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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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Age Group

Drop-In: Crafts, Crafts, Crafts!

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

Was there a craft you may have missed?  We may have it to make that day!

 


 

 

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.

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.

West Side School PTG

10:30am–12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Life in Paragraphs Memoir Workshop *via Zoom

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

Whether you would just like to have fun writing your life stories, create a lasting gift for your family, or publish a memoir, the Life in Paragraphs Memoir Workshop offers an easy way to preserve

After School 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.

Winter Hat Paper Craft

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 paper, pom-poms, and your imagination, create your very own mixed media art!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!


 

Cold Spring Harbor Education Foundation

7:00pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

After School 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.

Teen Helpers: Birch Winter Tree

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.

Birch Winter Tree

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

Create a wintery scene using upcycled magazines and paint!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!


 

Beyond the Book-A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Discussions
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:

This program is in partnership with the Whaling Museum.  
Register here!

Mah jong with Suanne L

11:45am–1:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: The Underground

Book Club: Loyalty by Avi

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

For children in grades K-5

Join us for our book club to celebrate the 250th anniversary of The Declaration of Independence. 

Snacks will be provided.

Evening Teen Volunteering

7:00pm–8:00pm
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.

Baby Start

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

For children ages birth to 23 months with adult

Join a Time for Kids for a program designed for our littlest learners. Sing, play, and learn in this fun class!

Brown Butter Ginger Cookies with Kelly

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Cooking
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chef Kelly McConnell will lead you through the steps to make these delicious cookies! Start with a quick demonstration on browning butter, then make your own cookie dough from scratch.

SAT/ACT Practice Test

11:00am–2:15pm
Teens & Tweens
Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

For students preparing for the tests. Note: This is not the PSAT as administered by the College Board.

Long Island Greenbelt

10:00am–1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB

The Road to Revolution, Part I

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Event
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

What Did The Declaration Actually Declare?

The Road to Revolution, Part II

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Event
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Creating New Governments

Island Winds Chamber Ensemble Presents: The Music of America

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

The Island Winds Chamber Ensemble is a group of renowned Long Island musicians