Children's Programs - Commack Building
February 2023 Children’s Programs– Smithtown Commack
call (631) 360-2480 ext. 396 OR online (smithlib.org/children)
call (631) 360-2480 ext. 396 OR online (smithlib.org/children)
Registration begins January 25th @ 9:30am
(Scroll down for January programs)
Nursery Rhyme Time
Saturday, February 18 • 10:30-11:00am
Monday, February 27 • 10:30-11:00am
(Birth– 35 months with parent/caregiver)
Enjoy traditional time of nursery rhymes and songs for baby. A great introduction to the Library for the youngest of children. Siblings are welcome.
Saturday, February 18 • 10:30-11:00am
Monday, February 27 • 10:30-11:00am
(Birth– 35 months with parent/caregiver)
Enjoy traditional time of nursery rhymes and songs for baby. A great introduction to the Library for the youngest of children. Siblings are welcome.
Wonderful Ones
Friday, February 24 • 10:30-11:15am
(12-23 months with parent/caregiver)
This action-packed program engages little ones in language-based activities;includes free play,stories and fun.Siblings are welcome.
Friday, February 24 • 10:30-11:15am
(12-23 months with parent/caregiver)
This action-packed program engages little ones in language-based activities;includes free play,stories and fun.Siblings are welcome.
Baby Love
Friday, February 10 • 10:30-11:15am
(Birth—11 months with parent/caregiver)
Bring your babes and we will create a keepsake using their actual hands or footprints. We will provide one item for you to print on, but feel free to bring your own items such as a t-shirt or tote bag.
Friday, February 10 • 10:30-11:15am
(Birth—11 months with parent/caregiver)
Bring your babes and we will create a keepsake using their actual hands or footprints. We will provide one item for you to print on, but feel free to bring your own items such as a t-shirt or tote bag.
Story Tots
Monday, February 13 • 10:30-11:00am
(12-23 months with parent/caregiver)
Unplug and unwind with your little ones. Engage in stories, fingerplays, rhymes and musical activities.
Monday, February 13 • 10:30-11:00am
(12-23 months with parent/caregiver)
Unplug and unwind with your little ones. Engage in stories, fingerplays, rhymes and musical activities.
Time for Twos
Tuesday, February 7 • 10:30-11:15am
(24-35 months with parent/caregiver)
Visit the Library and enjoy building social skills in a relaxed, friendly environment; includes free play, songs, and a craft. Siblings are welcome.
Tuesday, February 7 • 10:30-11:15am
(24-35 months with parent/caregiver)
Visit the Library and enjoy building social skills in a relaxed, friendly environment; includes free play, songs, and a craft. Siblings are welcome.
Art Adventures
Monday, February 6 • 10:30-11:15am
(18-35 months with parent/caregiver)
Art is fun! Join us for some open-ended art that will help your child’s creativity and motor skills. Dress to make a mess. No older siblings, please.
Monday, February 6 • 10:30-11:15am
(18-35 months with parent/caregiver)
Art is fun! Join us for some open-ended art that will help your child’s creativity and motor skills. Dress to make a mess. No older siblings, please.
We Love Animals
Friday, February 17 • 11:00-11:30am
(2-3 years with parent/caregiver)
Listen to some animal stories and see what animals we can make from paper hearts.
Friday, February 17 • 11:00-11:30am
(2-3 years with parent/caregiver)
Listen to some animal stories and see what animals we can make from paper hearts.
Construction Site
Friday, February 3 • 10:30-11:00am
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Let’s read about all different types of construction vehicles and then do a fun craft!
Friday, February 3 • 10:30-11:00am
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Let’s read about all different types of construction vehicles and then do a fun craft!
Cranky Valentine
Saturday, February 4 • 3:00-3:30pm
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Join us as we listen to A Crankenstein Valentine by Samantha Berger and then create your own cranky valentine.
Saturday, February 4 • 3:00-3:30pm
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Join us as we listen to A Crankenstein Valentine by Samantha Berger and then create your own cranky valentine.
Fine Motor Fun
Tuesday, February 7 • 3:00-3:45pm
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
This program allows your little one to work on tasks that will improve their fine motor skills while having fun at the same time.
Tuesday, February 7 • 3:00-3:45pm
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
This program allows your little one to work on tasks that will improve their fine motor skills while having fun at the same time.
Clifford’s Valentine
Tuesday, February 14 • 3:30-4:00pm
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Join us for Clifford the Big Red stories and a fun craft.
Tuesday, February 14 • 3:30-4:00pm
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Join us for Clifford the Big Red stories and a fun craft.
Read, Sing, and Play
Tuesday, February 28 • 11:00-11:30am
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Join Miss Wendy for some funny stories, songs, silly dancing and games.
Tuesday, February 28 • 11:00-11:30am
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Join Miss Wendy for some funny stories, songs, silly dancing and games.
