February 18, 2026 Babylon

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Babylon Public Library

24 S. Carll Ave.

Babylon, NY Erin White 631.669.1624

ADULT PROGRAMS

Social Work Intern

Wednesdays, February 18, & 25, 4:00pm - 7:00pm Fridays, February 20, & 27, 11:00am – 2:00pm Saturdays, February 21, & 28, 10:00am – 4:00pm

Sunday, February 22, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Wednesdays, March 4, 11, & 25, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Fridays, March 6, 13, & 27, 11:00am – 2:00pm Saturdays, March 7, 14, & 28, 10:00am – 4:00pm

Sundays, March 1, 8, 15, & 29, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Meet with our social work intern for referrals to community organizations and agencies for mental health services, food insecurity, legal assistance, and more. Our intern can also assist with applications for government sponsored programs and services (unemployment benefits, housing, SNAP, etc.), including following up on applications. Drop in during scheduled hours or email for an appointment at: socialworker@babylon library.org.

Adult Games

Monday, February 23

1:00pm – 4:00pm

The Community Room is open for library patrons to play games of their own choosing. Patrons must bring their own games. New players are always welcome. Adults only. No registration required.

Friday Films: Eleanor the Great Friday, February 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Stars June Squibb, Erin Kellyman, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Rated PG-13. Running time: 98 minutes.

No registration required.

Chef Rob’s Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Saturday, February 21, 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Learn how to make a cinnamon swirl chocolate chip bread that is perfect for entertaining, brunch, or just a sweet treat. Please bring a large and medium bowl, 9x5 loaf pan, whisk, and rubber spatula. A nonrefundable $5.00 fee is due at program registration.

Babylon Library Travel Club

Wednesday, February 25, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Join us for Babylon Library Travel Club, where we explore the latest trends, regulations, news, and bargains. Have fun reminiscing about your favorite spots or delve into new possibilities. No passport required! Registration required.

Will & Elder Law Planning Workshop

Thursday, February 26, 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Attorney Kathleen Rose will discuss the importance of future planning and review how to make basic documents like wills, trusts, power of attorneys, and health care proxies. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions to the workshop. Please register for this program.

Camp Siegfried:

The German American Bund on Long Island

Saturday, February 28, 2:00pm – 3:30pm In the mid-1930s, the German American Bund established over twenty summer camps throughout the United States, with its crown jewel being Camp Siegfried on Long Island. Despite its idyllic facade, the camp was part of the Bund’s efforts to spread Nazi propaganda in the Tristate area and across the country. This lecture will use images from the local history collection at the

Longwood Public Library to explore this dark time in our history. Registration required.

Gentle Yoga

Mondays, March 2, 9, 16, & 23; April 6, 13, 20, & 27

11:00am – 12:00pm This 8-session all-levels class is focused on moving mindfully and with ease. Each session consists of standing, prone, and seated postures. The focus is on body awareness, strengthening, stretching, and the breath. Please bring a mat and a large towel or blanket. There is a non-refundable fee of $40.00 due at registration.

Foundations of Investing

Monday, March 2, 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Building your investor IQ begins with understanding the basics. Whether you are new to investing or need a refresher, this presentation discusses the importance of developing a strategy, the impact of asset allocation, and the influence of inflation on your long-term goals. Please register for this program.

TEEN PROGRAMS

Teens Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesdays, February 18 , March 4 & 18 5:30pm – 7:30pm Join us in the library for Dungeons & Dragons! Build a character, choose your weapons, and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice. New and experienced players welcome! Grades 6-12. Registration required.

Teens Dog Toy Community Service

Wednesday, February 25, 4:00pm – 5:00pm Help make dog toys to donate to the Babylon Animal Shelter! We’ll supply the materials, you’ll do the assembly. Earn one hour of community service. Grades 6-12. Registration required.

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SUNDAY, DEC. 7th

FEBRUARY

HAPPENINGS

THURSDAY, FEB. 19th

10:00AM-12:00PM

WINTER BIRD WALK:

FAMILY PROGRAM

2026 Robert Moses State Park in Babylon, Winter Environmental Event Winter on the beach is one of the best birding times of the year! Dress for the weather and we will be walking on sand. Bring binoculars. Reservations required: Visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please call or cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend.

