Tiny Tots - Hempstead Library
February 11, 2013 - Hempstead
This program is for children from 18 months to 30 months with a caregiver. Finger-plays, songs, and stories will provide fun for all.
Camera Club - Manhasset Public Library
February 11, 2013 - Manhasset
This program is open to all. There is no fee and membership is not a requirement. Please contact George Novello at GeorgeNovello@yahoo.com.
Wee Craft Together - Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library
February 11, 2013 - Garnerville
Young artists, ages 2-4, can hear stories then make a craft to take home. Pre-registration is required.
Tales & Tunes - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
February 11, 2013 - Garnerville
Walkers up to 36 months and their caregiver are invited for stories, fingerplays, songs, and bubbles. Pre-registration for this popular program is required. Mondays through May 13 other than February 18 and May 27.
Board Game Fun! - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
February 11, 2013 - Garnerville
Students in grades 1-6 can try their hand at some of the library's many classic board games including chess, checkers, Scrabble, Clue, Candyland, Chutes & Ladders, and more.
Stories & Craft - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
February 11, 2013 - Garnerville
Children ages 3-6 are invited for stories, crafts, and more. Pre-registration is required. Mondays through May 13 other than February 18.
Circle of Haunts: An Evocation of the World of Ghosts - Forest Hills Library
February 11, 2013 - Forest Hills
Lovers of Shakespeare can enjoy The Xoregos Performing Company in this opera/dance-drama presentation , inspired by various spirits in Shakespeare's "Macbeth" and "Hamlet" and Henry James's "The Turn of the Screw."
Hurricane Relief Open Lab - Far Rockaway Library
February 11, 2013 - Far Rockaway
At this open lab, individuals affected by Hurricane Sandy can use the computers and printers to apply for and check the status of FEMA and disaster unemployment assistance, and file insurance claims. Staff will be on site to assist those who do not have strong computer skills.
Zumba Workshop for Teens - Poppenhusen Library
February 11, 2013 - College Point
Join Audrey Bright for an exhilarating Zumba workout designed especially for teens. Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
Drum Workshop - Ridgewood Library
February 11, 2013 - Ridgewood
Make some noise at this hands-on drum and percussion workshop for teens with professional musician Tony Genovese.
Mommy and Me Yoga - Scarsdale Public Library
February 11, 2013 - Scarsdale
For children who are walking, up to age 5. Registration is required, but not limited to Scarsdale cardholders.
The Exceptional Teen Center: Monthly Chess - Norwalk Public Library
February 11, 2013 - Norwalk
The winner of each tournament will receive a certificate and a prize. For more information or to register, contact Brian Highland, librarian, at ext. 15147. Time-permitting, Mr. Highland is available by appointment to registrants in need of 20-minute coaching sessions prior to tournament.
Zumba for Children and Parents - Norwalk Public Library
February 11, 2013 - Norwalk
Move and groove to some fun and upbeat music in this Zumba class run by Karen for children ages 3-12 and their parents. No registration necessary but the program is limited to the first 80 people who arrive. Be sure to bring water.
Monday Mysteries Book Discussion - Rockville Center Library
February 11, 2013 - Rockville Centre
This month's book Red on Red by Edward Conlon, follows an unlikely partnership between two NYPD detectives, including one who is drawn to cases of rough urban combat and another who is compelled by suicide, missing persons, and supernatural cases.
Blind Date with a Book - Rockville Center Library
February 11, 2013 - Rockville Centre
Pick up a wrapped book and hand in reviews by March 15th to win prizes.
Harvey Granat Sings Bing Crosby - Manhasset Public Library
February 12, 2013 - Manhasset
Singer Harvey Granat croons the songs of Bing Crosby and works from the Great American Songbook in this concert performance. He is accompanied by Michael Capobianco, on piano.
Jump for Joy - Floral Park Public Library
February 12, 2013 - Floral Park
Children and their caregivers enjoy music, movement, and fun- filled action activities.
PreSchool Storytime - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
February 12, 2013 - Garnerville
Children ages 3-5 can come in for stories, songs, puppets, and more. Pre-registration is required. Tuesdays through May 14.
PreSchool Stroytime - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
February 12, 2013 - Garnerville
Children ages 3-5 can come in for stories, songs, puppets, and more. Pre-registration is required. Tuesdays through May 14.
Tales & Tunes - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
February 12, 2013 - Garnerville
Walkers up to 36 months and their parent, grandparent, or caregiver can come in for stories, fingerplays, songs, and bubbles. Pre-registration for this popular program is required. Tuesdays through May 14.
Black History Month Craft - Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library
February 12, 2013 - Garnerville
Children ages 4-12 can create a project and find out more about Black History Month. Pre-registration is required.
