What's Happening at the Libraries: Moneyball, Heartburn, E-Books

There are events and activities scheduled nearly every day at Bayport-Blue Point and Sayville libraries; kids, teens, adults and families can participate in a variety of fun workshops for a small fee. Registration required for some events. For more information, click here (Sayville) or here (Bayport-Blue Point). See what's happening this week at our local libraries.

The Cubby Corner (Children's Book Club) is a place for children to come and enjoy stories. This event is virtual but parents can check out some of the book selections from .

Moneyball is B-BP Library's feature for the Jan. 30 Monday Film Series. Brad Pitt, Robin Wright and Jonah Hill star in this 133-minute movie showing at 1 p.m.

Parent's Advisory meeting at B-BP Library Jan. 30, 4 p.m. Science, puppet shows, magic shows, music, crafts, cooking, animals, outdoor programs and more. This is your chance to stop in, discuss and make suggestions about the types of children’s programs you would like to have at the library.

Head to B-BP Library at 7 p.m. for the new monthly book club. Join other readers us for a lively discussion.

Jan. 30 at 7 p.m., hosts Stony Brook University Medical Center gastroenterologists Gina Sam, MD, Director of the Gastrointestinal Motility Center and Satish Nagula, MD, Director of Endoscopy for The “Burning” Question: Is it Heartburn or Something More? The doctors will help shed light on the differences between heartburn, gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer. The advanced technology that is able to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients will be explained. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.

Kids grades 6-12, join your peers at B-BP Library for an evening of painting with acrylics as you paint an acrylic textured winter beach scene Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Remember you will be painting, wear appropriate clothing. The library will supply all the materials.

Learn how to Download E-Books at the Sayville Library at a demonstrations on how to check out free e-books from the library on Jan. 31 at 7 p.m.

Advanced Battle of the Books for grades 9 and up is held weekly on Wednesdays (Feb. 1) at Sayville Library. Participate in a reading competition against other Suffolk County Libraries: Read a group of books and show off your knowledge as part of the Sayville Library team. Books will be announced and handed out at the first meeting.

Learn a very old stitch called Herringbone to create a very current wide cuff bracelet at Sayville Library, Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m. Using high-quality TOHO cube beads you will create a wide cuff bracelet that is beautiful to wear and feels like fabric on your wrist. In this class you need bring nothing--all will be supplied by instructor. Beads, thread, needles, and clasp. FEE: $10 CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY, PAYABLE TO SAYVILLE LIBRARY.

Learn how to make a faux pearl necklace at B-BP Library Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. Jewelry making diva Jackie Dunn returns to show you how to make this elegant necklace. You’ll get a range of bead and color options to ensure your piece is unique. Fee: $5 payable by check only.

The workshop, Creating A Positive Future for Your Child With Special Needs, is scheduled for Feb. 2 at 7 p.m., Sayville Library. The workshop will introduce the different aspects that need to be considered in developing a life care plan for achieving the best quality of life in every area for your child with special needs. The program will touch on topics including planning school transitions, preventing the loss of government benefits, supplemental needs trusts, financial planning, guardianships and more.