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Offers programs and services which focus on the interests and needs of adults. There are lectures or workshops on various topics, computer classes, including career counseling. Helps with job assessment, resume preparation, job searches, information on education and training programs.

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Computer and Related Technology Classes
Job Training Resource Lists
Job Search / Placement
Job Information
Public Lectures / Discussions
Prejob Guidance
Vocational Assessment
Provides Reference, Reader's Advisory, Databases, Circulating eReaders and Downloadable e-Books and Audiobooks. Other programs and services may include but are not limited to Bus Trips, Movies, Plays, Art Lectures, Book Discussions, Defensive Driving,Public Computer and Computer Classes, Exercise Programs, Downloadable Music, Movies and Magazines, Online Homework Help, Museum Passes, 3D Printing, Document Scanning, Informative Programs, Teen Center, Teen Programs and Local History Room

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English as a Second Language
Public Libraries
Library Services
Public Lectures / Discussions
Reference / Information
Services are designed to meet the needs and interests of older Adults including, but are not limited to, AARP Defensive Driving, Blood Pressure/Hypertension Screening, Computers, Book Discussions, Simply Stronger for Seniors, Senior's Luncheon Movie, Arts/Crafts, game clubs, travel, performances and films.

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Public Libraries
Reference / Information
Public Lectures / Discussions
Offers free public lectures on select Fridays during the academic school year. Usually four lectures a semester are scheduled. Lectures are based on the current research of the faculty, staff and students of Stony Brook as well as areas of interest from the public. In-service credit for teachers attending these lectures is also available. Some disability-related accommodations are available. Call the Department before 4pm to inform them of your requirements. In-service credit is available for teachers attending the Open Night Lectures. Due to COVID-19, the Open Night Series will be held virtually this semester. Please register and the zoom link will be shared the day before the talk. For further information and lectures dates and times contact the Department.

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Professional Continuing Education
Public Colleges / Universities
Continuing Education
Public Lectures / Discussions
Adult Education
In Service Training Programs for Teachers
Sponsors programs on art and art history for the scholarly community and for the general public. Houses research collections on the art of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner and their contemporaries. Located in East Hampton, the center is open to the public: May to October; Tuesdays-Sundays. The center, a National Historic Landmark, is operated as an historic site and research facility, and consists of the artists' house, their studio, and the study center containing the art reference library. Special tours are available to school groups, as well as to the general public. For information and a brochure call (631)324-4929.

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Art Museums
Public Lectures / Discussions
Public Colleges / Universities
Arts and Culture
Art Galleries / Exhibits
Special Libraries
Offers a series of free lectures by research faculty on various aspects of Physics, most commonly on their own research or some topic of public interest. The lectures are held on select Fridays during the school year. Usually four lectures a semester are scheduled. Also available is in-service credit for teachers attending these lectures. Some disability-related accommodations are available. Call the Department before 4pm to inform them of your requirements. Due to COVID-19, the Open Night Series will be held virtually this semester. Please register and the zoom link will be shared the day before the talk. For further information and for lectures dates contact the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

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In Service Training Programs for Teachers
Adult Education
Public Lectures / Discussions
Continuing Education
Public Colleges / Universities
Professional Continuing Education
Is dedicated to being the foremost world-class center of Asian and Asian American arts and culture. The Charles B. Wang Center manifests this commitment by creating, establishing, organizing and documenting programs of the highest caliber that reflect both traditional and contemporary Asian and Asian American cultures and societies. These programs include exhibitions, films, lectures, conferences, performances, and educational discussions. The Charles B. Wang Center also supports scholarship and publications of eminence and intellectual merit. In public programs that respond to the broad issues of Asian and Asian American arts and culture, the Charles B. Wang Center seeks to create a dialogue between the established and the experimental, and between the past and the present. Central to the Charles B. Wang Center's mission is the encouragement of an ever-deeper understanding and enjoyment of Asian and Asian American arts and culture by diverse local, national and international audiences. These audiences are composed of students, faculty, artists, scholars and general public members of the Stony Brook community that the Center serves. The Charles B. Wang Center is ideal for hosting a variety of conferences and events. The versatile 124,000-square-foot layout features five multi-purpose meeting rooms of various sizes, two lecture halls, a fully equipped 239-seat theater, four open-air galleries and a non-denominational chapel. On the main floor is Jasmine, a food court cafe offering an array of delicious, fresh and seasonal Asian dishes. With state-of-the-art technology, the Charles B. Wang Center has the ability to link scholars and researchers from all over the world in real time. An array of academic, business and cultural groups have enjoyed this facility as an elegant but relaxed setting for exchanging ideas and celebrating successes. Call for more detailed information.

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Arts and Culture
Cultural Heritage Groups
Conference / Convention Facilities
Workshops / Symposiums
Meeting Space
Public Colleges / Universities
Public Lectures / Discussions
Ethnic Oriented Multipurpose Centers
Provides a lending library and lecture series for family members of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Provides individuals living with spinal cord injury tangible tools to assist in coping with the injury as well as a forum to speak about their experiences and share with others who have similar diagnoses..
Offers an outstanding program for adults at the Riverhead campus. CCR is a self-directed learning center for retirees. Members act together to design their own programs and contribute as presenters and discussion participants. CCR is educational and entertaining and stimulating and fun. If you are a retired person who seeks intellectual stimulation, meeting new people and active involvement, CCR is for you! As a CCR member, you are involved in a variety of activities: Presentations by members and discussions covering a wide variety of interesting topics; Member-led classes on each semester’s topics; Lectures by guest speakers; Day trips to museums, art galleries, and historic sites; Summer get-togethers at CCR member residences and Mid-term and end-of-term luncheons. Members share responsibility in curriculum planning, subject selection, and class presentations. Each semester’s curriculum consists of whatever subjects the members choose; it changes from semester to semester. The subjects cover a wide variety of topics. Call for more detailed information.

