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September 2026 newsletter
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Halloween Shopping Experience
Saturday, October 3 11:00am-1:00pm
Visit our gently used costume shop to choose a free costume for your child while supplies last.
Haunted Garden: Celebrating Ten Years of Fears
October 13, 14, 15 & 16 5:15pm-8:30pm
Enjoy a frightfully fun celebration that includes audiovisual lighting effects, low visibility, and fog. Do not enter if you are easily frightened or sensitive to loud noise. By entering, you take responsibility for your spooky night. No registration required.
Night Market Vendor Registration
Apply online beginning Friday, October 16 at 9:30am to participate in our Night Market on Saturday, December 5 from 5:00pm-8:00pm.
Trunk or Treat (Ages 1 to 8 with Caregiver)
Friday, October 30 11:00am – 1:00pm
Join your favorite librarians for our annual Trunk or Treat celebration. Dress in costume and enjoy a safe, free, and delightfully spooky morning of trick-or-treating from car to car in the library parking lot. Will be held indoors in the event of rain. No registration required.
Adults
In-person programs, registration is required and ongoing unless otherwise noted.
Puzzle Palooza
Friday, October 2 2:00pm
Team up to complete as much of a 500-piece puzzle as you can. Winning team receives a prize!
Money Myths with AARP
Saturday, October 3 10:00am
Join AARP for an eye-opening presentation that separates financial fact from fiction. Whether you’re saving for retirement or already retired, this presentation will challenge what you think you know about money, investing, and planning for your future.
Yoga with Rachel
Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27 10:00am Fee $20
Registration begins at 9:30am Wednesday, September 23 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.
Women’s Cancers Education
Tuesday, October 6 11:00am
Health educators from Stony Brook Cancer Center will discuss cancers primarily affecting women. Discover the importance of knowing your body, recognizing potential warning signs, and following recommended screening guidelines for early detection and prevention.
Military Histories of Austria and Germany
Tuesday, October 6 7:00pm
World Wars expert Keith Matturro covers the impressive military histories of Austria and Germany from the Middle Ages through the World Wars including their colorful uniforms and decorations.
Wild Bird Bingo!
Friday, October 9 1:00pm
Discover Long Island’s wild birds with Dianne Taggart and play Bingo for prizes.
Coin, Stamp, and Small Antique Appraisal
Wednesday, October 14 1:00pm
Frank McAlonan will value coins, stamps, and small antiques. Registration begins Wednesday, September 30 at 9:30am. Call the Welcome Desk to make a one-on-one 10-minute appointment. One appointment per household.
Live Well, Age Well: Healthy Living Workshop
Friday, October 16 11:00am
Discover simple, practical ways to stay active, eat well, manage stress, and maintain independence.
Medicare 101
Friday, October 23 11:00am
Paul Donoghue of Senior Services of North America will discuss plan options, benefits, and enrollment periods.
Long Island’s Most Haunted Mansions
Friday, October 23 1:00pm
Join Monica Randall to explore Long Island’s most intriguing manor houses and their secret passageways, hidden chambers, deserted tunnels, and more.
Tooth and Nail: The History of Werewolves in Cinema!
Monday, October 26 1:00pm
Keith Crocker will cover the history of werewolves and investigate their cinematic representations, utilizing film clips and promotional trailers. We promise a “hair-raising” experience!*CUT
Estate Planning 101
Tuesday, October 27 7:00pm
Join Daniel J. DeRosso, Esq. to learn about basic estate planning documents such as a Will, Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, and Living Will. Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts will also be discussed.
In the Gallery
Art Encounter
Display Case
Sachem Public Library 110th Anniversary
On-Your-Own Train Trip to NYC
Saturday, October 17 9:31am $11.25 round trip (non-refundable)
Meet at the Ronkonkoma station no later than 9:15am and ride together into Penn Station on the 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 a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Adults with Special Needs
Special Needs Event: Halloween Party
Monday, October 19 6:30pm
Join Doreen in decorating yummy Halloween cupcakes, play Halloween games and have some sweet treats.
In-Person Cooking
Registration begins at 9:30am Wednesday, September 23 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.
Fresh Ravioli with Judy
Wednesday, October 28 2:00pm OR 6:30pm Fee $10
Join us to learn how to make fresh ravioli by hand. Bring 2 large mixing bowls, a cutting board, and a cookie sheet with a lip to class.
