For a listing of all our Programs, click here.
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Below you will find all Children’s programs through August, including their registration dates and other information!
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – Child’s name and age/grade MUST be entered in the note field in order to confirm registration. Each library card only reserves one child per program.
- Children Entering Kindergarten and up attend programs independently unless otherwise noted.
- Children in Grades Kindergarten and up must be registered using their own North Shore Public Library card.
- 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.
Summer Special Events/Programs
ANNUAL SUMMER READING CLUB: Color Our World
- For Children Ages 3 Years to Entering Grade 5
- Registration begins Friday, June 20
- Register online, by phone, or in-person!
- Earn prizes beginning Monday, June 30 – Friday, August 22
Color Our World with Kirby!
Tuesday, July 1 – Thursday, July 31
To kick off our Summer Reading Club, Artist Kirby will be hiding in a new place in the Children’s Department each day! Find him when you visit and fill out a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize. One entry per child, per day.
Nature Nick’s Animal Adventures, Ages 3 years – Entering Grade 5 with a parent/caregiver
Wednesday, July 2, 6:00-7:00 PM
Kick off the summer with Nature Nick and his animals from around the world! Meet animals such as alligators, falcons, owls, and hedgehogs.
Kids Bookmark Contest!
- Monday, July 7 – Friday, August 1
Help kickoff our Summer by being part of our Bookmark Contest! Children up to entering Grade 5 are invited to design their own bookmarks. The winning bookmarks will be printed and distributed throughout the library for patrons to take home. All bookmark entries will be displayed in the Children’s Department to view.
- Visit the Children’s Department for Official Entry Form and Bookmark Template beginning June 20.
- Please see the attached downloadable pdf for more details!
July & August Programs
Registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. Registration for July programs begins Tuesday, July 1 at 9:30 AM, and August programs begins Friday, August 1 at 9:30 AM . Child’s age/grade MUST be entered in the note field in order to confirm registration. Each child must be registered using their own library card. Each library card only reserves one spot per program.
Children in Grades Kindergarten and up must be registered using their own North Shore Public Library card.
Online registration is recommended.
For Summer Children’s Programming (July & August), please click the below links for the program or age groups you are interested in. For any additional questions, please contact the Children’s Department at 631-929-4488, ext 223.
Crafty Tuesdays
- Classes are broken down by age
- Children Ages 3 years to Entering Kindergarten – with a parent/caregiver
- Children Entering Grades 1 and 2
- Children Entering Grades 3-5
- Click Here For Classes/Dates and to Register
Storytime & Booktalks
- Classes are broken down by age
- Ages 2 years with a parent/caregiver
- Pre-K, Ages 3 years – Entering Grade 3 with a parent/caregiver
- Entering Grades 1-3
- Entering Grades 3-5 with a parent/caregiver
- Click Here For Classes/Dates and to Register
Infant & Toddler Programs
- Classes range from birth to 35 months – with parent/caregiver
- Click Here For Classes/Dates and to Register
Preschool Programs
- Programs for Pre-K, Ages 3 years – Entering Kindergarten with a parent/caregiver
- Click Here For Classes/Dates and to Register
Programs for Entering Grades K-5
Special Family Programs
- Programs range across all ages and include parent/caregiver
- Click Here For Classes/Dates and to Register
Visit the North Shore Public Library YouTube Channel For Additional Online Programs!
Homeschooling
Please click below to see a listing of useful homeschooling themed links.
NASA STEM Engagement
For at home resources and activities that families can do together, please click the link below and let NASA bring the universe into your home!
Music & Art at Home
Join the Staller Center’s Instrument Petting Zoo from the comfort of your own home. Learn about new instruments and download worksheets to work on Music Basics on your own.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Please click here for a downloadable PDF copy of the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Log!
Bad Kitty: Wash Your Hands, by Nick Bruel
In Bad Kitty’s newest adventure she learns why it is so important to WASH YOUR PAWS! This FREE black and white downloadable story is the perfect way to keep your kids engaged and entertained, while also emphasizing a very timely message. Print it out, read it aloud, and color the pages!
19 Webcomics To Keep Kids and Teens Engaged
If you are looking for ways to keep your comics-loving kids and teens occupied, try these free webcomics promise to eat up hours of time.
Explore Live Cams
Explore Live Cams brings 100’s of live camera feeds of animals, marine life, and more.
Long Island Aquarium Learning Resources & Crafts
Long Island Aquarium Educators have designed age-appropriate learning resources and activities for grades K-12. The lesson plans focus on the animals found at Long Island Aquarium and highlight their taxonomy and adaptations. While they can be used solely in the classroom, these lesson plans also include activities specifically for use when touring the Aquarium.