SATURDAY, FEB. 21st

1:00PM–4:00pm

HOLIDAY CHEER

BUS AWARDS CEREMONY

KiDS NEED MoRE will host its Holiday Cheer Bus Awards Ceremony to celebrate the volunteers, fundraisers, donors, sponsors, and community partners who made the holiday season possible. The event honors the “elves” behind the scenes who helped spread cheer to children and families across Long Island. Carney’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 136 Broadway in Amityville. For more information, visit kidsneedmore.org.

7:00PM-11:00PM

DANCE TO THE OLDIES

Will be held at the Wade-Burns VFW 7279, 560 N. Delaware Avenue in Lindenhurst. Tickets $40.00 pp includes: Hero

MAKE A SUBMISSION! Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more information, please call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com

sandwich, Macaroni and Potato salad, Tap beer, House Wine, Soda, coffee, Tea, Dessert. Music by DJ Ralph. Call Dot Kelly at 631-9576574 for ticket availability. Must be 18 or older to attend.

SUNDAY, FEB. 22nd

9:00AM–12:00pm

33rd ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST

The Mayor's Beautification Society of Lindenhurst is hosting their annual pancake breakfast at Fireman's Pavilion, 555 Heiling Blvd. Enjoy breakfast, lots of raffles and 50/50. Adults $12 and Seniors (60+) / Children (under 12) $10. Breakfast served until 11:00AM followed by raffle drawings. Purchase at door or email: LINDENHURSTMBS@GMAIL.COM

1:30PM–3:00pm BLACK EXPERIENCES IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR LECTURE

The New York State Parks’ Interpreter for African American History will present a special lecture program called “Black Experiences in the Revolutionary War” at Bethpage State Park’s Heritage Club in the Lenox Room. Reservations are required. To register, please visit Eventbrite. com and search by program title or #NatureEdventure. For questions, please call 631-581-1072

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25th

7:00PM BOY BAND & POP DIVA

MUSIC BINGO

317 Main Street in Farmingdale. All winners will receive a prize! Reserve your spot now and purchase your ticket! 21+ / Limited menu available during the event. For more information, please call 631-921-4670

THRU SAT. FEB. 28th

11:00AM-4:00PM

HIDDEN HEARTS SCAVENGER HUNT At The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St. in Cold Spring Harbor. Find the hidden hearts and snag a prize! Free Event. For more information, please call 631-367-3418

SATURDAY, FEB. 28th

2:00PM

MEGA MAGIC WITH MIKE D’URZO Award-winning magician and mentalist. Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood. The Theatres at Suffolk County Community College, in partnership with the Lively Arts Series, announce the Spring 2026 Season, featuring a dynamic lineup of performances presented at the Michael J. Grant and Ammerman campuses. Tickets and information available at sunysuffolk.edu/spotlight or by calling: Michael J. Grant Campus, Brentwood: 631-8516589, Ammerman Campus, Selden: 631-451-4163

Town Of Babylon Honors

And School Leaders Unite To Raise Mental Health Awareness

Town of Babylon officials and the founders of P.S. I Love You Day (Jaimie DiPalma at the podium) address the community at Babylon Town Hall, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness, kindness and suicide prevention. The Town’s Board Room was illuminated in

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Town of Babylon officials joined P.S. I Love You Day founders Brooke and Jaimie DiPalma, along with local educators, first responders, and community members, for a press conference recognizing P.S. I Love You Day and highlighting the importance of mental health awareness.

After losing their father to suicide, the DiPalma sisters created P.S. I Love You Day, now observed nationally on the second Friday of February each year. The initiative’s mission—to promote mental health awareness, reduce bullying, and strengthen suicide prevention through education and compassion—continues to resonate with communities

nationwide.

The event featured remarks from Babylon Town Councilman Terence McSweeney, Brooke and Jaimie DiPalma, and local school officials. In a show of unity and support, Town of Babylon officials, the DiPalma sisters, school administrators and faculty, first responders, and residents in attendance wore purple, the signature color of P.S. I Love You Day, and participated in a group photo inside the Babylon Town Hall Board Room.

