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Below you will find all Children’s programs through October, 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
August Programs
Registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. Registration for 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.
Let’s Get Ready for Pre-K!, pre-school children ages 3 and 4 years with a parent or caregiver
Monday-Wednesday, August 18, 19, & 20, 10:15-11:00 AM
This program, which will meet on three consecutive days, is for pre-school children ages 3 and 4 years with a parent or caregiver. Each session will explore a different concept and will include a story and craft.
Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten! Entering Kindergarten
Monday, August 18, 11:15 AM-12:00 PM
Children entering kindergarten will have fun preparing for the big day in this program designed to teach skills that will help them rock Kindergarten.
Story Crafters, Entering Grades 1-3
Monday, August 18, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Stained Glass Butterflies
Enjoy stories and a related craft activity at each session.
Watercolor Rainbow Spray Paint Clouds, Entering Grades 3-5
Tuesday, August 19, 1:15-2:00 PM
Using spray bottles and paint, we will make our own hanging rainbow clouds! Dress for a mess.
Totally Two’s Storytimes – Ages 2 years with a parent/caregiver
Wednesday, August 20, 10:15-11:00 AM
Enjoy this themed storytime where families will hear stories, sing songs, and create a simple craft.
Family Slime Time, Ages 3 years – Entering Grade 5 with a parent/caregiver
Thursday, August 21, 3:00-3:45 PM or 5:00-5:45 PM
Roll up your sleeves and visit our Slime Lab! Have fun mixing and experimenting to make the best slime ever!
Read and Play, Birth – 15 months with a parent/caregiver
Friday, August 22, 10:15-11:00 AM
Families will sing songs, read stories, and then have fun playing with friends!
Hooked on Crochet Drop In, Entering Grades 3-5
Monday, August 25, 6:00-7:00 PM
No registration required. Visit us in the Children’s Room to practice your crocheting skills with friends and ask for tips from Miss Rachel. We’ll provide materials, or bring your own. Please have a basic knowledge of crocheting as this will be a self-guided drop-in program.
- No Registration Required
Pajama Jam with Shake ‘n’ Make Music, Birth – 35 months with a parent/caregiver
Tuesday, August 26, 6:00-6:45 PM
Wear your pajamas and get ready to party with Heather from Shake ‘N Make Music! A high-energy, fun filled music and movement program incorporating instruments, bean bags, bubbles and more for little ones and their caregivers.
School Supply Bingo, Entering Grades K-5
Wednesday, August 27, 3:00-3:45 PM or 4:00-4:45 PM
Enjoy this classic group game and win prizes to get you ready for September!
September Programs
Registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. Registration for September programs begins Tuesday, September 2 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.
September Special Events!
Scarecrow Festival, All Ages up to Grade 5 with a parent/caregiver
Saturday, September 20, 11:30 AM OR 2:00 PM
Work together as a family to build a child-sized scarecrow! Please bring child-sized clothing with you. We will supply the rest!
- Click Here To Register – Registration Begins 9/2
- Families can also take part in a family portrait session. Separate registration is required.
Movie Under the Stars, All Ages up to Grade 5 with a parent/caregiver
Tuesday, September 23, 6:30-8:00 PM
Join us for our first ever outdoor movie in the courtyard! Bring chairs, blankets, or something cozy to sit on and join us for a showing of Monsters, Inc. We will provide snacks!
September Programs
Read & Rhyme Wiggle Time, Ages 12 – 35 months with a parent/caregiver
Friday, September 5, 10:15-11:00 AM
Listen to a story and get moving during this interactive program.
Stay & Play, Ages 6-35 months with a parent/caregiver
Saturday, September 6, 10:15-11:30 AM
Can’t make it to our daytime programs? Join us in this family-friendly weekend class. Enjoy manipulatives, building blocks, playtime with friends, a simple craft, and circle-time songs!
Totally Two’s Storytime, Age 2 years with a parent/caregiver
Monday, September 8, 10:15-11:00 AM
Enjoy this themed storytime where families will hear stories, sing songs, and create a simple craft.
Tots Night Out, Ages 18 months – Pre-K, 4 years with a parent/caregiver
Wednesday, September 10, 6:00-7:00 PM
Come join A Time for Kids in this fun and fast-paced preschool readiness program. Children and adults will work side by side through music, movement, fine and gross motor activities, as well as a storytime. End the class by making a fun craft!
