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DIY @ makerLAB **APPOINTMENT ONLY**

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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 "Adult" group

Last day English with LIEOC

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
ESOL
Age Group:
Adult

The Long Island Educational Opportunity Center (LIEOC) is offering an English class at the library with certified teachers. The LIEOC is a tuition-free Adult Education program sponsored by SUNY Farmingdale.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Dog Toys For Donation (Teens)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
True North Teen Department at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

Design rope toys that will be donated to our local animal shelter!

Everyone who participates will receive a certificate for 1 hour of community service.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group

Little Listeners (3 years - Pre-K)

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Be part of our storytimes where early literacy and fun come together!  Each week listen to some of our favorite stories, as well as new ones, along with songs and movement activities.

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

Chairobics and Strength

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adult

Get moving with Debbie in this fun class that mixes a variety of exercises for strength training, balance, aerobics, and flexibility. Most exercises are performed seated in a chair.

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

Hey! Let's Play!

Friday, December 19, 2025 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 "Adult" group

Catholic Health Services Mobile Clinic

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Library Parking Lot at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, Outreach
Age Group:
Adult

The Catholic Health Community Outreach Mobile Clinic will be here in the library parking lot to offer free health screenings for those aged 18 and above.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Gift Wrapping Workshop

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 8:30pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Got some last-minute gifts to wrap? We’ll have wrapping, bows, ribbons, and Gift Tag designing stations! No need to register, just drop in!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Gingerbread House Workshop (Adults)

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adult

Decorate your own freshly baked and assembled gingerbread house from Fanny Cakes for some holiday fun! Royal icing and a variety of candy embellishments included.

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

Gingerbread House Workshop (Teens)

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Teen

Get into the holiday spirit by decorating your own gingerbread house with plenty of icing, candy, and creativity! Bring your friends and see who can make the most festive (or funniest) gingerbread creation. 

Upcoming
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

Gingerbread House Workshop (Families with children through grade 6)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age, Family

Bring the whole family for a festive hour of frosting, fun, and creativity! Build and decorate your very own gingerbread house with candy, sprinkles, and holiday cheer.

Upcoming
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

Gingerbread House Workshop (Families with children through grade 6)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age, Family

Bring the whole family for a festive hour of frosting, fun, and creativity! Build and decorate your very own gingerbread house with candy, sprinkles, and holiday cheer.

Upcoming
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

Gingerbread House Workshop (Families with children through grade 6)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age, Family

Bring the whole family for a festive hour of frosting, fun, and creativity! Build and decorate your very own gingerbread house with candy, sprinkles, and holiday cheer.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group

Baby Picasso (12 months - 30 months)

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Children will develop their fine motor skills as they maneuver items and learn to hold utensils such as paintbrushes and rollers, while creating their very own masterpiece.  Through our exploration we will focus on the process and not the fin

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group

Art Starts (31 months - Pre-K)

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Children will develop their fine motor skills as they maneuver items and learn to hold utensils such as paintbrushes and rollers, while creating their very own masterpiece.  Through our exploration we will focus on the process and not the fin

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

Blood Drive

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Community Service, Outreach
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Help us reach our goal of 40 donors! There is a critical shortage of blood in our area and nearly 2,000 donations are needed each day in New York and New Jersey alone.

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 22, 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

Paws For Reading (readers - Grade 6)

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age

Register for a 15-minute reading session to read to certified therapy dogs and their owners.  Research suggests that reading to dogs can help children practice their skills by providing a non-judgmental listener.

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

Paws For Reading (readers - Grade 6)

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age

Register for a 15-minute reading session to read to certified therapy dogs and their owners.  Research suggests that reading to dogs can help children practice their skills by providing a non-judgmental listener.

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

Paws For Reading (readers - Grade 6)

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age

Register for a 15-minute reading session to read to certified therapy dogs and their owners.  Research suggests that reading to dogs can help children practice their skills by providing a non-judgmental listener.

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

Paws For Reading (readers - Grade 6)

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age

Register for a 15-minute reading session to read to certified therapy dogs and their owners.  Research suggests that reading to dogs can help children practice their skills by providing a non-judgmental listener.

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

Cricut Maker Custom Acrylic Nightlights w/ LED Base

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Join our librarians in designing and etching customized design into an acrylic nightlight, then turn the LED base on and watch your new design glow!

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

Cards for Hospitalized Kids (Teens)

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
True North Teen Department at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

Brighten someone's day with a handmade card and a friendly message!

Everyone who participates will receive a certificate for one hour of community service.

Upcoming
Registration Required