is 953 9234 4173. The passcode is 513996. For more information, contact Tanisha Mitchell at (516) 379-3274.
Animal story time Kids ages three to six can enjoy a virtual story time session with the Freeport Memorial Library on March 31, at 6 p.m. The stories will feature facts and songs about bears, squirrels, foxes and other animals that live in the forest. The event will be held on Zoom at https://
Children ages one to two can enjoy a morning of finger-plays, songs and nursery rhymes virtually with the Freeport Memorial Library on April 1, at 10:30 a.m. The event will be held on Go To Meeting at https://global. gotomeeting.com/join/338676365. Access code 338-676-365. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (516) 379-3274.
HAviNG AN eveNT? Items on the Community Update pages are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to rreyes@liherald.com
Residents can pick up free masks at Freeport Village Hall and the Freeport Recreation Center. Village Mayor Robert Kennedy holds open office hours on Tuesdays to speak with residents. Freeport’s Police Reform plan will be ratified on March 26, at Village Hall, at 4 p.m. Covid-19 testing is available at the South Ocean Health Center at 101 S. Bergen Pl. The library opens froms 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, but opens at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays.