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Paint Palette Cookie and Pretzel Brush

Paint Palette Cookies

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room AB at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Cooking

Age Group:

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

For children entering grades 1-5

Create your very own paint pallete cookie with M&Ms!  Also, make a brush to go with it!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!


 

girl on rocks at beach

Evening Watercolor with Helen Murdock Prep

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Large Meeting Room AB at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Art, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Evening Watercolor with Helen Murdock-Prep
(4) Wednesdays: July 9, 16, 23, 30 from 6:30-8:30 pm 
In the event of a library closure, the make-up class for this session is scheduled for August 6.

Henri Matisse Lagoon (Le Lagon) from Jazz 1947

Mini Masters: Henri Matisse's Colorful Cut-Outs

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

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

Children
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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

Three to five-year-olds and their caregivers will have fun exploring famous artworks and making their own art in this program designed especially to support early childhood learning.

My Gym Tumble

My Gym

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room AB at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Fitness

Age Group:

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

For children ages 6 months to 5 years with adult

Join My Gym for a fun Tumble Time!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!

cottage in woods

Joy of Painting with Pastels with Marie Sheehy-Walker

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room AB at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Art, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

(4) Fridays: July 11, 18, 25 & August 1, from 1pm to 3pm
If the library needs to close, the make-up date will be August 8. 

Lightsaber Clipart

Star Wars Day: Jedi Training

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room AB at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Event

Age Group:

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

For children entering grades 1-5

Join  The Saber Guild: Endor Temple and learn the ways of The Force!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!


 

Planetarium

Planetarium

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room AB at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

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

For children entering grades 1-5

Experience the stars in the library!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!

 

 

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Flip Flops Wall Hanging

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children entering grades 1-5

Paint your own flip flop wall hanging!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!

Makerspace Highlight: Tote Bags and Button Making

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens & Tweens
Art, Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: The Underground
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Art, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make custom tote bags using our heat-press Cricut machine. Select an image and we will be able to iron it on your bag, which you can then customize further with fabric markers. 

Drop-In Model Magic Fun!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Crafts
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Childrens Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

For children of all ages

Create your very own colorful figure with Model Magic!

 


 

Tie Dye T-Shirts

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children entering grades 1-5

Create your own colorful tie-dye shirt!

Please bring your own shirt as one will not be provided.

Painted Felt Scene: Summer

2:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join art educator/artist Bonnie Schwartz as you learn the fun and easy art of 2D wool felting (also known as ‘painting with wool’).

Sand Art

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children entering grades 1-5

Create your very own colorful sand art!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!

A Time For Kids Presents: 1,2,3 Full STEAM AHEAD

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Crafts, Performance
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 2-5 with adult

An introduction to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Focus on critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Lego Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Childrens Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children entering grades 1-5 

Get creative with our Legos!  Each month will be a themed set.  

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!


 

Teen Art Council: Great Outdoors w/ Georgia O'Keeffe

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens & Tweens
Art, Crafts, Workshop, Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Art, Crafts, Workshop, Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring the outside in with famous American artist Georgia O'Keeffe, then create your own art inspired by her colorful paintings of the natural world.

Rainbow Craft

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 2-5 with adult

Create a colorful rainbow!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!

Friendship Bracelets

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children entering grades 1-5

Create friendship bracelets to share!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!

My Color Book

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 2-5 with adult

Learn about colors and create a book to take home!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!

Stuff a Capybara (ages 2-5)

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 2-5 with adult

Stuff your very own capybara friend to take home!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!


 

Stuff a Capybara (entering 1-5)

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children entering grades 1-5

Stuff your very own capybara friend to take home!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!


 

Stuff-A-Squatch

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens & Tweens
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stuff, dress, and take home your very own sasquatch!

Family Garden Stones

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children of ages and their families

Create your very own garden stone to decorate your garden!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!

Paint Drip Cake Pops

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens & Tweens
Cooking, Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Cooking, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color our world by unleashing your inner artist with these paint drip cake pops by Fanny Cakes! Learn to mix, ball, dip and decorate to create delicious masterpieces.

Jelly Fish

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 2-5 with adult

Using crepe paper and your imagination, create your own jellyfish!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!

Finger Painting Fun!

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 2-5 with adult

Get creative and make your own masterpiece!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!

A Time For Kids Presents: 1,2,3 Full STEAM AHEAD

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Crafts, Performance
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 2-5 with adult

An introduction to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Focus on critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Wooden Hot Air Balloons

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children entering grades 1-5

Paint your very own Hot Air Balloon wall hanging!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!

Embroidery Workshop

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens & Tweens
Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn basic embroidery stitches in this fun workshop! Participants will work on an embroidery sampler and a zippered case.

Colorful Bears

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children of all ages

Get colorful and decorate a bear!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!

Pasta Butterflies

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 2-5 with adult

Get creative and turn pasta into butterflies!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!