To further demonstrate solidarity, the cupola atop Babylon Town Hall and the building’s columns were illuminated in purple in honor of P.S. I Love You Day and those the initiative seeks to support.

Black Experiences In The Revolutionary War

Lecture

At Bethpage State Park

New York State Parks celebrates America’s Semi-Quincentennial.

On Sunday, February 22nd, the New York State Parks’ Interpreter for African American History will present a special lecture program called “Black Experiences in the Revolutionary War”. The program will be held from 1:30 – 3:00pm at Bethpage State Park’s Heritage Club in the Lenox Room.

Program Description: The Revolutionary War was more than battles. It was about people. Those saying no to England also said they did not want to be treated like slaves. Yet,

many of them in New York, from the elite class down to tenant farmers were enslavers. Blacks became soldiers for both sides. Black women and children were both laborers and refugees. This program takes a look at the Black faces of the war, people who traditionally have been left out of the story. Presented by Lavada Nahon, Interpreter of African American. Reservations are required. To register, please visit Eventbrite. com and search by program title or #NatureEdventure. For questions, please call (631) 581-1072.

BES Receives $2,500 Playground Revitalization Grant

Babylon Elementary School has been awarded a $2,500 TangerKids Grant to fund upgrades aimed at making the school’s courtyard playground more accessible and useful for all students. Representatives from Tanger Outlets visited the school on Friday, January 30, to present the ceremonial check to Principal Thomas Keogh, staff, students and parents.

The grant was secured through the TangerKids community grant program, which provides funding for special projects and resources that help local schools succeed. Principal Keogh, who spearheaded the application, emphasized the project’s focus on inclusivity. He said he envisions at least part of the funds will go towards a school garden, which will be used for educational purposes.

“Thank you to TangerKids for this opportunity to help update our courtyard playground,” Principal Keogh said. “We are confident the improvements will benefit generations of students at Babylon Elementary School.”

Babylon And Huntington Winter Senior Advocate Schedules

Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon and Huntington residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Winter 2026 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.

“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our County’s senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk County Office for the Aging

provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”

This winter, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:

• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park: Friday, March 20, 8:30 am – 11:30 am

• North Amityville Senior Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesdays, February 18 & March 18, 10 am – 1 pm

• Rainbow Senior Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesday, March 4, 8:30 am – 11 am

• Tanner Park Senior Center, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesday, March 11, 8:30 am – 2 pm

• Spangle Drive Senior Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesdays, February 24 & March 24, 12 pm – 3 pm

• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West

Babylon: Thursday, March 26, 10 am – 12 pm

• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition Center, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesdays, February 25 & March 25, 10 am – 1 pm

In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:

• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesday, March 18, 8:30 am – 2 pm

• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursdays, February 26 & March 26, 8:30 am – 12 pm; residents only Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications.

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They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more

information about available services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200.

“For more than three

decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”

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Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly represents the 17th Legislative District, which includes parts of Baywood, Deer Park, Dix Hills, Huntington, Melville, North Babylon, North Bay Shore and South Huntington. He is a member of the Budget & Finance, Fire, Rescue, EMS & Preparedness, Public Safety, Seniors & Human Services and Ways & Means committees of the Suffolk County Legislature.

Assemblyman Durso Announces Scholarship Opportunity

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso announced that the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is now accepting applications for academic and athletic scholarships with an award amount of $3,000 each.

Scholarships are available to residents of the 9th Assembly District who are current college students or high school seniors entering college. Applicants do not need to be of Italian American heritage to apply.

Students can access and complete the application by visiting: https://www.nyiacsl. org/apply-for-scholarshipform

The application deadline is Monday, March 16, 2026.

“This is an excellent opportunity for high school seniors and college students in the 9th Assembly District who have worked hard, distinguished themselves

from their peers and intend to pursue higher education,” said Assemblyman Durso.

“With college costs on the rise, these scholarships can help reduce the financial burden for so many young people and their families. I encourage eligible students in my district to apply.”

The New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is a bipartisan

organization of state Assembly and Senate members who actively promote and celebrate the state’s Italian American community. For additional information, or to inquire if the student lives in the 9th Assembly District, please call Assemblyman Durso’s office at 516-541-4598.