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Upcoming Events

Social Work Intern

Feb1

The Library offers a free service to patrons through the Social Work Intern Program at the Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare. Patrons will receive one-to-one assistance completing forms/applications, referrals to mental health resources and other topics. Contact the Library for more information

Where

North Babylon Public Library

815 Deer Pk Rd

North Babylon, NY

Phone

631-669-4020

Price

free

One-on-One Medicare Counseling and Assistance

Feb4

Meet individually with a Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Suffolk volunteer from the Health Insurance Information Counseling & Assistance Program (HIICAP) to get information about Medicare health insurance and benefits, register for a 30-minute appointment

Where

North Babylon Public Library

815 Deer Park Rd.

North Babylon, NY

Phone

631-669-4020

Price

free

Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances

Feb5

This evidence-based course is presented by the LI chapter of the Alzheimer's Association to help caregivers understand the costs of caregiving and the benefits of early planning, and teaches them how to start a conversation about finances, assess financial and legal needs, avoid financial abuse and fraud, and find support when needed

Where

North Babylon Public Library

815 Deer Pk Ave.

North Babylon, NY

Phone

631-669-4020

Price

free

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