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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Wonderful Ones

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Commack Building Community Room at Commack Building
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Wonderful Ones:

This action-packed program engages little ones in language-based activities includes free play, stories and fun.

Required
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Wonderful Ones

This action-packed program engages little ones in language-based activities includes free play, stories and fun.

Cozy Cocoa Storytime

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

Snuggle up at the Library for some cozy stories, then enjoy some delicious hot cocoa while creating a cute craft.

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

Snuggle up at the Library for some cozy stories, then enjoy some delicious hot cocoa while creating a cute craft.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Commack Building Community Room at Commack Building
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Enjoy a brief book talk on Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived the Children’s Blizzard, 1888 and then use your STEAM knowledge to design and build a blizzard proof structure out of marshmal...

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

Enjoy a brief book talk on Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived the Children’s Blizzard, 1888 and then use your STEAM knowledge to design and build a blizzard proof structure out of marshmallows and toothpicks.

Smithtown Building Closed

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Rock and Rhyme

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kings Park Building Community Room at Kings Park Building
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Little rock and rollers will tap into their natural sense of rhythm through song, dance and use of musical instruments.

Required
Location: Kings Park Building
Room: Kings Park Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Little rock and rollers will tap into their natural sense of rhythm through song, dance and use of musical instruments.

Lil' Athletes - Football Fun

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Commack Building Community Room at Commack Building
Program Type:
Fitness
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Get ready for fun as we learn how to play football with Lil' Athletes. 

Required
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fitness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get ready for fun as we learn how to play football with Lil' Athletes. 

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!

Lil' Athletes - Football Fun

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Commack Building Community Room at Commack Building
Program Type:
Fitness, Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Get ready for fun as we learn how to play football with Lil' Athletes!

Required
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fitness, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get ready for fun as we learn how to play football with Lil' Athletes!

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.

Smithtown Building Closed

All Day
Smithtown Building
Closing
Branches:
Smithtown Building

Scorch Art Gingerbread Friends

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Kings Park Building Community Room at Kings Park Building
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create your own wooden gingerbread man decoration using scorch art! We’ll draw our designs with scorch markers, then watch them burn into the wood. Paint it after to make your new ...

Required
Location: Kings Park Building
Room: Kings Park Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Create your own wooden gingerbread man decoration using scorch art! We’ll draw our designs with scorch markers, then watch them burn into the wood. Paint it after to make your new friend even more unique!

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.

Creation Station

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Kings Park Building
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Creation Station:

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

Location: Kings Park Building
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Creation Station

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

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.

Family Gingerbread House Decorating

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Commack Building Community Room at Commack Building
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Bring the family to the Library and decorate a gingerbread house provided by Fanny Cakes bakery! Each family will receive one house to decorate together. Please register for one sp...

Required
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Bring the family to the Library and decorate a gingerbread house provided by Fanny Cakes bakery! Each family will receive one house to decorate together. Please register for one spot per family.

 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

Smithtown Building Closed

All Day
Smithtown Building
Closing
Branches:
Smithtown Building

Smithtown Building Closed

All Day
Smithtown Building
Closing
Branches:
Smithtown Building

Story Tots

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Commack Building Community Room at Commack Building
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Unplug and unwind with your little ones.  Engage in stories, fingerplays, rhymes and musical activities.

Required
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Unplug and unwind with your little ones.  Engage in stories, fingerplays, rhymes and musical activities.

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.