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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. 

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.

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

girl on rocks at beach

Evening Watercolor with Helen Murdock Prep

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Craft Room at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Art, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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 

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Teen Helpers: Fizzing Shamrocks

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.

Shelf Motivation (V)

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens & Tweens
Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
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.

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.

Donation Tote Bags

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens & Tweens
Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: The Underground
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Volunteers grades 7-12. Earn 1 hour of community service credit by assisting us making decorative tote bags, which will be filled with supplies from our March food drive to going to Tri-CYA. 

 

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.

Evening Teen Volunteering

7:00pm–8:00pm
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.

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.

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.

Teen Helpers: Rainbow Cupcakes

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.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

6:30pm–7:00pm
Teens & Tweens
Workshop, Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
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.

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.

Evening Teen Volunteering

7:00pm–8:00pm
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.

Teen Helpers: Lego Club

1:45pm–3:15pm
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.

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. 

Teen Helpers: Fork Paint Leprechaun

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.

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.

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.

Evening Teen Volunteering

7:00pm–8:00pm
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.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

6:30pm–7:00pm
Teens & Tweens
Workshop, Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
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.

Teen Library Ambassadors (V)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens & Tweens
Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: The Underground
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

A librarian will give you a tour of the teen room, collections and cool things the library has to offer, so that you can spread the word! Provide your feedback and opinions.

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.

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.

Snack Tour Reviewers: France (V)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens & Tweens
Event, Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: The Underground
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Event, Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Help us review international snacks for our Teen Snack Review binder! Enjoy French treats and learn about the country, then submit a review slip that we will be putting into a binder for fellow teens to browse.

Teen Helpers: Windy Day Kites

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.