Library Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, February 4 • 10:30-11:15am
(4-8 years)
Celebrate “Take Your Child to the Library Day” by teaming up with a teen volunteer to find clues around the library that will lead you to a library extravaganza!
Saturday, February 4 • 10:30-11:15am
(4-8 years)
Celebrate “Take Your Child to the Library Day” by teaming up with a teen volunteer to find clues around the library that will lead you to a library extravaganza!
Valentine Crafting
Friday, February 10 • 4:15-4:45pm
(6-8 years)
Enjoy making some Valentine themed crafts.
Friday, February 10 • 4:15-4:45pm
(6-8 years)
Enjoy making some Valentine themed crafts.
Playful Penguins
Friday, February 17 • 4:15-4:45pm
(6-9 years)
Who doesn’t love penguins? Join us for stories and a craft featuring these irresistible animals.
Friday, February 17 • 4:15-4:45pm
(6-9 years)
Who doesn’t love penguins? Join us for stories and a craft featuring these irresistible animals.
Augustus Jackson - The Father of Ice Cream
Monday, February 27 • 4:15-5:00pm
(6-10 years)
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about Augustus Jackson, the “father of ice cream”, then we’ll try making our own ice cream!
Monday, February 27 • 4:15-5:00pm
(6-10 years)
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about Augustus Jackson, the “father of ice cream”, then we’ll try making our own ice cream!
Game Squad
Wednesday, February 15 • 4:15-5:00pm
(6-12 years)
Put on your game face and team up against our teen volunteers when we play supersized games and Nintendo Switch®.
Wednesday, February 15 • 4:15-5:00pm
(6-12 years)
Put on your game face and team up against our teen volunteers when we play supersized games and Nintendo Switch®.
Heart Art
Wednesday, February 8 • 4:15-4:45pm
(9-12 years)
Join us to create some heart-themed art. We will create chalk pastel pictures and yarn wrapped hearts.
Wednesday, February 8 • 4:15-4:45pm
(9-12 years)
Join us to create some heart-themed art. We will create chalk pastel pictures and yarn wrapped hearts.
Crafters Wooden Tray
Friday, February 24 • 3:30-4:00pm
(9-12 years)
Have fun decorating a wooden tray. It can be used to hold some of your favorite trinkets. Dress to make a mess.
Friday, February 24 • 3:30-4:00pm
(9-12 years)
Have fun decorating a wooden tray. It can be used to hold some of your favorite trinkets. Dress to make a mess.
Creation Station
Saturday, February 4 • 10:00am - 3:00pm
For families with children under the age of 12
Are you looking for something to do on Saturday? Come to the Library during these hours and complete some cool crafts. No registration required.
Saturday, February 4 • 10:00am - 3:00pm
For families with children under the age of 12
Are you looking for something to do on Saturday? Come to the Library during these hours and complete some cool crafts. No registration required.
January 2023 Children's Programs - Commack Building
call (631) 360-2480 ext. 396 OR online (smithlib.org/children)
Registration begins December 28th@ 9:30am
Nursery Rhyme Time
Saturday, January 14 • 10:30-11:00am
Tuesday, January 31 • 10:30-11:00am
(Birth– 35 months with parent/caregiver)
Enjoy traditional time of nursery rhymes and songs for baby. A great introduction to the Library for the youngest of children. Siblings are welcome.
Saturday, January 14 • 10:30-11:00am
Tuesday, January 31 • 10:30-11:00am
(Birth– 35 months with parent/caregiver)
Enjoy traditional time of nursery rhymes and songs for baby. A great introduction to the Library for the youngest of children. Siblings are welcome.
Friday, January 27 • 10:30-11:00am
(Birth –11 months with parent/caregiver)
Join us for a program especially for babies.
Sensory Crawl
Monday, January 30 • 11:00-11:45am
(8-23 months with parent/caregiver)
You and your little one will have tons of fun with sensory activities that encourage exploring, creating and playing. No older siblings, please.
Monday, January 30 • 11:00-11:45am
(8-23 months with parent/caregiver)
You and your little one will have tons of fun with sensory activities that encourage exploring, creating and playing. No older siblings, please.
Story Tots
Tuesday, January 17 • 11:00-11:30am
(12-23 months with parent/caregiver)
Unplug and unwind with your little ones. Engage in stories, fingerplays, rhymes and musical activities.
Tuesday, January 17 • 11:00-11:30am
(12-23 months with parent/caregiver)
Unplug and unwind with your little ones. Engage in stories, fingerplays, rhymes and musical activities.
Wonderful Ones
Saturday, January 21 • 10:30-11:15 am
(12-23 months with parent/caregiver)
This action-packed program engages little ones in language-based activities; includes free play, stories and fun. Siblings are welcome.
Saturday, January 21 • 10:30-11:15 am
(12-23 months with parent/caregiver)
This action-packed program engages little ones in language-based activities; includes free play, stories and fun. Siblings are welcome.
