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.  

Upcoming Events

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Family Gingerbread House Decorating

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Families
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Cooking
Registration 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.

Story Tots

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Nursery Rhyme Time

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Time for Twos

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

Welcome Winter

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Welcome the season of winter with a sparkling mosaic sign perfect for decorating!  Enjoy some seasonal stories while crafting.

Little Explorers

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Explore your senses through stories and songs, then continue the fun with hands-on art projects and sensory activities. Dress to make a mess.

Melting Snowman

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Create a snowman that’s already melted by upcycling a cardboard tube, paper and twigs.  This is one snowman that you can keep inside!

Origami Book Corners

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Learn how to use origami techniques to turn ordinary paper into cute corner bookmarks that you can take home and use in your favorite books.

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

Polar Bear Pond Clay Sculpture

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join artist Doris Benter to create a cool looking clay polar bear playing on an icy pond with a penguin looking on.

Penguin Snow Globe

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Get crafty with your toddler by making this sensory-friendly penguin snow globe using paper plates! Dress to make a mess.

Rockin' New Year

11:15am - 12:15pm
Children, Families
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ring in 2025 at the Library! Join us to celebrate with crafts, games and snacks, then count down to noon and welcome the New Year!

New Year's Eve

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

Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

6:30pm - 9:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Families
Commack Building
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

This meeting is open to the public.

Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

6:30pm - 9:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Families
Commack Building
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

This meeting is open to the public.

Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

6:30pm - 9:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Families
Commack Building
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

This meeting is open to the public.

Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

6:30pm - 9:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Families
Commack Building
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

This meeting is open to the public.