Upcoming Events

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...

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 4-9 Learn how to make the dough, shape it into tortillas using a press. We will cook tortillas and participants will have a choice of toppings, chicken, vegetables, cheese, sour cream. District Residents Only.  This program wil...

Grades 1-5  Decorate a fun umbrella shaped cookie! 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-ages 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 not t...

Ages 18 months-5 years with a parent or caregiver  Sing happy songs and make a happy craft with A Time for Kids. District Residents Only.  Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify library staff if you...

Grades 4-8 Join us for our bi-monthly tween book club where we’ll be reading The Liars Society by Alyson Gerber, a thrilling mystery featuring a secret society, family secrets, and a mysterious island! Books are available for pick up beginnin...

Grades K-5  Celebrate Cherry Blossom Season with crafts. 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. ...

Children ages 5 and under with a parent or caregiver  Play with playdough! Supplies provided. District Residents Only.  Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify library staff if you prefer not to have...

Grades K-5  Pick up a kit at the Dix Hills Children Department to make classic and delicious Linzer Tarts. One kit per family.  District Residents Only. Registered patrons will be able to pick up the Grab & Go Kit in the Childr...

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...

Grades K-3  Make a magical planter that is fun as a spring decoration for your room or to give as a gift. District Residents Only. Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify library staff if you prefer not t...

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...