Time for Twos
Thursday, January 12 • 11:00-11:45am
(24-35 months with parent/caregiver)
Visit the Library and enjoy building social skills in a relaxed, friendly environment; includes free play, songs, and a craft. Siblings are welcome.
Thursday, January 12 • 11:00-11:45am
(24-35 months with parent/caregiver)
Visit the Library and enjoy building social skills in a relaxed, friendly environment; includes free play, songs, and a craft. Siblings are welcome.
Goodnight Moon
Thursday, January 5 • 11:00-11:30am
(2-3 years with parent/caregiver)
Enjoy listening to Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. Then have fun making an adorable goodnight craft.
Thursday, January 5 • 11:00-11:30am
(2-3 years with parent/caregiver)
Enjoy listening to Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. Then have fun making an adorable goodnight craft.
Box Party
Monday, January 23 • 11:00-11:45am
(2-4 years with parent/caregiver)
Let your imagaination soar as we play and build with boxes of all shapes and sizes.
Monday, January 23 • 11:00-11:45am
(2-4 years with parent/caregiver)
Let your imagaination soar as we play and build with boxes of all shapes and sizes.
Terrific Threes
Friday January 13 • 10:30-11:15am
(36 - 47 months with parent/caregiver)
Enjoy free play, stories, crafts and circle time.Siblings are welcome.
Friday January 13 • 10:30-11:15am
(36 - 47 months with parent/caregiver)
Enjoy free play, stories, crafts and circle time.Siblings are welcome.
Amazing Polar Bears
Saturday, January 7 • 10:30-11:00am
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Come join us as we learn about these fascinating animals and create a very cute polar bear craft.
Saturday, January 7 • 10:30-11:00am
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Come join us as we learn about these fascinating animals and create a very cute polar bear craft.
Little Princess Storytime
Tuesday, January 10• 3:30-4:00pm
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Join us for princess stories and a sweet craft.
Tuesday, January 10• 3:30-4:00pm
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Join us for princess stories and a sweet craft.
Read, Sing and Play
Wednesday, January 11 • 10:30-11:00am
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Join Miss Wendy for some funny stories, songs, silly dancing and games.
Wednesday, January 11 • 10:30-11:00am
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Join Miss Wendy for some funny stories, songs, silly dancing and games.
Pirate Palooza
Wednesday, January 18 • 11:00-11:30am
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Ahoy Mateys! Come join us for swashbuckling stories and crafts.
Wednesday, January 18 • 11:00-11:30am
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Ahoy Mateys! Come join us for swashbuckling stories and crafts.
Fun with Play Dough
Tuesday, January 24 • 3:00-3:45pm
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Enjoy our play dough playsets while meeting new friends.
Tuesday, January 24 • 3:00-3:45pm
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Enjoy our play dough playsets while meeting new friends.
Chess and Checkers Buddies
Wednesday, January 18 • 4:15-5:00pm
(5-12 years)
It’s time for a board meeting; play chess and checkers with our teen volunteers. A great opportunity to learn a new game or practice a favorite.
Wednesday, January 18 • 4:15-5:00pm
(5-12 years)
It’s time for a board meeting; play chess and checkers with our teen volunteers. A great opportunity to learn a new game or practice a favorite.
Dinosaur Paint Party
Monday, January 9 • 4:15-4:45pm
(6-8 years)
Join us for some painting fun. We will be making some fun dinosaur crafts. Dress to make a mess.
Monday, January 9 • 4:15-4:45pm
(6-8 years)
Join us for some painting fun. We will be making some fun dinosaur crafts. Dress to make a mess.
Winter Wonderland
Wednesday, January 25 • 4:15-5:00pm
(6-9 years)
Come in from the cold and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, winter stories and crafts.
Wednesday, January 25 • 4:15-5:00pm
(6-9 years)
Come in from the cold and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, winter stories and crafts.
Backyard Bingo
Friday, January 20 • 4:15-4:45pm
(6-10 years)
Have fun playing bingo featuring things you find in your backyard. Get bingo and win a small prize.
Friday, January 20 • 4:15-4:45pm
(6-10 years)
Have fun playing bingo featuring things you find in your backyard. Get bingo and win a small prize.
Winter Sky Painting
Tuesday, January 17 • 4:15-4:45pm
(9-12 years)
Relax and enjoy creating a mixed media winter scene. We will experiment with blending colors together to create a beautiful winter sky.
Tuesday, January 17 • 4:15-4:45pm
(9-12 years)
Relax and enjoy creating a mixed media winter scene. We will experiment with blending colors together to create a beautiful winter sky.
Creation Station
Saturday, January 7 • 10:00am-3:00pm
(For families with children under the age of 12)
Are you looking for something to do on Saturday? Come to the Library during these hours and complete some cool crafts. No Registration Required.
Saturday, January 7 • 10:00am-3:00pm
(For families with children under the age of 12)
Are you looking for something to do on Saturday? Come to the Library during these hours and complete some cool crafts. No Registration Required.