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Teen Volunteer Orientation

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
The Underground at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Workshop, Teen Volunteer

Age Group:

Teens & Tweens
Register Now
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.

Ellsworth Kelly, Spectrum Colors Arranged by Chance IV, 1951

Teen Art Council: Take a Chance!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Art, Crafts, Workshop, Teen Volunteer

Age Group:

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

NEW DATE - rescheduled from 6/1

Molly Mouse

PlayHooray Presents Molly Mouse!

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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 ages 2-5 with adult

Join Molly Mouse for a program filled with singing and dancing!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!


 

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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!

Teen Helpers: Melted Crayon Art

4:45pm–6:00pm
Teens & Tweens
Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. Earn community service credit for assisting our librarians with this children's program for Grades 3-5 including setup, operating the program and cleanup.

Melted Crayon Art

5:00pm–5:45pm
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 entering grades 3-5

Melt crayons for your very own colorful artwork!

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.

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: July 8, 15, 22, 29 & Aug 5, 12 from 10 am-11 am 
In the event of a library closure, the makeup date will be 8/19.

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!

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!

Teens Read to Kids: Summer Stories (Volunteer)

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. Read to kids! We will pair volunteers with storytime groups, this time reading summer themed books. Earn 1.5 hours of community service credit. 

Teens Read to Kids: Summer Stories

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

Grades K-5.

Build Your Own Framed Chalkboard

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Workshop
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this hands-on class, you will be provided with all the materials and taken through the process from start to finish.

A Writer's Workshop *Virtual

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.
(4) Tuesdays: July 15, 22, 29 & August 5 from 7 pm-9 pm

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!

The Art of Pizza Making

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

For children entering grades 1-5

Create your own pizza to take home and bake!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!

Mario Kart Tournament

6:30pm–8:00pm
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 and snacks in the Teen Room. We will have the game up on our huge TV!

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

Teen Helpers: Wooden Hot Air Balloons

3:45pm–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:

Grades 7-12. Earn community service credit for assisting our librarians with this children's program for Grades 1-5 including setup, operating the program and cleanup.

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.

Learn to Play Mah Jongg with Catherine Crocetti

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Take your seat at the table! Cathy Crocetti will lead you through the mechanics and strategies of the is exciting Chinese tile game that is growing in popularity. No prior experience necessary. Open to all.

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Storytime
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Story & Craft
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 2-3

A beginning storytime filled with more advanced stories, songs, fingerplays, movement, and crafts.

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!

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!

Drop In: Family Art Mystery Challenge

10:00am–4:00pm
Children
Event
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Event
Event Details:

For children of all ages and their family

Family Scavenger Hunt around the library!  Find the hidden clues, solve the "crime" and win a prize