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150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook, NY 11741 • 631-588-5024
Monday, January 5 First day to sign up
Monday, March 23 Last day to claim prizes
Sachem Library patrons of all ages can submit original short stories under 1500 words, poetry, art, and photography for our literary magazine now through Tuesday, March 31.
Tuesday, January 20 6:00pm-7:30pm
Stop in and speak with representatives from participating preschool and daycare providers. No registration required.
Friday, January 30 6:00pm-8:00pm
Patrons of all ages are invited to celebrate cultural diversity by visiting our teen-led festival of planned activities and performances. Hosted by Sachem Teen Leaders.
Sachem Public Library has proudly been serving our community for 110 years! Our original building is on Hawkins Avenue and is home to the Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society.
Registration is required and ongoing unless otherwise noted.
Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20 & 27 10:00am Fee: $20
Registration begins at 9:30am Tuesday, December 30 online or by phone only. Payment by cash, check, or credit card within 3 days, or your reservation will be cancelled. Fees are non-refundable. Adult Sachem cardholders only.
Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20 & 27 2:30pm
Learn how to crochet in a relaxed setting. Patrons will learn basic stitches and will have made a granny square hood by the end of the series. Materials will be provided. Registration begins at 9:30am Tuesday, December 30 online or by phone only. Adult Sachem cardholders only.
Friday, January 9 11:00am
Nutritionist John Michel will discuss the importance of making healthy food choices and tips to make change sustainable.
Tuesday, January 13 10:00am
Your library card is the ultimate financial hack, granting free access to premium digital content. Join us to learn about Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, and Flipster and how they can replace your paid-for services.
Tuesday, January 13 7:00pm
Experience a relaxing sound bath with crystal singing bowls. Bring a yoga mat and blanket.
Friday, January 16 2:30pm
This intergenerational art club is open to all! We will provide art supplies and the rest is up to you. Registration is not required.
Tuesday, January 20 7:00pm
Author Jeffrey DeRosa of U.S. Army Combat Engineer Vehicles, 1980–Present, discusses the often-overlooked role of combat engineer vehicles on the modern battlefield.
Wednesday, January 21 7:00pm
English Professor and podcast host Stephanie Reese will discuss period piece TV shows and how accurate they are to their time periods.
Friday, January 23 2:00pm
Team up and go head to head in a pub-style trivia game all about music! No registration required.
Friday, January 30 2:00pm
Team up and put together as much of a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle as you can. The team who has put the most together at the end wins a prize! You may bring a puzzle to swap before we begin.
Mondays, January 12 & 26 11:00am
Get a chance to independently play popular video games during this gaming session. Crafted with a focus on meeting the specific needs of adults with special requirements. Bring your own wired headphones for gaming sound feature.
Friday, January 9 12:00pm
Paint and decorate a winter wreath made from pinecones.
Tuesdays 7:15pm
Register anytime at sachem.librarycalendar.com
Wednesdays 10:30am
Email programs [at] sachemlibrary [dot] org to get the Zoom link.
Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:00pm-8:30pm
This series begins on Monday, January 26. Contact the Welcome Desk for registration information.
Registration begins at 9:30am Tuesday, December 30 online or by phone only. Payment by cash, check, or credit card within 3 days, or your reservation will be cancelled. Fees are non-refundable. Adult Sachem cardholders only.
Tuesday, January 20 6:00pm Fee: $5
Naela will be making cabbage stuffed with ground beef and rice in a yogurt sauce. Enjoy a Middle Eastern salad on the side. For dessert, try Kunafa made with shredded filo, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese with sweet orange blossom syrup
Saturday, January 17 9:31am $10.75 round trip (non-refundable)
Meet at the Ronkonkoma station no later than 9:15am and ride together into Penn Station on 9:31am train. Return any time that day. Call the Welcome Desk for availability. Non-refundable tickets must be purchased in advance per person over the age of 5. Tickets are available on first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Find an application online or at the Welcome Desk.
Meeting: Thursday, January 8 10:30am
Speaker: Jeanne Schnupp & Gail Tumbarello, Senior Travel
Saturday, January 31 7:00pm Adults: $10 Children: $5
Purchase your discount tickets at the Welcome Desk and meet us at The Rinx in Hauppauge for the big game against The University of Pittsburgh. Patrons provide their own transportation. Tickets are available on first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Registration is not required unless otherwise noted.
