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Holiday Wine Glasses - Dix Hills

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Makerspace on Three at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

HHHCL The More We Get Together Program Presented by Instructor Doreen McIlwaine, this event is special needs friendlyPaint a beautiful set of wine glasses. District Resid...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Three
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

HHHCL The More We Get Together Program 

Presented by Instructor Doreen McIlwaine, this event is special needs friendly

December Drop-In Crafts! - Dix Hills

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 years with a parent or caregiver  Make simple crafts with your preschooler! No registration required.  Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library ...

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

Ages 3-5 years with a parent or caregiver 

Make simple crafts with your preschooler! No registration required. 

Mini Wooden Snowmen - Dix Hills

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace on Three at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Presented by Artist Pamela Trastelis  Cost: $5 (nonrefundable) We supply the materials and step-by-step instructions. District Residents Only. Payment for this p...

Closed
Required
Payment
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Three
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Presented by Artist Pamela Trastelis 

Cost: $5 (nonrefundable)

Coloring sheet with a coffee cup and saucer with steam coming from the liquid in the cup.

Coffee & Coloring - Dix Hills

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Makerspace on Three at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need to de-stress during the day? Take a break and color! We supply the materials or bring your own. Open to all.  This program will take place in-person at 55 Vanderbilt P...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Three
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Need to de-stress during the day? Take a break and color! We supply the materials or bring your own. Open to all. 

This program will take place in-person at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 

 

 

Image of a group of people of various ages sitting together with the words Memory Fitness written across the image.

Memory Fitness - Melville Meeting Room

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch at Melville Meeting Room at Melville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Conversation/Talk, Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Program Dates: Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18 (NO CLASS ON 11/27) | 2 PM Have fun exercising your brain with games, puzzles and trivia as well as option...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Melville Branch
Room: Branch at Melville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Conversation/Talk, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Program Dates: Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18 (NO CLASS ON 11/27) | 2 PM

Two images, one of which has two candle holders decorated in blue and green skies with snowy branches painted on them, the other is a woven star ornament laying on a table.

Glass Winter Votive Holders/Holiday Star Ornaments - Dix Hills

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace on Three at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 Decorate class jars as votive candle holders with acrylic paints and alcohol inks and then make a rustic star ornament with twine. District Residents Only. ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Three
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades 6-12

Decorate class jars as votive candle holders with acrylic
paints and alcohol inks and then make a rustic star ornament with twine.

Multi-colored balls of yarn and two knitting needles

Knitting Circle - Dix Hills

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 313 at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Presented by Instructor Cheryl Westerfeld Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20 (No class on 11/27) December 4, 11, 18 | 7 PM Learn to knit, brush up on your knitting skills, ge...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Meeting Room 313
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Presented by Instructor Cheryl Westerfeld 

Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20 (No class on 11/27) December 4, 11, 18 | 7 PM 

Learn to Draw: Basic Sketching - Dix Hills

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 314 at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Presented by Instructor Donna Coane Learn basic sketching techniques, shading with graphite and how to draw from sight. All materials provided. District Residents Only.&...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Meeting Room 314
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Presented by Instructor Donna

image of multicolored figures holding hands in a circle above light blue words reading "community service"

Stuff-A-Stocking & Cards for Shelter Cats & Dogs: - Dix Hills

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace on Three at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Teen Community Service
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 Stuff stockings with toys and treats. Make special cards to help promote adoption. District Residents Only. This program will take place at 55 Vanderbilt Par...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Three
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen Community Service
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades 6-12

Stuff stockings with toys and treats. Make special cards to help promote adoption.

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

Reindeer Fun - Dix Hills

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 with a parent or caregiver  Read a story about reindeer and make headbands! District Residents Only.  Programs may be photographed/videotaped for libr...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 with a parent or caregiver 

Read a story about reindeer and make headbands! District Residents Only. 

Color Me A Crafter: Mini Winter Planter People - Dix Hills

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Makerspace on Three at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Weekly Featured Craft: Mini Winter Planter People Join us for a fun-filled morning of arts and crafts. No experience necessary. Registration required for each session. Supplies ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Three
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Weekly Featured Craft: Mini Winter Planter People

mugs of hot chocolate with mini marshmallows

Hot Cocoa, Cookies, and a Craft - Dix Hills

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace on Three at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 4-8 Bake cookies, enjoy them with hot cocoa and relax with a fun craft.  District Residents Only. This program will take place at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Three
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades 4-8

Bake cookies, enjoy them with hot cocoa and relax with a fun craft. 

