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Lego Creations

Lego Creations

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

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! 

Closed
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:

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.*

Music for Aardvarks

Music for Aardvarks

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Ages 6 months to 5 years with accompanying adults. (No 1st graders) We sing, we dance, and we jam with real musical instruments.


 

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

Ages 6 months to 5 years with accompanying adults. (No 1st graders) We sing, we dance, and we jam with real musical instruments.


 

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

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Grades 2 and up.

Closed
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:

Grades 2 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.*

Winter Scenes

Winter Scenes - Craft to Go!

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

Grades K-4. Using a popsicle canvas and special paint, create an ombre wintry background.

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

Grades K-4. Using a popsicle canvas and special paint, create an ombre wintry background.

Good Vibes Jar + Bag

Good Vibes Jar + Bag

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children

Grade K-4. Children will create a jar filled with good vibes phrases and actions. They will also decorate them with stickers, washi tape, and tags. They can also create a decorative bag.


 

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

Grade K-4. Children will create a jar filled with good vibes phrases and actions. They will also decorate them with stickers, washi tape, and tags. They can also create a decorative bag.


 

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.*

Rock the Block

Rock the Block

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

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 wh

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

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, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

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


 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Registration 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.*

Kidnastics

Kidnastics

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children

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.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Registration 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.*

Toddler Music with Tiny Songbirds

Toddler Music with Tiny Songbirds

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Ages 1-5 (no Kindergartners) with accompanying adult(s).

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

Ages 1-5 (no Kindergartners) with accompanying adult(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.*

Play Hooray Family

Play Hooray Family

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

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


 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Registration 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.*

Chess for Kids

Chess for Kids

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Grades 2 and up.

Waitlist
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:

Grades 2 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.*

Music for Aardvarks

Music for Aardvarks

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Ages 6 months to 5 years with accompanying adults. (No 1st graders) We sing, we dance, and we jam with real musical instruments.


 

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

Ages 6 months to 5 years with accompanying adults. (No 1st graders) We sing, we dance, and we jam with real musical instruments.


 

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.*

Hugging Gnome & Snowman

Hugging Gnome & Snowman Ceramic

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children

Grades K-4. Join us and have fun painting your own hugging gnome and snowman ceramic. 

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

Grades K-4. Join us and have fun painting your own hugging gnome and snowman ceramic. 

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.*

Tune Bugs

Tune Bugs

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

6 months - 5 years old with accompanying adult. (No 1st graders) Join Lisa from Tune Bugs and her guitar, for this fun-filled music and movement class!

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

6 months - 5 years old with accompanying adult. (No 1st graders) Join Lisa from Tune Bugs and her guitar, for this fun-filled music and movement class!

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.*

Sketch & Stretch

Sketch & Stretch

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children

Grades 2-5. Children will explore various yoga activities and painting techniques. Each participant will leave this program with a completed painted canvas. Dress for a mess.

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

Grades 2-5. 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.*

Escape Room: Take Home a Mystery

Escape Room: Take Home a Mystery

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 11:15am - 7:00pm
Family Center at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Grades 3 and up. 

Pick up a packet of riddles and clues and try to solve this library themed mystery as a family. While supplies last.

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

Grades 3 and up. 

Pick up a packet of riddles and clues and try to solve this library themed mystery as a family. While supplies last.

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.*

Create Your Own Snowman Cookies

Create Your Own Snowman Cookies

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children

Grades K-4. Children will have snow much fun learning from Chef Rob how to decorate their own cookies using an assortment of candies, and many toppings to choose from and play a fun game. 

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

Grades K-4. Children will have snow much fun learning from Chef Rob how to decorate their own cookies using an assortment of candies, and many toppings to choose from and play a fun game. 

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.*

Christmas Eve - Library Closes at 1 pm

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library

The Library will close at 1 pm.

Closing
Branches:
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Description:

The Library will close at 1 pm.

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

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Room C & D at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room C & D
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Registration 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.*

Sock Ski Bunny

Sock Ski Bunny

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children

Grades K-4. Bundle up for some frosty fun to create the most adorable sock ski bunnies around! Children will craft cozy bunny friends who are all geared up to hit the slopes—complete with skis, scarves, and cute smiles. 

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

Grades K-4. Bundle up for some frosty fun to create the most adorable sock ski bunnies around! Children will craft cozy bunny friends who are all geared up to hit the slopes—complete with skis, scarves, and cute smiles. 

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.*

Video Game Tournament: Mario Kart

Video Game Tournament: Mario Kart

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens

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

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

National Circus Project Workshop

National Circus Project Workshop

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children

Grades K-4.  This workshop features a variety of age-appropriate circus skills, including juggling, plate spinning, balancing, and diabolo manipulation, stilt-walking with the National Circus Project. 

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

Grades K-4.  This workshop features a variety of age-appropriate circus skills, including juggling, plate spinning, balancing, and diabolo manipulation, stilt-walking with the National Circus Project. 

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.*

New Year's Eve - Library Closes at 5 pm

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library

The Library will close at 5 pm.

Closing
Branches:
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Description:

The Library will close at 5 pm.