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Copiague Memorial Public Library
50 Deauville Boulevard, Copiague, New York 11726
Tel 631-691-1111 Fax 631-691-5098
FREE LUNCH for Children and Teens
Wednesdays, August 20
Fridays, August 22
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Calling all kids and teens 18 and under! Stop by the Library to fuel up for summer fun with free lunch. In partnership with the Copiague School District, the Library is offering free lunch as part of the USDA Summer Meals Program. This program is open to all. Registration is not necessary.
Laughter Yoga
Monday, August 25
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Boost your health, brighten your day and reduce stress with laughter. Laughter yoga is a unique concept where anyone can laugh without relying on humor, jokes or comedy. Join certified yoga instructor Patty and see why laughter truly is the best medicine! Registration is necessary.
Evening Book Discussion
Monday, August 25
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto
This program will be held in person and via Zoom. Download a copy of this book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration is necessary.
The Wizard of Oz
Tuesday, August 26
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Join film historian Larry Wolff for a presentation covering the making of the greatest fantasy film of all time - The Wizard of Oz. Learn all about the making of the film, including the poisonous make-up, terrible working conditions, almost fatal accidents, and the scenes that were deleted from the final cut. Mr. Wolff will also show you how some of the special effects
were accomplished before computers. Registration is necessary.
Baja: Secrets of the Sea of Cortez
Wednesday, August 27
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Between the Baja Peninsula and the mainland of Mexico lies the fabled Sea of Cortez. For decades, scuba divers have explored beneath the waves of this dazzling marine paradise. Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they dive with playful sea lions and Guadalupe fur seals, explore fascinating shipwrecks and journey to colorful reefs teeming with marine life. Registration is necessary.
Call for Copiague Yearbooks!
Do you have an old Copiague school yearbook laying around? Consider donating it to the library’s yearbook collection! We are specifically looking for yearbooks from 1967, 1973, 1988, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2016, 2019, and 2023.
Halloween Costume Donation
Beginning September 2
Our Copiague teens will be collecting new or gently used costumes to be distributed just in time for Halloween! Come down
Get Ready For The Amityville Village Garage Sale
The Village of Amityville’s second annual community garage sale returns on Saturday, September 13th, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents looking to clean out can also clean up, and make a few extra dollars. This garage sale will not count toward the annual Village limit of two sales per household a year, and the garage sale permit fee will be waived.
We’re excited to support our residents and hopefully also generate additional traffic to our retail shops, restaurants and many services in the Village,” said Amityville Village
Mayor Michael O’Neill.
A list of participating homes and a sale finder map will be provided on the Village’s website starting in August, and at Village Hall during the week prior to
to the Library anytime to donate your previous Halloween or dance recital costumes. A donation bin will be placed inside the Library. Beginning Monday, October 6 our Boo-tique will be opened to browse for costumes.
Toiletry Drive
September 2 - October 25
Hygiene products are essential to maintaining good health and can provide relief to individuals and families who are in need. Join us as we celebrate the Great Give Back by helping those families by donating new and unused items such as: dental hygiene products (toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, etc.), sanitization and PPE items (face coverings/ masks, sanitation wipes, hand sanitizer, gloves) and bathing products (shampoo, conditioner, soap, towels, etc.).
Old Toy Donation
September 2 - October 18
The Teen Department is looking for your old toys for an upcycling program we are hosting in October. We will even take toys with broken or missing pieces! Call or stop by the Information Desk should you have any questions.
Last year, nearly 100 homes signed up to participate, making Amityville a browser and shopper paradise. Shoppers can find treasures such as clothing, decorative and craft items, books, novelties, as well as tools, sports, cooking and boating equipment, furniture and other household merchandise.
“This event attracts more visitors to the Village than a single sale would.
Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America Cuts The Ribbon On New AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center In Amityville
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) recently cut the ribbon on its new AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center, located at 149 Schleigel Boulevard in Amityville. Over 200 people attended the ceremonial grand opening of the Center, which provides free community programming to Long Island families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses, free memory screenings to Long Islanders, and more.
The 11,500 square foot, state-of-the-art center — the first of its kind on Long Island — is readily accessible to residents of Suffolk and Nassau Counties. The center offers free daily programming to Long Island families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses.