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Lifelong Learning Programs
Arts and Culture
Private Colleges / Universities
Continuing Education
Public Lectures / Discussions
Provides individuals living with spinal cord injury tangible tools to assist in coping with the injury as well as a forum to speak about their experiences and share with others who have similar diagnoses..
Offers Geology Open Nights which are part of a science lecture series which are free and open to the public. The Geology lectures are usually presented by faculty on aspects of their research, expertise or a topic of public interest. This series is offered in conjunction with our Astronomy, Physics and Ecology and Evolution Departments. Usually four lectures a semester are scheduled. In-service credit is available for teachers attending the Geology Open Night Lectures. Some disability-related accommodations are available. Call the Department before 4pm to inform them of your requirements. Due to COVID-19, the Open Night Series will be held virtually this semester. Please register and the zoom link will be shared the day before the talk. For further information and lectures dates and times contact the Department.

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Public Colleges / Universities
Professional Continuing Education
Continuing Education
Public Lectures / Discussions
Adult Education
In Service Training Programs for Teachers
Consists of six separate districts: Bowling Green Estates, East Meadow, Levittown, Uniondale, Roosevelt Field, Lido-Point Lookout. All other communities in the Town of Hempstead are serviced by either private companies or villages. The department offers tours and lectures at its East Meadow facility. This service is available to schools and senior groups, among others.

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Public Lectures / Discussions
Water Service Providers
Offers concerts of local musicians or high school students, workshops on photography, social media and much more.
Provides a lending library and lecture series for family members of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Public Lectures/Discussions
Library Audiovisual Services
Offers the community books and other media on-loan, book clubs, computer access, and more.

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Public Libraries
Book Downloads
Public Internet Access Sites
Book Loan
Horticultural Societies
Online Databases
Library Audiovisual Services
Public Lectures / Discussions
Public Wi-Fi Sites
Trained speakers present a 45 minute Powerpoint presentation on topics including: De-cluttering your Life, Senior Scams, Medicare Basics, and Medication Management.

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Public Lectures / Discussions
Health Education
Volunteer Opportunities
Medication Information / Management
Provides Reference, Information and Referral and Readers Advisory. Other programs and services may include but are not limited to movies, lectures, AARP Defensive Driving, and English as a Second Language.

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Public Lectures / Discussions
Leisure Activities / Recreation
Public Libraries
Reference / Information
Library Services
Personal Enrichment
Provides individuals living with spinal cord injury tangible tools to assist in coping with the injury as well as a forum to speak about their experiences and share with others who have similar diagnoses..
Houses a Playhouse which is an 1105 seat, proscenium-style theater that serves the University, as well as the surrounding community, as the premier cultural venue on the Hofstra Campus. Not only the site for many of Hofstra’s finest theatrical, musical, dance, and lecture events, the venue is also, as the schedule allows, provides as a rental house for local, national, and international productions, conferences, performing arts companies, lectures, school events, and church groups. The Department of Theater Facilities is a small, dedicated staff of professionals committed to providing our University and rental clients with exceptional advice, assistance, and support to ensure that every event at the Adams Playhouse, from the simplest podium-based lecture to the most lavish of musicals, is a resounding success. Call for detailed list of performances and rental information.

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Theater Performances
Public Lectures / Discussions
Provides Reference, Information and Referral and Readers Advisory. Programs and services include, but are not limited to: English as a Second Language, GED, Book Discussions, Computer Classes, Yoga, Tai Chi, Blood Pressure/Hypertension Screening, game clubs, cooking, AARP Defensive Driving, arts/crafts, travel, concerts.

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Public Lectures / Discussions
Public Libraries
Reference / Information
Offers a variety of educational and fun classes and activities for the adults in the community, such as computer classes, language classes, cooking demos, local history, photography, concerts and more.

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Arts and Crafts Instruction
Computer and Related Technology Classes
English as a Second Language
Music Performances
Cooking Classes
Public Lectures / Discussions
Provides individuals living with spinal cord injury tangible tools to assist in coping with the injury as well as a forum to speak about their experiences and share with others who have similar diagnoses..
Dedicated to providing a lively and intellectually challenging array of non-credit courses taught year-round in a university setting by other OLLI members. The program currently offers social and cultural enrichment through thought-provoking workshops per semester and a variety of exciting day-trips. OLLI members come from all walks of life and career paths and is open to retired and semi-retired individuals aged 50 or older regardless of their level of education or career experience, who are interested in a diverse learning environment that fosters mutual sharing of ideas, life experiences and the love of learning. There are no tests, no grades and no pre-requisites to join. OLLI workshops cover every possible genre you can imagine and are led by current OLLI members who volunteer their time. New workshops are always being considered and many are inspired by members of OLLI. There are many avenues for participation in OLLI aside from taking workshops. We encourage members to join one of our many committees, teach a workshop or attend one of our special event trips or lecture series. There is a membership fee for this program. This program is administered by Stony Brook University's School of Professional Development. For further information call or visit the website.

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Public Colleges / Universities
Arts and Culture
Continuing Education
Public Lectures / Discussions
Adult Education
Offers a variety of programs for adults, such as book clubs, workshops, lectures, and more. Also has a section of the library reserved to exhibit the art work of local artists.

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Exhibit Space for Artists
Public Lectures / Discussions
Horticultural Societies
Art Galleries / Exhibits