On March 26, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet hosted Joshua Ruff, curator, L.I. Museums, at the Islip Public Library. Ruff presented a program, based on the museum's current exhibit, Growing Up on L.I.

Shown with Ruff are society board members, left to right, Kay Poro Erwood, Susan Hantz-West, Pam Manuel- Siemsen, Joshua Ruff, Elain Schill Kurka, Nancy Porta Libert, Roberta Drake, Joan Sullivan and John White.

For more information on the society, call 631-277- 48985 or visit the group's website at www.isliphamlethistory. org.