ADULT EVENTS

The Green Kitchen w/DIY Beeswax Wraps

Date: April 27 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM Ages: Adult, Teen Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library Do you ever think about how much waste you create in your kitchen on a daily basis? This Earth Day, learn some ways to lessen your carbon footprint and make cost-efficient swaps that you can use every day. We will create our own beeswax wraps, which can be used as a plastic wrap alternative, and explore other eco-conscious options to include in your kitchen.

ESL Conversation Group

Date: March 4 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM Ages: Adult Cost: Free Location: Morgan Memorial Library Improve your language skills at the library! Join other English Language Learners to increase your vocabulary and speaking skills over casual conversation. Participants can join virtually via Zoom or in-person. Registration is only required to attend virtually via Zoom.

Spot the Scam: Are You in Jeopardy?

Date: March 13 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ages: Adult Cost: Free Location: Chuckatuck Library The Internet is full of people with bad intent. Can you spot them all? In a Jeopardy-style game show, test your knowledge on cybersecurity, common scams, and more. Compete for prizes and learn how to be more secure along the way.

Walk with History in Cedar Hill Cemetery

Date: April 18 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Ages: Adult Cost: Free Location: Cedar Hill Cemetery Explore some of Suffolk’s history by taking a slow walk through the historical cemeteries in Downtown Suffolk. Learn about additional resources for doing geneaology research and help others find the graves they are searching for. Please come dressed for the weather and light activity.

Hot Wings, Hot Takes

Date: February 24 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM Ages: Adult Cost: Free Location: Buffalo Wild Wings Inspired by the popular Hot Ones show, you and your friends will be eating wings at an increasing level of spice, all while making your argument for some of culture’s most popular, age-old questions. Is water wet? Is Star Wars or Star Trek the superior Sci-Fi franchise? Did Rose really have room on that door for her and Jack? You decide! Ranch may be necessary. Registration required.

Suffolk Discovers

Dates: January 10, February 7, and March 14 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Ages: Adult Cost: Free Location: Online and North Suffolk Library Interested in learning more about the world and history? Suffolk Discovers meets every month to discuss a new theme that explores the cultures and backgrounds of people in our communities. Registration required to attend virtually. Upcoming classes are Black Inventors with Dr. Kathy Trusty, Afrofuturism with Dr. Grace Gipson, and 19th Century African-American Women with Dr. Arlisha Renae Norwood.

Dinner in a SNAP: Healthy Eating on a Budget

Date: March 2 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Ages: Adult Cost: Free Location: Morgan Memorial Library Grocery shopping is hard enough—let’s try and make cooking a little easier. We will focus on seasonal, budget-friendly ingredients that work hard so that you don’t have to. Sample recipes and take home a bag of groceries to use in your next creation. Learn about enrolling in SNAP and WIC benefits and how to use them to your full advantage. Drop in anytime throughout the event.

Date Night Crafting: Framed Bouquet

Date: February 13 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM Ages: Adult Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library Celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early, do something creative together, and make more than just memories! In this class, use pressed flowers to create unique framed pieces to gift or display in your home, and make them even more special with your own photos. Light dessert will be served. Registration required. Each registration is for a frame, so couples are encouraged to register together.