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Drop In: Family Art Mystery Challenge

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
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
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

 

Georgia O'Keeffe Evening Star No. III 1917

Adventures in Art: Nature's Colors with Georgia O'Keeffe

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 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 entering grades 1-5

Explore the outdoors through the eyes of famous American artist Georgia O'Keeffe, then create your own painting inspired by hers.

Andy Warhol. Cow. 1966

Mini Masters: Andy Warhol's Animals

Thursday, August 14, 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

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

Ice Cream Stock Photo

Ice Cream Social!

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children Garden Patio at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Cooking

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Children Garden Patio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children of all ages

Join us for our annual Ice Cream Social!  Play our lawngames while eating ice cream!

Registration is preferred.

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Teen Volunteer Orientation

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
The Underground at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Workshop, Teen Volunteer

Age Group:

Teens & Tweens
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.

bookmarks

Community Service Bookmarks (V)

Thursday, August 28, 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.. this is light and fun community service event. Earn 1 hour of community service. 

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Mini Masters: All About Lines with Jackson Pollock

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 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

Have fun exploring famous artworks and making your own in this program designed especially to support early childhood learning.  This week we will learn about Jackson Pollock

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Adult Summer Reading 2025

9:30am–5:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:
Adult Summer Reading
Color Our World
Monday, July 7-Friday, August 15
(registration is ongoing)

Read this summer and then rate or review your book to enter our raffles for your chance to win!

Smartphone Photography 101

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

In this hands-on course, award-winning photographer, Holly Hunt will teach simple, easy-to-learn skills on photography, composition, lighting, and technicality.

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.

Intro to Fluid Art with Alcohol Inks

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Intro to Fluid Art with Alcohol Inks

Learn to Play Mah Jongg with Catherine Crocetti

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

Register once for this 6-class series. Classes will meet on: July 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7, 14.  

Heart of the Harbor Book Discussion: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles *Virtual

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Discussions
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a virtual program.

Weekly Raffle #6 for Adult Summer Reading

All Day
Adults
Event
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Event
Event Details:

Our sixth weekly raffle will be pulled today! Submit ratings and/or reviews up until 5pm today for your chance to win! The winner will be notified on Monday, August 18. 

Grand Prize Raffle Drawing for Adult Summer Reading

All Day
Adults
Event
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Event
Event Details:

Our Grand Prize raffle will be pulled today! Those participants who submitted summer reading book reviews through Friday, August 15th are entered to win! Our winner may pick up their prize at the Circulation Desk.

Smartphone Photography 102

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

Learn all of the editing tools that are included in the smartphone camera.

Meditation: A Priority in Today's World *Virtual

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Workshop
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a virtual program that will take place via Zoom.

The Eagle Has Landed: Man on the Moon Lecture

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

In 1957, after the Soviets launched the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, into Earth orbit the United States and the Soviet Union became engaged in a Space Race, which was a key aspect of the Cold War to showcase their technological super

Smartphone Photography 103

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

Award-winning photographer, Holly Hunt will teach the tools, features, and settings included in the two most popular, easy-to-use and free photography editing applications, Snapseed and Lightleap.

New Beginnings: A Social Meet-up & Discussion Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
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:

Have you recently gone through a significant life change—such as a divorce, the loss of a partner, becoming single, or adjusting to an empty nest?

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:

Thank you for registering for Watercolor with Helen Murdock-Prep!
(6) Mondays: September 8, 15, 22, 29 & October 6, 13 from 10 am-12 pm 

Restorative Yoga with Alice Weiser

6:30pm–7:30pm
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) Mondays: September 8, 15, 22, 29 & October 6, 13 from 6:30pm-7:30pm
In the event of a library closure, the makeup class for the September-October session will be October 20. 

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: September 9, 16, 23, 30 & October 7, 14 from 10 am-11 am 
In the event of a library closure, the makeup class for the September-October session will be October 21. 

Fall Simmer Packets

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Simmer pots make your home smell warm and inviting.  Join Melinda Space from Thems The Breaks Chocolate to learn the history behind this wonderful tradition and then create a packet to take h

Mat Yoga with Alice Weiser

6:30pm–7:30pm
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: September 9, 16, 23, 30 & October 7, 14 from 6:30pm-7:30pm
In the event of a library closure, the makeup for the September-October session of Mat Yoga will be October 21. 

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.

Yoga for All Levels with Nancy Kelly

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) Wednesdays: September 10, 17, 24 & October 1, 8, 15 at 10 am 
In the event the library needs to close, the make-up date for this class is October 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: September 10, 17, 24 & October 1, 8, 15 from 10 am to 12 pm.

Evening Watercolor with Helen Murdock Prep

6:30pm–8:30pm
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:

Evening Watercolor with Helen Murdock-Prep
(6) Wednesdays: September 10, 17, 24 & October 1, 8, 15 from 6:30-8:30 pm 

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: September 12, 19, 26 & October 3, 10, 17, from 1pm to 3:15pm
In the event of a library closure, the makeup date for this class will be October 24.

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:

Thank you for registering for Watercolor with Helen Murdock-Prep!
(6) Mondays: September 8, 15, 22, 29 & October 6, 13 from 10 am-12 pm