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Winter Writing Workshop

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Join Anne Kelly-Edmunds and a supportive group of writers in this inspiring writing workshop. All levels welcome!

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

Daytime Book Discussion - The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Escaping from Paris in 1942 after the arrest of her father, a Polish Jew, a graduate student finds refuge in a small mountain town, where she forges identity documents to help hundreds of Jewish children flee the Nazis.

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

Quiet Company

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Picture it, a room of readers. It’s quiet, the lights are low, you’re in your comfiest ensemble with your favorite blanket, sipping on warm tea while a crackling fire plays in the background.

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

Winter Writing Workshop

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Join Anne Kelly-Edmunds and a supportive group of writers in this inspiring writing workshop. All levels welcome!

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

Titles and Treats

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 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 "Teen" group

Advanced Division Battle of the Books (Teens)

Tuesday, February 24, 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.

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

Comics & Candy: Max Meow: Donuts & Danger (Grades 3-6)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Writing
Age Group:
School Age

Let’s chat about Max Meow: Donuts & Danger by John Gallagher. We’ll make, decorate and eat donuts and play games related to the story.

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

Bookstormers: Book Club for 7th, 8th & 9th Graders (Teens)

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

Join the Teen Services Librarians for a monthly book club where we play games, eat snacks, and talk about awesome books! This month, we'll discuss: 

The Mystery of Radcliffe Riddle by Taryn Souders

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

Advanced Division Battle of the Books (Teens)

Tuesday, March 3, 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.

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

Advanced Division Battle of the Books (Teens)

Tuesday, March 10, 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.

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

Daytime Book Discussion - Rules of Civility by Amor Towles

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Set in 1938 New York City, Rules of Civility follows Katey Kontent, a sharp and ambitious 25-year-old who rises from a Wall Street secretary to the heights of Manhattan society, navigating love, ambition, and self-discovery along the way.

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

Quiet Company

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Picture it, a room of readers. It’s quiet, the lights are low, you’re in your comfiest ensemble with your favorite blanket, sipping on warm tea while a crackling fire plays in the background.

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

Evening Book Discussion – The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Five years ago, Geeta lost her no-good husband. In her remote village in India, rumor has it that Geeta killed him. And it’s a rumor that just won’t die.

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

Titles and Treats

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 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 "Teen" group

Bookstormers: Book Club for 7th, 8th & 9th Graders (Teens)

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

Join the Teen Services Librarians for a monthly book club where we play games, eat snacks, and talk about awesome books! This month, we'll discuss: 

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

Page to Screen: The Lightning Thief (Teens)

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Community Service, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teen

Join us to decide whether the book really is better than the show! We'll be discussing Rick Riordan's, The Lightning Thief.

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

Calligraphy for Teens (Teens)

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Writing, History & Genealogy, America 250
Age Group:
Teen

Learn the art of calligraphy from expert Christie Jones using nibs, ink and ink block  - just like the professionals. 

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

Daytime Book Discussion- 2026 Long Island Reads book - The Doorman by Chris Pavone

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

In New York’s elite Bohemia apartment building, doorman Chicky Diaz breaks a rule by carrying a gun on a night of citywide unrest. As protests rage outside, secrets and tensions explode inside, leading to betrayal, violence, and loss.

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

The Book Nook: Book Club for 10th, 11th & 12th Graders (Teens)

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

Come join our book club for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders! We’ll talk about what you did and didn’t like, play games, and eat snacks. You’ll earn community service by helping us create a review spotlighting the book at the end of the program.

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

Quiet Company

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Picture it, a room of readers. It’s quiet, the lights are low, you’re in your comfiest ensemble with your favorite blanket, sipping on warm tea while a crackling fire plays in the background.

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

Evening Book Discussion – The Compound by Aisling Rawle

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Lily-a bored, beautiful twenty-something-wakes up on a remote desert compound, alongside nineteen other contestants competing on a massively popular reality show.

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

Titles and Treats

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 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 "Teen" group

Teen Writing Workshop: Eco-fiction (Teens)

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Teen

Join us to practice writing eco-fiction, which blends nature and environmentalism with genres like fantasy, science fiction, realistic fiction, and more!

Upcoming
Registration Required