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Lecture description of Growing up in the 50's and 60's. Nostalgic photos.

Virtual - Growing up in the 50’s & 60’s with Leslie Goddard (an AMERICA250 program)

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Age Group:

Adult
Registration will close on April 28, 2026 @ 6:45pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programs, History/ Government/ Law, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Growing up in the 50’s & 60’s with Leslie Goddard (an AMERICA250 program)

Tuesday, April 28, 7 PM

View of Excel Pivot Table menu.

Virtual - Introduction to Excel’s Pivot Tables via Zoom

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Age Group:

Adult
Registration will close on April 29, 2026 @ 6:15pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programs, Computer/ Gaming/ Technology, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introduction to Excel’s Pivot Tables   via Zoom

Wednesday, April 29, 6:30 – 8:30 PM 

This photograph is wooden spoons with different spices.

Spice of the Month

All Day 5/1

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). 

Room filled with toys for kids

Toddler Time (Ages 12-35 months)

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am

Age Group:

Children
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on May 1, 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:

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Assorted keychains

Mom & Me Keychains (Grades 3-5)

Tuesday, May 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 May 1, 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:

Design keychains to hang on your bag, water bottle, or shoes! Make one to keep and one to give as a gift.

Dragonfly painting

Dazzling Dragonfly Painting (Grades 3-5)

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Age Group:

Children
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on May 1, 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:

Using a special technique, paint a beautiful dragonfly to display at home. Dress for a mess.

a painting by Jon of a Long Island beach

Landscapes with Jon (our exhibiting artist)

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Age Group:

Adult
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on May 1, 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:

Non-refundable fee of $8 to be paid at in person registration.  Jon Van Brunt guides your eye and brush in painting one of our Long Island beaches where land meets sea.  All materials included. 

 

Room filled with toys for kids

Toddler Time (Ages 12-35 months)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am

Age Group:

Children
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on May 8, 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:

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Book Jacket/cover of "The Absent One".

The Usual Suspect's Mystery Book Club "The Absent One "

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Age Group:

Adult
Registration will close on May 12, 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

Room filled with toys for kids

Toddler Time (Ages 12-35 months)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am

Age Group:

Children
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on May 15, 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:

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Device Advice

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Computer/ Gaming/ Technology, Other
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer/ Gaming/ 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. 

Creative Writing

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Ongoing, Other
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 2, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Ongoing, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This monthly writing workshop is the place to create new spontaneous work using Story Sparks, group discussion, and constructive feedback. Fact or fiction. Poetry or prose. 

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

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

The Friends Of The Library Meeting

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult
Other
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETINGS

Wednesdays, May 6 & June 3, 10:30 AM 

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

Device Advice

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Computer/ Gaming/ Technology, Other
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer/ Gaming/ 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. 

Library Closed - LAX OUT Cancer Event SWR HS

9:30am–5:00pm
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The North Shore Public Library will be closed on Saturday, May 9, because of the LAX OUT CANCER event being held at the high school.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

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

Medicare Counseling

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adult
Exercise, Health, & Wellness, Other
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Exercise, Health, & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

MEDICARE COUNSELING 

Tuesdays, May 12 & June 9, 12:30 – 2:30 PM

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

Device Advice

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Computer/ Gaming/ Technology, Other
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer/ Gaming/ 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. 

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

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

Device Advice

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Computer/ Gaming/ Technology, Other
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer/ Gaming/ 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. 

Copy of Virtual - Horseshoe Crabs

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Virtual Programs, History/ Government/ Law, Lectures, Other
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on May 1, 2026 @ 9:30pm. 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/ Law, Lectures, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Horseshoe Crabs
Wednesday May 20, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Learn why horseshoe crabs are so important and how the passage of the NYS legislation to regulate

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.

Device Advice

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Computer/ Gaming/ Technology, Other
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer/ Gaming/ 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. 

Copy of Virtual Talking the Bill of Rights Series: Fifth Amendment

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Virtual Programs, History/ Government/ Law, Lectures, Other
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on May 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/ Law, Lectures, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Talking the Bill of Rights: A Zoom Series 

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

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

The Friends Of The Library Meeting

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult
Other
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETINGS

Wednesday, June 3, 10:30 AM 

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

Device Advice

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Computer/ Gaming/ Technology, Other
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer/ Gaming/ 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. 

Creative Writing

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Ongoing, Other
Registration Required
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on May 22, 2026 @ 9:30am. If there is a fee for this program, in-person registration is required.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Ongoing, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This monthly writing workshop is the place to create new spontaneous work using Story Sparks, group discussion, and constructive feedback. Fact or fiction. Poetry or prose. 

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

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

Medicare Counseling

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adult
Exercise, Health, & Wellness, Other
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Exercise, Health, & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

MEDICARE COUNSELING 

Tuesday, June 9, 12:30 – 2:30 PM

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

Device Advice

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Computer/ Gaming/ Technology, Other
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer/ Gaming/ 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. 

Virtual Talking the Bill of Rights Series: 6th & 7th Amendment

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Virtual Programs, History/ Government/ Law, Lectures, Other
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Please refer to our newsletter for in-person/phone registration dates. Online registration for this program begins on June 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/ Law, Lectures, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Talking the Bill of Rights: A Zoom Series