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Below you will find all Children’s programs through February, 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.
- 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.
Please Click Here For More Information On The 2025 Winter Reading Club!
Special Program – Armadillos and Their Animal Friends, Featuring Award-Winning Author, Elizabeth Shreeve!, Ages 3 years – Grade 5 with a parent/caregiver
Wednesday, February 5, 6:00-7:00 PM
Are they time-traveling dinosaurs? Giant walking seashells? No…they’re ARMADILLOS, wonderful oddballs that have ambled through the Americas for millions of years. Award -winning author, Elizabeth Shreeve will present the writing, research, and design process for The Oddball Book of Armadillos. Ranger Eric Powers will share some LIVE animal friends that Armadillos would encounter in the wild.
January Programs
Registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. Registration for January programs begins Thursday, January 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.
Online registration is recommended.
Totally Two’s Storytime, Ages 2 years with a parent/caregiver
Friday, January 17, 10:15-11:00 AM
Enjoy this themed storytime where families will hear stories, sing songs, and create a simple craft.
Storytime, Pre-K, Ages 3 & 4 years
Fridays, January 17 & 24, 1:15-2:00 PM (2 out of 3 sessions remaining)
OR Mondays, January 27, 10:15 – 11:00 AM (last session)
OR Mondays, January 27, 1:15-2:00 PM (last session)
Select ONE 3-week session to attend on either Mondays or Fridays.
Register for this 3-week session. Children attend this program independently. 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!
LEGO Club, Grades K-5
Tuesday, January 21, 4:45-5:30 PM
Join us for our monthly LEGO club! Build your own unique design, or work in a group to create whatever you can imagine.
I Love You Snow Much, Ages Pre-walkers, 3-12 months with a parent/caregiver
Tuesday, January 21, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us to celebrate winter with your little ones! Sing simple songs, play with sensory toys, and finish with an adorable handprint keepsake craft.
Tots Night Out, Ages 18 months – Pre-K, Age 4 years with a parent/caregiver
Wednesday, January 22, 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!
Cookies & Bookies, Grades 3-5
Thursday, January 23, 4:45-5:30 PM
Register and pick up a copy of The Cardboard Kingdom: Snow and sorcery by Chad Sell 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.
Read to Chloe, the Therapy Dog, Grades K-5
Saturday, January 11, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Saturday, January 25, 10:00-11:30 AM
Register for a 15-minute session to read aloud to Chloe the therapy dog.
- Click Here To Register – Registration Begins 1/2
- If there are no longer spots available, please Click Here to be placed on the waitlist!
Stay & Play, Ages 6-35 months with a parent/caregiver
Saturday, January 25, 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!
Hooked on Crochet, Grades 3-5
Monday, January 27, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Join Miss Rachel for this monthly crochet program! This month, we will learn the Single Crochet Stitch, and create a bookmark.
February Programs
Registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. Registration for February programs begins Saturday, February 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.
Online registration is recommended.
February Programs
Toddler Time, Ages 12-35 months with a parent/caregiver
Mondays, February 3, 10, & 24, 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, a craft, toys, and circle time.
Valentine’s Day is Cool, Grades K-2
Monday, February 3, 6:00-6:45 PM
Listen to a reading of Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day is cool by Kimberley and James Dean, then create a step-by-step watercolor painting of either Pete or Callie to take home!
Sweet Hearts, Grades 3-5
Tuesday, February 4, 4:45-5:30 PM
Paint ceramic hearts and decorate a Valentine’s Day Card to give to that someone special in your life.
Storytime, Pre-K, Ages 3 & 4 years
Thursday, February 6, 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! Our storytimes foster a love of reading and promote the development of early literacy skills. Each class will end with a theme-related craft!
Hooked on Crochet Drop In, Grades 3-5
Thursday, February 6 & Tuesday, February 18, 6:00-7:00 PM
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 Necessary
Read to Chloe, the Therapy Dog, Grades K-5
Saturday, February 8, 10:00-11:30 AM
Register for a 15-minute session to read aloud to Chloe the therapy dog.
- Click Here To Register – Registration Begins 2/1
- If there are no longer spots available, please Click Here to be placed on the waitlist!
Love Monster Picture Frame, Ages 3 years – Grade 5 with a parent/caregiver
Saturday, February 8, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM OR 2:00-2:45 PM
Listen to a reading of Love Monster by Rachel Bright then create a picture frame where you’ll transform yourself into a monster! Create a special card for your Valentine.
Hooked on Crochet, Grades 3-5
Monday, February 10, 6:00-7:00 PM
Join Miss Rachel for this monthly crochet program! This month, we will learn the Single Crochet Stitch, and create a bookmark.
Sunburst Heart Painting, Grades K-2
Tuesday, February 11, 4:45-5:30 PM
Using watercolors, design your own colorful and one-of-a-kind heart painting.
Tots Night Out, Ages 18 months – Pre-K, 4 years with a parent/caregiver
Wednesday, February 12, 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!
Totally Two’s Storytime, Ages 2 years with a parent/caregiver
Thursday, February 13, 10:15-11:00 AM
Enjoy this themed storytime where families will hear stories, sing songs, and create a simple craft.
Cupid’s Workshop, Pre-K, Ages 3 & 4 years with a parent/caregiver
Friday, February 14, 10:15-11:00 AM OR 1:15-2:00 PM
Listen to stories about love, friendship and kindness and then create a variety of projects to gift or keep for Valentine’s Day.
Winter Snowman, Grades K-2
Tuesday, February 18, 1:15-2:00 PM
Design and decorate your own wooden snowman.
Space Cats, Grades 3-5
Wednesday, February 19, 1:15-2:00 PM
Follow along in this guided painting program as we paint a cat floating through space!
Let’s Make Empanadas, Grades K-5 with a parent/caregiver
***New Time – Thursday, February 20, 12:00-1:00 PM
Families will work together to make authentic empanadas, filled with meat. Everyone will get to try a tasty treat during the program!
Baby Start, Newborn – 17 months with a parent/caregiver
Friday, February 21, 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!
Art Adventures, Pre-K, Ages 3 & 4 years with a parent/caregiver
Friday, February 21, 11:00-11:45 AM
Join in on the fun where we combine a love for books with a love for art! Listen to a story and get messy with themed art projects. Dress for a mess.
Family Art Game, Ages 3 years – Grade 5 with a parent/caregiver
***New Date & Time – Sunday, February 23, 2:00 – 2:45 PM
Work as a family to create a mixed media masterpiece! We will play “The Art Game” and take turns spinning the wheel and adding to our artwork. The game ends when the timer runs out and we get to see our finished masterpiece! Dress for a mess.
PlayPalooza, Pre-K, Ages 3 & 4 years with a parent/caregiver
Tuesday, February 25, 1:30-2:30 PM
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.
Sensory Play, Newborn – 17 months with a parent/caregiver
Wednesday, February 26, 10:15-11: 00 AM
Infants will enjoy manipulating toys that are designed specifically to encourage sensory exploration.
Family LEGO Day, Ages 3 years-Grade 5 with a parent/caregiver
Wednesday, February 26, 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!
Cookies & Bookies, Grades 3-5
Thursday, February 27, 4:45-5:30 PM
Register and pick up a copy of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The meltdown by Jeff Kinney 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.
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.