Mondays 9:30am-2:30pm
Drop in with your friends and play mahjong or cards. Bring your own supplies.
Wednesdays 11:00am-1:30pm
Led by artist Tobio. Bring your own supplies and create.
Wednesdays 12:00pm
Friday, January 2 & 16 5:30pm-8:30pm
Adult adventurers are invited to play D&D with Quest Masters Guild. Please register.
Saturday, January 3 10:00am-3:00pm
Share your ideas with others and work on your projects.
Call the Welcome Desk for dates.
Saturday, January 10 10:00am-12:00pm
Bring your own hooks and yarn to crochet items that will be donated to local charities. Email crochetforcharity [at] att [dot] net with questions.
Saturday, January 10 10:00am-12:00pm
Play board games like Settlers of Catan and Telestrations with Marc.
Tuesday, January 13 6:45pm
Come down for line-by-line critiquing and learn new writing techniques.
Wednesday, January 14 2:00pm
Play Bunco in casual setting. Registration begins at 9:30am Tuesday, December 30 online or by phone only. Adult Sachem cardholders only.
Thursday, January 15 10:00am
Topic: “Patterns”
Robert Silvering shares tips to help sharpen your photo skills.
Thursday, January 15 12:00pm-1:30pm
Friday, January 16 2:00pm
Saturday, January 17 10:00am-12:00pm
Tuesday, January 20 7:00pm
TOPIC: Is there a ‘War on Science?’
Exchange ideas and engage in the Socratic practice of questioning, led by local resident Charles Payret.
Monday, January 26 10:30am
Discuss hot topics with local resident Peter Hanson.
Monday, January 26 7:00pm
A night of poetry, including a featured reader and an open mic.
No meeting this month.
Call the Welcome Desk for dates and information.
Thursday, January 8 2:00pm-4:00pm
Table hosted by the Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands Caregiver Support Initiative.
Friday, January 9 10:00am-1:00pm
Representatives from Disabled American Veterans are available to assist veterans submit disability claims and widow/widowers of deceased veterans apply for benefits. Please bring DD214s and any other relevant service documents.
Monday, January 12 & 26 1:00pm-3:30pm
Representatives from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council: Services for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled, will provide Medicaid enrollment assistance/general help to adults and children who are disabled/blind and anyone over the age of 65.
Wednesday, January 28 11:00pm-5:00pm
Meet with a certified Health Care Navigator from Health & Welfare Council of Long Island to help apply/renew your health insurance plans through NYS Health Marketplace.
No session this month.
No session this month.
Call the Welcome Desk for dates and information.
Call to make an appointment.
Registration begins at 9:30am Tuesday, December 30 online or by phone only. Payment by cash, check, or credit card within 3 days, or your reservation will be cancelled. Fees are non-refundable. Adult Sachem cardholders only.
Monday, January 5 6:00pm Materials fee: $5
Monday, January 12 2:00pm OR 6:00pm Materials fee: $10
Size: 4×5 inches
Friday, January 30 6:45pm Materials fee: $5
January 1 – Closed for New Years
January 8 1:30pm & 6:00pm
A set of circumstances makes Anna Scott, a famous actress, fall in love with William Thacker, owner of a bookstore in Notting Hill. But the paparazzi’s fascination with her complicates their bond. (1999, PG13-2 hours 4 minutes)
January 15 1:30pm & 6:00pm
A life-affirming, genre-bending story about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz. (2025, R-1 hour 51 minutes)
January 22 1:30pm & 6:00pm
Following in his father’s comical footsteps, a detective works to solve a murder case and save his police department from closure. (2025, PG13-1 hour 25 minutes)
January 29 1:30pm & 6:00pm
When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. (2025, PG13-2 hours 3 minutes)
Tuesday, January 6 6:00pm
A man’s personality is dramatically changed after surviving a major airline crash. (1993, R-2 hours 2 minutes)
Saturday, January 3 1:30pm
Set in feudal China, an unnamed fighter is honored for defeating three of the king’s most dangerous enemies. As the fighter recounts his battles, the king begins to question some of the details. (Mandarin, 2002, PG-13-1 hour 47 minutes)
Gallows Court by Martin Edwards
Thursday, January 15 4:00pm
America’s First Daughter by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie
Thursday, January 22 12:30pm
Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West by Stephen E. Ambrose
Monday, January 26 3:00pm
Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore
Friday, January 2 7:30pm
Monday, January 26 5:30pm OR 7:30pm
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, December 16 at 9:30am. Limited to adult Sachem cardholders.
