If you don’t have time for a European vacation this summer, come to the Library and check out our new walk and talk audio guides. A professional tour guide will walk you through the streets of Paris, Rome, Venice or Florence. The narration provides delightful descriptions of points of interest. Just close your eyes and enjoy [...]
Entries from June 2007
June 28, 2007
“Joe’s Project” : New helpline for loved ones of suicide victims
The Suffolk County Medical Examiner reported that between 1997 and 2006, an average of two Suffolk County residents a week committed suicide. Suffolk County has funded a new program – Joe’s Project – to assist the loved ones of suicide victims. The Family Service League and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention manage the program. Trained [...]
June 19, 2007
Planting a new tree or shrub… first call 811 !!!
Before you begin digging in your yard for any reason…building a deck, planting a tree, it is recommended by Common Ground Alliance (CGA) that you call 811. CGA is an association which works “with all industry stakeholders in an effort to prevent damage to underground utility infrastructure and ensure public safety and environmental protection.” By calling 811, [...]
June 15, 2007
Were you born between 1946 and 1964 ?
Here’s a website for you: http://www.cranky.com It describes itself as “the first age-relevant search engine” and is aimed at those over 50. Besides its very own search engine (EONS), it includes features on special topics including PEOPLE, FUN, MONEY, BODY, OBITS, TRAVEL. You can sign up for Eons Brain Builders which are free online games which [...]
June 11, 2007
It’s not to late to sign up
Come and join the Sudoko wave! “Sudoko” the game everyone is trying is coming to the Library 4:00pm on Thursday June 14th. Come and learn some interesting ways to become better at the game. It will also be a great opportunity to meet some fellow sudoko lovers. Hope to see you there!
June 8, 2007
“Party” Saturday June 9th 5 pm -7 pm
The place to be Saturday June 9th at 5:00pm is John Jermain Memorial Library for the much anticipated publication party for “Voices of Sag Harbor: A Village Remembered” Here is your chance to feel the “old” Sag Harbor that so many of the born and raised Sag Harborites speak of. You can read these wonderful [...]
June 5, 2007
Today is Hunger Awareness Day
Did you know that over 35 million Americans are food insecure, hungry or at risk of hunger? Please remember those who need your help right here in Sag Harbor by donating to the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry located at the First Presbyterian Church/Old Whaler’s Church (Union Street.) Food donations are accepted on an ongoing [...]
June 5, 2007
In the kitchen with Grandma…
If you love cooking and love the way Grandma used to cook, you will enjoy this delightful web site which contains video clips of grandmothers “sharing their special recipes.” Scones and old fashioned apple crumble are just a couple of the things you’ll see grandmas cooking in the kitchen. http://www.humanbeans.net/whatscookinggrandma
June 5, 2007
American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day
Feel like taking a hike ? The American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day is celebrated every June. Check out their web site for special events held by trail and community groups all over the nation. http://www.americanhiking.org/events/ntd




