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Stories For You! - Melville

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Melville Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 PM–6:30 PM (Melville) 

No session on 1/27 & 2/24

Library Branch: Melville Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 PM–6:30 PM (Melville) 

No session on 1/27 & 2/24

This event is in the "Children" group

Chess Buddies - Dix Hills

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

Grades 2-5 

Play chess and advance your current skills with teen buddies. District Residents Only. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-5 

Play chess and advance your current skills with teen buddies. District Residents Only. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Shake, Rattle and Roll - Melville

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Branch at Melville Meeting Room at Melville Branch
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children

Ages 2-5 with a parent or caregiver

Dance and move to music with Ms. Donna while playing with drums, bells and shakers. District Residents Only. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Melville Branch
Room: Branch at Melville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with a parent or caregiver

Dance and move to music with Ms. Donna while playing with drums, bells and shakers. District Residents Only. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Maker Monday - Dix Hills

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Children

Grades K-5, must be accompanied by an adult

Have a fun night exploring the latest cool gadgets and technology. District Residents Only. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5, must be accompanied by an adult

Have a fun night exploring the latest cool gadgets and technology. District Residents Only. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Mind Builders Present: All About Me - Dix Hills

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Health, Science
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3-5 with a parent of caregiver

Learn all about your body and its functions in a fun way. Led by a high school teen under the supervision of a librarian. District Residents Only.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health, Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with a parent of caregiver

Learn all about your body and its functions in a fun way. Led by a high school teen under the supervision of a librarian. District Residents Only.

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories For You! - Melville

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Melville Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 PM–6:30 PM (Melville) 

No session on 1/27 & 2/24

Library Branch: Melville Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 PM–6:30 PM (Melville) 

No session on 1/27 & 2/24

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tweens Night Out: Vision Boards - Dix Hills

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 313 at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Grades 4-9

Solve engineering challenges! Work with the Robotics Team from High School West to complete hands-on activities.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Meeting Room 313
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-9

Solve engineering challenges! Work with the Robotics Team from High School West to complete hands-on activities.

This event is in the "Children" group

Homework Help - Dix Hills

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dix Hills
Age Group:
Children

Grades K-5 

This program will take place in the Children's Department

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 

This program will take place in the Children's Department

This event is in the "Children" group

Homework Help - Dix Hills

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dix Hills
Age Group:
Children

Grades K-5 

This program will take place in the Children's Department

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 

This program will take place in the Children's Department

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Storytime - Dix Hills

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Dix Hills
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Wednesdays | 6 - 6:30 PM (Dix Hills)

Enjoy stories and songs with your friendly librarians. No registration required.

Library Branch: Dix Hills
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Wednesdays | 6 - 6:30 PM (Dix Hills)

Enjoy stories and songs with your friendly librarians. No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Snow Sleuths: The Winter Case Files - Dix Hills

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

Grades 3-5

Solve mysteries with magnifying glasses, invisible pens and more with Mr. Zack.

District Residents Only.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5

Solve mysteries with magnifying glasses, invisible pens and more with Mr. Zack.

District Residents Only.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Art & Artists: Henri Matisse - Dix Hills

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 314 at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Grades 4-8

Create colorful collages using bold, organic shapes cut from paper.

District Residents Only. This program will take place at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Meeting Room 314
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-8

Create colorful collages using bold, organic shapes cut from paper.

District Residents Only. This program will take place at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tabletop Story Telling - Dix Hills

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

Grades 2-5

Join Mr. Erik and throw 20-sided dice at this story time with an RPG twist!

District Residents Only.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-5

Join Mr. Erik and throw 20-sided dice at this story time with an RPG twist!

District Residents Only.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Think Like an Engineer - Dix Hills

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 314 at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Science, Technology Classes
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Grades 5-8

Solve engineering challenges! Work with the Robotics Team from High School West to complete hands-on activities.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 15, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Meeting Room 314
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Science, Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-8

Solve engineering challenges! Work with the Robotics Team from High School West to complete hands-on activities.

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories For You! - Melville

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Melville Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 PM–6:30 PM (Melville) 

No session on 1/27 & 2/24

Library Branch: Melville Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 PM–6:30 PM (Melville) 

No session on 1/27 & 2/24

This event is in the "Children" group

Snowman Snow Ruler - Dix Hills

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

Grades K-5

Make a ruler with Ms. Karen to measure how much snow fell.

District Residents Only.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5

Make a ruler with Ms. Karen to measure how much snow fell.

District Residents Only.

This event is in the "Children" group

Snowman Stories and Craft - Dix Hills

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Grades PreK-2

Listen to winter stories and create a snowy craft with Ms. Nicole.

District Residents Only.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades PreK-2

Listen to winter stories and create a snowy craft with Ms. Nicole.

District Residents Only.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Buddies - Dix Hills

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Age Group:
Children

Grades K-5

Build a LEGO creation with a local teen buddy based on the monthly theme. District Residents Only. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5

Build a LEGO creation with a local teen buddy based on the monthly theme. District Residents Only. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime Stretch: Move, Play & Read! - Dix Hills

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Multipurpose Room 214 at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Fitness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver

Kids will enjoy stories and get moving with fun physical activities lead by Mr. Zack.

District Residents Only. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Multipurpose Room 214
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fitness, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver

Kids will enjoy stories and get moving with fun physical activities lead by Mr. Zack.

District Residents Only. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: Day of Service - Dix Hills

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lecture Room 111 at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Lectures, Performances
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

The Mothers Club of Wheatley Heights, Concerned Fathers Association and Half Hollow Hills Community Library present poetry, music and songs honoring Martin Luther King Jr. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Lecture Room 111
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Mothers Club of Wheatley Heights, Concerned Fathers Association and Half Hollow Hills Community Library present poetry, music and songs honoring Martin Luther King Jr. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories For You! - Melville

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Melville Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 PM–6:30 PM (Melville) 

No session on 1/27 & 2/24

Library Branch: Melville Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 PM–6:30 PM (Melville) 

No session on 1/27 & 2/24

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Creations! - Dix Hills

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Grades K-5

Create a craft of your choice from the supplies provided with Ms. Mary. No registration required.

Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grades K-5

Create a craft of your choice from the supplies provided with Ms. Mary. No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Homework Help - Dix Hills

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dix Hills
Age Group:
Children

Grades K-5 

This program will take place in the Children's Department

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 

This program will take place in the Children's Department

This event is in the "Children" group

Homework Help - Dix Hills

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dix Hills
Age Group:
Children

Grades K-5 

This program will take place in the Children's Department

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 

This program will take place in the Children's Department