Pajama Storytime - Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library
February 12, 2013 - Garnerville
Children ages 3-5 can put on their PJs and come in for special bedtime stories.
Wee Craft Together - Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library
February 12, 2013 - Garnerville
Young artists, ages 2-4, can hear stories then make a craft to take home. Pre-registration is required.
Celebrate Chinese New Year - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch
February 12, 2013 - Haverstraw
Students in grades K - 5 are invited to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Snake with crafts and games. Registration is required.
Mardi Gras Mask Making - White Plains Public Library
February 12, 2013 - White Plains
Celebrate "Carnival," and make fun and festive masks to wear. Mardi Gras (also known as Shrove Tuesday) marks the final day to party and eat sweets before the season of Lent. Music and refreshments will set the mood. For grades 3-6.
Writing Workshop - Langston Hughes Library
February 12, 2013 - Corona
This creative workshop for children ages 6-12 and their caregivers, offered by Educa.Arts, goes beyond good vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and essay-formulation to build writing skills and increase reading and reading comprehension through the use of art and creative writing as tools for success.
Valentine Origami - Chappaqua Public Library
February 12, 2013 - Chappaqua
Children in grades 3-6 can make special valentines for the people they love. Registration required.
Colorful Tuesdays - RED! - Chappaqua Public Library
February 12, 2013 - Chappaqua
Children ages 3-5 fight back against winter's dreariness with color on Tuesday afternoons. Registration required.
Knit and Crochet Club - Rochdale Village Library
February 12, 2013 - Jamaica
Tweens and teens, grades 3 - 8, will learn to knit and crochet, then use their new skills to create an afghan, amigurumis (small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures), and other handicrafts. Bring hooks, needles, and determination; additional supplies will be provided.
Book Buddies - Hillcrest Library
February 12, 2013 - Flushing
Readers, ages 12-15, and listeners, ages 3-5 and their caregivers, get together to share books and have fun.
Toddler Storytime - Manhasset Public Library
February 13, 2013 - Manhasset
Toddlers 18 months - 2? years are welcome at this fun event where familiar rhymes, favorite songs, and gentle stories are the foundation of this fun-filled introduction to storytime for children and their caregivers.
Cookie Decorating Workshop - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
February 13, 2013 - Garnerville
Young artists in grades 1-6 are invited to decorate cookies. The library will provide the icing and toppings, Kids bring their creativity and imagination.
Family Storytime - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
February 13, 2013 - Garnerville
Children ages 3-6 and their caregivers can come in for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more. Pre-registration is required. Wednesdays through May 15.
LEGO Club - Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library
February 13, 2013 - Garnerville
Creative kids ages 4-12 can play with the library's LEGO's or bring their own. Wednesdays through May 15.
Book Babies - The Field Library
February 13, 2013 - Peekskill
An interactive program for the littlest library lovers (babies to age 3) and their caregivers. Stories, songs, fingerplays, and play time.
Jr. Garden Club - Chappaqua Public Library
February 13, 2013 - Chappaqua
Kids in grades 2-3 are invited to kick-start spring by starting seeds. Registration required.
Online Test Prep - Long Island City Library
February 13, 2013 - Long Island City
This workshop provides online test strategies and a customized practice ground for those who want to accelerate preparation for online testing. Students will be provided with access to interactive online practice tests based on official exams such as ACT, SAT, and GED. For more details and to preregister call 718-752-3700.
Computer Class Sponsered By New York Cares - Woodside Library
February 13, 2013 - Woodside
Receive one on one training with any computer related questions. Learn the internet, Microsoft program and setting up email accounts.
Valentine's Day Fun - White Plains Public Library
February 13, 2013 - White Plains
Valentine's Day stories, songs, activities, and a bedtime snack for the whole family. Tickets distributed 30 minutes in advance.
Game Day for Teens & Tweens - Howard Beach
February 13, 2013 - Howard Beach
Enjoy some friendly competition playing Nintendo Wii, Checkers, Chess & other board games.
Timeless Tales - Central Library
February 13, 2013 - Jamaica
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers can story times with a children's librarian. Participants enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, learning activities, and lots of fun. Preregistration is required.
Langston Hughes in Harlem - Flushing
February 13, 2013 - Flushing
Celebrate the Harlem Renaissance with writer Langston Hughes in this one-person-dramatic rendition of Langston Hughes' poems and short stories featuring David Mills.
TEEN ANIM? CLUB - Westport Library
February 13, 2013 - Westport
Enjoy a night of animé with others who share your passion. Middle school and up. Register online.
