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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. 

bookmarks

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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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.

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)

Mini Masters: Time to Paint

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Art
Registration Required
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. 

Evening Watercolor with Helen Murdock Prep

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Art, Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Evening Watercolor with Helen Murdock-Prep
(6) Wednesdays: November 5, 12, 19 & December 3, 10, 17 from 6:30-8:30 pm (no 11/26)

Community Service 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 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.

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.

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.

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)

Evening Watercolor with Helen Murdock Prep

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Art, Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Evening Watercolor with Helen Murdock-Prep
(6) Wednesdays: November 5, 12, 19 & December 3, 10, 17 from 6:30-8:30 pm (no 11/26)

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.

Paint & Listen

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

Create a painting inspired by the mood and tone of live acoustic guitar music with Adam King. An artist–instructor will guide you as you craft your own masterpiece.

Winter's Remedy: The Art of Helen Murdock-Prep

All Day
Everyone
Art
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Winter’s Remedy: The Art of Helen Murdock-Prep
Exhibit: January 7-February 26, during Library hours
Reception: January 22, open from 6:30pm-8:00pm

Adventures in Art: Let it Snow!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Art
Registration Required
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.

Community Service 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 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. 

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.

Mini Masters: Sculptures

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Art
Registration Required
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

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

Snowflake Resist Art

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

Using crayons and watercolor, create a painting that is as unique as a snowflake!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!


 

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.

Winter Festival (and Coat Drive)

12:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Art, Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children with their families. Join us for our 2nd annual Winter Festival! We will have refreshments, games, crafts, music, and much more. Come early as supplies are limited. 

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.

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

Reception for Winter's Remedy: The Art of Helen Murdock-Prep

6:30pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Art
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Winter’s Remedy: The Art of Helen Murdock-Prep
Exhibit: January 7-February 26, during Library hours
Reception: January 22, open from 6:30pm-8:00pm

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.