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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
Registration will close on January 29, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
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.

Elmo

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

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm

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.

Lil Athletes sports logo

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

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am

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: 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.

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

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: 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.

This is a framed photo of a pressed flower heart.

Pressed Flower Hearts

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Adult
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.

Axolotl

Axolotl Adventure (Grades 1-5)

Thursday, February 5, 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 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.

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Community Service: Baby Shower Bundles

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Community Service
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)
Program Type: Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earn one hour of community service and create some much-needed baby-themed items for Pronto’s Baby Shower Program. 

Teens are invited to bring in one of these items to donate for extra community service:

Library Closed

All Day 2/15–2/16
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

Community Service: Hooked-on-Crochet Drop In

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
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
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earn one hour of community service and help run a crochet program with the Children’s Department. 

To volunteer, you must know how to crochet the single stitch, or sign up for a training session.

Closing Early at 4 PM (SWR HS Event)

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.

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North Shore Public Library
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The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

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

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

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

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

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North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

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

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

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Branches:
North Shore Public Library
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The Library is closed on Sunday May 3, 2026 through October 11, 2026.

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All Day
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Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

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Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

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

Library Closed

All Day
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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.

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North Shore Public Library
Description:

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

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

Library Closed

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North Shore Public Library
Description:

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

Library Closed

All Day
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North Shore Public Library
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The Library is closed on Sunday May 3, 2026 through October 11, 2026.

Library Closed

All Day
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Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

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

Library Closed

All Day
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Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

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