For a listing of all our Programs, click here.
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We have scheduled some virtual programs that will be presented with the ZOOM platform. Please use this link to download Zoom: https://zoom.us/signup.
Late Arrival Guidelines: A grace period of 10 minutes will be given to patrons attending a program. Admittance after this arrival time is at the discretion of the library staff.
In-Library Exhibit
Art Exhibit – Beaches, Seascapes and Abstracts: Paintings by David Cappella
Local Artist, David Cappella has two degrees from the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), one in Applied Science – Textile Surface Design, and one in Marketing. His paintings are inspired by the landscapes of Florida and New York City using line, light, and color, or the absence of color.
In the Glass Display Case: Silk-screened fabrics by David Cappella.
- Artist Reception: Saturday, July 20, 1:30 – 3:00 PM
- The Friends of the Library will host a reception for Mr. Cappella.
Book Discussions
For a listing of some upcoming book discussions, please click the image to the left or the below link!
Language Learning Classes
For a listing of upcoming Language Learning Classes, please click the image or the below link.
Concerts & Special Events
For a listing of past, current, and future concerts and their links to view them, please click the image or this link below!
Movies At NSPL
No registration! Everyone welcome!
- When registering you must provide your email address.
- ***If You Do Not Have A Card, Email A Reference Librarian For Help At The Below Email Address:
Below you will find a listing of programs through August along with their registration dates.
Ongoing Virtual and In-Person Adult Programming
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**Click Here to be taken to a listing of all ongoing Adult Programs**
- Examples of programs that are ongoing include:
- Breathe Together Series, Creative Writing, Knittin’ Time, & Stitch and Quilt.
- Examples of programs that are ongoing include:
For all programs (unless otherwise noted), register in-person, by phone, or online. In-person registration required for programs with fees.
** Late Arrival Guidelines: A grace period of 10 minutes will be given to patrons attending a program. Admittance after this time is at the discretion of the library staff or programmer.
NSPL’s Land & Sea Tiny Art Show (Adults and Young Adults Grades 6-12)
Calling all Adult and Young Adult Artists to join in the creativity. Take inspiration from the landscapes of Long Island and create a mini masterpiece using your mediums of choice and submit to be a part of our Tiny Art Show.
- Visit the Library to see our Tiny Art on display from 9/3-9/28 and vote for your top three favorite works of art.
- An artist reception will be held in September to honor all participants of the community art project, and to recognize the winners of our public vote.
- Mini canvases will be available for pick-up beginning 7/1; please return your work by 8/26 to be included in the Tiny Art Show.
Click Here To Register – Registration begins 7/1
July Virtual Programs
“Health SBSH” Virtual Programs: Sun vs. Your Skin – Skin Cancer Update, Adults **Virtual**
Thursday, July 18, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Unprotected exposure to the sun’s UV rays can cause damage to the skin, eyes, immune system and skin. Dr. William Guo, Chief Senior Resident Physician in Dermatology at Stony Brook, and Matthew Chen, medical student at Stony Brook School of Medicine, will discuss the different types of skin cancer, risk factors, treatment options, and best practices that people of all ages, especially children, should be following to stay safe in the sun.
Virtual Mat Pilates, Adult **Virtual**
Mondays, July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, & 26, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
This class aims to lengthen and tone with low-impact and high result. Promotes flexibility, strength, balance, and awareness. Grab your mat and let’s get started! Open to ALL levels. (7/8-8/26)
Virtual Gentle Stretch, Adults **Virtual**
Mondays, July 22 & 29, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Gentle Stretching for Adults and Seniors. (7/1-7-29)
Thomas Maier: Montauk to Manhattan, Adults **Virtual**
Tuesday, July 23, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
This provocatively funny murder mystery by the author of Masters of Sex and Mafia Spies unfolds amid the making of a miniseries in the Hamptons during the summer of 2016 that involves today’s streaming TV, #MeToo Hollywood, Hamptons parties, the stealing of Native American lands, and a well-known New York newspaper. Let’s talk! An EEP program hosted by Westhampton Free Library.
July In Person/In Library Programs
Crystal Wrap Silver Pendant, Adults
Tuesday, July 16, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Nonrefundable fee of $12 (cash/check) paid in-person. All supplies included. Susan Ferro will guide you step by step in creating your Crystal pendant, along with learning the color and meaning of your crystal you choose.
- Register/Pay Fee In-Person – Registration begins 7/1
Yoga for Every Body, Adults
Wednesdays, July 17, 24, 31, August 7, & 14, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Nonrefundable fee of $16 (cash/check) paid in-person. This gentle yoga class is for beginner and experienced students. The relaxed pace may improve balance, flexibility and strength. Bring yoga mat/blanket. (7/10 – 8/14)
- Register/Pay Fee In-Person – Registration begins 6/20
Device Advice, Adults
Wednesdays, July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, & 28, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
NSPL Cardholders only! Please bring your device and a Librarian will help you access the Library streaming products or assist with installing the Libby app to your device. (7/3-8/28)
- No Registration Required!