Kids Paint and Sip: Squishmallow Painting, Grades 3-5
Thursday, September 11, 4:45-5:30 PM
We will create our very own squishmallow and paint it on canvas. Bring your favorite squishmallow for inspiration, or design your own. Enjoy a special beverage while we work!
Baby Start, Newborn – 17 months with a parent/caregiver
Friday, September 12, 10:15-10:45 AM
Adults and babies will bond in this interactive program that includes music, movement, fine and gross motor skills, and a circle time!
1, 2, 3 Full STEAM Ahead, Ages 2.5 years – Pre-K, 4 years with a parent/caregiver
Friday, September 12, 11:00-11:45 AM
An interactive and educational program for children to stimulate and engage thinking as they EXPLORE, PLAY and BUILD together.
Hedgehog Collage, Grades 3-5
Monday, September 15, 6:00-6:45 PM
Let’s create an adorable fall hedgehog craft on a wooden plaque using a variety of fun autumn materials!
Babies Boogie, Newborn – 17 months with a parent/caregiver
Tuesday, September 16, 10:15-11:00 AM
Babies and their grownups will enjoy music, dancing, and more!
Toddlers Tango, 18 months – Pre-K, Ages 4 years with a parent/caregiver
Tuesday, September 16, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Little ones will get moving in this fun class with music, movement, dancing, and more!
You’re a Smart Cookie!, Grades K-2
Wednesday, September 17, 4:45-5:30 PM
Listen to a reading of The Smart Cookie by Jory John and create your own smart cookie collage!
PlayPalooza, Pre-K, Ages 3 & 4 years with a parent/caregiver
Fridays, September 19 & 26, 1:30-2:30 PM
Register for this 2-week session! Learn through play in this hands-on program! Adults and children will get moving with different ways to explore and learn through multiple manipulative stations, stories, songs, and a craft.
Author Adventure: Aaron Reynolds, Grades K-2
Monday, September 22, 6:00-6:45 PM
Explore Aaron Reynolds’ world of “creepy” characters through hands-on activities and crafts.
Family LEGO Day, Ages 3 years – Grade 5 with a parent/caregiver
Wednesday, September 24, 6:00-7:00 PM
Bring the whole family to our special LEGO Day! Families will work together to make their own creations or everyone can build individually. Come with your imagination; we will supply all of the LEGOs!
Li’l Explorers: Pumpkins, Pre-K, Ages 3 & 4 years with a parent/caregiver
Monday, September 29, 1:15-2:00 PM
Explore and learn all about pumpkins through hands-on, interactive stations.
Hooked on Crochet Drop In, Grades 3-5
Monday, September 29, 6:00-7:00 PM
No registration required. Visit us in the Children’s Room to practice your crocheting skills with friends and ask for tips from Miss Rachel. We’ll provide materials, or bring your own. Please have a basic knowledge of crocheting as this will be a self-guided drop-in program.
- No Registration Required
October Programs
Registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. Registration for October programs begins Wednesday, October 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.
October Special Events!
Game On Long Island, Grades 1-5
Saturday, October 4, 1:00-1:45 PM or 2:00-2:45 PM
Game On Long Island brings an exciting 32-foot mobile video game theater to the library with gaming stations so multiple players can play at the same time!
Pumpkin Painting, Ages 3 years – Grade 5 with a parent/caregiver
Sunday, October 19, 1:15-2:00 PM
Each child must be registered individually. “Pick” a pumpkin and use paint to create a unique design. We’ll supply the pumpkins and paint. Dress for a mess! This program will take place outside, weather permitting.
Spooky Gingerbread House, Ages 3 years – Grade 5 with a parent/caregiver
Thursday, October 23, 5:00-5:45 PM or 6:00-6:45 PM
One gingerbread house per family. Work together as a family to make a Halloween-themed gingerbread house! Houses are preassembled and ready to decorate with Halloween treats!
Monster Scavenger Hunt, All Ages up to Grade 5
Friday, October 24 – Friday, October 31
Can you find all the monsters hiding in the Children’s Room? Visit the library to see if you can spot them all. Earn a special spooky prize!
Halloween Party, All Ages up to Grade 5 with a parent/caregiver
Thursday, October 30, 6:00-7:30 PM
Visit the library between 6:00 and 7:30 PM and see how the library is transformed into a Halloween headquarters! Enjoy some holiday games and to collect Spooktacular Treats!
