Event List

Snow Update

Due to the storm, the Library will be closed on Sunday, 1/25, and all programs will be canceled Sunday, 1/25 & Monday, 1/26. Please check back for updates.

Featured Events

Virtual Talking the Bill of Rights Series: History & Introduction to the Bill of Rights

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

Adult
Registration will close on January 23, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programs, Lectures, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

In honor of the Semiquincentennial, former lawyers, now librarians, Mara Zonderman and Terry Lucas will host a series of eight classes, beginning in January, about the history and relevance of the Bill of Rights and its role in the founding of the

Curtain Up! Light the lights!

Broadway Bigs (Grades K-5)

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm

Age Group:

Children
Registration will close on January 24, 2026 @ 11:15am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this lively class, young participants engage in creative activities to explore the magic of theater.

Press Photo of Gene Casey.

***CANCELED*** Concert - Gene Casey

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Concerts/ Movies/ Portrayal
Event Details:

****Due to the storm, the Library will be closed 1/25/26 and all programs, including the Gene Casey Concert will be canceled. See our website of contact the Library for more details.****

yoga mat and waterbottle on floor

Yoga: Ring in 2026

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group:

Adult
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Fee Programs, Exercise, Health, & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27, & February 3, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Nonrefundable fee of $15 (cash/check) paid at in-person registration. Bring a yoga mat and dress in stretchy layered clothing.

Pink lotus flower

Sound Bath with Susan Ferro

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adult
Registration will close on January 28, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Concerts/ Movies/ Portrayal
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wednesday, January 28, 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Photo of a Chicken a la Reine. Photo by Rob Scott.

Simply Creative Chef Rob

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adult
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Fee Programs, Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nonrefundable fee of $5 (cash/check) paid at in-person registration. Chef Rob is back and will demonstrate cooking his warm and delicious chicken ala reine soup paired with a healthy Mediterranean bean salad.

Leslie Goddard portrays Audrey Hepburn.

Virtual Audrey Hepburn: A Living History Portrayal

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adult
Registration will close on January 29, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programs, Special Programs, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Actress and historian Leslie Goddard channels Audrey Hepburn in this captivating 1989 interview, where Hepburn reflects on her WWII childhood, Hollywood hits like Roman Holiday and Breakfast at Tiffany's, and her lasting commitme

Photograph by Alina Wilczynski.

Luminous Afterimages: A demonstration of Motion, Emotion & Light & Artist Reception

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group:

Everyone
Registration will close on February 1, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lectures, Special Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Light Painting Photography artist Alina Wilczynski, whose work that is currently on exhibit, invites you to be part of a mesmerizing interactive art experience.

Elmo

Elmo's Birthday Celebration (Pre-K, Ages 2-5 years with an adult)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm

Age Group:

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

Join us as we wish Happy Birthday to Elmo! Join us as we make an Elmo craft, sing songs, and have a special treat.

yoga mat and waterbottle on floor

Yoga: Ring in 2026

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group:

Adult
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Fee Programs, Exercise, Health, & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27, & February 3, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Nonrefundable fee of $15 (cash/check) paid at in-person registration. Bring a yoga mat and dress in stretchy layered clothing.

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Tai Chi Flo #2

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Program Type:
Fee Programs, Exercise, Health, & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Fee Programs, Exercise, Health, & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fridays, January 23, 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 10:15 – 11:15 AM

Additional Information

Registration Fee Required

There's a fee to register for this program. 

Savvy Sightseer Series: Austria and Salzburg Vienna

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 31, 2026 @ 1:30pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Sound of Music with Savvy Sightseer Jeanne Schnupp as she takes you on an insider tour of Salzburg, the film’s iconic backdrop.

Photograph by Alina Wilczynski.

Luminous Afterimages: A demonstration of Motion, Emotion & Light & Artist Reception

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lectures, Special Programs
Age Group:
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 1, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lectures, Special Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Light Painting Photography artist Alina Wilczynski, whose work that is currently on exhibit, invites you to be part of a mesmerizing interactive art experience.

Virtual Mat Pilates

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Virtual Programs, Ongoing
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on February 23, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programs, Ongoing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Virtual Mat Pilates

Mondays, January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, (no 9), 16 & 23, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Virtual Gentle Stretch

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Ongoing, Virtual Programs, Exercise, Health, & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on February 23, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Ongoing, Virtual Programs, Exercise, Health, & Wellness
Registration Required

Zoom Class - Empire Driver Safety Class

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Virtual Programs, Safe Driver Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programs, Safe Driver Classes
Event Details:

Zoom Class - Empire Driver Safety Class 

Monday, February 2 & Thursday, February 5, 5:00 – 8:00 PM 

Introduction to Canva

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Program Type:
Computer/ Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 2, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer/ Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this hands-on class, learn how to create beautiful designs and professional graphics with Canva. Whether it is a photo editor, create picture collage, logo, invitation or poster, Canva makes online graphic design easy.

