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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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Movie of the Week - Little Miss Sunshine

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Commack Building
Open
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for a recent release film showing.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Puzzlepalooza

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Get ready for a puzzle competition! Break into teams and compete to finish a 300-piece puzzle in 90 minutes. The first team to finish the puzzle will receive a prize. Come by yourself or with friends.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Games and Goodies

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Commack Building
Open
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of board games and video games where you can challenge friends, show off your skills, and enjoy tasty snacks.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Rockin' New Year Volunteers

11:00am - 12:30pm
Teens
Commack Building
Open
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Help the Children’s Department ring in 2025 at the Library! Teens will assist younger children with crafts and games as we countdown to noon and welcome the New Year!  Teens will earn one and a half hours of community service.

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

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Barre(less) Barre

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Commack Building
Open
Registration
Payment
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join certified Barre instructor Alana Bergen for an energizing low-impact class that is designed to strengthen, tone and balance the entire body utilizing traditional barre movements without the barre.  Barre class includes sculpting & to

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Paint Night

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Commack Building
Open
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Paint a snowy masterpiece with step-by-step instructions from artist Melissa O'Toole.

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 "Teens" group.

Decorate to Donate Volunteers

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us to make seasonal decorations that will be donated to local nursing homes. 

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us for a round of this classic role-playing game! Perfect for players of all skill levels, this campaign will introduce you to the game and its rules while you play. Dice and snacks will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Game Day

12:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Commack Building
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Advanced Battle of the Books

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Book Folding Art

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Design a 3-Dimential work of art using a picture template and books!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art Group

12:00pm - 2:15pm
Adults
Commack Building
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Fulfill your passion for art.  Bring your supplies and work on your current project while you share ideas and learn new techniques from others in a relaxed atmosphere.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Game Day

12:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Commack Building
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Boho Button Embroidery Hoop Clock

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Get creative with an embroidery hoop as you learn basic sewing skills and create a working clock adorned with colorful wooden buttons.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Game Night

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Commack Building
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess and Checkers Buddies Volunteers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Teach younger children how to play chess and checkers. You do not have to be an expert to volunteer but knowledge of the rules is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Game Day

12:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Commack Building
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime and Manga Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us to discuss manga, watch anime and enjoy Japanese snacks.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Game Day

11:00am - 1:30pm
Adults
Commack Building
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Seed Sorting Volunteers

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Help the Library prepare for our upcoming seed program by assisting with sorting and labeling seeds into packets.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program.