Children's Programs on Sunday, January 19

Dix Hills

• 2:00-3:30 pm: Yoga Wisdom! Girls in grades 3-6. This mother-daughter yoga class will incorporate yoga, open conversation and journaling on topics that our daughters are facing. Topics will include issues such as body image, bullying, and stress.

Melville

• Melville library is closed on Sundays.

NOTE: You must register for all programs you wish to attend (unless otherwise noted). If you are not registered for a program but are interested in attending, please call ahead to check for availability: 631-421-4530.

Children's Programs on Saturday, January 18

Dix Hills

• 10:30 am: Mother Goose! Birth-36 months with an adult. Join us for some rhymes, finger plays and simple songs in this early literacy class!

Melville

• 2:00 pm: S'mores Pizza! Grades 3-5. Learn how to make s'mores pizza! You will make the dough from scratch then add the toppings, and bring your pizza home to bake!

NOTE: You must register for all programs you wish to attend (unless otherwise noted). If you are not registered for a program but are interested in attending, please call ahead to check for availability: 631-421-4530.

Children's Programs on Friday, January 17

Dix Hills

• 7:00 pm: Chess Club! Grades 1-5. Learn the basics of this classic game and test out your favorite strategies against your friends!

Melville

• 10:30 am: Wee Walkers! 12-23 months old with an adult. An early literacy class featuring a simple story, finger plays, movement rhymes and songs!

NOTE: You must register for all programs you wish to attend (unless otherwise noted). If you are not registered for a program but are interested in attending, please call ahead to check for availability: 631-421-4530.

Children's Programs on Thursday, January 16

Dix Hills

• 1:00 pm: Little Listeners! 3-5 years old with an adult. Join us for a fun story and craft!

Melville

• 10:30 am: Twos and Threes! 2-3 years old with an adult. See old friends and make some new ones at this weekly story time especially for 2 and 3 year olds!

NOTE: You must register for all programs you wish to attend (unless otherwise noted). If you are not registered for a program but are interested in attending, please call ahead to check for availability: 631-421-4530.

Children's Programs on Wednesday, January 15

Dix Hills

• 10:00 am: 1,2,3, Play with Me! 1-3 years old with an adult. Join us for a playtime featuring age-appropriate toys and art activities while getting a chance to talk to our guest speakers about parenting issues.

Melville

• 1:30 pm: Concepts Storytime! 3-5 years old with an adult. Colors, numbers, and shapes! Oh my!

NOTE: You must register for all programs you wish to attend (unless otherwise noted). If you are not registered for a program but are interested in attending, please call ahead to check for availability: 631-421-4530.

Tuesday, January 14 in the Children's Department

Dix Hills

• 7:00 pm: Puppy Tales! Grades K-5. Meet our friendly certified therapy dogs that love to listen to you read! Sign up for a fifteen-minute time slot.

Melville

• No children's events scheduled.

NOTE: You must register for all programs you wish to attend (unless otherwise noted). If you are not registered for a program but are interested in attending, please call ahead to check for availability: 631-421-4530.

Monday, January 13 - Sunday, January 19 in the Children's Department

Monday, January 13

Dix Hills

• 7:00 pm: Homework Help! Grades K-5. Students from HHH High school East and West will be available for homework help.

Melville

• No children's events scheduled.

Tuesday, January 14


Dix Hills

• 7:00 pm: Puppy Tales! Grades K-5. Meet our friendly certified therapy dogs that love to listen to you read! Sign up for a fifteen-minute time slot.

Melville

• No children's events scheduled.

Wednesday, January 15


Dix Hills

• 10:00 am: 1,2,3, Play with Me! 1-3 years old with an adult. Join us for a playtime featuring age-appropriate toys and art activities while getting a chance to talk to our guest speakers about parenting issues.

Melville

• 1:30 pm: Concepts Storytime! 3-5 years old with an adult. Colors, numbers, and shapes! Oh my!

Thursday, January 16

Dix Hills

• 1:00 pm: Little Listeners! 3-5 years old with an adult. Join us for a fun story and craft!

Melville

• 10:30 am: Twos and Threes! 2-3 years old with an adult. See old friends and make some new ones at this weekly story time especially for 2 and 3 year olds!

Friday, January 17


Dix Hills

• 7:00 pm: Chess Club! Grades 1-5. Learn the basics of this classic game and test out your favorite strategies against your friends!

Melville

• 10:30 am: Wee Walkers! 12-23 months old with an adult. An early literacy class featuring a simple story, finger plays, movement rhymes and songs!

Saturday, January 18


Dix Hills

• 10:30 am: Mother Goose! Birth-36 months with an adult. Join us for some rhymes, finger plays and simple songs in this early literacy class!

Melville

• 2:00 pm: S'mores Pizza! Grades 3-5. Learn how to make s'mores pizza! You will make the dough from scratch then add the toppings, and bring your pizza home to bake!

Sunday, January 19

Dix Hills

• 2:00-3:30 pm: Yoga Wisdom! Girls in grades 3-6. This mother-daughter yoga class will incorporate yoga, open conversation and journaling on topics that our daughters are facing. Topics will include issues such as body image, bullying, and stress.

Melville

• Melville library is closed on Sundays.

NOTE: You must register for all programs you wish to attend (unless otherwise noted). If you are not registered for a program but are interested in attending, please call ahead to check for availability: 631-421-4530.