English Help
Zoom Basic English with Doris
Tuesdays 7:15pm
Register anytime at sachem.librarycalendar.com.
Zoom English Conversation Group
Wednesdays 10:30am
Email programs [at] sachemlibrary [dot] org to get the Zoom link.
Join the Friends!
Find the application online or at the Welcome Desk.
Meeting on Thursday, October 8 10:30am
Speakers are local elected officials
Booksale on Saturday, October 3 10:00am
Monthly In-Person Adult Programs
Registration is not required unless otherwise noted.
Open Play Mahjong & Cards
Mondays 9:30am-2:30pm
Bring your own supplies.
Art Encounter
Wednesdays 11:00am- 1:30pm
Led by artist Tobio. Bring your own supplies and create.
Italian Language & Culture
Wednesdays 12:00pm
Walking Club at Raynor Beach County Park
Thursday, October 1 10:00am
Meet us for an hour-long walk. Please register.
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Friday, October 2 & 30 5:30pm- 8:30pm
Adult adventurers are invited to play D&D with Quest Masters Guild. Please register.
Quilters Sew-In
Saturday, October 3 10:00am-3:00pm
Share your ideas with others and work on your projects.
Meditation & Reiki Healing in the Garden
Friday, October 9 & 23 6:00pm
Join Reiki Master Michele Cayea for a guided meditation and Reiki healing experience.
Crochet for Charity
Saturday, October 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 Morning Board Games
Saturday, October 10 10:00am-12:00pm
Play board games like Settlers of Catan and Telestrations with Marc.
Bunco Time!
Wednesday, October 14 2:00pm
Registration begins at 9:30am Wednesday, September 23 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.
Picture This!
Thursday, October 15 10:00am
Topic “Converging Lines”
Robert Silvering shares tips to help sharpen your photo skills. All skill levels welcome.
Knit & Crochet
Thursday, October 15 12:00pm- 1:30pm
Bingo
Friday, October 16 2:00pm
Ukulele Jam Session
Saturday, October 17 10:00am – 12:00pm
News & Views
Monday, October 19 10:30am
Discuss hot topics with local resident Peter Hanson.
Socrates Café
Tuesday, October 20 7:00pm
TOPIC “If artists claim their art and political beliefs are inseparable, should public and private institutions be equally free to support—or refuse to support—them based on those same political beliefs?”
Exchange ideas and engage in the Socratic practice of questioning, led by local resident Charles Payret.
Chess Meetup
Saturday, October 24 10:00am – 12:00pm
Beginners and seasoned players are welcome to drop in for friendly chess matches. Local resident Karthi will be on hand to help players. Chess sets will be available, or you may bring your own. Registration required.
Bards Poetry Night
Monday, October 26 7:00pm
A night of poetry, including a featured reader and an open-mic.
Writer’s Workshop
No meeting this month.
Defensive Driving
Call the Welcome Desk for dates and information.
One-on-One Services
Medicaid Enrollment
Monday, October 5 & 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.
Drop-In Career Coaching
Tuesday, October 6 3:00pm-6:00pm
Meet with Richard Gluck for resume help, interview preparation, and general career advice. No appointment necessary.
Dementia Awareness
Thursday, October 8 2:00pm-4:00pm
Table hosted by the Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands Caregiver Support Initiative
Free NARCAN Training & Kits with Phoenix House
Friday, October 9 10:00am-2:00pm
NYS of Health Enrollment Assistance
Wednesday, October 28 11:00am –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.
Veterans Benefits Assistance
Visit the Welcome Desk to make an appointment and receive your intake form. A representative from the NYS Dept. of Veterans Services will guide veterans in available state and federal benefits.
Medicare Counseling & Senior Advocate
Call the Welcome Desk for dates and information.
Notary Public
Call to make an appointment.
Express Yourself
Registration begins at 9:30am Wednesday, September 23 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.
