Blog Entries

Voting: It’s As Easy as 1-2-3!

In my previous post, I discussed the voter registration process. The October 9th deadline has since passed, and hopefully by now you are properly registered and eligible to vote in the upcoming 2020 General Election. There are three methods for Suffolk County voters to cast their ballots: 1) A...

10 Spooky Reads for Halloween

Halloween is almost here, which means it’s the perfect time to read spine-chilling mysteries or scary stories, and we’ve picked out 10 spooky books to help you get in the spirit! So, grab a blanket, light a fall-scented candle, curl up with one of these titles available to borrow as an ebook or audi...

September 22nd is National Voter Registration Day

"Democracy is not a spectator sport" proclaims a flyer distributed by the League of Women Voters. Indeed, the cornerstone of any truly democratic government is free and open public elections - but these don't matter unless you, as a citizen, are an actively involved participant. To play a role in th...

Newspapers and Magazines for Everyone

PressReader is the largest all-you-can-read digital platform of magazines and newspapers where you can discover trusted content from all around the world in more than 60 different languages.  Find publications such as New York Daily News, New York Post, Los Angeles Times, The Gua...

Health Plan Help Available

If you have experienced changes in your employment and are in need of health coverage, NY State of Health is here for you. You may be eligible to enroll in a quality, affordable health plan for little or no cost. Individuals who lose job-based health insurance should apply within 60 days of losing t...

Seed Library Sprouts

**** The Seed Library is now closed.  We will re-open in early Spring for seed starting.  In the meantime, please continue to keep us updated about your garden and save those seeds! Thank you for participating in our first seed giveaway and stay tuned for more information throughout the fa...

It's Summer Reading Time!

Patrons of all ages are invited to join a Summer Reading Club, through which they can read or listen to books and earn prizes. To ensure the health and safety of patrons and library staff, the clubs are being conducted mostly online this year.
  Registration for the clubs is now under...

Stan’s Favorite Museums #3: San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park

This museum doesn’t meet my original criteria for this blog (top 20 rather than top 10, no virtual tour), but I have included it because the photos, text and audio provide details about the ships, their builders and their crews.  The website could stand to be improved, but scrolling down on...

AARP Updates: Tax Filing and Smart Driving

Since the federal and New York State tax deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020, there may be people who still need to file their return. Although AARP Foundation Tax-Aide in-person service is suspended, they are now able to offer options that allow you to file your tax returns at no cost wi...

VOTING MADE EASIER: ABSENTEE BALLOTS AND EARLY VOTING

ABSENTEE BALLOTS Purpose: to provide for those who are unable to get to polling places the opportunity to vote remotely. Normally, voters must meet certain qualifications to be able to vote by absentee ballot. However, per Governor Cuomo's Executive Order 202.15, rules have been relaxed and am...