Event List

Snow Storm Update

*** Due to the storm, the Library will be closed Sunday, February 22 & Monday, February 23. Please check back for more updates. ***

Featured Events

Earth with different monuments on it. Words say "Passport Around the World"

Passport Around the World: Russia (Grades 3-5)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Age Group:

Children
Registration will close on February 25, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Travel to different countries around the world! Learn all about Russia while making your own Fabergé eggs and enjoying a themed snack. Join us for each class and collect brag tags to add to your “passport”!

Book Jacket of The Roosevelts in New York City by Bill Bleyer.

Virtual -The Roosevelts in New York City

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adult
Registration will close on February 25, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programs, History/ Government/ Law, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Wednesday, February 25, 7:00 – 8:00 PM 

Leslie Goddard holds a stack of cookbooks

Virtual- American Cookbooks: The 10 Most Influential Cookbooks in American History

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adult
Registration will close on February 26, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programs, Book Discussion, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Historian Leslie Goddard takes you on a culinary journey through America’s history. Explore ten iconic cookbooks that shaped American cooking—from Fannie Farmer and Irma Rombauer to Julia Child and Craig Claiborne.

Virtual Talking the Bill of Rights Series: First Amendment

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

Adult
Registration will close on February 27, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programs, Lectures, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Talking the Bill of Rights: A Zoom Series 

Black and White Photograph of Dryholaey Promontory Boulders by Ray Germann

Ray Germann- Iceland Adventure: A Journey Through Stunning Landscapes

All Day 3/1

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Ongoing
Event Details:

Photographs are on exhibit for the months of March and April 2026.

This photograph is wooden spoons with different spices.

Spice of the Month

All Day 3/2

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cooking
Event Details:

Join us for our Spice of the Month Club! Starting on the first of the month, come by the Library to pick up a packet of recipes with information on the spice and a sample of the spice to use yourself (while supplies last).

Bob Morris Irish Band

Bob Morris Irish Band

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

Everyone
Registration will close on March 8, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Concerts/ Movies/ Portrayal
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Bob Morris Irish Band offers a program of traditional Irish music that is both entertaining and educational.

Cartoon image of three people reading books near a giant stack of books

Virtual - The Usual Suspect's Mystery Book Club "We Solve Murders"

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Age Group:

Adult
Registration will close on March 10, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programs, Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 PM via Zoom

Lil Athletes sports logo

Li'l Athletes: Hockey (Grades K-2)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm

Age Group:

Children
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on March 2, 2026 @ 9:30am. If there is a fee for this program, in-person registration is required.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children will learn how to hold a stick, work on stickhandling, and shooting skills!  At the end of the class, play a non-competitive, mini floor hockey game!  

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Shamrock Pendant with Paint Party LI

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Adult
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on March 1, 2026 @ 12:00pm. If there is a fee for this program, in-person registration is required.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Fee Programs, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Shamrock Pendant with Paint Party LI

Thursday, March 12, 7 – 8 PM

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Library Closed

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

*** Due to the storm, the Library will be closed Sunday, February 22 & Monday, February 23. Please check back for more updates. ***

Closing Early at 4 PM (SWR HS Event)

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

NSPL will be closing early at 4:00 PM on Thursday, February 26, due to an event scheduled at the Shoreham Wading River High School.

Leslie Goddard holds a stack of cookbooks

Virtual- American Cookbooks: The 10 Most Influential Cookbooks in American History

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Virtual Programs, Book Discussion, Lectures
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on February 26, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programs, Book Discussion, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Historian Leslie Goddard takes you on a culinary journey through America’s history. Explore ten iconic cookbooks that shaped American cooking—from Fannie Farmer and Irma Rombauer to Julia Child and Craig Claiborne.

Library Closed - School Event

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

*** Due to an all day event at the high school and no parking, the Library will be closed on Saturday, March 7. ***

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Virtual - The Usual Suspect's Mystery Book Club "We Solve Murders"

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Program Type:
Virtual Programs, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on March 10, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programs, Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 PM via Zoom

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Afternoon Book Discussion (In-Library)

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

This Month's Title: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 

Moderated by Professor William Schiavo, these in-person monthly discussions are open to all, no registration required.

Book jacket of "The Mighty Red" by Louise Erdrich.

Virtual Contemporary Fiction Book Discussion "The Mighty Red""

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:15pm
Program Type:
Virtual Programs, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on March 1, 2026 @ 9:30am. If there is a fee for this program, in-person registration is required.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programs, Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us via Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month. Please register for these book discussions and remember to provide your email address.  Discussions led by Erin Coughlin.  

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

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Afternoon Book Discussion (In-Library)

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

This Month's Title: Sons and Lovers by DH Lawrence 

Moderated by Professor William Schiavo, these in-person monthly discussions are open to all, no registration required.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sunday May 3, 2026 through October 11, 2026.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sunday May 3, 2026 through October 11, 2026.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sunday May 3, 2026 through October 11, 2026.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sunday May 3, 2026 through October 11, 2026.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sunday May 3, 2026 through October 11, 2026.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sunday May 3, 2026 through October 11, 2026.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sunday May 3, 2026 through October 11, 2026.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sunday May 3, 2026 through October 11, 2026.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sunday May 3, 2026 through October 11, 2026.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sunday May 3, 2026 through October 11, 2026.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sunday May 3, 2026 through October 11, 2026.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sunday May 3, 2026 through October 11, 2026.