Thursday, January 15 10:00am
Toast Coffeehouse at Station Yards
Bring your current read to Toast Coffeehouse for an hour of silent reading time with a complimentary café drink. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, December 30 at 9:30am. Limited to adult Sachem cardholders.
Register anytime at sachem.librarycalendar.com. Contact the Welcome Desk for help.
Monday, January 5 7:00pm
Steve King is a baseball enthusiast who leads a similar discussion group at the 92nd Street Y, a world-class cultural and community center. Join him for this participation-driven conversation.
Wednesday, January 7 7:00pm
Take an in-depth look at the Declaration of Independence and its impact, with Richard Bell, professor of history at the University of Maryland.
Wednesday, January 14 7:00pm
Learn how a young George Washington’s visit to Barbados influenced the American Revolution with presenter Evan Weiner.
Friday, January 23 7:00pm
Sports writer Hal Bock will explore the records that have been challenged but never broken in the history of baseball.
Tuesdays 10:30am
Register anytime at sachem.librarycalendar.com. Contact the Welcome Desk for help.
Tuesday, January 13 2:00pm
Leading Cultural and Political Commentator and Bestselling Author of The Road to Character
Tuesday, January 20 2:00pm
Journalist and Award-Winning Author of The Connection Cure
Wednesday, January 28 7:00pm
New York Times Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The God of the Woods and Long Bright River
Tim Votapka
Dawn Votapka
Free admission to area museums, parks, and cultural institutions! Reserve your museum pass online, by phone, or in person at the Welcome Desk. This month, explore the Cooper Hewitt-Smithsonian Design Museum. Founded in 1897, Cooper Hewitt is the only museum in the U.S. devoted exclusively to historical and contemporary design.
Contact the Welcome Desk for details on purchasing discount tickets. Pricing and availability subject to change.
CM Performing Arts Center 20% off
The Gateway Playhouse 50% off
Long Island Aquarium $28 Child/Senior – $39 Adult
Museum of Natural History $10
Video posting dates listed below program title.
Monday, January 12
Wednesday, January 21
January 5-January 30
Donate new unused toiletry items, lip balm, socks, and throw blankets. Our teen volunteers will be assembling comfort kits to be given to veterans in our community. Hosted by Sachem Teen Leaders.
Monitor your own blood pressure at home with a small, large, or standard size cuff. If you have trouble reading the screen, we also lend a talking monitor with a standard size cuff.
Registration begins Friday, December 19 at 9:30am. Register online, by phone or in person with your teen library card. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Additional opportunities available online at Teen Volunteers page.
Thursday, January 8 4:00-5:00pm
Color and assemble bags with food items to be donated to food banks. Bring two of the following items with you: box of instant oatmeal, box of hot chocolate, canned soup, box of soup packets or ramen.
Tuesday, January 13 4:00pm-5:00pm
Must be registered with the Muttigrees @ Home Club to participate. Decorate pet-themed bookmarks that will be donated to animal shelters.
Thursday, January 15 AND/OR 29 3:00pm-4:00pm
Help us scan our Sachem yearbook archive and make it accessible digitally.
Friday, January 16 6:45pm-8:15pm
Work with children to build with Legos.
Saturday, January 17 10:45am-12:15pm
Play chess with a younger buddy. Volunteers must know the rules of chess and how to play the game.
Thursday, January 22 4:00pm-5:00pm
Make handwarmers for local veterans.
Thursday, January 29 4:00pm-5:00pm
Decorate coffee sleeves with positive messages for Brewport Café in honor of P.S. I Love You Day.
The Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Health Ambassador Program is a reproductive and sexual health program created for teens to learn about consent, decision-making, self-esteem, and healthy relationships. There are 7 training courses that are delivered by a trained Health Educator via Google Classroom and provide age-appropriate information. Recommended for high school students. Not eligible for community service hours if you have previously completed this course. (6 hours)
Applications for two $500 Friends of Sachem Library scholarships are available at the library and the guidance offices of Sachem North and Sachem East. Any Sachem resident graduating senior planning to attend college is eligible. This year’s topic is: What personal experiences in life have prepared you for the challenges of the world today? Application due: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Monday, January 5 4:00pm-5:00pm
Make adorable snowmen out of socks!
Tuesday, January 6 6:00pm-7:30pm
Design your own winter sport in the mountains of Minecraft, then hit the ice rink for a game of hockey!
FOR HIGH SCHOOL Grades 9-12
Friday, January 9 AND/OR 23 5:30pm-8:30pm
Adventurers of all skill levels are invited to play Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition run by the Quest Masters Guild.
Saturday, January 10 10:00am-12:00pm
Learn the basic stitches of crochet in this monthly workshop.
Tuesday, January 13 6:00pm-7:00pm
Draw your own unique character with guidance from a local comic artist.
Wednesday, January 14 4:00pm-5:00pm
Join Ms. Rebecca for a craft in desTEENation! This month, we’ll be making our own neon signs!
Saturday, January 17 3:00pm-4:00pm
Make a delicious salsa with Chef Rob to enjoy with chips.
Saturday, January 24 9:30am-2:00pm Fee: $65
Take this five-hour course required by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Bring your learner’s permit that includes the photo ID to class. Interim paper permits not accepted.
Tuesday, January 27 6:30pm-7:30pm
Create art using code, then crush the LISC design challenges!
Wednesday, January 28 6:30pm-8:30pm
Hangout and make soot sprite keychains while watching a Studio Ghibli movie!
Saturday, January 31 3:00pm-4:00pm
An acrylic paint-on-canvas art program that invites artists to explore bold colors and playful storytelling through the adventures of a clumsy yet heroic tiger battling demonic forces in a fantasy world.
Register for each week. Join us from 6:30pm-8:00pm for games, crafts, and technology. Walk-ins not guaranteed.
Friday, January 2
Friday, January 9
Friday, January 16
Friday, January 23
Friday, January 30
January 2
Read the gripping historical fiction novel Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson. Each bag will include the book and some book related items. Registrants can pick up their bag beginning Friday, January 2.
January 16
Recycle something old into a new tote bag!
Friday, January 23
Paint and decorate a set of winter-themed bookends! Registrants can pick up a supply kit beginning Wednesday, January 21.
Registration begins Thursday, December 18 at 9:30am. Register online or by phone. Check the children’s events calendar for all our program offerings. Children who are district residents MUST have a Sachem Library card to register for programs.
Monday, January 5 4:45pm
Hear tales of elves, trolls and Nordic gods, write your name in ancient Icelandic runes. Make a cool deer antler zipper pull for your jacket or backpack.
Wednesdays, January 21 and 28 10:00am OR 11:00am
Get ready for giggles, movement, and teamwork! We’ll sing songs, play games, and explore fun activities using a colorful parachute to encourage gross motor skills, cooperation, and early social development.
Monday, January 26 7:00pm
Grab your family and head over to the library for some bingo!
Tuesday, January 27 10:00am OR 11:00am
Join us for rhymes, finger plays, lab bounces, and more.
Surprises await when you walk and read our winter title, Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner. Find out what mischief our snowy pals are up to when all the world’s asleep. See if you can spot the hidden pictures! The Storywalk (R) Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk(R) is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
We’re so proud of the amazing kids at Sachem Public Library who completed 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten.
Wednesday, January 7 4:30pm
Use items found in nature and much more to decorate a magnificent sparkling fairy house.
Friday, January 9 11:00am
Meet us at The Explorium for an interactive experience exploring the physics behind this classic tale. Due to space restrictions, limit ONE caregiver per child.
Wednesday, January 14 11:00 am
Meet us at Connetquot River State Park and discover the winter survival behavior of plants and animals found in the park. Hands-on activities such as observing animal furs will be followed by an outdoor safari to look for signs of deer, wintering ducks, and other wildlife. Dress for the weather. Siblings welcome, PLEASE REGISTER EVERY FAMILY MEMBER ATTENDING.