Sunday, January 12 in the Children's Department

Dix Hills

• 2:00-3:30 pm: Yoga Wisdom! Girls in grades 3-6. This mother-daughter yoga class will incorporate yoga, open conversation and journaling on topics that our daughters are facing. Topics will include issues such as body image, bullying, and stress.

Melville

• Melville library is closed on Sundays.

NOTE: You must register for all programs you wish to attend (unless otherwise noted). If you are not registered for a program but are interested in attending, please call ahead to check for availability: 631-421-4530.

Saturday, January 11 in the Children's Department

No children's events scheduled. Take a break out of your busy weekend at the library with our books, toys, and ever-popular train table!

Friday, January 10 in the Children's Department

Dix Hills

• 2:00 pm: Winter Animal Storytime! 2-5 years old with an adult. We will be sharing stories and songs about winter animals! Create a special winter animal craft to take home.


• 7:00 pm: Chess Club! Grades 1-5. Learn the basics of this classic game and test out your favorite strategies against your friends!

Melville

• 10:30 am: Wee Walkers! 12-23 months old with an adult. An early literacy class featuring a simple story, finger plays, movement rhymes and songs!

NOTE: You must register for all programs you wish to attend (unless otherwise noted). If you are not registered for a program but are interested in attending, please call ahead to check for availability: 631-421-4530.

January Bookmark Contest Winner

Congratulations to Ava Palic!!  

Thursday, January 9 in the Children's Department

Dix Hills

• 1:00 pm: Little Listeners! 3-5 years old with an adult. Join us for a fun story and craft!

Melville

• 10:30 am: Twos and Threes! 2-3 years old with an adult. See old friends and make some new ones at this weekly story time especially for 2 and 3 year olds!

NOTE: You must register for all programs you wish to attend (unless otherwise noted). If you are not registered for a program but are interested in attending, please call ahead to check for availability: 631-421-4530.

Wednesday, January 8 in the Children's Department

Dix Hills

• 10:00 am: 1,2,3, Play with Me! 1-3 years old with an adult. Join us for a playtime featuring age-appropriate toys and art activities while getting a chance to talk to our guest speakers about parenting issues.

Melville

• No children's events scheduled.

NOTE: You must register for all programs you wish to attend (unless otherwise noted). If you are not registered for a program but are interested in attending, please call ahead to check for availability: 631-421-4530.

Nursery School Fair January 29 2014

Looking for the right school or daycare for your child can seem like a daunting task!  

 

Join us on Wednesday, January 29th between 7:00-8:30 where you can meet representatives from local schools/daycares all in one place.  Your child will have the chance to create a craft while you get your important questions answered!

Tots Night Out: Mr. Potato Head January 28, 2014

Tuesday, January 7 in the Children's Department

No children's events scheduled. Stop, get out of the cold and pick up some books to read while you snuggle up under the covers at home!

Nature Nick @ Dix Hills January 25, 2014

This Week (January 6-12) in the Children's Department

Monday, January 6

Dix Hills

• No children's events scheduled.

Melville

• 10:15 am: Toddlers Tango! 18-36 months with an adult.


• 11:15 am: Babies Boogie! Birth-17 months old with an adult. Movement, music and rhythm with the energetic Nicole Sparling!

Tuesday, January 7

No children's events scheduled.

Wednesday, January 8

Dix Hills

• 10:00 am: 1,2,3, Play with Me! 1-3 years old with an adult. Join us for a playtime featuring age-appropriate toys and art activities while getting a chance to talk to our guest speakers about parenting issues.

Melville

• No children's events scheduled.

Thursday, January 9

Dix Hills

• 1:00 pm: Little Listeners! 3-5 years old with an adult. Join us for a fun story and craft!

Melville

• 10:30 am: Twos and Threes! 2-3 years old with an adult. See old friends and make some new ones at this weekly story time especially for 2 and 3 year olds!

Friday, January 10

Dix Hills

• 2:00 pm: Winter Animal Storytime! 2-5 years old with an adult. We will be sharing stories and songs about winter animals! Create a special winter animal craft to take home.


• 7:00 pm: Chess Club! Grades 1-5. Learn the basics of this classic game and test out your favorite strategies against your friends!

Melville

• 10:30 am: Wee Walkers! 12-23 months old with an adult. An early literacy class featuring a simple story, finger plays, movement rhymes and songs!

Saturday, January 11

No children's activities scheduled.

Sunday, January 12

Dix Hills

• 2:00-3:30 pm: Yoga Wisdom! Girls in grades 3-6. This mother-daughter yoga class will incorporate yoga, open conversation and journaling on topics that our daughters are facing. Topics will include issues such as body image, bullying, and stress.

Melville

• Melville library is closed on Sundays.

NOTE: You must register for all programs you wish to attend (unless otherwise noted). If you are not registered for a program but are interested in attending, please call ahead to check for availability: 631-421-4530.

February Program Registration

Registration for children's programs in February begins tomorrow! You can register for programs online, over the phone, or in person. Please watch this site for updates on potential closing due to inclement weather; in the case of a delayed opening, you can still register for February programs online tomorrow starting at 9:30.

Hobbit Movie Party Cancelled

Tomorrow night's program, Hobbit Movie Party, has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay tuned for more great programs!