Beading with Donna
Thursday, October 1 1:00pm Fee $10
Painting with Pamela
Tuesday, October 20 6:00pm Materials fee $5
Watercolor with Mary Waka
Friday, October 23 6:00pm Materials fee $5
Watercolor with Heather
Saturday, October 24 1:00pm Fee $5
In-Person Film Showings
Thursday Movies
Rom-Com Day: Practical Magic
October 1 – 1:30pm & 6:00pm
Two witch sisters, raised by their eccentric aunts in a small town, face closed-minded prejudice and a curse which threatens to prevent them ever finding lasting love. (1998, Rated PG-13, 1 hour 44 minutes)
The Sheep Detectives
October 8 – 1:30pm & 6:00pm
Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. (2026, Rated PG, 1 hour 49 minutes)
Disclosure Day
October 15 – 1:30pm *No evening movie*
A cybersecurity expert and a Midwest weather reporter seek to reveal the existence of aliens to the world. (2026, Rated PG- 13, 2 hours 25 minutes)
Power Ballad
October 22 – 1:30pm & 6:00pm
Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick’s song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. (2026, Rated R, 1 hour 38 minutes)
Supergirl
October 29 – 1:30pm & 6:00pm
Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice when an unexpected adversary strikes too close to home. (2026, Rated PG-13, 1 hour 48 minutes)
Reel Rebels
Big Night
October 6 – 6:00pm
Primo and Secundo, two immigrant brothers, pin their hopes on a banquet honoring Louis Prima to save their struggling restaurant. (1996, Rated R, 1 hour 49 minutes)
Saturday Foreign Film
Parasite
Saturday, October 3 – 1:30pm
Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan. (Korean, 2019, Rated R, 2 hours 12 minutes)
Book Discussions
At the Library
Murder Among Friends
Everyone in my family has killed someone by Benjamin Stevenson
Thursday, October 8 4:00pm
Afternoon Book Discussion
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Thursday, October 22 12:30pm
America’s Best Historians
Thomas Jefferson & Sally Hemings: an American controversy by Annette Gordon-Reed
Monday, October 26 3:00pm
Zoom Book Discussion
TNT (20 & 30-SOMETHINGS)
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Friday, October 2 7:30pm
Offsite Groups
Sip n’ Silence
5 Hawkins Ave, Ronkonkoma
Thursday, October 8 10:00am
Bring your current read to The French Workshop at Station Yards for an hour of silent reading time with a complimentary café drink. Registration begins at 9:30am on Wednesday, September 23 online or by phone only. Adult Sachem cardholders only.
PUB FICTION @ SHENNANIGANS
228 Hawkins Ave, Lake Ronkonkoma
Monday, October 26 5:30pm OR 7:30pm
The children on the hill by Jennifer McMahon
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, September 22 at 9:30am. Adult Sachem cardholders only.
Live on ZOOM!
Register anytime at sachem.librarycalendar.com. Contact the Welcome Desk for help.
Celebrating 40 Years of American Girl Dolls
Wednesday, October 7 7:00pm
Celebrate the last 40 years of the company that has held a special place in many people’s hearts by exploring its past and current journey.
The Films of Alfred Hitchcock
Wednesday, October 21 7:00pm
Brian Rose highlights the achievements of “the master of suspense” through dozens of clips that examine Hitchcock’s extraordinary creativity as one of the 20th century’s greatest filmmakers.
Arthritis Exercise with Eden
Tuesdays 10:30am
The Shot Heard Round the World
Wednesday, October 28 7:00pm
Hal Bock discusses the rivalry between the Giants and the Dodgers and the story of the most dramatic home runs in baseball history.
Monster Family Feud: The Addams Family vs. The Munsters
Friday, October 30 7:00pm
Enjoy some spooky television history as we explore The Addams Family and The Munsters, from the stars who brought these characters to life to the network rivalries. Discover the hilarious scripts, stories, and behind-the-scenes antics that made these shows enduring fan favorites.
Virtual Author Talks
Register anytime at sachem.librarycalendar.com. Contact the Welcome Desk for help.
Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth
Thursday, October 1 7:00pm
New York Times bestselling author of the Divergent series.
Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo
Thursday, October 8 2:00pm
Curator of the art collection at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.
Ghosts, Grief and Growing Up: YA Storytelling with Cherie Dimaline
Thursday, October 22 7:00pm
Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The Marrow Thieves and Empire of Wild.
Memorial Tree
Create a lasting legacy with our new Memorial Tree. Honor a loved one or family while celebrating your connection to the library with a personalized engraved leaf. Your lasting tribute will support the library for generations to come. Visit our website for more information and an application to participate.
Great Give Back Donation Drives
October 1-31
The Great Give Back initiative, organized by the Public Libraries of New York State, provides communities with an opportunity to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences. Sachem Teen Leaders Club is collecting new, unopened non-perishable food, pet supplies, toys, toiletries, dental hygiene items, self-care items for veterans and new pajamas for community members in need.