Canceled/unforeseen circumstance- Strength Training

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Fee Programs, Exercise, Health, & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Fee Programs, Exercise, Health, & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mondays, January 5, 12, (no 19), 26, February 2, & 9, 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Additional Information

Registration Fee Required

There's a fee to register for this program. 

Virtual Breathe Together via Zoom

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Type:
Virtual Programs, Ongoing, Exercise, Health, & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on February 24, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programs, Ongoing, Exercise, Health, & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Virtual Breathe Together 

Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, & 24, 10:00 – 10:20 AM

Start your day with transformative breathing and meditation to relax into your day with clarity.

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Fee Programs, Exercise, Health, & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Fee Programs, Exercise, Health, & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tuesdays, January 13, 20, 27, February 3, & 10, 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Additional Information

Registration Fee Required

There's a fee to register for this program. 

Elmo

Elmo's Birthday Celebration (Pre-K, Ages 2-5 years with an adult)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Preschool
Age Group:
Children
Registration Required
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on February 2, 2026 @ 9:30am. If there is a fee for this program, in-person registration is required.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we wish Happy Birthday to Elmo! Join us as we make an Elmo craft, sing songs, and have a special treat.

yoga mat and waterbottle on floor

Yoga: Ring in 2026

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Type:
Fee Programs, Exercise, Health, & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Fee Programs, Exercise, Health, & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27, & February 3, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Nonrefundable fee of $15 (cash/check) paid at in-person registration. Bring a yoga mat and dress in stretchy layered clothing.

Additional Information

Registration Fee Required

There's a fee to register for this program. 

Elmo

Elmo's Birthday Celebration (Pre-K, Ages 2-5 years with an adult)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Preschool
Age Group:
Children
Registration Required
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on February 2, 2026 @ 9:30am. If there is a fee for this program, in-person registration is required.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we wish Happy Birthday to Elmo! Join us as we make an Elmo craft, sing songs, and have a special treat.

Advanced Battle of the Books

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 10, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: YA Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Advanced Battle of the Books is a book trivia contest designed for Teens in grades 9-12. Join our team this year as we read The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas and Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManus.

Lil Athletes sports logo

Lil' Athletes: Football and Soccer! (20-35 months with an adult)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Infant and Toddler
Age Group:
Children
Registration Required
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on February 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
Program Type: Infant and Toddler
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn football and soccer skills in this fun class! During the soccer portion of the class, children will learn dribbling and shooting through engaging activities.

Yoga for Everybody

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Program Type:
Fee Programs, Exercise, Health, & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Fee Programs, Exercise, Health, & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, (no 28) February 4, 11 at 10:30 – 11:45 AM

Additional Information

Registration Fee Required

There's a fee to register for this program. 

North Shore Public Library entrance with phone number contact 631-929-4488

The Friends Of The Library Meeting

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETINGS

Wednesdays, January 7 & February 4, 10:30 AM

Join the Friends of the Library to assist with the book sales and artist receptions.

Lil Athletes sports logo

Lil' Athletes: Football and Soccer! (Pre-K, 3-5 years with an adult)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Preschool
Age Group:
Children
Registration Required
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on February 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
Program Type: Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn football and soccer skills in this fun class! During the soccer portion of the class, children will learn dribbling and shooting through engaging activities.

North Shore Public Library entrance with phone number contact 631-929-4488

Device Advice

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Computer/ Technology, Other
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer/ Technology, Other
Event Details:

DEVICE ADVICE

NSPL Cardholders only! Please bring your device and a Librarian will help you access the Library streaming products or assist with installing the Libby app to your device. No registration required. 

This is a framed photo of a pressed flower heart.

Pressed Flower Hearts

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Fee Programs, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 4, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Fee Programs, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nonrefundable fee of $8 (cash/check) paid at in-person registration. Join us to make a beautiful framed pressed flower heart under glass.

Additional Information

Registration Fee Required

There's a fee to register for this program. 

Axolotl

Axolotl Adventure (Grades 1-5)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, School Age
Age Group:
Children
Registration Required
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on February 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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate National Axolotl Day! Learn all about axolotls, a creature that uses four different ways to get oxygen. Bring your imagination to life by creating an axolotl buddy.

Zoom Class - Empire Driver Safety Class

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Virtual Programs, Safe Driver Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programs, Safe Driver Classes
Event Details:

Zoom Class - Empire Driver Safety Class 

Monday, February 2 & Thursday, February 5, 5:00 – 8:00 PM 

SAT Prep

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
College/ Test Prep
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: College/ Test Prep
Registration Required
Event Details:

Non-refundable Program fee: $250 cash or check, in-person registration required.  

Tai Chi Flo #1

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Program Type:
Fee Programs, Exercise, Health, & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Fee Programs, Exercise, Health, & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fridays, January 23, 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 10:15 – 11:15 AM

Additional Information

Registration Fee Required

There's a fee to register for this program.