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Armchair Travel

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at West Babylon Public Library

Program Type:

Education

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on April 28, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Travel from home with a library program featuring New Orleans, LA. Enjoy video clips, photos, and highlights of the city’s history, culture, and tourism. Refreshments will be served.

Logo Unveiling Ceremony Invitation Header with WBPL image

Friends of the West Babylon Library Logo Unveiling

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace at West Babylon Public Library

Program Type:

Community Outreach

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Outreach
Event Details:

You’re invited to a very special celebration! We asked the talented teens of West Babylon to get creative and design a brand-new logo for the Friends of the West Babylon Library, and the results are incredible!

La La Land

Friday Flicks

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B at West Babylon Public Library

Program Type:

Entertainment

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on May 15, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

La La Land (2016)

(PG-13) (128 mins)

Image of books with text that reads 'Friends of the Library Book Sale'

Friends of The Library Book Sale

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Fish Tank Area at West Babylon Public Library

Program Type:

Community Outreach, Drop In, Other

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Fish Tank Area
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Outreach, Drop In, Other
Summer reading

Get Ready for Summer Paint Night

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:45pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at West Babylon Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on May 4, 2026 @ 6:45pm.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative at our Summer Reading Prep Paint Night and help bring the library’s décor to life! Enjoy a fun, relaxed evening of painting as we prepare colorful displays for the upcoming summer reading season.

Paint Night: Pink Teacup & Hibiscus With Butterfly

Paint Night: Pink Teacup & Hibiscus With Butterfly

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:45pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at West Babylon Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on May 5, 2026 @ 6:45pm.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Salad

Battle of the Salads

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at West Babylon Public Library

Program Type:

Food & Cooking

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on May 7, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Battle of the salads: Panzanella (bread) salad versus Tortellini (pasta) salad. Two Italian salads. A roomful of discerning taste testers. You decide which one tantalizes your tastebuds the most!

Shed the meds

Shed the Meds & Senior ID Cards

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at West Babylon Public Library

Program Type:

Community Outreach, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Outreach, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

In collaboration with Assemblyman Durso’s office, the Library will host the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office for a medication take-back event.

Painted Bottle

Painted Spring Wine Bottles

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at West Babylon Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on May 11, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join artist Betty and make this seasonal décor. Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5.

Butterfly

Rainforest Butterflies

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at West Babylon Public Library

Program Type:

Education

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on May 12, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore stunning butterflies and moths from tropical rainforests around the world and learn about camouflage, mimicry, anatomy, and metamorphosis.

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Empire Defensive Driving (April)

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A/B
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 25, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required

Empire Defensive Driving

Attend this class to potentially earn an auto insurance discount and reduce violation points. A $35 non-refundable check or money order (no cash), payable to Empire Safety Council, is due within 48 hours to secure your spot. Space is limited. One registration per person. Phone or in-person registration only.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programs

Adult programs are for ADULTS ONLY. We welcome families and children to attend our other age appropriate programs.  

All in-person programs are intended to be enjoyed at the library. Program materials will not be distributed as take-home kits.

Program Reservations

Reservations will be held for 10 minutes. At that time, patrons that have failed to check in will forfeit their spot and refunds will NOT be given.

Paid Registration

Payment is due at the time of online registration. 

PLEASE NOTE: All paid programs are Non-refundable/transferable.

Mom's Meals Information Table

11:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
Fish Tank Area
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Fish Tank Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Outreach, Community Service, Education, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

MOM'S MEALS Information Table

Baby & Toddler Signs

10:15am–10:45am
Babies
Children's Program Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Education, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

BABY & TODDLER SIGNS

 10:15-10:45 am

3 months - 5 years

Disclaimer(s)

One Registration Per Card

Our programs are one registration per library card unless otherwise stated. Signing up more than one patron per library card will result in the registration being cancelled. 

Armchair Travel

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 28, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Travel from home with a library program featuring New Orleans, LA. Enjoy video clips, photos, and highlights of the city’s history, culture, and tourism. Refreshments will be served.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programs

Adult programs are for ADULTS ONLY. We welcome families and children to attend our other age appropriate programs.  

All in-person programs are intended to be enjoyed at the library. Program materials will not be distributed as take-home kits.

Program Reservations

Reservations will be held for 10 minutes. At that time, patrons that have failed to check in will forfeit their spot and refunds will NOT be given.

Community Mental Health Promotion & Support of Suffolk County

3:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Fish Tank Area
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Fish Tank Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Outreach, Community Service, Education, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Community Mental Health Promotion & Support of Suffolk County

Mondays: March 2, April 6, May 4, 2026.

3-6 pm 

Keeping Our Kids Safe

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Meeting Room A
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 4, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Outreach, Community Service, Education, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

KEEPING OUR KIDS SAFE

Monday, May 4, 7-8 pm 

Parents and Teens Grades 6-12. Earn 1 hour of Community Service

NY Life Child ID

10:30am–12:00pm
Children, Babies, Tweens, Teens
Gallery
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Children, Babies, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Outreach, Community Service, Drop In, Education, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

NEW YORK LIFE CHILD ID PROGRAM       

Tuesday, May 5, 10:30 am-12 pm. Parent & child must be present 

Parent Toddler Workshop

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies
Meeting Room A
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

PARENT / TODDLER WORKSHOP 

Tuesdays: May 5, 12, 19, & 26

1- 4 years with caregiver 

11 am-12 pm 

Disclaimer(s)

One Registration Per Card

Our programs are one registration per library card unless otherwise stated. Signing up more than one patron per library card will result in the registration being cancelled. 

Paws For Reading

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Children's Program Room
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 5, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

PAWS FOR READING

Grades K - 5

Grab a story and get ready to share with our Therapy Dog, Markus! 

