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Upcoming Events

New York Safe Boating Course

Jun23

Boating safety classes for anyone operating a boat, watercraft or jet ski in New York State, held for 2 consecutive classes on Monday and Tuesday, register

Where

East Islip Public Library

381 E. Main St.

East Islip, NY

Price

$50

Thursdays on the Bay: Easy Street

Jul10

Easy Street will perform a variety of rock, blues, funk, soul and country, bring chairs

Where

Long Island Maritime Museum

88 West Ave.

West Sayville, NY

Phone

631-888-3525

Price

free

Book Discussion: Remarkably Bright Creatures

Jul15

Discussion of the novel "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt, cardholders only, register

Where

East Islip Public Library

381 E. Main St.

East Islip, NY

Phone

631-581-9200

Price

free

Website
eipl.org
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