Creation Station! - Wilton Library
February 13, 2013 - Wilton
Children in grades K through 5 make any creation they choose. This is the perfect opportunity for children to innovate, communicate, and express themselves in a free-form environment. Some materials that may be available are Legos®, arts and crafts materials, model cars, Lego Technics®, science kits, and more. No registration.
Mother Goose Rhymes for Tots - Rose Memorial Library
February 14, 2013 - Stony Point
Parents with walkers up to 24 months are invited to join the library for feltboard stories, Mother Goose rhymes, finger plays, creative movement with songs, a simple sticker craft, and bubbles. Thursdays through February 14. Pre-registration is required.
Storytime for Tots - Rose Memorial Library
February 14, 2013 - Stony Point
Parents with children ages 24-36 months are invited to this introduction to storytime with simple picture book stories, finger plays, creative movement with music, and a themed coloring sheet. Thursdays through February 14. Pre-registration is required.
After School Storytime - Manhasset Public Library
February 14, 2013 - Manhasset
Longer stories and crazy crafts are all part of the fun. This is a drop-off class for children in K-2. Registration required.
PreSchool Storytime - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
February 14, 2013 - Garnerville
Children ages 3-5 can come in for stories, songs, puppets, and more. Pre-registration is required. Thursdays through May 16.
Bouncing Babies - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
February 14, 2013 - Garnerville
Non-walkers and their parent, grandparent, or caregiver are invited for rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. Pre-registration is required. Thursdays through May 16.
Family Movie Night! - Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library
February 14, 2013 - Garnerville
Come in for a movie and free popcorn too. Families welcome.
Stories in Spanish & English - Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library
February 14, 2013 - Garnerville
Children ages 3-6 can hear stories in Spanish and English. Pre-registration is required. Thursdays through May 16.
Puppets Read Jokes - White Plains Public Library
February 14, 2013 - White Plains
Make a puppet, then learn how to use the puppet and practice reading jokes.
T.A.B. (Teen Advisory Board) - Cambria Heights Library
February 14, 2013 - Cambria Heights
Teens can let their voices be heard and share ideas when they join the Cambria Heights' Teen Advisory Board. They can give their input on all things young adult related.
Teen Thursdays - Yonkers Public Library - Riverfront
February 14, 2013 - Yonkers
Hang out with Z, the teen librarian, create arts & crafts, play board games/PS3, take quizzes, enter a monthly raffle, and win small prizes at Bingo...and more. Something different every week. Open to tweens and teens, ages 12-19 in the Teen Scene.
Creating Flyers in Microsoft Word - Far Rockaway Library
February 14, 2013 - Far Rockaway
Learn how to use Microsoft Word to create flyers for upcoming holiday parties, small business needs, or distributing information.
Drama Posse - Hillcrest Library
February 14, 2013 - Flushing
Children and teens ages 11-14, can try their hand at acting, and perform in a live show especially for kids. Budding actors, musicians, scenery artists, sound effects techs, and stagehands are needed. Weekly meetings and rehearsals are required for all actors and actresses.
Mini Musicians - South Norwalk Library
February 14, 2013 - South Norwalk
Children age 3-5 are invited to make music. The session includes singing, dancing, musical stories, and jamming with musical instruments. Children will learn basic musical concepts like rhythm, pitch, and tempo, while participating in fun, hands-on games and activities. The program is limited to 15 participants and registration is required. You can register online or call x 15903.
Picture Book Time - Hempstead Library
February 15, 2013 - Hempstead
The program includes stories, songs, animal friends, and fun.
LEGO Club - Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Village Branch
February 15, 2013 - Haverstraw
Creative kids ages 4-12 can bring their imagination and make something with LEGO's.
LEGO Club - Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library
February 15, 2013 - Garnerville
Creative kids are invited to bring their own Legos or use the library's to make something special. For ages 4-12. Fridays through May 17 other than March 29.
Stories & Craft - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
February 15, 2013 - Garnerville
Children ages 3-7 are invited for stories, crafts, and more. Registration is required. Fridays through May 17 (except March 29).
Fun Wii Fridays - Hollis Library
February 15, 2013 - Hollis
Calling all teens! Enjoy an afternoon for lots of socializing and Wii games.
Game Day - Sunnyside Library
February 15, 2013 - Sunnyside
Ennjoy some friendly competition at this weekly game program for tweens and teens. Play Monopoly, checkers, chess, Connect 4,
Uno, and more.
Tales for Tots - The Field Library
February 15, 2013 - Peekskill
Stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun. Interactive, drop-in storytime for tots ages 2 and older with a caregiver.
Freestyle Fridays - Brooklyn Public Library, Bushwick branch
February 15, 2013 - Bushwick
Teens can use computers, hang out, do their homework, read, write, hear music, and more.
Craft Time - Ozone Park Library
February 15, 2013 - Ozone Park
Children can enjoy an afternoon of arts and crafts.
