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gingerbread house

Gingerbread House-Making for Teens

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Underground at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Teens & Tweens
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: The Underground
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 in the Teen Room. Decorate your own Gingerbread House to enjoy throughout the season! Bring your creativity, and the library will provide all of the supplies!

Snowflake Art

Teen Art Council: Snowflake Art (V)

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Art, Teen Volunteer

Age Group:

Teens & Tweens
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Art, Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Discover the art, science, and stories behind the photographs of Wilson Bentley, aka “the Snowflake Man,” then create your own snowflake watercolor resist art.

Baby playing

Time for Kids Presents: Baby Start

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Childrens Room at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Childrens Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages birth to 23 months with adult

An introduction to library programs and circle time for our littlest learners, with a focus on early literacy, early language

development, and socialization.

babysitting

Running a Babysitting Business

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Underground at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Teens & Tweens
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: The Underground
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

For those pursuing babysitting work through grade 12. In this course, you will learn all about how to run your own babysitting business and tips for child care.

art

Mini Masters: Time to Paint

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Large Meeting Room AB at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 3-5 with adult

Have fun exploring famous artworks and making your own in this program designed especially to support early childhood learning. 

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Winter's Remedy: The Art of Helen Murdock-Prep

All Day
Everyone
Art
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Winter’s Remedy: The Art of Helen Murdock-Prep
Exhibit: January 7-February 26, during Library hours
Reception: January 22, open from 6:30pm-8:00pm

Reception for Winter's Remedy: The Art of Helen Murdock-Prep

6:30pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Art
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Winter’s Remedy: The Art of Helen Murdock-Prep
Exhibit: January 7-February 26, during Library hours
Reception: January 22, open from 6:30pm-8:00pm

Model Train Show

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

For children of all ages and their family

All aboard for a fun-filled train-themed adventure!  Come on down and watch the Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers run their trains and have your hand on the controls!

Exhibit: Becoming the United States

9:30am–8:45pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Exhibit on view Tuesday, February 3-Thursday, February 26
 

An Afternoon with George Washington

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Event
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Flamenco Performance with Michelle Vicale

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Performance
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special Flamenco dance performance by professional dancer and instructor Michelle Vicale.  Flamenco is a powerful and emotional art form from southern Spain that blends music, dance, and singing.