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Escape the Abominable Snowman (Teens)

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teen

Join the Teen Department for a winter-themed escape room! The Abominable Snowman has trapped you in its icy lair. Will you be able to escape? 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Evening Book Discussion – Chlorine by Jade Song

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

In the vein of The Pisces and The Vegetarian, Chlorine is a debut novel that blurs the line between a literary coming-of-age narrative and a dark unsettling horror tale, told from an adult perspective on the trials and tribulations of growing up i

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Stone Soup (Grades 3-6)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
School Age

Inspired by the classic folktale, kids will come together to create a delicious pot of soup—one ingredient at a time!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

PS5 Face-Off (Teens)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
True North Teen Department at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Games
Age Group:
Teen

Face off against your friends in this Playstation5 gaming challenging that tests your skills to see who will walk away the ultimate champion! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Family Service League Social Worker

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Study Room 4 at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, One-on-One
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adult

A social worker from Family Service League will be available to assist with referrals to community agencies, health and social services, financial assistance services, food resources, immigration and residency information and unemployment assistan

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Craft Closet Clean Out (families with children)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age, Family

Drop-in and help us clean out our craft closet!  Children will visit different tables and make some crafts that we have left over from previous programs. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

DIY @ makerLAB **APPOINTMENT ONLY**

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, STEM
Age Group:
School Age, Family, Teen, Adult

makerLAB hours are extremely limited and appointments are required. 

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Countdown to Noon (4 years - Grade 2)

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age

Learn about different New Year’s traditions, make a craft, and then celebrate by counting down together.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Titles and Treats

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Join us as we talk about interesting yet-to-be released books as well as our favorites and classics. You are encouraged to share some of your favorite titles with the group, or just sit back, relax and enjoy some good "book chats".

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Video Game Showdown (Grades K-2)

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age

Battle your friends head-to-head in popular video games! Test your skills in this tournament style program.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Lego Lounge (Teens)

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
True North Teen Department at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Games, STEM
Age Group:
Teen

Create Lego masterpieces with your friends in the Teen Department in this relaxed, brick-building night of fun. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Video Game Showdown (Grades 3-6)

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age

Battle your friends head-to-head in popular video games! Test your skills in this tournament style program.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Hey! Let's Play!

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adult

Bring your friends or find others to share a game on Friday mornings. Bring your playing cards, your Mah Jongg sets, and your other favorites. We provide the tables and the room, you provide the fun!

No registration required.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Crafternoon (Teens)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
True North Teen Department at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Drop in any time between 2:00-4:00 p.m. for an afternoon of different craft stations in the Teen Department! Bring a friend or make some new friends as you create unique art in a relaxed setting. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Sublimation Banner Decorations (Teens)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teen

Use the Library's makerLAB to create your very own banner! A perfect wall decoration, you can make your design with anything you like - your favorite book, movie or even pictures you took on your phone! 

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Friday Night Flick: Freakier Friday (Families with children)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Community Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Film Screening
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age, Family

“Freakier Friday,” a sequel to 2003’s “Freaky Friday,” stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as Tess and Anna Coleman. The story picks up years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

DIY @ makerLAB **APPOINTMENT ONLY**

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, STEM
Age Group:
School Age, Family, Teen, Adult

makerLAB hours are extremely limited and appointments are required. 

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Family" group

BenAnna Band (infant - grade 3)

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age, Family

Join us for a rockin’ good time with the BenAnna Band!  BenAnna Band is a nationally touring children’s band that focuses on music and inclusion for kiddos of all ages, abilities and identities.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

DIY @ makerLAB **APPOINTMENT ONLY**

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, STEM
Age Group:
School Age, Family, Teen, Adult

makerLAB hours are extremely limited and appointments are required. 

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Saturday Afternoon Movie - The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Community Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Film Screening
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adult

(Sci-fi/Adventure, 2025, PG-13, 115 mins.)

Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch and the Thing face their most daunting challenge yet as they defend Earth from Galactus and Silver Surfer

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group

Arctic Animals (3 years - Pre-K)

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Join Miss Laura to listen to some arctic animal stories, songs, crafts and activities.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Family Maker Night (Families with children Grades 2-6)

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Want to learn some new skills and try out makerLAB equipment?  Join us for a family maker night to create something together.

Upcoming
Registration Required