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Family Center Movie - Lilo & Stitch (2025)

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Ages 3 and up with accompanying adult.

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.

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

Bookmark It! (Community Service Opportunity) (Craft to Go)

All Day
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts to Go, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 5-12.  Color and create fun bookmarks that will be displayed and given out to children who visit the Family Center.  All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit, in the Family Center, containing three&nb

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

Grades 5-12.  Color and create fun bookmarks that will be displayed and given out to children who visit the Family Center.  All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit, in the Family Center, containing three&nb

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group

Cards for Hospitalized Kids (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to make cards, both holiday and all season, for children and teens receiving treatment in hospitals. 

Please read the card making guidelines below before you begin. 

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

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to make cards, both holiday and all season, for children and teens receiving treatment in hospitals. 

Please read the card making guidelines below before you begin. 

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group

Color a Smile (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to earn community service credit by coloring for Color A Smile.  As described on the organizations website, "Color A Smile&

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

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to earn community service credit by coloring for Color A Smile.  As described on the organizations website, "Color A Smile&

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group

Helping Hands - Travel Size Toiletries for the INN (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to assist the guests of the Interfaith Nutrition Network (The INN) in Hempstead through our new travel size toiletry program.

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

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to assist the guests of the Interfaith Nutrition Network (The INN) in Hempstead through our new travel size toiletry program.

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group

Recycling Rocks (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 5-12.  Turn cans and bottles into community service hours by returning deposit bottles to a local supermarket.  Simply return the cans and bottles and then email a photo of the bottle return receipt to familycenter@poblib.org.&nbs

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

Grades 5-12.  Turn cans and bottles into community service hours by returning deposit bottles to a local supermarket.  Simply return the cans and bottles and then email a photo of the bottle return receipt to familycenter@poblib.org.&nbs

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group

T-Rex Twilight Painting

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

Entering grades 5-12.  Learn how to draw and paint this fun and ferocious dinosaur work of art.

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

Entering grades 5-12.  Learn how to draw and paint this fun and ferocious dinosaur work of art.

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

Chess for Kids

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Children, Tweens/Teens
Registration 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.*

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

Foam Fairies

Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lawn at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens

Ages 3 and up with accompanying adult. Join Foam Fairies for an exciting, high energy experience where kids can jump, dance and play in mountains of cool, refreshing foam.

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

Ages 3 and up with accompanying adult. Join Foam Fairies for an exciting, high energy experience where kids can jump, dance and play in mountains of cool, refreshing foam.

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

Dipped Fruit

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

Entering grades 5-12.  Learn how to dip and decorate an assortment of fresh fruit including strawberries, bananas, pineapple, and apples.  

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

Entering grades 5-12.  Learn how to dip and decorate an assortment of fresh fruit including strawberries, bananas, pineapple, and apples.  

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

Chess for Kids

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Children, Tweens/Teens
Registration 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.*

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group

Sea Glass Crabs on Wood

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

Entering grades 5-12.  Create a shoreline scene using paint and beach glass.

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

Entering grades 5-12.  Create a shoreline scene using paint and beach glass.

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

Chess for Kids

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Children, Tweens/Teens
Registration 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.*

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group

Colorful Hiking Hats - Teen Edition

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

Entering grades 5-12.  Design your own hiking hat to wear on your favorite adventures. 

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

Entering grades 5-12.  Design your own hiking hat to wear on your favorite adventures. 

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group

Amber Slime

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

Entering grades 5-12.  Have fun and learn how to make this fun slime.

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

Entering grades 5-12.  Have fun and learn how to make this fun slime.

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

Card Magic Show with Ari Bisk

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Entering Grades 2 and up.

Join professional magician Ari Bisk and learn beginner magic tricks to perform for your friends and family!  After each trick Ari will teach the s

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

Entering Grades 2 and up.

Join professional magician Ari Bisk and learn beginner magic tricks to perform for your friends and family!  After each trick Ari will teach the s

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

Chess for Kids

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Children, Tweens/Teens
Registration 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.*

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

Bookmark It! (Community Service Opportunity) (Craft to Go)

All Day
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts to Go, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 5-12.  Color and create fun bookmarks that will be displayed and given out to children who visit the Family Center.  All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit, in the Family Center, containing three&nb

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

Grades 5-12.  Color and create fun bookmarks that will be displayed and given out to children who visit the Family Center.  All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit, in the Family Center, containing three&nb

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group

Cards for Hospitalized Kids (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to make cards, both holiday and all season, for children and teens receiving treatment in hospitals. 

Please read the card making guidelines below before you begin. 

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

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to make cards, both holiday and all season, for children and teens receiving treatment in hospitals. 

Please read the card making guidelines below before you begin. 

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group

Color a Smile (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to earn community service credit by coloring for Color A Smile.  As described on the organizations website, "Color A Smile&

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

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to earn community service credit by coloring for Color A Smile.  As described on the organizations website, "Color A Smile&

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group

Helping Hands - Travel Size Toiletries for the INN (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to assist the guests of the Interfaith Nutrition Network (The INN) in Hempstead through our new travel size toiletry program.

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

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to assist the guests of the Interfaith Nutrition Network (The INN) in Hempstead through our new travel size toiletry program.

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group

Recycling Rocks (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 5-12.  Turn cans and bottles into community service hours by returning deposit bottles to a local supermarket.  Simply return the cans and bottles and then email a photo of the bottle return receipt to familycenter@poblib.org.&nbs

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

Grades 5-12.  Turn cans and bottles into community service hours by returning deposit bottles to a local supermarket.  Simply return the cans and bottles and then email a photo of the bottle return receipt to familycenter@poblib.org.&nbs

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group

Hibiscus Totes - Teen Edition

Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

Entering grades 5-12.  Create a beautiful hibiscus themed tote bag.  Students may also choose from lots of other beach themed stencils too. 

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

Entering grades 5-12.  Create a beautiful hibiscus themed tote bag.  Students may also choose from lots of other beach themed stencils too. 

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group

3-D Cactus Artwork on Canvas

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

Entering grades 5-12.  Learn how to make a fun canvas picture featuring a 3-D cactus.

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

Entering grades 5-12.  Learn how to make a fun canvas picture featuring a 3-D cactus.