- No registration required
October Programs
Sprouts & Friends, Birth – Pre-K, Ages 4 years with a parent/caregiver
Friday, October 3, 11:15 AM-12:00 PM or 1:15-2:00 PM
Join us for a music and movement program where families will have fun playing, learning, and growing together. Come ready to move and sing!
Stay & Play, Ages 6-35 months with a parent/caregiver
Saturday, October 4, 10:15-11:30 AM
Can’t make it to our daytime programs? Join us in this family-friendly weekend class. Enjoy manipulatives, building blocks, playtime with friends, a simple craft, and circle-time songs!
Wood Slice Pumpkins, Grades 3-5
Tuesday, October 7, 6:00-6:45 PM
Paint your own pumpkin on wood to display all Fall!
Passport Around the World: France, Grades 3-5
Thursday, October 9, 4:45-5:30 PM
Travel to different countries around the world! This month we will listen to stories, hear facts, and try food from France. Join us for each class and collect brag tags to add to your “passport”!
LEGO Club, Grades K-5
Saturday, October 11, 11:15 AM-12:00 PM
Join us for our LEGO club! Build your own unique design, or work in a group to create whatever you can imagine.
Toddler Time, Ages 12-35 months with a parent/caregiver
Tuesdays, October 14, 21, & 29 at 10:15-11:30 AM
Register for this 3-week session! Toddlers will enjoy interacting with other toddlers in a setting designed to encourage free play and exploration. Children and adults will enjoy music, crafts, toys, and a circle time. Meet with professionals to talk about child development.
Snacks and Stories, Grades K-2
Wednesday, October 15, 4:45-5:30 PM
Join us for this fun monthly book club where we will listen to stories, take part in a book discussion, then create a craft while enjoying a snack based on the book.
Halloween Scene, Grades 3-5
Thursday, October 16, 4:45-5:30 PM
Using torn paper, design your own spooky Halloween picture.
Tots Night Out, Ages 18 months – Pre-K, 4 years with a parent/caregiver
Thursday, October 16, 6:00-7:00 PM
Come join A Time for Kids in this fun and fast-paced preschool readiness program. Children and adults will work side by side through music, movement, fine and gross motor activities, as well as a storytime. End the class by making a fun craft!
Storytime, Pre-K, Ages 3 & 4 years
Fridays, October 17 & 24, 10:15-11:00 AM or 1:15-2:00 PM
Register for this 2-week session! Join us for this class featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Our storytimes foster a love of reading and promote the development of early literacy skills. Each class will end with a theme-related craft! Children attend this storytime independently.
Sensory Play, Birth – Pre-Walker
Monday, October 20, 10:15-11:00 AM
Infants will enjoy manipulating toys that are designed specifically to encourage sensory exploration.
Cookies, Bookies, & Pizza, Too!, Grades 3-5
Monday, October 20, 4:45-5:30 PM
Register and pick up a copy of The Story of Gumluck the Wizard by Adam Rex in the Children’s Room to join in on this fun monthly book club. Kids will read the book, then attend the program for a booktalk, games, prizes, and PIZZA!
Library Playdate, Ages 6-35 months with a parent/caregiver
Wednesday, October 22, 6:00-7:00 PM
Can’t make it to our daytime programs? Join us for this family-friendly class! Shake those sillies out before bedtime by enjoying manipulatives, building blocks, playtime with friends, and circle-time songs.
Dance with Me, Ages 18-35 months with a parent/caregiver
Thursday, October 23, 11:15 AM-12:00 PM
Caregivers and children will enjoy creative movement dance activities, free play, tumbling on mats, and a story. The use of props, nursery rhymes, and imagination make for a warm, exciting class.
Let’s Dance, Pre-K, Ages 3 & 4 years with a parent/caregiver
Thursday, October 23, 1:15-2:00 PM
Enjoy a fun dance class in which basic movement principles and vocabulary are explored. Props and creative games foster an exciting, engaging class.
Hooked on Crochet, Grades 3-5
Monday, October 27, 6:00-7:00 PM
Join Miss Rachel for this monthly crochet program to practice your skills with friends!
Pastel Pumpkin Painting, Grades K-2
Tuesday, October 28, 4:45-5:30 PM
Draw your own unique pumpkin using oil pastels.
Totally Two’s Storytime, Age 2 years with a parent/caregiver
Wednesday, October 29, 10:15-11:00 AM
Enjoy this themed storytime where families will hear stories, sing songs, and create a simple craft.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Please click here for a downloadable PDF copy of the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Log!
500 Books Before Middle School
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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.
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.