Free Museum Entry and Discount Tickets
Museum Passes
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 LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum. The museum features a Sea Cadet training facility and seven exhibition halls including a movie theater and SEAL simulation ride.
Discount Area Attraction Tickets
Contact the Welcome Desk for details on purchasing discount tickets. Pricing and availability subject to change.
Bronx Zoo $31.50
CM Performing Arts Center 20% off
The Gateway Playhouse 40% off
Long Island Aquarium $29.50 Child/Senior – $41.50 Adult
Museum of Natural History $10
Theatre Three 15% off Children’s Theatre & $5.00 off Mainstage
Database of the Month: AtoZdatabases
A premier reference and marketing database which provides details on businesses and households within the United States. Beneficial to job seekers, local businesses, and libraries.
Library of Things: Graphing Calculator
A handheld computer capable of plotting graphs, solving simultaneous equations, and performing other tasks with variables. *Note: This item may be borrowed with a Teen card.
This Month on YouTube
Video posting dates listed below program title.
Reading with Bernadette: Best Horror Novels 2026
Tuesday, October 6
TEENS
Registration begins Friday, September 18 at 9:30am. Register online, by phone or in person with your teen library card. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Sachem Teen Volunteers
Additional opportunities available online.
“I’m With the Banned” Critical Thinking Project (Virtual)
Read frequently challenged and/or banned books, then respond thoughtfully to a selection of critical thinking questions. Apply for project guidelines through our Teen Volunteer page.
Patio Planners
Thursday, October 1 4:00pm-5:00pm
Help our librarians design and maintain the outdoor patio*Lowercase space.
Book Sale Helpers
Saturday, October 3 9:30am-10:30am OR 3:00pm-4:00pm
Assist the Friends of the library with the set-up and break-down of their book sale.
Marty Lyons Foundation Well Wishes
Tuesday, October 6 AND/OR October 13 4:00pm-5:00pm
Create cards filled with well wishes and words of encouragement.
Pink Pumpkins
Thursday, October 8 4:00pm-5:00pm
Decorate a pumpkin for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to be displayed in the library.
Lego Club Helpers
Friday, October 9 6:45pm-8:15pm
Work with children to build with Legos.
Patio Planners: Pumpkin Planters
Thursday, October 22 4:00pm-5:00pm
Decorate our patio for fall. Dress for a mess.
Mutt-i-Grees: Nocturnal Critters
Thursday, October 22 6:00pm-7:00pm
Join Sweetbriar to learn about creatures of the night. Must be a member of Muttigrees @ Home to participate.
Teen Fall Reading Club: Celebrating 10 Years of Haunted Garden Fears
Pick up a bookmark, track books, and receive prizes through November 21.
Teen Chess Club
Friday, October 2 2:30pm-4:00pm
All skill levels are invited to play, learn strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. Hosted by Sachem Teen Leaders.
The Great Give Back: Lake Ronkonkoma Clean Up
Saturday, October 24 10:00am-12:00pm
Join the Library for a clean-up of Lake Ronkonkoma in partnership with the Lake Ronkonkoma Improvement Group*ADD Participants must provide their own transportation. All ages welcome.
Dungeons & Dragons
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL Grades 6-8
Friday, October 2 5:30pm-8:30pm
FOR HIGH SCHOOL Grades 9-12
Friday, October 9 AND/OR October 23 5:30pm-8:30pm
Adventurers of all skill levels are invited to play Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition run by the Quest Masters Guild.
Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons
Saturday, October 3 11:30am-1:00pm
Learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons with the Quest Masters Guild.
Mixed Media Fall Painting
Saturday, October 3 3:00pm-4:00pm
Create an adorable fall painting using paper, paint, sticks, and leaves!
Halloween Movie Monday: Halloweentown
Monday, October 5 6:30pm-8:00pm
Join Marnie as she’s transported to Halloweentown! No registration required.
Spooky Season Ribbon Wreath
Wednesday, October 7 4:00pm-5:00pm
Create a Halloween-themed ribbon wreath to decorate for the spooky season!
Halloween Diamond Art Keychains
Saturday, October 10
Decorate Halloween diamond art keychains while we marathon spooky movies! No registration required.
Paint Marker Pumpkins
Tuesday, October 13
Drop by desTEENation to decorate a fake pumpkin with paint markers! No registration required.
