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Summer Night Fireflies

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Children
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. Capture the magic of a warm late summer evening in this painting program.

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

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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:

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.*

Family Center Movie - Lilo & Stitch (2025)

6:45pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens/Teens
Children, Teens
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.*

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Children
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.


 

Play Hooray Family

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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:

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.*

Surfing Dino

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering grades 1-4. 

 

Dino is ready for the waves! Children will use canvas paints and color tissue papers to create this artwork. 

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

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens/Teens
Children, Teens
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.*

Dinosaur Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Children
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. Roar your way through a dinosaur themed storytime. Enjoy stories, songs and a chance to adopt a dinosaur of your own. 

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.*

Foam Fairies

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens/Teens
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
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.*

Happy Painting with Labubu & Pochacco

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Grades K-4. 

Learn how to paint these two adorable characters, Labubu and Pochacco! These two joyful friends are jumping for joy because they’re so happy to be together.

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 Fun Night

7:00pm–7:45pm
Children
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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:

Ages 1-5 with accompanying adult. Come join A Time for Kids, Inc. in this family fun preschool program where we will tap, clap and drum our way through stories!

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

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens/Teens
Children, Teens
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.*

Dinosaur Adventure 🦕

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Grade 3-4.

Play some dino-themed games outside, then go on a scavenger hunt to find a "fossil" and dig it up. Please be sure to wear sunblock/  hat and bring water as we will be outside.

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.*

Ring Toss Dino

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Grades 1-4.

Learn how to paint a dinosaur face and turn it into a ring toss 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.*

Ready, Set, Kindergarten! (Pasadena Elementary School)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children
Children
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:

Entering Kindergarten. 

Join us as we get ready for Kindergarten. Ready, Set, Kindergarten is a chance to meet up with other entering kindergarteners from your school.

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

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens/Teens
Children, Teens
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.*

Colorful Hiking Hats

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

ENTERING Grades K-4. 

Students will design their own hiking hat to wear on their favorite adventures! 

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.*

Preschool Readiness

10:45am–11:45am
Children
Children
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:

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.*

Card Magic Show with Ari Bisk

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens/Teens
Children, Teens
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.*

Breakable Dinosaur Egg

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

ENTERING GRADES 1-4.

A pre-made chocolate egg is decorated to look like a prehistoric Dino egg and then assorted candy treats, that they dip and decorate will be hidden underneath with a dinosaur figurine.

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

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Children
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:

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

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens/Teens
Children, Teens
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.*

Dog Collectible Ceramic - Craft to Go!

11:15am–7:00pm
Crafts to Go, Video, Children
Children
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:

ENTERING GRADES K-4.

Have a paw-some time learning how to paint your own dog themed ceramic by following the video provided. 

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.*

Hibiscus Totes

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

ENTERING Grades K-4. 

Students will learn how to create a beautiful hibiscus themed tote bag. Students will also get to choose  from other beach themed stencils too. 

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.*