Upcoming Events

Grades K-5  Learn about adorable rabbits and you might even get to hold one. District Residents Only. Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify library staff if you prefer not to have your child or yourself...

Grades K-5  Make some crafts to celebrate. 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.  ...

Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 6 PM–6:30 PM  Join Ms. Eileen for fun stories every week. No registration required! This program will take place in the Children's Department at the Melville Building. Please abi...

Grades K-5  Artist Chris Vivas shows how to create a pop-up hot air balloon card. District Residents Only. Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify library staff if you prefer not to have your child or you...

Grades 4-8 Learn the process of gelli printing and make a cool nature inspired piece of art. District Residents Only.  This program will take place at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. ...

Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24 | 6 PM–6:30 PM  Join Ms. Joan for fun stories every week. No registration required! This program will take place in the Children's Department at the Melville Building. Please abide ...

Grades K-2  Join Ms. Michele in reading, Hooray for Birds by Lucy Cousins and make a bird craft. District Residents Only. Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify library staff if you prefer not to have yo...

Birth-age 5 with a parent or caregiver  Join Long Island Music Therapy for a fun filled music class and explore musical instruments and interactive songs. District Residents Only.  Programs may be photographed/videotaped for libr...

Grades K-5  Decorate cupcakes that are filled with candy. 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.  ...

Birth-age 23 months with parent or caregiver Wiggles, Giggles and songs with Miss Nicole. District Residents Only. This program will take place at 510 Sweet Hollow Road, Melville.  Please abide by the age and grade restrictions. Pr...

Ages 24-48 months with a parent or caregiver  Clap your hands, stomp your feet, wiggle to the beat of Ms. Nicole. District Residents Only. This program will take place at 510 Sweet Hollow Road, Melville. Please abide by the age a...

Saturday, April 27 | 1 PM–3 PM (DH)  All ages  Retro Gaming Play classic video games with Long Island Retro Gaming! Parents can rediscover the love of games they played when they were younger. Play new and classic board games for a...

Kid Librarian For a Week Be our next Kid Librarian! Kid Librarians will: Have a designated shelf in the Library for their book recommendations. Be featured on our social media. Share things on the shelf like the books they are reading...

Birth-ages 14 months with a parent or caregiver  Sweet stories, songs and lapsit rhymes- a playtime for baby and their grown-up!  District Residents Only.  Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify ...

Ages 18 months-5 years with a parent or caregiver  Join a Time for Kids with some music, jumping and a frog craft. District Residents Only.  Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify library staff if y...

Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 6 PM–6:30 PM  Join Ms. Eileen for fun stories every week. No registration required! This program will take place in the Children's Department at the Melville Building. Please abi...

Grades K-5  Enjoy sketching and drawing as a family. All skill levels welcome! District Residents Only. Please register 1 spot per family and tell us how many will be attending in the note field.  Programs may be photographed/...

Birth-age 17 months with a parent or caregiver  Music, finger plays and movement with A Time for Kids. District Residents Only.  Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify library staff if you prefer no...

Ages 18 months-5 years with a parent or caregiver  Sing some songs and make a cute Mother’s Day craft with A Time for Kids. District Residents Only.  Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify library s...

Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, June 6, 13, 20, 27 | 6 PM–6:30 PM  Join Ms. Joan for fun stories every week. No registration required! This program will take place in the Children's Department at the Melville Building. Please abide by t...

All Ages - In the Children's Department Be a part of Mental Health Awareness month and share some Paw-sitive time with Max, a 9-year-old Labrador Retriever who is a trained therapy dog.  No registration required.  Programs may be p...

Presented by Zumbini Birth-age 4 with a parent or caregiver  This program uses music and movement to promote social, fine and gross motor skills.  District Residents Only.  Programs may be photographed/videotaped for librar...

Grades 2-5  Begin your Jedi training in a galaxy far, far away. Jedi students will learn lightsaber skills as well as make their own paper droid.  District Residents Only.  This program will take place at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway...

Kid Librarian For a Week Be our next Kid Librarian! Kid Librarians will: Have a designated shelf in the Library for their book recommendations. Be featured on our social media. Share things on the shelf like the books they are reading...