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Below you will find all Children’s programs through June, 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.
May Special Events/Programs
May is National Pet Month! Help us celebrate by bringing in a picture of your pet to add to our display in the Children’s Department. Visit during the month of May to enjoy this special display.
May Programs
Registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. Registration for May programs begins Thursday, May 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.
Cupcake Bingo, Grades K-5 with a parent/caregiver
Thursday, May 15, 6:00-7:00 PM
Join us for a super sweet edition of BINGO! We will play Bingo, then each family will get cupcakes to decorate. One registration per family. One cupcake kit per family. Everyone will feel like a winner
- Click Here To Register – Registration Begins 5/1
- One registration per family.
- One cupcake kit per family.
Read to Chloe, the therapy dog, Grades K-5
Saturday, May 17, 10:00-11:30 AM
Register for a 15-minute session to read aloud to Chloe the therapy dog.
Baby Start, Birth – 17 months with a parent/caregiver
Saturday, May 17, 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, Pre-K, Ages 3-5 years with a parent/caregiver
Saturday, May 17, 11:00-11:45 AM
An interactive and educational program for children to stimulate and engage thinking as they EXPLORE, PLAY and BUILD together.
DIY Birdhouses, Family, Ages 3 years – Grade 5 with a parent/caregiver
Monday, May 19, 5:30-6:15 PM
Get ready for warm weather by making a birdhouse using recycled materials to hang in your yard!
Totally Two’s Storytime, Age 2 years with a parent/caregiver
Wednesday, May 21, 10:15-11:00 AM
Enjoy this themed storytime where families will hear stories, sing songs, and create a simple craft.
Garden of Colors, Pre-K, Ages 3-5 years with a parent/caregiver
Wednesday, May 21, 1:15-2:00 PM
Listen to a reading of The Hidden Rainbow by Christie Matheson, then make a colorful flower painting using a cool technique.
BubblePOP, Grades K-2
Thursday, May 22, 4:45-5:45 PM
Become a bubble scientist and learn more about the unique physical properties of bubbles as you experiment at our three interactive stations. Experiment making bubbles and take home your own bubble print.
Cookies & Bookies, Grades 3-5
Thursday, May 22, 4:45-5:30 PM
Register and pick up a copy of Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute by Jarrett Krosoczka 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 cookies.
Family LEGO Day, Ages 3 years – Grade 5 with a parent/caregiver
Saturday, May 24, 11:00 AM – 12:00 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!
Pajama Jam with Shake ‘n’ Make Music, Birth – 35 months with a parent/caregiver
Tuesday, May 27, 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.
Seed Bombs, Grades K-5 with a parent/caregiver
Wednesday, May 28, 5:30-6:15 PM
Learn how to transform Flower Seeds into Seed Bombs! Throw them out into your yard and watch flowers crop up where they land.
Sprouts & Friends, Birth-Pre-k, 5 years with a parent/caregiver
Thursday, May 29, 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!
Hooked on Crochet, Grades 3-5
Thursday, May 29, 6:00-7:00 PM
Join Miss Rachel for this monthly crochet program to practice your skills with friends!
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
Summer Reading Club Boards filled with all your summer reading challenges will be available to pick up in-person or print out a copy online. Every time you earn a prize level, come in to pick something off our Prize Cart. Prizes will be changed weekly, so stop in all summer long to redeem. Complete the whole board and earn a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of our special prizes at the end of the summer.
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.
June Programs
Registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. Registration for June programs begins Monday, June 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.
Babies Boogie, Birth-17 months with a parent/caregiver
Wednesday, June 4, 10:15-11:00 AM
Babies and their grownups will enjoy music, dancing, and more!
Toddlers Tango, 18 months-Pre-K, 5 years with a parent/caregiver
Wednesday, June 4, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Little ones will get moving in this fun class with music, movement, dancing, and more!
Celebrate Hug Your Cat Day with Pete the Cat!, Grades K-2
Wednesday, June 4, 4:45-5:30 PM
Listen to a reading of Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses by Kimberly and James Dean, then paint a picture of Pete and create matching sunglasses for you both.
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Birth-17 months: 10:30-11:15 AM
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18-35 months: 11:30 AM-12:15 PM
Let’s Make Pasta, Family, Grades 1-5 with a parent/caregiver
Saturday, June 7, 1:30-2:30 PM
Families are invited to learn the traditional art of pasta making. Together you will make your own semolina pasta dough and shape beautifully embossed Cavatelli using both a pasta machine and carved boards. Please bring a large mixing bowl and cutting board to the program.
Sprouts & Friends, Birth-Pre-K, 5 years with a parent/caregiver
Monday, June 9, 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!
Hooked on Crochet, Grades 3-5
Monday, June 9, 6:00-7:00 PM
Join Miss Rachel for this monthly crochet program to practice your skills with friends!
Tots Night Out, Ages 18 months – Pre-k, 5 years with a parent/caregiver
Tuesday, June 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!
Code Breakers Club, Grades 3-5
Wednesday, June 11, 6:00-7:00 PM
Do you have what it takes to crack the code? Find the hidden objects, figure out the clues and solve the puzzle to earn your prize and “escape the library.”
Cooking Up Love for Dad, Ages 3 years-Grade 5 with a parent/caregiver
Thursday, June 12, 6:00-6:45 PM
Work together to decorate an apron for that special guy in your life! One kit per family.
- Click Here To Register – Registration Begins 6/2
- One kit per family.
Toddler Time, Ages 12-35 months with a parent/caregiver
Fridays, June 13 & 20, 10:15-11:30 AM
Register for this 2-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, a craft, toys, and circle time.
Storytime, Pre-K, Ages 3-5 years
Monday, June 16, 10:15-11:00 AM or 1:15-2:00 PM
Children attend this program independently. Join us for this class featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and more!
Totally Two’s Storytime, Age 2 years with a parent/caregiver
Tuesday, June 17, 10:15-11:00 AM
Enjoy this themed storytime where families will hear stories, sing songs, and create a simple craft.
Happy Birthday, Socks!, Grades K-5
Wednesday, June 18, 6:00-6:45 PM
Celebrate World Giraffe Day and Socks’ birthday by making a beautiful safari collage.
Road Trip USA: Maine, Grades K-2
Monday, June 23, 4:45-5:30 PM
Get ready for summer as we learn all about Maine and decorate a lighthouse.
Li’l Explorers, Pre-K, Ages 3-5 years with a parent/caregiver
Tuesday, June 24, 1:15-2:00 PM
Explore the world of nursery rhymes through hands-on, interactive stations.
LEGO Club, Grades K-5
Tuesday, June 24, 6:00-7:00 PM
Join us for our LEGO club! Build your own unique design, or work in a group to create whatever you can imagine.
Hooked on Crochet Drop-In, Grades 3-5
Thursday, June 26, 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.
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.
