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Balloon Trees

Balloon Trees

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Entering Grades 1-4. Up, up, and away! Join Miss Maria for a fun-filled art lesson. Every child will draw and paint their own hot air balloon. A variety of materials will be used, ...

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

Entering Grades 1-4. Up, up, and away! Join Miss Maria for a fun-filled art lesson. Every child will draw and paint their own hot air balloon.

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.*

Colorful Cake Bites

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Entering Grades 1-4. Children will learn how to combine colorful cake dough to create a unique treat that they will top off with rainbow sprinkles. Please be aware that the fo...

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

Entering Grades 1-4. Children will learn how to combine colorful cake dough to create a unique treat that they will top off with rainbow sprinkles. 

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.*

Chess for Kids

Chess for Kids

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Entering Grades 3 and up. Don't miss out on learning and improving your Chess skills with Long Island Chess Nuts!  The instructor will teach the fundamentals, basic strategies...

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:

Entering Grades 3 and up.

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.*

Family Center's Drop In Crafts

Family Center's Drop In Crafts

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

Recommended for ages 3 and up. Drop in for our rotating selection of crafts to create in Family Center or take it to go! While supplies last. No registration required.

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

Recommended for ages 3 and up. Drop in for our rotating selection of crafts to create in Family Center or take it to go! While supplies last. No registration required.

Tie Dye Fun

Tie Dye Fun

Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lawn at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Entering Grades 4 and up. Come to our outdoor tie dye program and make your own colorful bandana! Learn how to make spirals, folds, and other cool designs.  We'll provide...

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

Entering Grades 4 and up.

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.*

Baby Start

Baby Start

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Newborn - 17 months with accompany adult. Come join A Time for Kids, Inc. as we introduce our littlest learners to the wonderful world of library programs! Activities include ...

Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Required
Event Details:

Newborn - 17 months with accompany adult. Come join A Time for Kids, Inc. as we introduce our littlest learners to the wonderful world of library programs!

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.*

A Time for Kids, Inc.

A Time for Kids, Inc.

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying adult. This program features a mixture of stories, crafts and musical activities. For safety reasons, no younger or older siblings.&n...

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

Ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying adult. This program features a mixture of stories, crafts and musical activities. For safety reasons, no younger or older siblings.


 

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.*

Paint Palette Sugar Cookies

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Entering Grades 1-4. Sugar cookies will be decorated using M&M candies to create an edible color palette. Children will learn how to make a tiny paint brush out of a thin pretz...

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

Entering Grades 1-4. Sugar cookies will be decorated using M&M candies to create an edible color palette. Children will learn how to make a tiny paint brush out of a thin pretzel rod and chocolate. 

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.*

Pokémon Silhouette Collage

Pokémon Silhouette Collage

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Entering Grades 1-4. Using recycled Pokémon cards trainers will create their very own Pokémon Silhouette Collage by cutting shapes and gluing them inside paper templates. Everyone ...

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

Entering Grades 1-4. Using recycled Pokémon cards trainers will create their very own Pokémon Silhouette Collage by cutting shapes and gluing them inside paper templates.

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.*

Chess for Kids

Chess for Kids

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Entering Grades 3 and up. Don't miss out on learning and improving your chess skills with Long Island Chess Nuts!  The instructor will teach the fundamentals, basic strategies...

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:

Entering Grades 3 and up. Don't miss out on learning and improving your chess skills with Long Island Chess Nuts!  The instructor will teach the fundamentals, basic strategies, and even the more advanced skills of the game, f

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.*

Family Center's Drop In Crafts

Family Center's Drop In Crafts

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

Recommended for ages 3 and up. Drop in for our rotating selection of crafts to create in Family Center or take it to go! While supplies last. No registration required.

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

Recommended for ages 3 and up. Drop in for our rotating selection of crafts to create in Family Center or take it to go! While supplies last. No registration required.

Library on the Lawn

Library on the Lawn

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lawn at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us for Library on the Lawn from 10:00-11:00 AM! Through self-guided open play, children get to play with bubbles, water table, ring toss game, bean bag game, as well as many o...

Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Join us for Library on the Lawn from 10:00-11:00 AM! Through self-guided open play, children get to play with bubbles, water table, ring toss game, bean bag game, as well as many other activities.

Inside Out 2

Family Center Movie - Inside Out 2

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
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. Return to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely ...

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. Return to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions!

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.*

Ceramic Clownfish

Ceramic Clownfish - Craft to Go!

Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 7:00pm
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts to Go, Video, Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Entering Grades K-4. Learn how to paint your own clownfish ceramic by following the tutorial step-by-step.All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit in the F...

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

Entering Grades K-4. Learn how to paint your own clownfish ceramic by following the tutorial step-by-step.

Color Your World Candy Art

Color Your World Candy Art

Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Entering Grades K-4. Skittles, Airheads and Sour candies - Oh My! Create your own colorful masterpiece with frosting and candy!

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

Entering Grades K-4. Skittles, Airheads and Sour candies - Oh My! Create your own colorful masterpiece with frosting and candy!

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.*

Play Hooray Family

Play Hooray Family

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Ages 6 months to 5 years old with accompanying adult(s). This themed program includes rhymes, books, music, dancing, and other activities.

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

Ages 6 months to 5 years old with accompanying adult(s). This themed program includes rhymes, books, music, dancing, and other activities.

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.*

Color War

Color War

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lawn at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Entering Grades 4 and up. Grab your friends and head to the back of the Library for fun and games it's Color War time! You will be split into teams and given a color to represent. ...

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

Entering Grades 4 and up. Grab your friends and head to the back of the Library for fun and games it's Color War time! You will be split into teams and given a color to represent.

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.*

Rainbow Rods

Rainbow Rods

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Entering Grades 1-4. Children will get to create a colorful rainbow on a pretzel rod with chocolate. 

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

Entering Grades 1-4. Children will get to create a colorful rainbow on a pretzel rod with chocolate. 

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.*

Kidnastics

Kidnastics

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 12 months to 4 years(no Kindergartners) with an adult. Enjoy musical warm-ups, obstacle courses, fun inflatables, and other fine and gross motor skill activities. Dr...

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

Ages 12 months to 4 years(no Kindergartners) with an adult. Enjoy musical warm-ups, obstacle courses, fun inflatables, and other fine and gross motor skill activities. Dress in comfortable clothes.

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.*

Chess for Kids

Chess for Kids

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Entering Grades 3 and up. Don't miss out on learning and improving your Chess skills with Long Island Chess Nuts!  The instructor will teach the fundamentals, basic strategies...

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:

Entering Grades 3 and up. Don't miss out on learning and improving your Chess skills with Long Island Chess Nuts!  The instructor will teach the fundamentals, basic strategies, and even the more advanced skills of the game, f

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.*

Family Center's Drop In Crafts

Family Center's Drop In Crafts

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

Recommended for ages 3 and up. Drop in for our rotating selection of crafts to create in Family Center or take it to go! While supplies last. No registration required.

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

Recommended for ages 3 and up. Drop in for our rotating selection of crafts to create in Family Center or take it to go! While supplies last. No registration required.

Video Game Tournament - Mario Kart

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Entering 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:

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

Family Center's Drop In Crafts

Family Center's Drop In Crafts

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

Recommended for ages 3 and up. Drop in for our rotating selection of crafts to create in Family Center or take it to go! While supplies last. No registration required.

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

Recommended for ages 3 and up. Drop in for our rotating selection of crafts to create in Family Center or take it to go! While supplies last. No registration required.

The Garfield Movie (2024)

Family Center Movie - The Garfield Movie (2024)

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
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. Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion ...

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. Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure!

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.*