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Zany Zendoodles (Grades 3-6)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age

Calm your mind while getting creative!  With step-by-step instructions, create a unique, colorful zendoodle design that will be fun to make and beautiful to display.

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

Dog Toys For Donation (Teens)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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

Preschool Playtime (3 years - Pre-K)

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime, Storytime
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, January 29, 2026 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 "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 29, 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

General Defensive Driving

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Clemens 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

Shadow or Shine: Groundhog's Day (Grades K-2)

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age

Pop out of your burrow and join us for Groundhog Day fun! We’ll celebrate this shadowy holiday with stories, crafts, and activities all about our furry forecaster. Will the groundhog see its shadow? Come find out and make your own prediction!

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

Sew Stylish: Worry Pets

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Make your own Worry Pet! Stitch a soft, squishy companion to keep nearby for moments of stress or anxiety—these adorable plushies are simple to sew, relaxing to make, and a sweet reminder to practice self-care.

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

Knight Life Chess Club (Teens)

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teen

Join us for a fun and engaging chess meet-up just for teens! Try your hand at chess puzzles, play friendly games with other players, and sharpen your skills by learning openings and tactics.

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

Mostly Mother Goose (infant - 3 years)

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Parents and children can join in on nursery rhymes and songs with a children’s librarian.

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

Hey! Let's Play!

Friday, January 30, 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

Sew Stylish: Worry Pets

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

Make your own Worry Pet! Stitch a soft, squishy companion to keep nearby for moments of stress or anxiety—these adorable plushies are simple to sew, relaxing to make, and a sweet reminder to practice self-care.

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

Frosty Figures Winter Clay Sculpture (Teens)

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Join artist Chris Vivas and get creative this winter as you mold your own frosty masterpieces with Sculpey clay! Shape clay masterpieces that will brighten up your space. 

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

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Swap, Games, Nature & Environment
Age Group:
Adult

Bring in your gently used puzzles to swap for new-to-you ones! Can’t make the swap but have puzzles to share? Drop off puzzle donations to the Adult Services desks from January 23-30. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Winter Seed Sowing with Native Plants

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Nature & Environment
Age Group:
Adult

Learn how to grow your own native plants from seed by letting Mother Nature do all the hard work. Join Kim from KMS Native Plants to set up your own seed sowing container complete with soil, seeds, and plant name stakes.

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

Gentle Yoga

Monday, February 2, 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 "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group

Nursery Rhyme Sing Along (infant - Pre-K)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Join Meghan VK to sing, clap and dance along to all your favorite classic rhymes!  This fun filled class encourages early language skills, rhythm and social interaction in a warm and welcoming environment.

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

Nursery Rhyme Sing Along (infant - Pre-K)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Story Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Join Meghan VK to sing, clap and dance along to all your favorite classic rhymes!  This fun filled class encourages early language skills, rhythm and social interaction in a warm and welcoming environment.

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

Winter Writing Workshop

Monday, February 2, 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 "Teen" group

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

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Community Service, America 250
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: 

We Were the Fire: Birmingham 1963 by Sheila P. Moses

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

Parent Toddler Workshop (12-35 Months)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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 "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group

Parent Toddler Workshop (12-35 Months)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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

Medicaid Enrollment Assistance for the Aged, Blind and Disabled

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Study Room 2 at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, One-on-One
Age Group:
Adult
Medicaid Enrollment Assistance for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled:

Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council’s facilitated enrollers will assist the aged, blind, and disabled populations to enroll in the following programs: Medicaid, Medicaid Buy-In for Wor...

First come, first served, no appointment necessary.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Medicaid Enrollment Assistance for the Aged, Blind and Disabled

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Study Room 4 at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, One-on-One
Age Group:
Adult
Medicaid Enrollment Assistance for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled:

Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council’s facilitated enrollers will assist the aged, blind, and disabled populations to enroll in the following programs: Medicaid, Medicaid Buy-In for Wor...

First come, first served, no appointment necessary.