Community programs include music; creative arts; movement and motion; and brain games. Each of
these provides participants with valuable cognitive stimulation, activity, and social interaction, all of
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony The Diosa Den
The Amityville Chamber of Commerce recently held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome a new member, The Diosa Den, at 157 Park Ave in Amityville. On hand to celebrate were owner Tatiana Ramos, Salon Manager Gisel Veronica, Esthetician Monica Valdes, and family members: Maria Ramos (mother), Mayah and Lilly (nieces), Gabriel (nephew) and Pierre the dog. In addition, Amityville Mayor Michael O’Neill and Village Trustee Adam Ansanelli attended with Chamber President Maureen Pecorella and Vice President Jennifer Ronzo, as well as Board Members Rich Griifin, Bob Liquorie, Martha Peterson, and Jared Garcia.
which benefit brain health. It also provides family caregivers with essential respite care, enabling them to drop their loved ones off for programming so that they can have time to care for themselves.
The center also offers free, confidential memory screenings to Long Islanders of all ages, with no minimum age or insurance prerequisites.
The Center is named after Barbara Rabinowitz, a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother whose legacy of love, strength, and selfless dedication to others impacted many people’s lives. Barbara lived with dementia for six years. Members of her family help cut the ribbon on the Center which now bears her name.
Michael Rabinowitz, Barbara’s son, said “Our hope is that this center gives other families a better understanding of what their loved ones are going through—and makes life just a little bit easier.”
“We’re opening more than just a building—we’re opening a door to hope, support, and understanding
for the more than 60,000 Long Island families navigating the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President and CEO. “This new Center will provide essential services and support to Long Island families, and we’re grateful to everyone who helped make it possible.”
Dignitaries attending the event included Babylon Town Clerk Gerry Compitello; Babylon Town Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez; State Senator Monica Martinez; State Assemblymember Kwani O’Pharrow; State Assemblymember Michael Durso; State Assemblymember Steve Stern; Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg; Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter; Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino; and Hempstead Town Councilman Tom Muscarella. Representatives from the Offices of Congressman Andrew Garbarino; Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine; Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and Empire State Development were also in attendance.
To learn more about the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center and to get information about upcoming programs, visit www.afalongisland.org or call 631-223-4000.
Advance Care Plans
The United States population is rapidly aging. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), by 2030, the number of Americans aged 65 and older will more than double to 71 million older Americans, comprising roughly 20 percent of the U.S. population. With age comes the added burden of dealing with illnesses such as heart failure, dementia and cancer, any one of which can leave you unable to make decisions involving your care. Unless you have a plan in place, the burden will fall on your family.
Protect your loved ones from having to make life and death decisions on your behalf by developing an advance care plan today.
Amityville Farmer’s Market Continues
The Amityville Farmers Market has returned to its bucolic setting on the lawn next to First United Methodist Church. Located at 25 Broadway (aka Route 110), the lawn provides room for shoppers to stroll around while patronizing the vendors at the Market.
The Market operates on Saturdays from 9 AM – 1 PM through October 25th. Check both the Amityville Farmers Market
Facebook and Instagram pages (@amityvillevillage farmersmarket) or the Bay Village Civic Association Facebook page (@ bayvillagecivicassociation) for any updates (weather related or other concerns).
Our amazing farmer (Dobler Farms) is joined by Horman’s Pickles, Baked at Home (Simply Delicious treats), Sal & Jerry’s Breads, Queen Ann Ravioli, and more enticing food and
beverage vendors, including Montauk Smoked Fish, AfroGato Coffee, and Jessy’s Empanadas on various dates.
Wonderful craft vendors join them, some on alternating weeks. Stop in to see who is there weekly. You will definitely be pleased!
The Amityville Farmers Market is sponsored by the Bay Village Civic Association in conjunction with FUMC. Parking is available on the street as well as in the municipal parking lot across Broadway.
The Bay Village Civic Association represents the residents of the Village of Amityville. It has conducted a market in the village for fifteen years and thanks the shoppers for their support.
The BVCA offers “Amityville on the Bay” merchandise to purchase
for adults and children. Funds raised are utilized for scholarships, local projects, and the support of other community needs.
Also, we have partnered with the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless to help restock their pantry on August 16th, September 20th, and October 11th. Please bring toiletry, nonperishable grocery items, or household cleaning goods on these dates. Your efforts and generosity are appreciated.
For more information or to become a vendor, please contact the farmers market manager at amityfarmersmarket@ gmail.com. You may also contact the Bay Village Civic Association at bayvillagecivic@aol.com for more details.
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the event (21 Ireland Pl., Amityville, NY). Visit Amityville.com for updates and information. In the event of rain, the sale will take place on Sunday, September 14th.
The garage sale extends from neighborhoods south of Sunrise Highway to the Great South Bay, and from County Line Road on the western boundary to the areas off Bayview/ South Bayview Avenue to the east. The Village reminds shoppers to drive safely and adhere to all traffic rules and parking signs, especially in the residential neighborhoods.
To sign up for the sale, Village residents may contact Amityville Village Hall at 631-264-6000, or email Mayor@amityville.com using the subject: Garage Sale.Happy shopping!
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