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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Snowman Canvas Art

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Nesconset Building
Closed
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Gingerbread House Decorating

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Families
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Nature Pinch Pots

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Creation Station

10:00am - 3:00pm
Children, Families
Nesconset Building
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Library Playdate

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Teddy Bear Clinic

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

It’s time for a check-up, meet us in the exam room for stories and bring a favorite stuffie to make sure they are in tip top shape.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

Game Squad

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Make It Monday

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Children
Nesconset Building
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
All Buildings
Closing
Branches:
Commack Building, Kings Park Building, Nesconset Building, Smithtown Building, Offsite, Virtual

Christmas Day

All Day
All Buildings
Closing
Branches:
Commack Building, Kings Park Building, Nesconset Building, Smithtown Building, Offsite, Virtual
This event is in the "Children" group.

Uke Buddies

11:30am - 12:15pm
Children
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Strum the morning away while pairing up with a teen volunteer to learn the beginner basics of the ukulele. No experience needed! Instruments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Game Buddies

3:15pm - 4:00pm
Children
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

If you love playing board games, then this program is for you. Children will be paired with teen buddies for an afternoon of playing some favorite board games.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Gingerbread Jam

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Run, run, run to the Library as fast as you can for delicious stories and a sugary sweet treat.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Creation Station

10:00am - 3:00pm
Children, Families
Nesconset Building
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Noon Year's Eve

11:15am - 12:00pm
Children
Nesconset Building
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a special Noon Year’s Eve Party! Listen to stories, create a festive party hat and celebrate as we count down to noon and welcome the New Year.

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO® League

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Calling all master builders! Bring your imagination to this block party and construct your own creations using our collection of LEGO® bricks!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Make It Monday

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Children
Nesconset Building
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.

New Year's Eve

All Day
All Buildings
Closing
Branches:
Commack Building, Kings Park Building, Nesconset Building, Smithtown Building, Offsite, Virtual
This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Signs and Songs

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Enjoy a hands-on approach to learning through exploring our sensory activities and participate in a storytime. The enthusiasm in this program is palpable.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Creation Station

10:00am - 3:00pm
Children, Families
Nesconset Building
Location: Nesconset Building
Age Group: Children, Families
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Polar Bear Party

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Party it up polar bear style as we do crafts and read stories about our snow-loving friends. Dress to make a mess.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Make It Monday

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Children
Nesconset Building
Location: Nesconset Building
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, Technology
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

The Snowy Day

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
Nesconset Building
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us as we share the book The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats and make a craft to go along with the story.