Summer Yoga, Adults
Thursdays, July 18, 25, & August 1, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Nonrefundable fee of $12 (cash/check) paid in-person. Summer yoga is geared for balancing the heat in the body and calmness. For high beginners – experienced students. Bring yoga mat/blanket. (7/11 – 8/1)
- Register/Pay Fee In-Person – Registration begins 7/1
Candle Making, Adults
Thursday, July 18, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Join us in this fun and easy candle making workshop. You will design and build the candle with colorful wax granules, scents, charms, decals and more. 1 candle per person.
Offsite Programs – For Nature Lovers, Gardeners, Photographers, Adults
Photographer, Miranda Gatewood leads these photo walks and provides tips and techniques to improve your photographs. Bring your camera phones, digital SLR cameras or come to Enjoy the gardens. Wear walking shoes, bring tick spray, and water. We meet in the parking area of each location.
Register and provide your email address so we may send you necessary FAQs for each outing.
LandCraft Garden Foundation Photo Walk
Friday, July 19, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Nonrefundable fee of $15 (cash/check) paid in-person. Join us to walk in the gardens of LandCraft Garden in Mattituck show casing gardens and art. We meet in LandCraft parking area at 9:45 AM.
- Register/Pay Fee In-Person – Registration begins 6/20
Tiny Art Drop In (Adults and Young Adults Grades 6-12)
Saturdays, July 20 & August 17, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
NSPL will have supplies (pastels, watercolors, brushes, pencils, glue, etc.) for you to use while in the library to work on your Tiny Art submission. Artist, Karen I-Kemper will be on hand for guidance/suggestions.
N.Y. State Empire Driver Safety Class, Adults
Monday, July 22 & Tuesday, July 23, 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Register online, in-person, or by phone and reserve your place in the class. Bring your driver’s license and a check or money order for $33 made out to Empire Safety Council to the first class. No credit cards. Save 10% off your car insurance by taking this NY approved Driver Safety Class.
Computer Programs – Introduction to Microsoft Excel, Adults
Wednesday, July 24, 6:30-8:30 PM
In this hands-on class, learn the basics of the world’s most popular spreadsheet program, including creating, editing, and formatting worksheets, formulas, and much more. Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten and 1st Grade or equivalent.
Sashiko Japanese Embroidery, Adults
Friday, July 26, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Nonrefundable fee of $5 (cash/check) paid in-person. Sashiko is a Japanese form of embroidery that uses basic running stitches in repeating patterns to create beautiful designs that are either geometric or inspired by nature and can be used to update your wardrobe and decor.
- Register/Pay Fee In-Person – Registration begins 7/1
Computer Programs – Intermediate Microsoft Excel, Adults
Wednesday, July 31, 6:30-8:30 PM
Learn more about this spreadsheet program, including functions, working with ranges, macros, charting and much more. Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten, Computer 1st Grade and Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent.
August Virtual Programs
Virtual Gentle Stretch, Adults **Virtual**
Mondays, August 5, 12, 19, & 26, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Gentle Stretching for Adults and Seniors. (7/1-7-29)
The Pioneers of the ‘50’s Rock’n’Roll, Adults **Virtual**
Kevin Westly takes us on an enjoyable and nostalgic multimedia journey to meet or revisit some of the great musicians and their songs from the 1950’s. This a 4-part series July-October.
Friday, August 9, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Part 2 – Jackie Brenston & Ike Turner, Carl Perkins, Shirley & Lee, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Everly Brothers, Danny & The Juniors, The Silhouettes, Johnny Otis and The Eternals.
“Health SBSH” Virtual Programs: Breastfeeding – The Key to a Strong Start in Life, Adults **Virtual**
Thursday, August 15, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Breastfeeding challenges are common for new mothers, but knowing what to expect and when to get help can overcome those hurdles to make a rewarding experience. Aimee Liguori, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, will discuss how breastfeeding helps build your baby’s immune system and offers the perfect nutrition.
August In Person/In Library Programs
Naela’s Mediterranean Kitchen, Adults
Thursday, August 1. 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Nonrefundable fee of $5 (cash/check) paid in-person. Chef Naela demonstrates how to prepare organic beef vegetable pies with sauteed onions, Baba Ghanoush; roasted eggplant, garlic tahini, Middle Eastern Salad and Nights of Lebanon with sweet orange blossom syrup for dessert.
- Register/Pay Fee In-Person – Registration begins 7/20
Offsite Programs – For Nature Lovers, Gardeners, Photographers, Adults
Photographer, Miranda Gatewood leads these photo walks and provides tips and techniques to improve your photographs. Bring your camera phones, digital SLR cameras or come to Enjoy the gardens. Wear walking shoes, bring tick spray, and water. We meet in the parking area of each location.
