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Online: Beginners' Guide to Investing

Jan16

Learn how to use the Weiss Financial Ratings website (free with your library card) to help you invest wisely, register for a Zoom link

Where

Brentwood Public Library

34 2nd Ave.

Brentwood, NY

Phone

631-273-7883

Price

free

Health Insurance Assistance

Jan17

Facilitated Enrollers from the Health & Welfare Council of Long Island will assist patrons in applying for Community Medicaid, Medicaid Supplement A and Medicare Savings through Department of Social Services

Where

Brentwood Public Library

34 2nd Ave.

Brentwood, NY

Phone

631-273-7883

Price

free

SNAP Assistance

Jan21

A representative from Health and Welfare Council of Long Island will help you find out if you qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and provide personalized assistance in completing your application

Where

Brentwood Public Library

34 2nd Ave.

Brentwood, NY

Phone

631-273-7883

Price

free

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