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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Smithtown Book Discussion Group - Eastbound

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This group will discuss a different book on the third Thursday of every month. We will be discussing Eastbound by Maylis de Kerangal. Books are available at the Nesconset Building ...

Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This group will discuss a different book on the third Thursday of every month. We will be discussing Eastbound by Maylis de Kerangal. Books are available at the Nesconset Building Circulation Desk.

Origins of Holiday Traditions

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Commack Building Community Room at Commack Building
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join artist and professor Chris Vivas as he discusses the origins of many aspects of the most joyous time of year brought together from various cultures, religions, and regions.

Required
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join artist and professor Chris Vivas as he discusses the origins of many aspects of the most joyous time of year brought together from various cultures, religions, and regions.

Friday Movie Matinee - Titanic: The Musical

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us every Friday for the screening of a current or classic movie.

Open
Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join us every Friday for the screening of a current or classic movie.

Friday Movie of the Week - It Ends with Us

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:15pm - 4:45pm
Kings Park Building Community Room at Kings Park Building
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join your friends and neighbors for a film showing.

Open
Required
Location: Kings Park Building
Room: Kings Park Building Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join your friends and neighbors for a film showing.

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.

Friday Night Movie

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:15pm - 8:45pm
Smithtown Building Community Room B at Smithtown Building
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Spend your Friday evening watching a popular movie at the Library.

Cancelled
Required
Location: Smithtown Building
Room: Smithtown Building Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Spend your Friday evening watching a popular movie at the Library.

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.

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Bus Trip - New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show and Arthur Avenue

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 8:15am - 7:00pm
Nesconset Building
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on a trip to the New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show. Be transported to a winter wonderland as model trains zip through an enchanting display of more than 175 l...

Closed
Required
Payment
Location: Nesconset Building
Age Group: Adults
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us on a trip to the New York Botanical Garden's Holiday

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.

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.

Smartphone Photography 103

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the tools, features, and settings included in the two most popular, easy-to-use and free photography editing applications, Snapseed and Lightleap. From overlays to healing, y...

Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Learn the tools, features, and settings included in the two most popular, easy-to-use and free photography editing applications, Snapseed and Lightleap. From overlays to healing, you learn it all with Holly Hunt.

Monster of the Week

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Jump into the supernatural underbelly of our world with tabletop role-playing game Monster of the Week! Create your character, fight monsters, cast spells, and work together to sav...

Open
Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Jump into the supernatural underbelly of our world with tabletop role-playing game Monster of the Week! Create your character, fight monsters, cast spells, and work together to save the day with a group of fellow heroes.

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Putz Houses

Take and Make - Holiday Putz Village

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
Take & Make
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Take home a bag filled with the supplies needed to paint and decorate this traditional holiday staple. A hot glue gun may be required to complete this project. Online and in person...

Required
Payment
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take & Make
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Take home a bag filled with the supplies needed to paint and decorate this traditional holiday staple. A hot glue gun may be required to complete this project. Online and in person registration begins on December 2 and ends on December 11.

Disclaimer(s)

When registering, please indicate pick up building in the special notes field. 

Take and Make - New Year's Trifle Dish

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
Take & Make
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Take home a bag filled with the supplies needed to create trifle dish to celebrate 2025. Online and in person registration begins on December 2 and ends on December 11. Supply bags...

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take & Make
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Take home a bag filled with the supplies needed to create trifle dish to celebrate 2025. Online and in person registration begins on December 2 and ends on December 11.

Disclaimer(s)

When registering, please indicate pick up building in the special notes field. 

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.

Game Day

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Nesconset Building Community Room at Nesconset Building
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Game Day:

We provide the space, tables, chairs and a variety of games. Meet friends here or make new ones.  

Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games

Game Day

We provide the space, tables, chairs and a variety of games. Meet friends here or make new ones.

 

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.

Game Day

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Kings Park Building Community Room at Kings Park Building
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Game Day:

We provide the space, tables, chairs and a variety of games. Meet friends here or make new ones.  

Location: Kings Park Building
Room: Kings Park Building Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games

Game Day

We provide the space, tables, chairs and a variety of games. Meet friends here or make new ones.

 

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.

Library Decorating Volunteers

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kings Park Building Community Room at Kings Park Building
Program Type:
Teen Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Make festive decorations that will adorn the Library this season.

Open
Required
Location: Kings Park Building
Room: Kings Park Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Make festive decorations that will adorn the Library this season.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program.