LIBRARY CLOSED: DECEMBER 15, 2025

Please be advised that the library will be closed for the entire day on Monday, December 15, due to scheduled construction work to redirect fire sprinkler heads throughout the building. Please click here for more information!

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we complete this important safety upgrade. The library will reopen with normal hours on Tuesday, December 16. Thank you for your continued support.

Upcoming Events

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Chess for Kids

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens/Teens
Children, Teens
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.*

Surprise Ceramic Workshop

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens/Teens
Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Join us for the first ever "Surprise Ceramic" event.  There will be an assortment of ceramic pieces and paints to select from.  Choose your favorite and create a unique work of art.

Escape Room: Take Home a Mystery

11:15am–7:00pm
Children, Tweens/Teens
Children, Teens
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.*

Gingerbread Muffins with Sweet Lemon Drizzle

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens/Teens
Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Measure and mix to create these seasonal muffins.  All muffins will be baked and enjoyed at home.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Christmas Eve - Library Closes at 1 pm

1:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Description:

The Library will close at 1 pm.

CHRISTMAS DAY - LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Description:

CHRISTMAS DAY - LIBRARY CLOSED ALL DAY

Mini Labubu Character Painting

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens/Teens
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Create a unique painting, on a mini canvas, in the likeness of the popular Labubu characters.  

Welcome Snowman Wood Sign

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens/Teens
Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Create a unique snowman on wood.

Video Game Tournament: Mario Kart

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Tweens/Teens
Children, Teens
Waitlist
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.*

Waffle Dippers

7:00pm–8:00pm
Tweens/Teens
Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Waffle chunks will be freshly made and then dipped and decorated.  Dips and toppings will include melted chocolate, sprinkles, cinnamon sugar, caramel, chocolate chips, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

New Year's Eve - Library Closes at 5 pm

5:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Description:

The Library will close at 5 pm.

New Year's Day - Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day.

Candy Sushi (Cooking Kit to Go)

11:15am–7:00pm
Crafts to Go, Tweens/Teens
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts to Go, Tweens/Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Learn how to transform sweet ingredients into candy sushi.  Due to the perishable nature of this program, please register and pick up the kit by Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 

Family Trivia - Reading is Fun!

3:00pm–4:00pm
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:

Grades K and up with accompanying adult. PLEASE REGISTER ONE CHILD FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND THEN WRITE IN THE NOTES (UP TO 3 MORE) WHO WILL BE COMING.

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.*

Lego Creations

4:15pm–5:15pm
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:

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.*

Hot Cocoa Bombs

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens/Teens
Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will get to see a demo on how the cocoa bomb shells are made.  Then they will fill pre-made shells with cocoa and marshmallows.

Cozy Socks (Community Service Opportunity)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens/Teens
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Create a journal for students who are in temporary housing.  Each journal will be donated with a pair of coordinating socks.

Pasta and Mozzarella Crispy Pancakes

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens/Teens
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Learn how to make this delicious dish using fresh ingredients.

Arctic Polar Bear Shadow Box Art

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

Grades 5-12.  Learn how to use specially cut papers to create this amazing winter scene.

Swirling Blizzard on Canvas

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens/Teens
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Learn how to paint a wintery scene on canvas.

Horse Bank (Craft to Go)

11:15am–7:00pm
Crafts to Go, Tweens/Teens
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts to Go, Tweens/Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Design and paint your own horse bank.

Forever Flowers (Community Service Opportunity)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens/Teens
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Each teen will create a unique bouquet using a variety of buttons. All arrangements will be donated to a local senior center.

Lego Creations

4:15pm–5:15pm
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:

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.*

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens/Teens
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Participants will learn how to marble dip, swizzle, gold dust, glitter, and decorate a 1/2 dozen strawberries.  All strawberries will be enjoyed at home.