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Baby playing

Baby Start

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Large Meeting Room AB at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Event

Age Group:

Children
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!

SAT and ACT

SAT/ACT Practice Test

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:15pm
Large Meeting Room AB at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Teens & Tweens
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.

shelf reading

Shelf Motivation (V)

Monday, March 2, 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.

drawing of pitcher

Drawing for the Painter with Marie Sheehy-Walker

Wednesday, March 4, 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:

(4) Wednesdays: March 4, 11, 18, 25, from 10 am to 12 pm

Florine Stettheimer. Family Portrait, II. 1933

Adventures in Art: Family Fun

Wednesday, March 4, 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

cottage in woods

Joy of Painting with Pastels with Marie Sheehy-Walker

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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:

(4) Fridays: March 6, 13, 20, 27, from 1pm to 3:30pm 
In the event of a library closure, the makeup date for this class will be April 10, 2026.

Train Layout

Model Train Show

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room AB at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Age Group:

Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

For children of all ages and their family

All aboard for a fun-filled train-themed adventure!  Come on down and watch the Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers run their trains and have your hand on the controls!

Helen Murdock Prep's Elephant Watercolor

Morning Watercolor with Helen Murdock Prep

Monday, March 9, 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: March 9, 16, 23, 30 & April 6, 13 from 10am-12pm.

In the event of a library closure, the makeup for this class is scheduled for Monday, April 20.

Little Sun Hannah Hoch Date: 1969

Mini Masters: Crazy Collage

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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

Three to five-year-olds and their caregivers will have fun exploring famous artworks and making their own art in classes designed especially to support early childhood learning. 

drawing of pitcher

Drawing for the Painter with Marie Sheehy-Walker

Wednesday, March 11, 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:

(4) Wednesdays: March 4, 11, 18, 25, from 10 am to 12 pm

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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!


 

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!


 

Book Club: Loyalty by Avi

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children
Book Discussions
Cancelled
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.

Cancelled due to low registration.

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!

Fizzing Shamrocks

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

Paint with baking soda and vinegar and create a unique shamrock!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!


 

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!

Rainbow Afternoon!

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

Create your very own ROYGBIV on a paper plate!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!


 

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!

Adventures in Art: Family Fun

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

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!

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!

Edible Rainbow

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

Using Froot Loops and your imagination, create a unique piece of art!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!


 

Model Train Show

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

For children of all ages and their family

All aboard for a fun-filled train-themed adventure!  Come on down and watch the Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers run their trains and have your hand on the controls!

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!

Mini Masters: Crazy Collage

4:00pm–5:00pm
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

Three to five-year-olds and their caregivers will have fun exploring famous artworks and making their own art in classes designed especially to support early childhood learning. 

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!

Rainbow Cupcakes

4:30pm–5:15pm
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 in grades K-5

Make your very own edible rainbow and clouds!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!


 

 

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!

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!

Shamrock Puppy

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

Using paper shamrocks, create your very own puppy!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!


 

Lego Club

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

For children entering grades K-5 

Get creative with our Legos!  Each month will be a themed set.  

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!


 

Fork Paint Leprechaun

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

For children in grades K-5

Paint with a fork to create a leprechaun!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!


 

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!

Lucky Pot O' Gold

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

Find your very own Pot o' Gold at this craft using paper!

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library Card is required!