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Upcoming Events

Medical ID and Shed the Meds

Jan16

The Suffolk County Sheriffs Office will issue medical ID Cards and collecting old and expired medications

Where

Central Islip Public Library

33 Hawthorne Ave.

Central Islip, NY

Phone

631-234-9333

Price

free

Student Financial Aid and Student Debt Repayment

Jan25

Learn how to formulate a plan to eliminate your student loans, including repayment options and how to navigate the return to repayment, register starting Dec. 30

Where

Central Islip Public Library

33 Hawthorne Ave.

Central Islip, NY

Phone

631-234-9333

Price

free

Unsung Heroes: African American Medical Pioneers

Feb3

Learn about African Americans who have been at the forefront of many important medical advances, including Pittsburgh's Freedom House Ambulance Service, Staten Island's Black Angels and more

Where

Central Islip Public Library

33 Hawthorne Ave.

Central Islip, NY

Phone

631-234-9333

Price

free

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