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General Defensive Driving

Wednesday, September 24, 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 "Adult" group

SCORE Business Mentoring

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Study Room 4 at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, One-on-One
Age Group:
Adult

Marketing Specialist Ron Greenstone of SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) will assist with free business mentoring.

Call (631) 924-6400 x250 or register in-person for a 45-minute appointment.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Nuclear Tensions and Shadow Wars: U.S., Iran, and Israel Today

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture
Age Group:
Adult

Join former CIA officer, distinguished professor, and author Lester Paldy for a look at the past, the rising tensions, and the future between the U.S., Iran, and Israel with a focus on nuclear risks, regional conflict, and global stakes. 

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

Preschool Playtime (3 years - Pre-K)

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Calling all preschoolers! Join us for this weekly program with friends and fun where your child will have an hour of play and learning time.

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

Ask-A-Librarian **Appointment Only**

Thursday, September 25, 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, September 25, 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, September 25, 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, September 25, 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

Autumn Sand Art (Grades K-2)

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
School Age

Create an autumn themed art project using colored sand to fill in shapes and patterns.  Children will use peel-and-stick sand art boards and listen to some autumn themed stories.

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

Intermediate English with LIEOC

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Clemens 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.

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

Snack Attack: Tween Taste Challenge (Grades 3-6)

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Welcome to the ultimate flavor-filled showdown designed for adventurous tweens with bold taste buds and big opinions.  This program invites kids to become snack critics, sampling a variety of treats and debating with their fellow tweens to de

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

Fall Pumpkin Tower (Teens)

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teen

Join us for a cozy fall crafting session in the makerLAB where you'll create a charming decorative pumpkin tower adorned with Cricut-cut decals. This project is perfect for adding a touch of autumn magic to your home this September!

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

Cricut Fundamentals: Everything Cricut (Zoom)

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom at LPL Online
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Want to design your own tee shirts, mugs, decals and more? Cricut is for you! Join librarian Alison M. and learn about the different types of Cricut devices/accessories, get some project ideas and take a tour of Cricut Design Space.

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

Hey! Let's Play!

Friday, September 26, 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

Introduction to Tap Dancing

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adult

Join Joyce to learn basic beginner tap dance steps in this fun workshop! Wear soft leather shoes (no sneakers) and dress comfortably.

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

Book Chat: Bunnicula (Grades 4-6)

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
School Age

Join us to discuss Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe. Everyone will make a Bunnicula bunny bucket craft.  We’ll play a few frightening rounds of Bunnicula Bingo and sew small fluffy bats while sinking our teeth into chocolate cupcakes.

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

Code a Video Game: Pac Man (Teens)

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, STEM
Age Group:
Teen

Learn how to code the classic arcade game, Pac Man, in our makerLAB and try testing it out  with friends. 

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

Evening Book Discussion – Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

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

The spellbinding story of a Hollywood star, his would-be savior, and a nomadic group of actors roaming the scattered outposts of the Great Lakes region, risking everything for art and humanity.

Open
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

Be Inspired: Hispanic Heritage Month (Families with Children)

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age, Family

Be inspired by our craft room with will be transformed into a museum-like experience open for exploration for you to "drop-in" and discover.  This month you are invited to explore our stations designed to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage

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

Unlocking Joyful Memories: Innovative Activities for Dementia Patients

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adult

Dementia is a debilitating condition that robs patients of their memories and leaves them feeling lost and alone. Learn about innovative activities that offer a ray of hope for dementia patients, allowing them to rediscover joy and connection.

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

Be Inspired: Hispanic Heritage Month (Families with Children)

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age, Family

Be inspired by our craft room with will be transformed into a museum-like experience open for exploration for you to "drop-in" and discover.  This month you are invited to explore our stations designed to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage

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

Protect Yourself from Scams, Fraud, and Identity Theft

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adult

Scams targeting seniors are on the rise. Criminals often pretend to be from trusted institutions to steal your personal information or money.

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

Fall Writing Workshop

Monday, September 29, 2025 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Family Service League Social Worker

Monday, September 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