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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

Yoga for All Levels

Yoga for All Levels with Nancy Kelly

Wednesday, March 11, 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: March 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 8, 15  at 10am
In the event the library needs to close, the make-up date for this class is 4/22/26.

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Make-up for the 1/26/26 Morning Watercolor class

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

This is the scheduled make-up class for the cancelled 1/26/26 Morning Watercolor class. 

Practice Sessions for Painters

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Art
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own supplies to the library to join others who also love to paint! This is a two-hour, open practice paint session without instruction.  Registration required. 

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:

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

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

Joy of Painting with Pastels with Marie Sheehy-Walker

1:00pm–3:30pm
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:

(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.

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: 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.

Practice Sessions for Painters

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Art
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own supplies to the library to join others who also love to paint! This is a two-hour, open practice paint session without instruction.  Registration 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. 

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:

(4) Wednesdays: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 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: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Evening Watercolor with Helen Murdock-Prep
(6) Wednesdays: March 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 8, 15 from 6:30-8:30 pm 

Revolutionary 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, design and create themed collage bookmarks ahead of our 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution observances.

CSHSD Art Show Reception, Grades 7-12

7:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Art
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Reception: Thursday, March 12, open from 7pm-8pm 
Exhibit: Monday, March 4-Sunday, March 29 (during Library hours)

Joy of Painting with Pastels with Marie Sheehy-Walker

1:00pm–3:30pm
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:

(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.

Teen Art Council: Picturing America

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens & Tweens
Art, Crafts, Workshop, Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Art, Crafts, Workshop, Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore iconic American images from Washington Crossing the Delaware to Warhol’s Campbell soup cans, then help create a Library collage art display celebrating America’s 250th birthday. 

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: 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.

Practice Sessions for Painters

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Art
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own supplies to the library to join others who also love to paint! This is a two-hour, open practice paint session without instruction.  Registration required. 

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:

(4) Wednesdays: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 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: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Evening Watercolor with Helen Murdock-Prep
(6) Wednesdays: March 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 8, 15 from 6:30-8:30 pm 

Joy of Painting with Pastels with Marie Sheehy-Walker

1:00pm–3:30pm
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:

(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.

Drop-In: Afternoon Art

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

For children of all ages

Get creative with our art supplies!  Make your own artwork.

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: 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.

Practice Sessions for Painters

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Art
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own supplies to the library to join others who also love to paint! This is a two-hour, open practice paint session without instruction.  Registration required. 

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:

(4) Wednesdays: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 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: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Evening Watercolor with Helen Murdock-Prep
(6) Wednesdays: March 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 8, 15 from 6:30-8:30 pm