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Upcoming Events

Medicaid Enrollment Assistance

Jun23

The Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will assist the aged, blind, and disabled populations with enrollment, first come, first served

Where

West Babylon Public Library

211 Rte. 109

West Babylon, NY

Phone

631-435-3000

Price

free

PSEG Long Island Consumer Advocate Table

Jun23

PSEG Long Island consumer advocates will be available to explain programs that are available to assist low-moderate income customers

Where

West Babylon Public Library

211 Rte. 109

West Babylon, NY

Phone

631-669-5445

Price

free

Let's Talk About Books: Dream State

Jun25

Discussion of the novel "Dream State" by Eric Puchner, register

Where

West Babylon Public Library

211 Rte. 109

West Babylon, NY

Phone

631-669-5445

Price

free

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