Young Leaders Institute of Laurelton - Laurelton Library
February 15, 2013 - Laurelton
Real leaders are made not born. Learn to be a leader at this program for children in grades 3-6.
The Lounge - Wilton Library
February 15, 2013 - Wilton
Children in grades 1 and up are invited to play video games on the Library's Wii system. Comfortable seating will be available. Caregivers must remain in the building for children under age 12. No registration.
Comic Books and Manga - Hempstead Library
February 16, 2013 - Hempstead
Join in for an instructional series on how to create and publish your own comics and manga. Attendees will learn much more than just drawing: Highlights include organizing art tools, developing characters and storylines, and prepping the final product for publication. This free program is open to adults and high school students. Registration at the Reference Desk is required.
Black History Month Craft - Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Village Branch
February 16, 2013 - Haverstraw
Kids ages 4-12 can create a craft in honor of Black History Month. Pre-registration is required.
Saturday Family Programs: Bop Goes the Weasel - Brooklyn Public Library, central branch
February 16, 2013 - Prospect Heights
Children enjoy an introduction to jazz with vocalist Christiana Drapkin and her trio. They will be performing some standards in an accessible way that makes it easy for children to catch the melody, move with the rhythm, tap their feet, and snap their fingers.
Black History Month Interactive Read Aloud: 'These Hands' - White Plains Public Library
February 17, 2013 - White Plains
Children in grades 1-6 with their families are invited to celebrate Black History Month with an interactive reading of the book, "These Hands," written by Margaret H. Mason and illustrated by Floyd Cooper. Everyone will participate and be inspired by the story of overcoming racial discrimination at American bakery factories during the 1950s and early 1960s. Refreshments to follow.
AN UNFORGETTABLE TRIBUTE TO NAT KING COLE - Brentwood Library
February 17, 2013 - Brentwood
Award winning singer and actor Tyrone Robinson pays homage to Nat King Cole who broke racial barriers and was a trailblazer in the entertainment world.
Zumba for Children and Parents - Norwalk Public Library
February 18, 2013 - Norwalk
Move and groove to some fun and upbeat music in this Zumba class run by Karen for children ages 3-12 and their parents. No registration necessary but the program is limited to the first 80 people who arrive. Be sure to bring water.
Teacher in the Library - Field Library
Through February 28, 2013 - Peekskill
Drop in for homework help from a certified teacher. February 4, 5, 7, 11, 14, 21, 25, 26, and 28, from 4-6pm.
Wonder Instagram Contest - Fairfield Public Library
Through March 10, 2013 - Fairfield
What does "Choose Kindness" mean to you? Show it on Instagram. Snap a photo between now and March 10 that shows an act of kindness and use the hashtag #fplwonder to enter. Contest finalists will be invited to a special reception with the author of the book Wonder. The winning photographer will receive $150. No registration necessary. March is One Book One Town Month in Fairfield. This year's pick is Wonder by R. J. Palacio.
Black History StoryWalk: 'Molly, By Golly! The Legend of Molly Williams? - White Plains Public Library
Through March 17, 2013 - White Plains
Along this StoryWalk, kids in grades 1-6 and their families will learn about Molly Williams, an African American cook for NYC's Fire Company 11 in 1818, who is thought to be America's first female firefighter. The StoryWalk is based on the book entitled, ?Molly, by Golly! The Legend of Molly Williams, America's First Female Firefighter," written by Dianne Ochiltree and illustrated by Kathleen Kemly. The StoryWalk opens Sunday, February 17 at 1pm, and continues through Sunday, March 17.
Weekly Food Waste Drop-Off - Queens Library at Sunnyside
Through March 23, 2013 - Sunnyside
Families can bring their frozen food scraps (fruit and vegetable scraps; coffee grounds, including paper filter; tea bags; egg and nut shells; bread and pasta with no toppings) to the weekly food waste drop-off outside Queens Library at Sunnyside, Saturdays thru March 23. The Western Queens
Compost Initiative will turn them into nutrient-rich compost. No meat, dairy, bones, or oily foods, please.
Artist's Studio Space - Greenburgh Public Library
Through March 31, 2013 - Elmsford
An intergenerational program for tweens, teens, and adults. Draw Manga & Fine Art. Call Kate Colquitt at (914) 721-8224 for more information. Saturdays, March 3, 17, and 31.
Understanding Memory Loss - Somers Library
Through June 04, 2102 - Somers
This program helps the audience distinguish between Alzheimer's Disease and age-associated memory impairment. Learn what the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's Disease are, along with guidance on how to obtain a diagnosis and what treatments are currently available. Register online at somerslibrary.org or call 914-232-5717.