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Rock the Block

Monday, June 16, 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 2-4 with accompanying adult. Rock the Block program offers toys to provide the kids with the opportunity to be creative, improve fine and gross-motor skills, build, devel...

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 2-4 with accompanying adult. Rock the Block program offers toys to provide the kids with the opportunity to be creative, improve fine and gross-motor skills, build, develop an appreciation for how things work, and all while having fun!

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 "Children" group.

Play Hooray Family

Tuesday, June 17, 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.*

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

Center for Science Teaching & Learning: Fossil Discovery

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 3 and up with accompanying adult. Come face-to-face with fossils and learn about prehistoric life, then make a fossil of your own to take home! 

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:

Ages 3 and up with accompanying adult. Come face-to-face with fossils and learn about prehistoric life, then make a fossil of your own to take home! 

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 "Children" group.

Sketch & Stretch

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades 2-4. Children will explore various yoga activities and painting techniques. Each participant will leave this program with a completed painted canvas. Dress for a mess.

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

Grades 2-4. Children will explore various yoga activities and painting techniques. Each participant will leave this program with a completed painted canvas. Dress for a mess.

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 "Children" group.

Preschool Crafts

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:15pm - 1:45pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3 to 5 (No Kindergartners) with accompanying adult. Adults are welcome to create an art project and listen to a story with their preschoolers.

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

Ages 3 to 5 (No Kindergartners) with accompanying adult. Adults are welcome to create an art project and listen to a story with their preschoolers.

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 "Children" group.

Kindergarten & 1st Grade Crafts

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades K-1. Let your child's imagination soar. A creative project will be completed.

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

Grades K-1. Let your child's imagination soar. A creative project will be completed.

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 "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Combined Room C & D at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5. This program is intended for children who are able to separate from their caregivers.

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

Ages 3-5. This program is intended for children who are able to separate from their caregivers.

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 "Children" group.

Kidnastics

Thursday, June 26, 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.*

This event is in the "Children" group.

Cute and Colorful Snails

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades K-4. Decorate and paint a wood circle with bright colors, then add some cute snails with tie dye trim, and you've "snailed it!"   

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

Grades K-4. Decorate and paint a wood circle with bright colors, then add some cute snails with tie dye trim, and you've "snailed it!" 

 

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.*

INDEPENDENCE DAY - LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library

LIBRARY CLOSED ALL DAY.

Closing
Branches:
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Description:

LIBRARY CLOSED ALL DAY.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Happy Unbirthday!

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

Entering Grades K-4.  Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, let's celebrate everyone's birthday, even if it isn't their birthday. Each child will create their fantasy themed bir...

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

Entering Grades K-4. 

Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, let's celebrate everyone's birthday, even if it isn't their birthday.

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

Video Game Tournament - Mario Kart

Tuesday, July 15, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sail Away on a Colorful Sea

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

ENTERING GRADES K-4. Seas the moment and learn how to create a flowing ocean and a colorful sailboat on a canvas. 

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

ENTERING GRADES K-4. Seas the moment and learn how to create a flowing ocean and a colorful sailboat on a canvas. 

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 "Children" group.

Color Like You Mean It Grassy Garden

Tuesday, July 22, 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. Color a cute house in bright colors and then plant a grassy lawn in front. 

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

ENTERING GRADES 1-4. Color a cute house in bright colors and then plant a grassy lawn in front. 

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 "Children" group.

Tie Dye Fun

Sunday, August 3, 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 4 and up. TBA

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

Entering Grades 4 and up. TBA

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

Adults vs. Kids Trivia

Sunday, August 17, 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:

Entering Grades 2 and up. Do you think you're smarter than your adult? Let's find out! In this trivia game it will be adults vs kids in the ultimate showdown of who knows more...

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 2 and up. Do you think you're smarter than your adult? Let's find out! In this trivia game it will be adults vs kids in the ultimate showdown of who knows more. 

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

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Textured Seagull Painting

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Entering Grades K-4. Children will enjoy creating a seagull-themed seascape including real sand and shells. This craft will encourage everyone to think about their memories of visi...

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

Entering Grades K-4. Children will enjoy creating a seagull-themed seascape including real sand and shells. This craft will encourage everyone to think about their memories of visiting local beaches.

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 "Children" group.

Test Event

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lawn at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

THIS IS A TEST

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

THIS IS A TEST

This event is in the "Children" group.

Copy of Test Event

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lawn at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

THIS IS A TEST

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

THIS IS A TEST

CHRISTMAS DAY - LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library

CHRISTMAS DAY - LIBRARY CLOSED ALL DAY

Closing
Branches:
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Description:

CHRISTMAS DAY - LIBRARY CLOSED ALL DAY