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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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Community Service Bookmarks (V)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Underground at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Art, Crafts, Teen Volunteer

Age Group:

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

Decorate bookmarks that we will laminate and provide to the community at our circulation desk! We will have ideas for seasonal themes on hand. Earn 1 hour of community service. 

This event was moved from Wednesday, 12/3.

Drama with Your Mama Logo

Toddler Time: Drama with your grownup Music and Play

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Large Meeting Room AB at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

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

For children ages 2-5 with an adult

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Read to Dogs: Session 1

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Age Group:

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

For children in grades 1-5

Have a paw-some time and practice your reading skills by reading to a certified therapy dog!  Each child will have 15 minutes to read to a dog.  

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Joy of Painting with Pastels with Marie Sheehy-Walker

1:00pm–3:15pm
Adults
Art, Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

(6) Fridays: November 7, 14, 21 & December 5, 12, 19, from 1pm to 3:15pm (no 11/28)
In the event of a library closure, the makeup date for this class will be January 9, 2026.

Wildlife Center of Long Island

9:30am–12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting with our Youth Conservation Team, a team of teens 14-18 years old that meet monthly to network and collaborate

Mario Kart Tournament

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens & Tweens
Event
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: The Underground
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Grab your friends for some Mario Kart 8 and snacks in the Teen Room. We will have the game up on our huge TV! 

Registration for January-February ADULT Programs Begins Today

9:30am–9:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Registration for January-February ADULT Programs begins today at 9:30am for those with a valid Cold Spring Harbor Library card. 

Mah Jongg with Stephanie

10:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: The Underground

Morning Watercolor with Helen Murdock Prep

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Art, Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

(6) Mondays: November 3, 10, 17 & December 1, 8, 15 from 10 am-12 pm (no 11/24)

In the event of a library closure, the makeup for this class is scheduled for Monday, December 22.

Mah Jongg Group Anne Schmitz

12:00pm–1:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: The Underground

Read to Dogs: Session 1

6:00pm–6:15pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children in grades 1-5

Have a paw-some time and practice your reading skills by reading to a certified therapy dog!  Each child will have 15 minutes to read to a dog.  

Read to Dogs: Session 2

6:15pm–6:30pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children in grades 1-5

Have a paw-some time and practice your reading skills by reading to a certified therapy dog!  Each child will have 15 minutes to read to a dog.  

Read to Dogs: Session 3

6:30pm–6:45pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children in grades 1-5

Have a paw-some time and practice your reading skills by reading to a certified therapy dog!  Each child will have 15 minutes to read to a dog.  

Teen Volunteer Orientation

6:30pm–7:00pm
Teens & Tweens
Workshop, Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: The Underground
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Workshop, Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. Newcomers to the teen library volunteer program will get an overview, introductory folder and information on some upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Restorative Yoga with Alice Weiser

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Fitness, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

(6) Mondays: November 3, 10, 17 & December 1, 8, 15 from 6:30pm-7:30pm (no 11/24)

Margie's Book Club

6:30pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Read to Dogs: Session 4

6:45pm–7:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children in grades 1-5

Have a paw-some time and practice your reading skills by reading to a certified therapy dog!  Each child will have 15 minutes to read to a dog.  

Dance, Balance & Stretch

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Fitness, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

(6) Tuesdays: November 4, 11, 18 & December 2, 9, 16 from 10 am-11 am (class does not meet on 11/25)
In the event of a library closure, the makeup class for the November-December session will be January 6, 2026. 

Mother Goose

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Storytime
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 6 months to 24 months with adult

Enjoy sharing rhymes, songs, and movements with your child.

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!

Afterschool Teen Volunteering

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens & Tweens
Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Assist our librarians with a variety of tasks after school, which will vary on the day. Please note, due to the small number of spaces, this program is restricted to CSH library card holders only.

Teens Read to Kids: Winter Stories (V)

3:45pm–4:30pm
Teens & Tweens
Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Childrens Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. Read to kids! We will pair volunteers with storytime groups, this time reading wintry and holiday themed books. Earn 1 hour of community service credit. 

Book Buddies: Welcome Winter

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children
Storytime
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Teen Helpers: Fork Art Yeti

4:15pm–5:30pm
Teens & Tweens
Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. Earn community service credit for assisting our librarians with this children's program for kids ages K-5 including setup, operating the program and cleanup.

Fork Art Yeti

4:30pm–5:15pm
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 in grades K-5

Using a fork and paint, get creative and design a Yeti!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!


 

A Writer's Workshop via Zoom

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Workshop, Writing Group
Registration Required
Payment Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Writing Group
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

This is a virtual program which will take place via Zoom.

Yoga for All Levels with Nancy Kelly

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Fitness, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

(6) Wednesdays: November 5, 12, 19 & December 3, 10, 17 at 10 am (class does not meet on 11/26/25)

Drawing for the Painter with Marie Sheehy-Walker

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Art
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

(6) Wednesdays: November 5, 12, 19 & December 3, 10, 17 from 10 am to 12 pm (no class 11/26)