Disclaimer(s)

One Registration Per Card

Our programs are one registration per library card unless otherwise stated. Signing up more than one patron per library card will result in the registration being cancelled. 

English for Beginners (May)

6:15pm–7:15pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 19, 2026 @ 6:15pm.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required

English: Beginners

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

 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programs

Adult programs are for ADULTS ONLY. We welcome families and children to attend our other age appropriate programs.  

All in-person programs are intended to be enjoyed at the library. Program materials will not be distributed as take-home kits.

Girls Who Code

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Children's Program Room
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 28, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education, S.T.E.A.M, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Girls Who Code

Grades 3-5

GWC Club members will learn about computer science concepts, and just as importantly, they'll learn that they have a community in the computer science space!

Let's Give Back: Tea Party Prep

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Children's Program Room
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 11, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Outreach, Community Service, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

LET’S GIVE BACK: TEA PARTY PREP

Monday, May 11, 7-8 pm

Disclaimer(s)

One Registration Per Card

Our programs are one registration per library card unless otherwise stated. Signing up more than one patron per library card will result in the registration being cancelled. 

Baby & Toddler Signs

10:15am–10:45am
Babies
Children's Program Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Education, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

BABY & TODDLER SIGNS

 10:15-10:45 am

3 months - 5 years

Disclaimer(s)

One Registration Per Card

Our programs are one registration per library card unless otherwise stated. Signing up more than one patron per library card will result in the registration being cancelled. 

Parent Toddler Workshop

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies
Meeting Room A
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

PARENT / TODDLER WORKSHOP 

Tuesdays: May 5, 12, 19, & 26

1- 4 years with caregiver 

11 am-12 pm 

Disclaimer(s)

One Registration Per Card

Our programs are one registration per library card unless otherwise stated. Signing up more than one patron per library card will result in the registration being cancelled. 

Rainforest Butterflies

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room B
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 12, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore stunning butterflies and moths from tropical rainforests around the world and learn about camouflage, mimicry, anatomy, and metamorphosis.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programs

Adult programs are for ADULTS ONLY. We welcome families and children to attend our other age appropriate programs.  

All in-person programs are intended to be enjoyed at the library. Program materials will not be distributed as take-home kits.

Program Reservations

Reservations will be held for 10 minutes. At that time, patrons that have failed to check in will forfeit their spot and refunds will NOT be given.

Sensory Exploration

6:00pm–6:45pm
Babies
Children's Program Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, S.T.E.A.M
Registration Required
Event Details:

SENSORY EXPLORATION 

Wednesday, May 13, 6-6:45 pm 

1 - 3 years 

Disclaimer(s)

One Registration Per Card

Our programs are one registration per library card unless otherwise stated. Signing up more than one patron per library card will result in the registration being cancelled. 

Mom's Meals Information Table

11:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
Fish Tank Area
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Fish Tank Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Outreach, Community Service, Education, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

MOM'S MEALS Information Table

Let's Give Back: Pride Project

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Children's Program Room
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 16, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Outreach, Community Service, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

LET’S GIVE BACK: PRIDE PROJECT 

Saturday, May 16, 2-3 pm

Grades 6 - 12

Disclaimer(s)

One Registration Per Card

Our programs are one registration per library card unless otherwise stated. Signing up more than one patron per library card will result in the registration being cancelled. 

The Secret Garden Project-NY. May 18-23

All Day
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 22, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Outreach, Community Service, Education, Take Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Details:

THE SECRET GARDEN PROJECT-NY  

May 18-23

Grades 6 – 12. 1 HOUR OF CREDIT 

Disclaimer(s)

One Registration Per Card

Our programs are one registration per library card unless otherwise stated. Signing up more than one patron per library card will result in the registration being cancelled. 

Decoding Italian Wines

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room B
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 18, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore Italy’s diverse wine regions and styles, from Barolo and Chianti to Amarone and Super Tuscans.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programs

Adult programs are for ADULTS ONLY. We welcome families and children to attend our other age appropriate programs.  

All in-person programs are intended to be enjoyed at the library. Program materials will not be distributed as take-home kits.

Program Reservations

Reservations will be held for 10 minutes. At that time, patrons that have failed to check in will forfeit their spot and refunds will NOT be given.

Vegetable Gardening

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 18, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of starting a vegetable garden, discover common vegetables to plant, and enjoy a brief gardening demonstration at the end of the session.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programs

Adult programs are for ADULTS ONLY. We welcome families and children to attend our other age appropriate programs.  

All in-person programs are intended to be enjoyed at the library. Program materials will not be distributed as take-home kits.

Program Reservations

Reservations will be held for 10 minutes. At that time, patrons that have failed to check in will forfeit their spot and refunds will NOT be given.

NY Life Child ID

10:30am–1:00pm
Children, Babies, Tweens, Teens
Children's Program Room
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Outreach, Community Service, Drop In, Education, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

NEW YORK LIFE CHILD ID PROGRAM       

Tuesday, May 5, 10:30 am-12 pm. Parent & child must be present 

Parent Toddler Workshop

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies
Meeting Room A
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

PARENT / TODDLER WORKSHOP 

Tuesdays: May 5, 12, 19, & 26

1- 4 years with caregiver 

11 am-12 pm 

Disclaimer(s)

One Registration Per Card

Our programs are one registration per library card unless otherwise stated. Signing up more than one patron per library card will result in the registration being cancelled. 

English for Beginners (May)

6:15pm–7:15pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 19, 2026 @ 6:15pm.
Library Branch: West Babylon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required

English: Beginners

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

 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programs

Adult programs are for ADULTS ONLY. We welcome families and children to attend our other age appropriate programs.  

All in-person programs are intended to be enjoyed at the library. Program materials will not be distributed as take-home kits.