Register and provide your email address so we may send you necessary FAQs for each outing.
Peconic River Herb Farm Photo Walk
Friday, August 2. 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Photographers, lovers of beauty, gardeners and nature lovers come with us to walk in this peaceful nursery set on the Peconic River in Calverton.
Savvy Sightseer’s Travelogue: Charming and Charismatic Cotswolds, Adults
Monday, August 5, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Join Jeanne Schnupp on a tour of unspoiled villages and countryside where each village has a distinctly different personality. The Cotswolds has inspired writers such as J. R.R. Tolkien and Jane Austen. If you are a fan of British crime TV dramas, Harry Potter, Poldark and James Bond you will recognize familiar scenes and locations.
The Cotswolds is called the “Soul of England” and is designated as “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.” Join Jeanne Schnupp to tour the unspoiled villages and rural landscapes that has inspired authors and the settings of British Crime dramas and films.
The Friends of the Library Meeting, Adults
Wednesday, August 7, 10:30 AM
Join the Friends of the Library to assist with the book sales and artist receptions.
A Writer’s PlayShop 2024, Adults
Wednesdays, August 7, 14, & 21, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
- The August 28 class has been canceled
Summertime is a perfect time to play. So, put your serious side on the sidelines for this all-new, fun-filled Writer’s “PlayShop” where we will explore lighthearted approaches to getting our stories and poems onto the page. Workshop led by Anne Kelly-Edmunds. (8/7-8/21)
Computer Programs – Advanced Microsoft Excel, Adults
Wednesday, August 7, 6:30-8:30 PM
Learn more advanced features of MS Excel including vLookup, data validation, subtotals and more. Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten and 1st Grade, Introduction, and Intermediate Excel.
Upcycled Stitches: Sashiko Embroidery, Adults
Friday, August 9, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Nonrefundable fee of $5 (cash/check) paid in-person. Sashiko inspired visible mending is trending and is a great way to upcycle your clothing and make a fashion statement! Bring a pair of denim jeans, jacket, tote bag or similar fabric to work on.
- Register/Pay Fee In-Person – Registration begins 7/20
Landscape Painting, Adults
Saturday, August 10, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Nonrefundable fee of $10 (cash/check) paid in-person. Jon Van Brunt will guide you in painting this golden toned salt marsh landscape. Materials are all included in the fee.
- Register/Pay Fee In-Person – Registration begins 7/20
Medicare Counseling, Adults
Tuesday, August 13, 12:30 – 2:30 PM
- Call (631) 929-4488 ext. 225 for more info and to register!
Paper Flowers: Echinacea, Adults
Tuesday, August 13, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Nonrefundable fee of $5 (cash/check) paid in-person. In this hands-on class Casey will you guide you step by step to create your several stemmed Purple Cone Flowers to display in a vase.
- Register/Pay Fee In-Person – Registration begins 7/20
AARP Safe Driver Course, Adults
Tuesday, August 20 & Thursday, August 22, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Designed for Adults over the age of 50 years. Bring your driver’s license and a check/or money order for $30 made out AARP to the first class. Bring your AARP membership card for a reduced fee of $25. Must attend both sessions for your certificate of completion.
- Register/Pay Fee In-Person – Registration begins 7/20
Crafts With Theresa!
The below link will direct you to a page with multiple Do It Yourself craft videos, including Bird Feeders, I Love My Pet Collage, Garden Terrariums, and Simple Sugar Scrub, all of which can be done while at home. For Teens, Adults, and Families, these crafts are fun and entertaining! Please click the links below for all the projects.
Acts of Kindness For People and Pets
This program consists of a compilation of 6 projects with step-by-step instructions that give back to people and pets. Through Theresa’s programs, she does a lot for many of the animal shelters on Long Island, as well as Meals on Wheels, and the Homeless Coalition. She facilitates over 100 programs that give back and will be giving ideas through this program. 2 hours of Community Service
- To view the video link of Acts of Kindness For People and Pets click here!
- For a listing of downloadable Act of Kindness Craft Ideas click here!
Savvy Sightseer Armchair Travel Series
Missing North Shore Public Library’s Savvy Sightseer Travel Series? Savvy Sightseer, Jeanne Schnupp, is offering virtual trips for all to enjoy! Please click the link below to go on a trip with Jeanne and to see the listing of upcoming “trips.” These classes are great for families, teens, and adults!
Cooking Demo
Are you missing our cooking programs with Simply Creative Chef Rob Scott? He has helped you out by posting some cooking demos online! Click the following link for a listing of demos and their recipes!
Defensive Driving
If you need to take a Defensive Driving course, please visit the below link to connect to a variety of options, some for AARP, and even some for AAA members.
