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Paws For Reading (readers - Grade 6)

Monday, October 20, 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

Learn to Be Tobacco Free

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adult

This free, multi-session program is offered by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services and is based on the CDC's Clinical Practice Guidelines for treating nicotine dependence; focusing on the physical, behavioral and psychological aspects

This event is in the "Teen" group

Ceramic Haunted House (Teens)

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

In this two-part program with professional artist Chris Vivas, teens utilize clay and clay tools with basic hand building techniques in the first session.

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

Dungeons & Dragons: Fall Campaign (Adults)

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adult

Ready to level up? Join expert DM Jimmy for this 7-week D&D campaign involving mats, minifigs and higher-level characters. Either bring your character from a previous campaign or create a new one prior to the first session.

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

Parent Toddler Workshop (12-35 Months)

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:45am
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Parents and children will spend time together playing at various centers including imaginative play, blocks, books, toys, and puzzles. Children can experience play doh, dot paint, stampers and more at our art table each week.

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**

Tuesday, October 21, 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 "Adult" group

Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance for NY State of Health

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 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 "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group

Parent Toddler Workshop (12-35 Months)

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Parents and children will spend time together playing at various centers including imaginative play, blocks, books, toys, and puzzles. Children can experience play doh, dot paint, stampers and more at our art table each week.

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

Intermediate English with LIEOC

Tuesday, October 21, 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.

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

Spooky Light Up Bracelets (Grades 3-6)

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
School Age

Flex your STEAM muscles as you learn about circuits! Children will learn how to make a spooky light-up bracelet using felt, LED lights, batteries and a special conductive tape.

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

Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at LPL Online
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, Lecture, Online
Age Group:
Adult

Concerned about Dementia? Not sure where to get answers about the facts and myths regarding memory loss? This session offers an understanding of the causes and types of dementia and when to speak with your doctor.

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

Teen Writing Workshop: Supernatural Stories (Teens)

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Teen

Join Ms. Broderick to practice spinning supernatural stories featuring vampires, witches, werewolves, and more! Discuss your favorite stories, share tips, and work on writing exercises while enjoying snacks.

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

The History of Native Plants

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Nature & Environment
Age Group:
Adult

Join Kim from KMS Native Plants to learn the "history" of native plants, how they were used by Native Americans and the early settlers of Long Island, and how they are being used today.

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

End of Life Care

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Zoom at LPL Online
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, Online
Age Group:
Adult

Learn about support services available for those facing end of life decisions in this virtual lunch and learn with medical staff from Mather Hospital.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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, October 22, 2025 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

General Defensive Driving

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Driving
Age Group:
Adult

Completion of this course helps those who attend become better, safer drivers and may include a reduction of violation points on your license and a discount on automobile insurance. 

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

Books & Bites (Grades 3-6)

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Cooking
Age Group:
School Age

Join us for a delicious book and a bite to eat.  We will read a story and make a fun appetizer inspired by the book.  This program may not be suitable for those with food allergies.

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

The Healing Power of Meditation

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at LPL Online
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, Online
Age Group:
Adult

Many of us worry about the future or dwell upon the past. Our mind is constantly in turmoil.

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

Jack-O'-Lantern Paint Night

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Follow along with Pamela to paint a fun and spooky jack-o'-lantern scene on canvas. Beginners welcome. All supplies included.

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

Ask-A-Librarian **Appointment Only**

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
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

A Knitting and Crochet Circle of Friends

Thursday, October 23, 2025 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.

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**

Thursday, October 23, 2025 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

General Defensive Driving

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Driving
Age Group:
Adult

Completion of this course helps those who attend become better, safer drivers and may include a reduction of violation points on your license and a discount on automobile insurance. 

Open
Registration Required