Friday, January 16 4:30pm
Use pine cones, yarn, and other items to make a cute little animal friend.
Friday, January 23 10:00am-4:30pm
Stop by Discovery Grove and pick up a kit with all of the materials you need to make a homemade animal friend. Registration not required. While supplies last.
Studio classes are in-person classes limited to adult Sachem cardholders and the name of the patron attending must match the library card used to register for that class. Registered adults may be accompanied by a teen age 16 or above. Register online or by phone Wednesday, December 17 at 9:30am. Registration limited to one program per patron for the first week of registration (including waitlists). You may register for additional classes starting on Tuesday, December 23 at 9:30am. Attendance at Studio classes is required to obtain class materials. Expanded descriptions available on online library calendar.
Monday, January 5 6:00pm Materials fee: $5
Design a candle holder with Arooj, for engraving in the Studio.
Tuesday, January 6 6:00pm Materials fee: $5
Join Arooj, to create a personalized design for engraving on a Notebook/Pen set.
Thursday, January 8 4:30pm OR 6:30pm Materials fee: $10
Build a blanket ladder as decor in your home, with Michele.
Friday, January 9 6:30pm
Start off the new year with manifesting your intentions. Participate in a short meditation and then design an engraved intention jar.
Saturday, January 10 11:30am
Learn to create a multicolor 3D printing project for printing on the Studio’s five-color 3D printer, the Prusa XL.
Tuesday, January 13 OR January 20 7:00pm Materials fee: $5
Join Jon to learn about the design, 3D printing, and assembly of your own electric model train.
Thursday, January 15 6:30pm
Personalize a word of up to five letters with images or patterns for engraving out of acrylic in the Studio.
Saturday, January 17 10:00am Materials fee: $5
Use Cricut Design Space to personalize a mason jar with Amy.
Thursday, January 22 4:00pm OR 6:30pm Materials fee: $10
Create a desktop-sized snowflake light using an LED neon strip and a 3D printed form.
Saturday, January 24 10:00am
Practice using Adobe Illustrator by designing a flyer with Dan.
Sunday, January 25 12:00pm
Make a custom playmat for the card game Magic: The Gathering at Genesis Comics.
Monday, January 26 6:00pm Materials fee: $5
Design a laser engraved wooden clock.
Saturday, January 31 10:00am
Learn the basics by making small projects using fabric scraps with MJ.
Register online, in person, or by phone beginning Tuesday, December 16 at 9:30am. Seating is limited to district residents only, until the day prior to the scheduled class.
Tuesday, January 6 6:30pm
Learn additional features of QB, including customizing QuickBooks for your business, transactions in modules, banking, custom reporting, using asset, liability, and equity accounts, and much more.
Thursday, January 8 7:00pm
Spreadsheets can perform amazing calculations. Take the next step in Excel and learn the basics of formulas.
Tuesday, January 13 7:00pm
Join technology librarian Alison for an overview of the Windows operating system, including tips for navigating your computer, managing files, and customizing settings.
Thursday, January 15 7:00pm
Learn to use Excel’s powerful lookup functions including HLookup and VLookup.
Thursday, January 22 7:00pm
Logical functions are some of the most popular and useful in Excel. They can test values in other cells and perform actions dependent upon the result of the test.
Thursday, January 29 7:00pm
Excel contains all the necessary tools to organize and analyze data. In this session, learn how to sort and filter data, explore the power of the Format as a Table feature, and separate or combine text with Flash Fill.
Call to make a 30-minute appointment for one-on-one help. Limited to two per month. Attendance at library programs or public spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or videotaped for use in library publicity. If you do not want us to capture a photo or video of you or your child, please tell the library staff member coordinating the event PRIOR to the program.
Diane Longo, President
Marguerite Barone, Vice President
Susan Tychnowicz
Thomas Lohr
Bob Winowitch
Neely McCahey, Director
Kristen Stroh, Assistant Director
Tuesday, January 20 5:00pm
Monday–Friday 9:30am-9:00pm
Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday, January 1 – New Year’s Day
Monday, January 19 – Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday
