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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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Mah Jongg with Stephanie

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

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

Drop-In: Crafts, Crafts, Crafts!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Crafts
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Childrens Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

For children of all ages

Get creative and make your own craft!

Get creative and make a craft you may have missed!

 


 

 

Teen Helpers: Drop-in Craft

2:00pm–3:00pm
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 kids ages K-5 including setup, operating the program and cleanup.

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.

Noon-Years Eve Party

11:30am–12:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children of all ages

Join us to count down to 2026… a bit early!

Registration is preferred!


 

Drop-In: Giant and Old School Board Games

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Childrens Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

For children of all ages and their family

Game on!  Bring your friends and family down to the library to play games!

 


 

New Year's Scrapbooking

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens & Tweens
Crafts
Registration Required
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.

Mah Jongg with Stephanie

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

Make-up for the 11/10/25 Morning Watercolor class

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This is the scheduled make-up for the 11/10/25 Morning Watercolor class.  

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

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.

Teen Helpers: Hot Chocolate Pop Art

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.

Hot Chocolate Pop Art

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 the art style of Andy Warhol, create a fun art piece to take home. 

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!


 

CSH Library Board Meeting

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

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!

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'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

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!

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.