Upcoming Events

Lester Paldy returns to discuss the CIA's top-secret effort to recover a sunken Soviet submarine and its nuclear missiles which involved presidents and a Hollywood legend and raised issues of public accountability in a democratic society.

Join us this summer and complete project-based coding activities, follow tutorials at all skill levels, learn about inspiring role models in the coding community and become a part of the Girls Who Code Sisterhood.

Are you a LEGO® master? Complete challenges, build cool creations and compete to see if you’re the ultimate LEGO® engineer!

The Battle of the Books is a county-wide competition for young adults who wish to represent their public library. The competition will take place on Friday, August 9 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Hauppauge.

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. Each teen will receive one hour of community service for participating.

It’s time for a board meeting; play chess and checkers with our teen volunteers. A great opportunity to learn a new game or practice a favorite.

Have you always wanted to learn how to run your own Dungeons and Dragons campaign? This workshop will teach the basics of moderating, designing and narrating your own game. Dice and snacks will be provided.

Dive into a “fin”-tastic story and craft.

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

Different crafts encourage children’s eye-hand coordination and gross and fine motor skills development; includes storytime. Dress to make a mess.

Exercise your mind as well as your body at the Walking Book Club. We will walk around the track listening to The Lindbergh Nanny by Mariah Fredericks.

Let's explore nature through art and hands-on activities. Dress to make a mess. In case of rain, this program will be held in the community room.

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.

Put on your game face and team up and play our younger patrons in supersized games and the Nintendo Switch™.  Each teen will earn one hour of community service.

Put on your game face and team up against our teen volunteers when we play supersized games, Nintendo Switch and craft the afternoon away.

Gather your mystery solving gear and help young children find clues that will lead them to a treasure!

Gather your mystery solving gear and find clues that will lead to a library extravaganza!

The Battle of the Books is a county-wide competition for young adults who wish to represent their public library. The competition will take place on Saturday, August 10 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Hauppauge.

Can you name a song after listening to it for only 10 seconds? Bring your friends and try to prove who has the best musical ear. Pizza and prizes will be provided.

Meet with our local group to share ideas and get feedback on your latest writing efforts.

Join us for our noncompetitive, slow-paced bingo program. This program is geared towards patrons 18 years and older with sensory issues, those on the autism spectrum or those who have other specific needs.