One Night Ultimate Werewolf
Wednesday, October 14 4:00pm-5:00pm
Deduce truth from lies when you’re put to the test to discover who among your group is a werewolf!
Haunted Squishmallow Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, October 15
Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet and search Teen Services for the hidden squishmallows for a chance to win your own! No registration required.
Ticket to Ride
Saturday, October 17 2:30pm-4:00pm
Play the strategy board game and build railway routes across a map of North America! Hosted by Sachem Teen Leaders.
Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
Saturday, October 17 3:00pm-4:00pm
Join Chef Rob to make this delicious fall treat!
Minecraft: Haunted Mansion
Tuesday, October 20 6:00pm-7:30pm
Test your agility in haunted‑mansion parkour, hunt for potion ingredients, and team up to battle witches.
Anime Night: Spooky Anime
Wednesday, October 21 7:00pm-8:00pm
Watch a spooky anime and make a craft!
Successfully Navigating College Admissions (Zoom)
Wednesday, October 21 7:30pm-8:30pm
Stand Out for College, LLC will discuss college admissions trends, the SAT/ACT environment, researching and visiting colleges, and other admissions process steps.
Spider Web Lighted Lanterns
Thursday, October 22
Drop by desTEENation to create a lantern with colored spider webs! No registration required.
Pre-Licensing
Saturday, October 24 9:30am-2:00pm Fee $65
Take this five-hour course required by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Need learner’s permit with photo ID for class. Interim paper permits not accepted.
Halloween Movie Monday: Goosebumps
Monday, October 26 6:30pm-8:00pm
Watch the monsters of Goosebumps come to life and try to take over the town! No registration required.
Robot Takeover
Tuesday, October 27 6:30pm-8:00pm
When the lights go down, the robots come alive! Explore coding, robotics, and problem-solving in this spooky STEM experience.
Zombie Makeup
Wednesday, October 28 6:30pm-8:00pm
Zombify yourself using special effects techniques to turn into the living dead! Not suitable for individuals with latex allergies.
Candy Taste Test
Thursday, October 29
Drop by desTEENation to grab a candy goodie bag and vote for your favorites! No registration required.
Roadmap to College (Zoom)
Thursday, October 29 7:00pm-8:00pm
The Princeton Review will provide a comprehensive approach to admissions, building a strong academic record, choosing the right schools, and mastering standardized tests.
desTEENation Friday Nights
Register for each week. Hang out with friends in desTEENation using our games, crafts, and technology. Each week will have a different activity beginning at 6:30pm. Walk-ins not guaranteed.
October 2: Lemony Snicket’s: A Series of Unfortunate Events Movie Night
October 23: Hocus Pocus 2 + Popcorn Bar
Fridays @ Home
Teen Read Swag Bag
October 2
Follow your dreams with Where You See Yourself by Claire Forrest. Registrants can pick up their bag beginning Friday, October 2.
Halloween Luminaries
October 16
Light up the night with your own Halloween-themed luminary. Registrants can pick up a supply kit beginning Wednesday, October 14.
CHILDREN
Registration begins Thursday, September 17 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.
Join the Fall Reading Club: Sweet Story Factory
Children in grades K-5 can win prizes by reading five books.
First day to return bookmarks is October 19.
Last day to return bookmarks is November 16.
Book Time with a Dog (Grades 1-5)
Thursdays, October 1, 8 & 29 6:30pm-7:30pm
Practice your reading aloud skills to the most accepting and loving audience there is: a certified therapy dog. Children may book two 20-minute appointments per month.
Not-So-Scary Tales (2-7 Years Old with Caregiver)
Monday, October 5 6:30pm
Join us for some family friendly not-so-spooky tales. No registration required.
Mother Goose on the Loose! (3-15 months with Caregiver)
Monday, October 19 10:00am OR 11:00am
Join us for rhymes the mother goose way, with songs, puppets and more.
Preschool Yoga (Ages 2-5 with Caregiver)
Wednesday, October 21 10:00am OR 11:00am
Stretch, move, and relax with Miss Sara.
Spooky Stories and S’mores (Grades 3-5)
Friday, October 23 7:00pm
Join us for spooky stories and delicious s’mores, may not be for those who scare easily!
Discovery Grove
Clay Play (Grades K-2)
Wednesday, October 7 4:30pm
Use stamps and items from nature to get creative with clay. We’ll clean up the mess.
