Upcoming Events

Snow Update

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

Featured Events

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.

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.

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Hooked on Crochet Drop-In (Grades 3-5)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, School Age
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, School Age
Event Details:

No registration required. Visit us in the Children’s Room to practice the art of crochet and ask for tips from Miss Rachel. We’ll provide materials, or bring your own.

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

1:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Lectures, Special Programs
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.

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

5:15pm–6:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Preschool
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.

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

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Preschool
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.

Pressed Flower Hearts

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Fee Programs, Arts & Crafts
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 Adventure (Grades 1-5)

4:45pm–5:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, School Age
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.

Knittin' Time

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Ongoing, Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 7, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: YA Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Ongoing, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join this knitting circle of both experienced and beginning knitters. Bring a working project.

Valentine's Crafting (Grades K-2)

1:00pm–1:45pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, School Age
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:

Listen to a Valentine’s Day story and make an adorable Valentine’s Day craft to display at home.

Stained Glass Hearts (Grades K-2)

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, School Age
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:

Design your own stained glass-style heart to keep or give to a special valentine.

Cupid's Workshop (Pre-K, Ages 3-5 years with an adult)

11:15am–12:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Preschool
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:

Listen to stories about love, friendship and kindness and then create a variety of projects to gift or keep for Valentine’s Day.

Hug in a Mug (Grades 3-5)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, School Age
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:

Color your own picture that we will then be transferring onto mugs to keep!

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.

Hooked on Crochet Drop-In (Grades 3-5)

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, School Age
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 17, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

No registration required. Visit us in the Children’s Room to practice the art of crochet and ask for tips from Miss Rachel. We’ll provide materials, or bring your own.

Paper Flowers: Camelias

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult
Fee Programs, Arts & Crafts
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: Activity Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Fee Programs, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nonrefundable fee of $5 (cash/check) paid at in-person registration. Casey will lead you in this hands-on class to create several stems of the beautiful winter-blooming camelias.

Additional Information

Registration Fee Required

There's a fee to register for this program. 

Reading is Sweet (Grades 3-5)

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, School Age
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:

Create your own delicious cupcake painting using watercolor markers and puffy paint.

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

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, School Age
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”!

Paint Party LI: Chickadee & Cherry Blossom Painting

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Fee Programs, Arts & Crafts
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. 

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

1:15pm–2:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Preschool
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)

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.

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.