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Chess Workshop

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Teens
Registration
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.

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.*

Road Trip Painting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Registration
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 paint a fun, travel themed, work of art.

Chess Workshop

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Teens
Registration
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.

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.*

Cards for Hospitalized Kids (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Entering 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. 

Color a Smile (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Entering 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

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

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Entering 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.

Recycling Rocks (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Entering 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

Troopons (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Entering grades 5-12.  Cut and clip for a good cause.  Help military families overseas by clipping grocery coupons.  Stores on overseas military bases accept manufacturer coupons from the United States.  To assist the Troopons

Chess Workshop

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Teens
Registration
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:

 

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.*

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

All Day
Teens
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

Chocolate Treasure Chest (Cooking Kit to Go)

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

Entering grades 5-12.  Learn how to mold a chocolate treasure chest, decorate it with candy gems, and fill it with edible treats.  Due to the perishable nature of this program, please register and pick up the kit by Wednesday, August 7,

Starry Night in Paris (Craft to Go)

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

Entering grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will use two types of paint to create this unique wooden wall hanging.  All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit, in the Family Center, containing the materials that will be nee

Chunky Monkey Banana Cookies

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering grades 5-12.  Measure, mix, and learn how to make these delicious banana cookies.  All cookies will be baked and enjoyed at home. 

Adventure Awaits Mason Jar Mug and Coaster

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Registration
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.  Tweens and teens will make a fabulous mug and coaster set.

Chess Workshop

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Teens
Registration
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.

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.*

LED Kawaii Night Light

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Registration
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 night light for your room in the Kawaii style.  Participants will be able to select from featured designs or they can create their own.

Chess Workshop

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Teens
Registration
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.

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.*

Among Us IRL

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
Registration
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 4 and up. Play Among Us in real life with your crewmates and discover who the imposter is. Participants are welcome to bring or wear their silly hats!

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.*

Loom Band Mandala

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Registration
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 one-of-a-kind piece of art using colorful loom bands.

Friendship Bracelets

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Teens
Registration
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. Crafting and friendship can go hand in hand. Learn how to make friendship bracelets. 

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 - Luca

11:00am - 2:00pm
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. Set in a seaside town on the Italian Riviera, a young boy experiences an unforgettable summer. Luca shares his amazing adventures with his newfound friend Alberto, but their fun is threatened b

Adventure Themed Candy Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Registration
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.  Take part in this creative and delicious adventure using candy and frosting.

Family Center - Raya

11:00am - 2:00pm
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. Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony.

Locker Makeover

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Registration
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.  Decorate a blank memo board, pen, and 3 caps that can be used in your locker.