Babies Explore in Nature (Under 24 Months with Caregiver)
Friday, October 9 11:00am
Babies will explore our outdoor nature classroom through different hands-on experiences. Rain or shine.
Nature Photography Scavenger Hunt (Grades 3-5)
Friday, October 23 4:30pm
Join us outside to play a game and take pictures of nature. Rain or shine.
Mud Kitchen Stone Soup (Ages 2-5 with Caregiver)
Wednesday, October 28 10:00am OR 11:30am
Participate in a delicious story and then make your own stone soup in our Mud Kitchen. Dress for a mess. Rain or shine.
Creative Connections
This series is crafted with a focus on individuals with special requirements ages 14-26.
No Bake Apple “Donuts”
Tuesday, October 6 4:00pm-5:00pm
Join Dianne to create apple “donuts”. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Flower Pot Spider
Tuesday, October 20 4:00pm-5:00pm
Craft an adorable spider to add to your Halloween decor.
The Studio
Studio classes are 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, September 16 at 9:30am. Registration limited to one program per patron for the first week of registration (including waitlists). You may register for additional classes beginning Tuesday, September 22 at 9:30am. Attendance at Studio classes is required to obtain class materials. In-person classes, registration required. Expanded descriptions on online library calendar.
Take & Make: Retro Wooden Halloween Tabletop Decor
Thursday, October 1 Materials Fee $5
Paint your own wooden retro-looking Halloween decor pieces. Pick up your kit at the Studio desk.
Woodworking: Bench
Thursday, October 1 4:30pm OR 6:30pm Materials Fee $15
Construct a wooden bench for your home with Michele.
Engraved Spooky Sign
Friday, October 2 6:00pm Materials Fee $5
Using Canva, learn how to design a wooden sign for laser engraving.
Intro to Painting in Prusa Slicer
Saturday, October 3 11:00am OR 2:00pm
Learn how to paint 3D files in Prusa Slicer and get your item printed in the Studio.
Introduction to Magic: The Gathering
Monday, October 5 6:30pm Materials Fee: $5
Learn how to play the popular trading card game Magic: The Gathering and make some custom accessories.
Build Your Own Pumpkin Light with Arduino
Tuesday, October 6 OR October 20 7:00pm Materials Fee $5
Join Jon as you wire, build, and program your very own set of full color addressable LEDs into the shape of a pumpkin!
Neon Pumpkin Sign
Thursday, October 8 6:30pm Materials Fee $5
Create a desktop-sized Jack-O-Lantern light using an LED neon strip and 3D printed form.
Cricut: Artist Trading Cards
Saturday, October 17 10:00am Materials Fee $5
Using the Cricut Design Space and Maker, design and create miniature, original works of art.
Wooden Keepsake Box
Monday, October 19 6:00pm Materials Fee $5
Make your own keepsake box with laser engraved wood and acrylic.
Software, Coding & Technology Education
Register online, in person, or by phone beginning Tuesday, September 22 at 9:30am. Seating is limited to district residents only, until the day prior to the scheduled class.
Intro to Excel
Thursday, October 8 7:00 pm
Learn the basics of the world’s most popular spreadsheet program, including creating, editing, and formatting worksheets.
Create Holiday Cards with Canva
Saturday, October 10 10:00 am
Learn to create beautiful holiday greeting cards with Canva. Design your card with photos, colors, fonts, or one of Canva’s many free templates, making online graphic design easy.
Word: Create and Edit Documents
Thursday, October 22 7:00 pm
Learn to create and edit Word documents including saving, entering and editing content, proofing tools, and page options.
iPhone Basics
Tuesday, October 27 7:00 pm
Get comfortable with your iPhone! This beginner class covers navigating your device, changing settings, downloading apps, and more. Bring your iPhone and get started.
Excel Logic Functions
Thursday, October 29 7:00 pm
Learn Excel’s most useful logical functions, including If, And/Or, SumIf, CountIf, AverageIf, and nested If functions.
Tech 30 Appointments
Call to make a 30-minute appointment for one-on-one help. Limited to two appointments per month.
LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Susan Tychnowicz, President
Thomas Lohr, Vice President
Erica Hartmann
Diane Longo
Bob Winowitch
Neely McCahey, Director
Kristen Stroh, Assistant Director
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, October 20 5:00pm
Hours
Monday – Friday 9:30am-9:00pm
Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm
Sunday 12:00-4:00pm
Holiday Closings
Monday, October 12 Columbus Day
