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Sound Bath Meditation

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adult

Susan Ferro of Glowing Energy guides you through a relaxing meditation and then flows into the healing sounds and vibrations of the crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums, and chimes to rebalance your energy and restore harmony to your entire being.

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

Thread Heads (Teens)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

Teens use knitting looms to craft warm, handmade hats for people in need. Through creativity and compassion, learn a valuable skill while giving back to the community, one stitch at a time.

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**

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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

Daytime Book Discussion - My Dear Hamilton: A Novel of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

The authors draw on thousands of letters and original sources to reimagine Eliza Hamilton’s story—not just as the betrayed wife in a political scandal, but as a strong, influential woman who helped shape America’s legacy.

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

Sublimation Hanging Photo Slates

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Use sublimation printing to create your own hanging sublimation photo slate with a photo of your choice!

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

Teen Winter Surprise Boxes (Teens)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 9:00pm
True North Teen Department at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Teen

Join our Teen Surprise Box Program – the ultimate thrill for book-loving teens! Each themed box contains not one, but TWO carefully curated books based on a questionnaire you answer for a blind-box style selection.

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

Hey! Let's Play!

Friday, January 16, 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 "Adult" group

SmileAwhile with a Movie: Smallfoot

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:15pm
Community Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Film Screening
Age Group:
Adult

(2018, Animated Action/Adventure, PG, 1 hour 36 minutes)

This event is in the "Adult" group

Sublimation Hanging Photo Slates

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Use sublimation printing to create your own hanging sublimation photo slate with a photo of your choice!

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

Color Your Cares Away

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a relaxing evening of coloring, music, and conversation. All materials will be provided.

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

Hollywood vs History

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, America 250
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Join historian and educator Rick Acritelli for a fresh perspective on the art of turning history into cinema. Explore how Hollywood has portrayed key moments in American history—from war and politics to civil rights and sports.

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

Gentle Yoga

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:45am
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adult

Join Stephanie to learn poses, postures, breath, and movement in this gentle exercise class. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat.

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

Martin Luther King, Jr.: An Amazing Grace Screening and Discussion

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Community Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Film Screening, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

Each year, on the third Monday in January, we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and his philosophy of nonviolence in the struggle to end racial discrimination in America.

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

Caring Cards (Teens)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service, Outreach
Age Group:
Teen

Help make cards that will be sent to hospitalized kids and cards for our service members to brighten their day. Teens who participate will earn one hour of community service. 

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

Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance for NY State of Health

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 4 at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, One-on-One, Outreach
Age Group:
Adult

NY State of Health is the official health plan marketplace for New Yorkers to shop for, compare, and enroll in health insurance coverage. Some plans are free and most New Yorkers are eligible for financial support to lower their costs.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Start the New Year with Meditation

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at LPL Online
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, Online
Age Group:
Adult

Bring joy, peace, positivity, and relaxation into your daily life and begin the New Year with a fresh start. Join longtime meditator William Smith  to learn a very simple meditation technique which provides many benefits.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teen" group

Winter Felt Landscape (Teens)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Bundle up your creativity and craft a cozy winter wonderland! In this program, teens will design their own snowy landscape scenes using layers of soft felt pieces, bringing frosty forests, starry skies, and chilly charm to life.

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

Advanced Division Battle of the Books (Teens)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
True North Teen Department at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teen

Do you like reading and trivia? Then join us for Advanced Division Battle of the Books! This year, we’ll be reading two different books: The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas and Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManus.

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**

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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

Ask-A-Librarian **Appointment Only**

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room 4 at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Need help downloading apps, accessing library services or navigating a website? Sign up for an Ask-A-Librarian appointment and a librarian will be available to assist you with whatever you are working on!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Library Board Meetings
Age Group:
Adult

Monthly meeting of the Longwood Public Library Board of Trustees. Each meeting is open to the public.

This event is in the "Adult" group

A Knitting and Crochet Circle of Friends

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Calling all fiber friends! Join us for Longwood's own knitting and crochet group.

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**

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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.