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scrapbook

New Year's Scrapbooking

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens & Tweens
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own scrapbook or junk journal with our scrapbooking materials! Journals will be provided for you to take home and continue using throughout the year.

Wilson A. Bentley, Snowflakes Photomicrographed, c. 1890

Adventures in Art: Let it Snow!

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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 in grades K-5

Discover the art and science behind Wilson Bentley’s groundbreaking photographs of snowflakes, then create your own winter art.

bookmarks

Community Service Bookmarks (V)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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. 

Helen Murdock Prep's Elephant Watercolor

Morning Watercolor with Helen Murdock Prep

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room AB at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Art, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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: January 12, 19, 26 & February 2, 9, 23 from 10 am-12 pm (no 2/16)

In the event of a library closure, the makeup for this class is scheduled for Monday, March 2.

shelf reading

Shelf Motivation (V)

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Underground at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Teen Volunteer

Age Group:

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

Help us do a much needed “shelf read” of our collections, making sure things are in their proper spots so that everyone can find them easily! Earn 1.5 hours of community service.

David Smith Cubi XVII, 1963 Polished stainless steel

Mini Masters: Sculptures

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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

pen and writing

A Writer's Workshop *via Zoom

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual Program at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Workshop, Writing Group

Age Group:

Adults
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.

drawing of pitcher

Drawing for the Painter with Marie Sheehy-Walker

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

(6) Wednesdays: January 14, 21, 28 & February 4, 11, 18 from 10 am to 12 pm

Yoga for All Levels

Yoga for All Levels with Nancy Kelly

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room AB at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Fitness, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
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: January 14, 21, 28 & February 4, 11, 18 at 10 am
In the event the library needs to close, the make-up date for this class is Wednesday, February 25.

cottage in woods

Joy of Painting with Pastels with Marie Sheehy-Walker

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Large Meeting Room AB at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Art, Workshop

Age Group:

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

(5) Fridays: January 16, 23 & February 6, 13, 20 from 1pm to 3:15pm (no 1/30)
In the event of a library closure, the makeup date for this class will be February 27, 2026.

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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:

(5) Fridays: January 16, 23 & February 6, 13, 20 from 1pm to 3:15pm (no 1/30)
In the event of a library closure, the makeup date for this class will be February 27, 2026.

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: January 12, 19, 26 & February 2, 9, 23 from 10 am-12 pm (no 2/16)

In the event of a library closure, the makeup for this class is scheduled for Monday, March 2.

Winter Pointillism Tree

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children
Art
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children in grades K-5

Create a winter tree using pointillism, a painting style created by Georges Seurat and Paul Signac

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!

Revolutionary Bookmarks (V)

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

Decorate, design and create themed collage bookmarks ahead of our 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution observances. These bookmarks will be laminated and given out to the community at our Circulation Desk.

The Art of Beautiful Lettering: An Intro to Calligraphy with Helen Murdock-Prep

1:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Discover the art of beautiful lettering in this hands-on calligraphy workshop designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

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: January 14, 21, 28 & February 4, 11, 18 from 10 am to 12 pm

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:

(5) Fridays: January 16, 23 & February 6, 13, 20 from 1pm to 3:15pm (no 1/30)
In the event of a library closure, the makeup date for this class will be February 27, 2026.

The Art of Beautiful Lettering: An Intro to Calligraphy with Helen Murdock-Prep

1:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Discover the art of beautiful lettering in this hands-on calligraphy workshop designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

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: January 14, 21, 28 & February 4, 11, 18 from 10 am to 12 pm

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:

(5) Fridays: January 16, 23 & February 6, 13, 20 from 1pm to 3:15pm (no 1/30)
In the event of a library closure, the makeup date for this class will be February 27, 2026.

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: January 12, 19, 26 & February 2, 9, 23 from 10 am-12 pm (no 2/16)

In the event of a library closure, the makeup for this class is scheduled for Monday, March 2.