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Event List

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This event is in the "Crafts to Go" group.
This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Cheery Snowman Milk Jug Vase (Craft to Go)

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 11:15am - 7:00pm
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts to Go, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Learn how to create this fun and whimsical vase.  All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit, in the Family Center, containing the ma...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts to Go, Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Learn how to create this fun and whimsical vase.  All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit, in the Family Center, containing the materials that will be needed to complete this program.  Additio

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Football Helmet Ceramic

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Participants will have the opportunity to design and create their own unique ceramic work of art.  

Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Participants will have the opportunity to design and create their own unique ceramic work of art.  

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Capes and Cards (Community Service Opportunity)

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Join us as we design capes and cards for kids who are receiving treatment for pediatric illness at Stony Brook Hospital.  Each registered participant will e...

Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Join us as we design capes and cards for kids who are receiving treatment for pediatric illness at Stony Brook Hospital.  Each registered participant will earn 1 hour of community service credit for attending the program.&n

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Grandma Style Spaghetti Pie

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Learn how to make this delicious dish using herbs, sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese.  All spaghetti pies will be baked and enjoyed at home.

Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Learn how to make this delicious dish using herbs, sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese.  All spaghetti pies will be baked and enjoyed at home.

Disclaimer(s)

Family Center - Teen Program

ALL PROGRAMS ARE AGE SPECIFIC. NO YOUNGER OR OLDER SIBLINGS UNLESS SPECIFIED. The library holds the right to remove a participant from a program if they do not meet the registration requirements.
*Please call to cancel if you cannot attend the program. Failure to do so will lead you to be placed on the waiting list for future programs.*

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

A Date With A Dragon

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Grades K and up with accompanying adult. Join us on this interactive children's program to learn how Bearded Dragon's adapt to their native land of the arid desert of Australia. Ea...

Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Children, Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades K and up with accompanying adult. Join us on this interactive children's program to learn how Bearded Dragon's adapt to their native land of the arid desert of Australia.

Disclaimer(s)

Family Center Age Restrictions

  ALL PROGRAMS ARE AGE SPECIFIC. NO YOUNGER OR OLDER SIBLINGS UNLESS SPECIFIED. The library holds the right to remove a participant from a program if they do not meet the registration requirements.

*All programs start promptly and no one will be permitted after 10 minutes. Please call to cancel if your child cannot attend the program. Failure to do so will lead you to be placed on the waiting list for future programs.*

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Sunny Day/Winter Night Canvas

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Learn how to create this work of art on canvas.

Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Learn how to create this work of art on canvas.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Take Your Child to the Library Day

All Day
Family Center at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Enjoy all that the library has to offer: Play Hooray Family: 10:00 AM (ages 6months - 5 years, online registration required) Magic, Laughs, and More featuring John Reid: 12PM...

Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Family Center
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Children, Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Enjoy all that the library has to offer:

Play Hooray Family: 10:00 AM (ages 6months - 5 years, online registration required)

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Family Program: Magic, Laughs and More

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 3 and up with accompanying adult. This show is based on audience participation. During this engaging and interactive show, John Reid selects several volunteers from the audien...

Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Children, Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Ages 3 and up with accompanying adult. This show is based on audience participation. During this engaging and interactive show, John Reid selects several volunteers from the audience to assist him with the magic on stage.

Disclaimer(s)

Family Center Age Restrictions

  ALL PROGRAMS ARE AGE SPECIFIC. NO YOUNGER OR OLDER SIBLINGS UNLESS SPECIFIED. The library holds the right to remove a participant from a program if they do not meet the registration requirements.

*All programs start promptly and no one will be permitted after 10 minutes. Please call to cancel if your child cannot attend the program. Failure to do so will lead you to be placed on the waiting list for future programs.*

This event is in the "Crafts to Go" group.
This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Love Note and Heart Angel Pocket Pals (Craft to Go)

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 11:15am - 7:00pm
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts to Go, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Use a simple sewing technique to create these adorable stuffies.  All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit, in the Family Center, contai...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts to Go, Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Use a simple sewing technique to create these adorable stuffies.  All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit, in the Family Center, containing the materials that will be needed to complete this program.&nb

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Minecraft Heart

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Create a unique Minecraft themed heart.

Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Create a unique Minecraft themed heart.

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Hearts a Flutter 3-D Canvas

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Create a unique canvas with a 3-D heart motif.

Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Create a unique canvas with a 3-D heart motif.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Lego Creations

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 2 and up. We'll supply the Lego pieces and you supply the creativity. Join us to freely imagine and build to your heart's content! 

Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Children, Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 2 and up. We'll supply the Lego pieces and you supply the creativity. Join us to freely imagine and build to your heart's content! 

Disclaimer(s)

Family Center Age Restrictions

  ALL PROGRAMS ARE AGE SPECIFIC. NO YOUNGER OR OLDER SIBLINGS UNLESS SPECIFIED. The library holds the right to remove a participant from a program if they do not meet the registration requirements.

