Parents & Children

The library has a comprehensive collection of books and other materials for children and for parents. Please stop by the Children's Department for more assistance in finding the right resources for your needs.

Museum Passes

Borrow a free pass to a local museum! Museums include Children's Museum of the East End, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Maritime Explorium, and many more.

Click here to visit the Museum Passes page!

Homework Help

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Your library card offers students the chance to get homework assistance from a live tutor. Brainfuse HelpNow is a free resource that allows you to work one-on-one with online tutors. You can draw or type your question in their online classroom and receive live homework assistance from a Brainfuse-certified tutor. Tutors are trained to not only provide answers but to help you master the homework assignment's underlying academic concepts. Live tutors are available seven days a week from 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm, EST.

Nursery School Fair

Choosing the right preschool can be a daunting experience, so the library is here to help. Each year the Children's Department plans a nursery school fair. Representatives from local schools are available to speak with you and answer any questions you may have. Watch the library newsletter for information.

Our librarians have put together a downloadable listing of local nursery schools, many of whom participate in the annual fair.

Upcoming Events

STEAM Team (18-35 months)

10:30am - 11:15am
Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Longwood Public Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Description:
Listen to a story, make a simple robot craft, and then explore all sorts of age-appropriate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) centers!  Learn to program our Code-a-Pillar toy, engineer with magnetic tiles, and discover patte...

STEAM Team (3 years-Pre K)

11:30am - 12:15pm
Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Longwood Public Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Description:
Listen to a story, make a simple robot craft, and then explore all sorts of age-appropriate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) centers!  Learn to program our Code-a-Pillar toy, engineer with magnetic tiles, and discover patte...

Flower Fun (grades K-2)

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Longwood Public Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:
Join florist Christine from Little White Florist and create a wintery flower creation using real flowers! ...

Flower Fun (grades 3-6)

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Longwood Public Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:
Join florist Christine from Little White Florist and create a wintery flower creation using real flowers! ...

Parent Toddler Workshop (walkers-35 months)

10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Room
Registration
Library Branch: Longwood Public Library
Room: Clemens Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: Playtime
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Parents and children will have a chance to spend time together filled with crafts, toys, songs, and games. This weekly program also includes a resource person who will discuss issues such as toilet learning, nutrition, child safety, and other parenting questions you may have.

Please note that your child must be walking to enjoy this program. ...

Baby Start (infant - 17 months)

10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room
Registration
Library Branch: Longwood Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: Playtime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:
Come join A Time for Kids for this half hour program that includes music, movement, finger plays, fine and gross motor development and circle time. Early literacy, socialization, early language development and group play skills are introduced. ...

Parent Toddler Workshop (walkers-35 months)

10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Room
Registration
Library Branch: Longwood Public Library
Room: Clemens Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: Playtime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:

Parents and children will have a chance to spend time together filled with crafts, toys, songs, and games. This weekly program also includes a resource person who will discuss issues such as toilet learning, nutrition, child safety, and other parenting questions you may have.

Please note that your child must be walking to enjoy this program. ...

Preschool Playtime (3 years-Pre K)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clemens Room
Registration
Library Branch: Longwood Public Library
Room: Clemens Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: Playtime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:
Calling all preschoolers!  Join us for this weekly program with friends and fun where your child will have an hour of 'play and learn' time.  Each session will start with an extended circle time in which stories and songs are shared followe...

Winter Battle of the Books (Grades 5 & 6)

2:45pm - 4:45pm
Longwood Middle School
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Longwood Middle School
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Description:
If you are in grades 5 or 6 and love to read, come and join our sixth annual after school Battle of the Books Club!  Everyone is invited to join and read these three books: The Magic Misfits by Neil Patrick Harris, Samanth Spinner and ...

Disclaimer(s)

Snacks provided may not be suitable for those with food allergies.

STEAM Team Drop-in (18 months - Pre K)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Craft Room
Library Branch: Longwood Public Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:
Can’t make it to our daytime session of STEAM Team?  Drop-in between 6-7:30 pm and make a robot craft and then explore all sorts of age-appropriate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) centers! No Registration Necessary ...

Games and Goodies Junior (grades K-2)

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Longwood Public Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Play fun board games and Wii Mario Go-Kart! Goodies may include pretzels, cookies, apple juice, potato chips, brownies, or fruit snacks.

Snacks provided may not be suitable for those with food allergies.

Disclaimer(s)

Snacks provided may not be suitable for those with food allergies.

Games and Goodies (grades 3-6)

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Longwood Public Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Play fun board games and Wii Mario Go-Kart! Goodies may include pretzels, cookies, apple juice, potato chips, brownies, or fruit snacks.

Snacks provided may not be suitable for those with food allergies.

Disclaimer(s)

Snacks provided may not be suitable for those with food allergies.

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