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Registration opens:
November 02nd, 2026

Acupuncture Explained: What Is It and How Can It Help?
2026-11-19 19:00:00 2026-11-19 20:00:00 America/New_York Acupuncture Explained: What Is It and How Can It Help? Join licensed acupuncturist, Kristen Fischbach, for an informative introduction to acupuncture and its role in modern healthcare. West Islip Public Library - Community Room A

Thursday, November 19
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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West Islip Public Library

Community Room A

Join licensed acupuncturist, Kristen Fischbach, for an informative introduction to acupuncture and its role in modern healthcare.

Join licensed acupuncturist, Kristen Fischbach, for an informative introduction to acupuncture and its role in modern healthcare. This presentation will explore what acupuncture is, how it works, and how it may support a wide range of health concerns, including pain, stress, sleep issues.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors (55+) | Adult (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness |

TAGS: | Senior | Adults |

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How to Spot Financial Scams
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Fri, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Veterans Peer Support Project -Table Event
Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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Spice of the Month
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Super Soccer Stars: Parent & Me - for Ages 12-35 mos. with an adult
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Sun, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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The Ms. Rachel Experience - for Ages Birth-Pre-K with an adult
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Learn Canasta
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The Ms. Rachel Experience - for Ages Birth-Pre-K with an adult
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Build Your Own Bookshelf and Holder
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3D Turkey Centerpiece - for Grades 3-5
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Twist & Shout Storytime - for Ages 2-Pre-K with an adult
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Silent Book Club @ Babylon Bean
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Analog Oasis: Vinyl Listening Session
Tue, Nov 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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The Cat in the Hat (2026) @ South Bay Cinemas
Wed, Nov 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Lego Zone - for Grades K-5
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All-By-Myself Storytime - for Ages 3-PreK without an adult
Thu, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Community Room A
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Wildlife Wonders: Gobble Gobble - for Grades K-5
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Healthy Latin Cooking
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Letters to Veterans
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Library Playdate - for Ages 18 months-4 years with an adult
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Monthly Quilting Workshop
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Babies Boogie - for Ages 3-23 months with an adult
Mon, Nov 16, 10:15am - 11:00am
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Learn Canasta
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Toddlers Tango - for Ages 2-4 with an adult
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Chess Club - for Kids Entering Grades K-5
Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Uno Night
Mon, Nov 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Live Well, Age Well
Tue, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room A
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Crafting with Ms. Carol - for Grades K-2
Tue, Nov 17, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
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Cutie Food Magnet Pairs - for Grades 3-5
Tue, Nov 17, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
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Storytime Yoga - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult
Wed, Nov 18, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
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Baby & Me Yoga - for Ages 6 Weeks-Pre-Crawlers with an adult
Wed, Nov 18, 1:15pm - 1:45pm
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Tech Skills for Everyday Life
Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Teen Advisory Board
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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One Makeup Product 3 Ways
Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Blooming Babies - for Ages 2-11 months with an adult
Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
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All-By-Myself Storytime - for Ages 3-PreK without an adult
Thu, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Chair Yoga
Thu, Nov 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room A
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Yoga with Margot - for Grades K-2
Thu, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
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Yoga with Margot - for Grades 3-5
Thu, Nov 19, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
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Chill Skills: Coping & Stress Management
Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room B
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Pajama Storytime - for Ages 2-Pre-K with an adult
Thu, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
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Acupuncture Explained: What Is It and How Can It Help?
Thu, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A
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