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

Peculiar Painting - Dix Hills

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades K-5  Create paintings using something other than a paintbrush. Dress for a mess. District Residents Only.  Programs may be photographed/videotaped for l...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades K-5 

Create paintings using something other than a paintbrush. Dress for a mess. District Residents Only. 

Winter Snowy Sprinkle Cookies - Dix Hills

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 4-8Enjoy the festive season by making yummy cookies.  District Residents Only. This program will take place at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades 4-8

Enjoy the festive season by making yummy cookies.  

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

Playdough Fun - Dix Hills

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with a parent or caregiver  Have fun playing with playdough! District Residents Only.  Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with a parent or caregiver 

Have fun playing with playdough! District Residents Only. 

New Year’s Eve Party - Dix Hills

Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ring in 2025 with crafts and games. District Residents Only.  Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify library staff if you prefer not to ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ring in 2025 with crafts and games. District Residents Only. 

Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify library staff if you prefer not to have your child or yourself photographed. 

Sew a Snowflake - Dix Hills

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades PreK-2  Learn the basics of hand sewing and improve fine motor skills by creating a string snowflake. District Residents Only.  Programs may be photogra...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades PreK-2 

Learn the basics of hand sewing and improve fine motor skills by creating a string snowflake. District Residents Only. 

A mouse made of two Hershey's Kisses with googley eyes and pink ears and a pink wrapper tail.

Take and Make Community Service: Hershey Kiss Mice and Lollipop Butterflies - Dix Hills

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 9:00pm
Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Teen Community Service
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades: 6-12Pick up a kit to complete at home. Once completed, return your finished items to the Teen Department and we will donate them to a worthy cause! Receive one hour of comm...

Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen Community Service
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Grades: 6-12

Joy of Journaling - Dix Hills

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 313 at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Build journaling habits such as bullet journaling, junk journaling and more. Stencils, markers and materials will be available.This program will take place at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway...

Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Meeting Room 313
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Build journaling habits such as bullet journaling, junk journaling and more. Stencils, markers and materials will be available.

Collage Image of the equipment found in the Makerspace.

Open Makerspace - Dix Hills

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace on Three at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology Classes
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

All ages, grades K-5 must be accompanied by an adultShow off your creativity! Learn how the 3D printers, laser engraver, Cricut and other items work. Have a project in mind? We can...

Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Three
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Classes
Event Details:

All ages, grades K-5 must be accompanied by an adult

Pizza Pillow made of fabric on a white background.

No-Sew Pizza Pillows - Dix Hills

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Create a customized no-sew pizza pillow with your choice of toppings.District Residents Only. This program will take place at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway.

Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grades 6-12

Create a customized no-sew pizza pillow with your choice of toppings.

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

Stay and Play - Melville

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Branch at Melville Meeting Room at Melville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 12- 36 months with a parent or caregiverA play date with Ms. Donna where your little one will make new friends and have fun! District Residents Only. This program wi...

Required
Library Branch: Melville Branch
Room: Branch at Melville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 12- 36 months with a parent or caregiver

A play date with Ms. Donna where your little one will make new friends and have fun! District Residents Only. 

Collage Image of the equipment found in the Makerspace.

Open Makerspace - Dix Hills

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace on Three at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology Classes
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

All ages, grades K-5 must be accompanied by an adultShow off your creativity! Learn how the 3D printers, laser engraver, Cricut and other items work. Have a project in mind? We can...

Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Three
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Classes
Event Details:

All ages, grades K-5 must be accompanied by an adult

Image of silver metal cups with all different art supplies in each tin including colored pencils, rulers, scissors and paint brushes.

Snowman Yard Stick - Dix Hills

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Makerspace on Three at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

HHHCL The More We Get Together Program  Presented by Instructor Doreen McIlwaine, this event is special needs friendly Make this cute snowman stick to put in your yard a...

Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Three
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

HHHCL The More We Get Together Program 

Presented by Instructor Doreen McIlwaine, this event is special needs friendly