*All programs start promptly and no one will be permitted after 10 minutes. Please call to cancel if your child cannot attend the program. Failure to do so will lead you to be placed on the waiting list for future programs.*

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Parmesan Crusted Quesadillas with Tomatoes and Mozzarella Cheese

Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will learn how to make delicious quesadillas using tomatoes, mozzarella, and parmesan.  

Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will learn how to make delicious quesadillas using tomatoes, mozzarella, and parmesan.  

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Ice Cream Soda Notebook

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Design and create this fun notebook.

Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Design and create this fun notebook.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Family Center Movie - Inside Out

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:45pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 3 and up with accompanying adult. Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it's no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job ...

Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Children, Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Ages 3 and up with accompanying adult. Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it's no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco.

Disclaimer(s)

Family Center Age Restrictions

  ALL PROGRAMS ARE AGE SPECIFIC. NO YOUNGER OR OLDER SIBLINGS UNLESS SPECIFIED. The library holds the right to remove a participant from a program if they do not meet the registration requirements.

*All programs start promptly and no one will be permitted after 10 minutes. Please call to cancel if your child cannot attend the program. Failure to do so will lead you to be placed on the waiting list for future programs.*

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Trivia and Trail Mix

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will learn how to make a delicious trail mix and then they will work in teams to play trivia.  Prizes will be awarded to the winners. ...

Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will learn how to make a delicious trail mix and then they will work in teams to play trivia.  Prizes will be awarded to the winners.  Please note that food programs may contain allergens including nut

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Video Game Tournament: Mario Kart

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 4 and up. Race against your friends in a Mario Kart 8 tournament.

Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Children, Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 4 and up. Race against your friends in a Mario Kart 8 tournament.

Disclaimer(s)

Family Center Age Restrictions

  ALL PROGRAMS ARE AGE SPECIFIC. NO YOUNGER OR OLDER SIBLINGS UNLESS SPECIFIED. The library holds the right to remove a participant from a program if they do not meet the registration requirements.

*All programs start promptly and no one will be permitted after 10 minutes. Please call to cancel if your child cannot attend the program. Failure to do so will lead you to be placed on the waiting list for future programs.*

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Random Chaos Trivia

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12. Do you know a little about a lot of different things? Then this trivia contest is for you! From books and movies to video games and food, you never know what the ...

Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12. Do you know a little about a lot of different things? Then this trivia contest is for you! From books and movies to video games and food, you never know what the next question will be! Prizes will be awarded to top winners!

Disclaimer(s)

Family Center - Teen Program

ALL PROGRAMS ARE AGE SPECIFIC. NO YOUNGER OR OLDER SIBLINGS UNLESS SPECIFIED. The library holds the right to remove a participant from a program if they do not meet the registration requirements.
*Please call to cancel if you cannot attend the program. Failure to do so will lead you to be placed on the waiting list for future programs.*

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Butterfly Globe (Craft to Go)

Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 11:15am - 7:00pm
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Create a whimsical and multidimensional butterfly globe.  All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit, in the Family Center, containin...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Create a whimsical and multidimensional butterfly globe.  All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit, in the Family Center, containing the materials that will be needed to complete this program. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Family Program - Ready, Set, Read Trivia!

Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Grades K and up with accompanying adult. Celebrate Read Across America Day as a family as you answer trivia questions about children's books, Dr. Seuss, and Libraries. Then pl...

Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Children, Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades K and up with accompanying adult. Celebrate Read Across America Day as a family as you answer trivia questions about children's books, Dr. Seuss, and Libraries. Then play a fun literary game. Prizes will be awarded to top winners!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Lego Creations

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 2 and up. We'll supply the Lego pieces and you supply the creativity. Join us to freely imagine and build to your heart's content! 

Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Children, Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 2 and up. We'll supply the Lego pieces and you supply the creativity. Join us to freely imagine and build to your heart's content! 

Disclaimer(s)

Family Center Age Restrictions

  ALL PROGRAMS ARE AGE SPECIFIC. NO YOUNGER OR OLDER SIBLINGS UNLESS SPECIFIED. The library holds the right to remove a participant from a program if they do not meet the registration requirements.

*All programs start promptly and no one will be permitted after 10 minutes. Please call to cancel if your child cannot attend the program. Failure to do so will lead you to be placed on the waiting list for future programs.*

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Stack of Gnomes Ceramic

Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Create a whimsical ceramic piece of art.

Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Create a whimsical ceramic piece of art.

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Paracord Bracelets (Community Service Opportunity)

Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will create paracord bracelets that meet military specifications for our soldiers.  Participants will also create camouflage inspired thank...

Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will create paracord bracelets that meet military specifications for our soldiers.  Participants will also create camouflage inspired thank you cards.  All registered participants will earn 1 hour of c

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group.

Chocolate Chip Muffin Tops

Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Measure, mix, and learn how to make these delicious muffin tops.  All pastries will be baked and enjoyed at home. 

Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Measure, mix, and learn how to make these delicious muffin tops.  All pastries will be baked and enjoyed at home.