At The Libraries: Week of Mar. 4

Our local libraries are a source of both knowledge and entertainment, with informational and education events being hosted throughout the week. Babylon and West Babylon Public Libraries often host these events for little or no charge, so check out the top five events going on this week.

Week of March 4

1. Come discover the history and drama that lay behind the Irish Potato Famine at the Babylon Public Library on Tues., Mar. 5 at 7 p.m.  Long Island author Michael Grant will be here to talk about his research on this historic event and discuss how he incorporated it into his novel "In the Time of Famine".

2. Join the fun at Babylon Public Library on Wednesday, Mar. 6 at 10 a.m. for Yogalates, a five week program combining yoga and pilates. A fee of $20 is due for this course.

3. Check out the Babylon Babblers Club at Babylon Public Library on Thurs., Mar. 7 at 7 p.m. Members prepare and make speeches which are evaluated each meeting. There are other speaking assignments and several levels of contests that a member may participate in. 

4. See if you can find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Come create a St. Patrick’s Day arrangement at West Babylon Public Library on Thurs., Mar. 7 at 7 p.m. and see if the leprechauns follow us home!

5. The Suffolk County Police Department First Precinct will hold its monthly Community Meeting at its new location at the West Babylon Public Library at 7 p.m. All are welcome.