Senior Support at the Port Jefferson Free Library

        Are you a senior or do you know someone who is? The PJFL has lots of services, programs, and information for seniors.

The Library offers many programs for adults. Some are especially for seniors:

Especially for Seniors

AARP Defensive Driving Driving Course (usually offered every other month) - brush up driving skills and reduce your car insurance at the same time

Senior Advocate- Do you need assistance with any Senior Services or benefits?Meet with Pam from the Suffolk County of the Department of Aging for help. No appointment is necessary. If you need help before a scheduled appointment, please call her at: 631-853-8236. Please check the Library newsletter for dates and times.

The Fourth Fridays Book Club. This group meets at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai. Please call them directly for dates, times, and book selection at: 476-6431

While all are welcome at the programs below they may be of special interest to seniors and retirees.

Groups and Classes

- Join one of the Library’s many book discussion groups.

          Second Tuesday Mornings at 10 Book Discussion Group

          Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Group

          The New Voices Book Discussion Group

- PJFL Mah-Jong Club meets every Wednesday

- Long Island Quilters- meets every Monday evening

-Great Decisions Discussion Group- meet with a group of people each month to discuss contemporary issues.

- Blood Pressure Screening- please check our newsletter for dates and times. This service is offered free of charge.

- Friday Movie Matinees (check out newsletter for the schedule)

- Basic Computing Classes (check our newsletter for dates and times).

- Sign up for a one on one session with a librarian to work with your tablet or e-reader. The form can be accessed here:                     http://www.portjefflibrary.org/deviceadvice.html

Please check our newsletter for dates and times of programs http://portjefflibrary.org/yeoman.pdf

One of the more unfortunate effects of getting older can be decreased vision. The library can help you continue to enjoy reading. We offer a large selection of large print books, both fiction and non-fiction. We also have a great selection of audiobook on CD so you can listen to your favorite authors. For those who have more serious vision impairment you may be eligible to receive “talking books”. The application can be found here: http://www.nypl.org/sites/default/files/Application2010AD.pdf A doctor’s certification is necessary to receive this service.

Home Delivery

Are you or someone you know homebound either on a temporary or long term basis? If you can’t come to the library- let the library come to you! Please call the Library at 473-0022 and ask for Mrs. O’Hare. She will make all the arrangements to deliver your items (books, DVDs, CDs etc) and pick them up when they are done.

Senior Information Center display

Remember to visit our Senior Information Center Wall behind the Security Gate to the left when you enter the library. It includes information including listings of local-both town and county services and Medicare. There are Senior Discount sheets listing local discounts as well as transportation discounts (did you know the LIRR offers a 50% discount to seniors?). Check the center frequently as new information is always being added.