Upcoming Events

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...

Mondays, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10 | 10 AM–11:15 AM  Ages 12 months-3 years with a parent or caregiver  Parents and children spend time together, play experience art activities and meet new friends. Community resource specialists will...

Grades K-5 with a parent or caregiver  Join us for a fun night of exploring the latest cool gadgets and technology. Must be accompanied by an adult. District Residents Only.  Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publici...

Ages 3 months-5 years with a parent or caregiver  Ms. Jessie takes us on a communication exploration! Use sign language and evoke your senses for a fun class. District Residents Only.  Programs may be photographed/videotaped for ...

Ages 24 months-4 years with a parent or caregiver  Ms. Jessie helps us to learn about animals! Move your body through songs and activities including sign language. District Residents Only.  Programs may be photographed/videotaped...

Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 | 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 abide by ...

Grades K-5 Prepare for Mother’s Day by making gifts for the special mother in your life. District Residents Only. Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify library staff if you prefer not to have your child or y...

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...

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 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. Please abide by the age and grade r...

Grades 2-5  Developed by a PT, OT, & SLP team, activities focus on confidence building. Geared toward children of all abilities. District Residents Only. Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify librar...

Ages 1-3 with a parent or caregiver  Sing and read about butterflies plus have a snack. District Residents Only.  Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify library staff if you prefer not to have your ...

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...

Mondays, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10 | 10 AM–11:15 AM  Ages 12 months-3 years with a parent or caregiver  Parents and children spend time together, play experience art activities and meet new friends. Community resource specialists will...

Ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver  Create simple, spring crafts! No registration required.  This program will take place in the Children's Department. Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify library ...

Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 | 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 abide by ...

Ages 18 months-5 years with a parent or caregiver  Decorate a Rainbow Fish while learning about the kindness of sharing. District Residents Only.  Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify library staff if ...