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.

Concert - Gene Casey

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

Age Group:

Adult
Registration will close on January 25, 2026 @ 1:30pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Concerts/ Movies/ Portrayal
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local award-winning performer, legend and gentleman, Gene Casey returns to NSPL for an afternoon performance of rockabilly and country to R&B to swing music and his originals.

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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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
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:

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”!

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

Device Advice

Wednesday, February 25, 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. 

Paint Party LI: Chickadee & Cherry Blossom Painting

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Fee Programs, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Registration Required
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on February 3, 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: 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 paint a cheerful chickadee on a snowy branch with fresh cherry blossoms. A fun, step-by-step class for all skill levels!

Additional Information

Registration Fee Required

There's a fee to register for this program. 

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
Program Type:
Virtual Programs, History/ Government, Lectures
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 February 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, History/ Government, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Open book with cartoon fairytale characters around the pages

Fabulous Fairytales (Pre-K, Ages 3-5 years with an adult)

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:15pm - 2:00pm
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: Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the magical world of Three Billy Goats Gruff during this exciting program. Have fun with interactive activities, crafts and more.

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
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on February 3, 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, 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.

cartoon kids with construction hats

Construction Zone (18-35 months with an adult)

Friday, February 27, 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:

Toddlers will build with our large collection of fun building blocks!

cartoon kids with construction hats

Construction Zone (18-35 months with an adult)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1:15pm - 2:00pm
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:

Toddlers will build with our large collection of fun building blocks!

Virtual Talking the Bill of Rights Series: First Amendment

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Virtual Programs, Lectures, Other
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 February 3, 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, Lectures, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Talking the Bill of Rights: A Zoom Series 

Two people cooking together

Sourdough 101

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Fee Programs, Cooking
Age Group:
Adult
Registration Required
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on February 3, 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: Adult
Program Type: Fee Programs, Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Non-refundable fee of $5 to be paid at in-person registration. Sourdough 101 class teaches you the basics of Sourdough. Carefully craft your own starter and be ready to go home to begin your sourdough journey.

Additional Information

Registration Fee Required

There's a fee to register for this program. 

The Road To College

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
College/ Test Prep
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12), Adult
Registration Required
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on February 1, 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: Teens (Grades 6-12), Adult
Program Type: College/ Test Prep
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let Dr. Coppi help your family navigate the road to college, with all the bumps and landmarks explored along the way!

 Both parents and teens are encouraged to attend.

Advanced Battle of the Books

Tuesday, March 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.

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

The Friends Of The Library Meeting

Wednesday, March 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, March 4 & April 1, 10:30 AM

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

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

Device Advice

Wednesday, March 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. 

SAT Prep

Thursday, March 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.  

Medicare

Medicare Counseling

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Exercise, Health, & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Exercise, Health, & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

MEDICARE COUNSELING 

Tuesdays, March 10 & April 14, 12:30 – 2:30 PM 

Call (631) 929-4488 ext. 225 for more info.

SAT Prep

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
College/ Test Prep
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: College/ Test Prep

Advanced Battle of the Books

Tuesday, March 10, 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.

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

Device Advice

Wednesday, March 11, 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. 

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

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.

SAT Prep

Thursday, March 12, 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.  

Superman movie poster

Movie (a): Superman (2025)

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:45pm
Program Type:
Concerts/ Movies/ Portrayal
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Concerts/ Movies/ Portrayal
Event Details:

We will be showing Superman (2025). Rated PG-13. Run time: approx. 2 hours, 9 mins. 

No registration required. 

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

Device Advice

Wednesday, March 18, 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.