Book Discussion

On Wednesday, November 18, at 2 p.m., Dr. Ba Tejani will present a book discussion on his latest book, Laughing in the Face of Terrorism, a collection of new plays, fresh poems, and old and new stories where the search for harmony is the main theme. Join us for the story of how this marvelous collection came to be created by East Africa’s most versatile writer.

Book Discussion

On Tuesday, November 10, at 10:30 a.m., Arthur Matteson, Lynbrook village historian for over 20 years, will discuss his book, Water and Ice: The Tragic Wrecks of the Bristol and the Mexico on the South Shore of Long Island.

Job Fair coming to the Freeport Memorial Library

On Monday, January 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., we will be hosting a job fair sponsored by the NYS Department of Labor and Hempstead Works. Vendors will be available to review your resume and to ask questions. More information will be in our January/February newsletter.

2010 NYSCA Decentralization Grant Workshop

On Saturday, October 3, at 1:30 p.m., the Huntington Arts Council will at the Library to help individual artists and not-for-profit organizations planning to apply to the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Regrant Program in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. All applicants are required to attend an application workshop. Please RSVP to Huntington Arts Council, 631-271-8423 ext. 16. The deadline for the grant application is Friday, November 6 at 5 p.m.

SAT Workshop for Teens

Saturdays, noon to 2 p.m., beginning September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17. Cost: $80 Non-Refundable. Get ready for the SATs by attending this review workshop at the Library. The workshop will focus on both the math and verbal sections. An $80 nonrefundable fee is due at time of registration. Please make check or money order payable to Melissa Bielawski. Registration is limited. Freeport residents can sign up at anytime; nonresidents can sign up starting September 2.

Defensive Driving (for everyone)

Saturdays, September 26 or October 17, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $30 by check or money order, payable to Freeport Consulting Group, Inc. Nonresidents may register for the September 26 class starting September 17; Nonresidents may register for the October 17 class starting October 8.

AARP Mature Drivers Courses

WEDNESDAYS, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., SEPTEMBER 2 or OCTOBER 7. Cost: $12 for AARP members; $14 for nonmembers, by check or money order payable to AARP. Nonresidents may register for the September 2 class starting August 25; Nonresidents may register for the October 7 class starting October 1.