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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
This event is in the "School Age" group

Lego Buddies (Grades K-2)

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age

Join teen volunteers to buddy up and build some awesome LEGO creations!

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

Lego Buddies (Teens)

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service, STEM
Age Group:
Teen

Exercise your creativity while earning community service credit in this program for Lego enthusiasts! Pair up with a younger buddy to help them with their builds and give them encouragement along the way.

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

Intermediate English with LIEOC

Thursday, October 23, 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 "Adult" group

Sew Stylish: Infinity Scarves

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Learn to sew your own cozy infinity scarf in this beginner-friendly class—perfect for layering up in style this fall!

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

Hey! Let's Play!

Friday, October 24, 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, October 24, 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 "Adult" group

Sew Stylish: Infinity Scarves

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Learn to sew your own cozy infinity scarf in this beginner-friendly class—perfect for layering up in style this fall!

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

The Great Pumpkin Volcano (Grades K-2)

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
School Age

Turn a pumpkin into an erupting volcano with some simple science!

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

Evening Book Discussion – The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson and Corey Brill

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

An irresistible and bittersweet coming-of-age story in the vein of Stranger Things and Stand by Me about a group of misfit kids who spend an unforgettable summer investigating local ghost stories and urban legends.

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

Monster Mash Cupcakes (Teens)

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Join us for the ultimate cupcake competition combining creativity with delectability. Using icing, candy and other toppings, teens will turn their cupcakes into creepy creations just in time for spooky season! 

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

Comics & Candy: All the Lovely Bad Ones (Grades 3-6)

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Writing
Age Group:
School Age

Join our comic discussion to talk about All the Lovely Bad Ones: A Ghost Story, a graphic novel by Mary Downing Hahn.  Then we will enjoy a snack, craft and games related to the story. 

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

Crochet a Dragon

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Learn how to make an adorable 28-inch dragon amigurumi with Aimee. Advanced beginners are welcome. Must know how to single crochet.

Materials you must bring with you:

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

Shake & Make Music (Infant - 17 months)

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment, Playtime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Let’s have a party with Heather from Shake and Make Music! This music and movement program incorporates instruments, bean bags, bubbles and more for little ones and their caregivers.

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

5-hour Pre-licensing Class (Teens)

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Driving
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

The five-hour pre-licensing class is required by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for applicants who would like to schedule a road test.

Upcoming
Registration Required