Smithtown Building Closed

Due to the storm that occurred during the early morning hours of August 19, which caused torrential flooding, our Smithtown Building suffered catastrophic damage to its lower level. Therefore, until further notice, our Smithtown Building will be closed while we continue to assess the damage and begin to rebuild.  Our other three buildings remain open to assist our patrons. For updates, click here. 

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Holiday Closing

In observance of Thanksgiving, the Library will be closed Thursday, November 28.  We will reopen on Friday, November 29 at 9:30am.  

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The Mitten

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We will share Jan Brett’s story The Mitten and make a mitten craft to re-tell the story at home.

Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

We will share Jan Brett’s story The Mitten and make a mitten craft to re-tell the story at home.

Nursery Rhyme Time

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Age Group:
Children
Nursery Rhyme Time:

Enjoy a traditional time of nursery rhymes and songs for baby. A great introduction to the Library for the youngest of children!

Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 25

Nursery Rhyme Time

Enjoy a traditional time of nursery rhymes and songs for baby. A great introduction to the Library for the youngest of children!

Cricut Cards - Holiday Cards

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Nesconset Building
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Join us in the Children’s Craft Room during these hours to create some extra special holiday cards, prepared with technology from our LearnLab!

Location: Nesconset Building
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in the Children’s Craft Room during these hours to create some extra special holiday cards, prepared with technology from our LearnLab!

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.

Family Gingerbread House Decorating

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Bring the family to the Library and decorate a gingerbread house using royal icing and lots of candy! Each family will receive one house to decorate together. Please register for o...

Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Bring the family to the Library and decorate a gingerbread house using royal icing and lots of candy! Each family will receive one house to decorate together. Please register for one spot per family.

Disclaimer(s)

This program may not be suitable for those with food allergies.

Family Gingerbread House Decorating

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Bring the family to the Library and decorate a gingerbread house using royal icing and lots of candy! Each family will receive one house to decorate together. Please register for o...

Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Bring the family to the Library and decorate a gingerbread house using royal icing and lots of candy! Each family will receive one house to decorate together. Please register for one spot per family.

Disclaimer(s)

This program may not be suitable for those with food allergies.

Snowy Night

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let’s get cozy and enjoy some snowy stories and creative crafts.

Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Let’s get cozy and enjoy some snowy stories and creative crafts.

Creation Station

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Nesconset Building
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Are you looking for something to do on Saturday? Come to the Library during these hours and complete some cool crafts.

Location: Nesconset Building
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you looking for something to do on Saturday? Come to the Library during these hours and complete some cool crafts.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.

Wonderful Ones

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Sign, sing and play with your little one. Babies will be introduced to simple signs, engage in age appropriate games and learn new fingerplays.

Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Sign, sing and play with your little one. Babies will be introduced to simple signs, engage in age appropriate games and learn new fingerplays.

Cricut Crafts - Build Your Own Snowman

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

There’s snow place like the LearnLab! Tour our makerspace, then create a snowman craft using stencils and shapes cut with the Cricut cutting machine. Dress to make a mess.

Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

There’s snow place like the LearnLab! Tour our makerspace, then create a snowman craft using stencils and shapes cut with the Cricut cutting machine. Dress to make a mess.

Make It Monday

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Nesconset Building
Program Type:
Games, Technology
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come to the Children’s Craft Room during these hours to tinker, build and play with a variety of STEAM challenges, toys and projects.

Location: Nesconset Building
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, Technology
Event Details:

Come to the Children’s Craft Room during these hours to tinker, build and play with a variety of STEAM challenges, toys and projects.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.

Animals in Winter

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Learn about what animals do in the winter, then explore a variety of crafts and activities at different stations. Dress to make a mess.

Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Learn about what animals do in the winter, then explore a variety of crafts and activities at different stations. Dress to make a mess.

Nursery Rhyme Time

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Age Group:
Children
Nursery Rhyme Time:

Enjoy a traditional time of nursery rhymes and songs for baby. A great introduction to the Library for the youngest of children!

Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 25

Nursery Rhyme Time

Enjoy a traditional time of nursery rhymes and songs for baby. A great introduction to the Library for the youngest of children!

Storytime Safari

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Wild characters abound when you open a book. Treat your mind to an adventure with stories and an art project.

Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Wild characters abound when you open a book. Treat your mind to an adventure with stories and an art project.

Nursery Rhyme Time

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Nursery Rhyme Time:

Enjoy a traditional time of nursery rhymes and songs for baby. A great introduction to the Library for the youngest of children!

Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25

Nursery Rhyme Time

Enjoy a traditional time of nursery rhymes and songs for baby. A great introduction to the Library for the youngest of children!

Time for Twos

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Age Group:
Children
Time for Twos:

Visit the Library and enjoy building social skills in a relaxed, friendly environment; includes free play, songs, stories and a craft.

Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 25

Time for Twos

Visit the Library and enjoy building social skills in a relaxed, friendly environment; includes free play, songs, stories and a craft.

Snowman Canvas Art

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create a winter decoration to enjoy for years to come. Budding artists will design a winter masterpiece using various painting techniques. Dress to make a mess.

Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Create a winter decoration to enjoy for years to come. Budding artists will design a winter masterpiece using various painting techniques. Dress to make a mess.

Family Gingerbread House Decorating

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Bring the family to the Library and decorate a gingerbread house using royal icing and lots of candy! Each family will receive one house to decorate together. Please register for o...

Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Bring the family to the Library and decorate a gingerbread house using royal icing and lots of candy! Each family will receive one house to decorate together. Please register for one spot per family.

Disclaimer(s)

This program may not be suitable for those with food allergies.

Nature Pinch Pots

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come create nature inspired pinch pots using clay and dried flowers.  Use it to hold trinkets and treasures or gift it to a loved one.

Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come create nature inspired pinch pots using clay and dried flowers.  Use it to hold trinkets and treasures or gift it to a loved one.

Creation Station

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Nesconset Building
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Are you looking for something to do on Saturday? Come to the Library during these hours and complete some cool crafts.

Location: Nesconset Building
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you looking for something to do on Saturday? Come to the Library during these hours and complete some cool crafts.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.

Library Playdate

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Seize the play and keep the mess at our place. Meet other children and families while playing with toys and creating an art project.

Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Seize the play and keep the mess at our place. Meet other children and families while playing with toys and creating an art project.

Game Squad

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nesconset Building
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Put on your game face and team up against our teen volunteers when we play supersized games, Nintendo Switch, and craft the afternoon away.

Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Put on your game face and team up against our teen volunteers when we play supersized games, Nintendo Switch, and craft the afternoon away.

Make It Monday

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Nesconset Building
Program Type:
Games, Technology
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come to the Children’s Craft Room during these hours to tinker, build and play with a variety of STEAM challenges, toys and projects.

Location: Nesconset Building
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, Technology
Event Details:

Come to the Children’s Craft Room during these hours to tinker, build and play with a variety of STEAM challenges, toys and projects.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Commack Building, Kings Park Building, Nesconset Building, Smithtown Building, Offsite, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Commack Building, Kings Park Building, Nesconset Building, Smithtown Building, Offsite, Virtual

Christmas Day

All Day
Commack Building, Kings Park Building, Nesconset Building, Smithtown Building, Offsite, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Commack Building, Kings Park Building, Nesconset Building, Smithtown Building, Offsite, Virtual