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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Library Closed Due To Snow

All Day 1/25–1/26
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

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

Babies Boogie (Birth - 17 months with an adult)

10:15am–11:00am
Children
Infant and Toddler
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Infant and Toddler
Registration Required
Event Details:

Babies and their grownups will enjoy music, dancing, and more!

Toddlers Tango (Ages 18 months - Pre-K, 5 years with an adult)

11:15am–12:00pm
Children
Infant and Toddler
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Infant and Toddler
Registration Required
Event Details:

Little ones will get moving in this fun class with music, movement, dancing, and more!

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

10:15am–11:00am
Children
Infant and Toddler
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.

Baby Start (Birth - 17 months with an adult)

10:15am–10:45am
Children
Infant and Toddler
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:

Adults and babies will bond in this interactive program that includes music, movement, fine and gross motor skills, and a circle time!

Rock and Read (18 months - Pre-K, 5 years with an adult)

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Infant and Toddler, 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: Infant and Toddler, Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

A hand clapping, knee slapping, rocking time using rhythm, rhyme and repetition to build early literacy skills!

Toddler Time (12-35 months with an adult)

10:15am–11:30am
Children
Infant and Toddler
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 enjoy interacting with other toddlers in a setting designed to encourage free play and exploration. Children and adults will enjoy music, crafts, toys, and a circle time. 

Sing, Read, and Play (Birth - 17 months with an adult)

10:15am–11:00am
Children
Infant and Toddler
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:

Families will sing songs, read stories, and have fun playing with friends!

Library Closed

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

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

Emy McB, Live Family Concert (All Ages with an adult)

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children
Concerts/ Movies/ Portrayal, Special Programs, Infant and Toddler, Preschool, 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: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Concerts/ Movies/ Portrayal, Special Programs, Infant and Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Emy McB as she performs sing-alongs of familiar tunes that will be fun for the whole family.

Ms. Rachel Experience (6 months - 6 years with an adult)

10:15am–11:00am
Children
Infant and Toddler, 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: Infant and Toddler, Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Ms. Rachel experience is a fun, interactive program that includes music, stories, and bubbles for little ones!

Ms. Rachel Experience (6 months - 6 years with an adult)

11:15am–12:00pm
Children
Infant and Toddler, 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: Infant and Toddler, Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Ms. Rachel experience is a fun, interactive program that includes music, stories, and bubbles for little ones!

Totally Two's Storytime (2 years with an adult)

10:15am–11:00am
Children
Storytimes, Infant and Toddler
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: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Infant and Toddler
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy this themed storytime where families will hear stories, sing songs, and create a simple craft.

Stay & Play (6 - 35 months with an adult)

10:15am–11:30am
Children
Infant and Toddler
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:

Can’t make it to our daytime programs? Join us in this family-friendly weekend class. Enjoy manipulatives, building blocks, playtime with friends, a simple craft, and circle-time songs!

Tots Night Out (18 months - Pre-K, 5 years with an adult)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Infant and Toddler, 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: Infant and Toddler, Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join A Time for Kids in this fun and fast-paced preschool readiness program. Children and adults will work side by side through music, movement, fine and gross motor activities, as well as a storytime. End the class by making a fun craft!

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.

Construction Zone (18-35 months with an adult)

10:15am–11:00am
Children
Infant and Toddler
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!

Construction Zone (18-35 months with an adult)

1:15pm–2:00pm
Children
Infant and Toddler
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!

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.

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.