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Guitar Pablo Picasso Date: 1912

Mini Masters: Cardboard Art

Tuesday, April 14, 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. 

bookmarks

Revolutionary Bookmarks (V)

Tuesday, April 14, 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, design and create themed collage bookmarks ahead of our 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution observances. These bookmarks will be laminated and given out to the community at our Circulation Desk.

Long Island Wildlife

LI Ecosystems: Past, Present and... Future?

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Large Meeting Room AB at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Event

Age Group:

Teens & Tweens, Adults
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a lecture about creating a sustainable Long Island with Marshall Brown, President of the Long Island Conservancy.

environment fair

Environmental Fair Volunteers

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Teen Volunteer

Age Group:

Teens & Tweens
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Assist our librarians in set-up, break-down, and conducting crafts and stalls at our annual Environmental Fair.

opossum

Living with Wildlife: Meet Animal Ambassadors!

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room AB at Cold Spring Harbor Library

Program Type:

Workshop, Teen Volunteer

Age Group:

Teens & Tweens, Adults
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Large Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Teen Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

For grades 6-12 and adults. Learn about the interconnectivity of our local ecosystem and how to protect it, with guidance on what you can do to help.

Helen Murdock Prep's Elephant Watercolor

Morning Watercolor with Helen Murdock Prep

Monday, May 4, 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: May 4, 11, 18, & June 1, 8, 15 from 10 am-12 pm (no 5/25)

In the event of a library closure, the makeup for this class is scheduled for Monday, June 22. 

The Water Lily Pond, 1899 by Claude Monet

Adventures in Art: Meet Monet!

Tuesday, May 5, 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

Take a deep dive into the paintings of Claude Monet, one of the most famous artists of all time. Learn about his Impressionist art, then create your own painting inspired by his work.

The Snail, 1953, Henri Matisse

Mini Masters: Matisse!

Wednesday, May 6, 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 an adult

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Mini Masters: Cardboard Art

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. 

CSHSD Elementary Art Show Reception, for Students in Grades K-6

6:30pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Art
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Reception: Tuesday, April 14, open from 6:30pm-8:00pm
Exhibit: Wednesday, April 1-Wednesday, April 29, during Library hours

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. These bookmarks will be laminated and given out to the community at our Circulation Desk.

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 

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. 

The Art of Beautiful Lettering: An Intro to Calligraphy with Helen Murdock-Prep

1:00pm–3:00pm
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:

(3) Tuesdays: April 14, 21, 28 from 1pm-3pm
In the event of a library closure, the makeup for this class is scheduled for Monday, May 5.

The Art of Beautiful Lettering: An Intro to Calligraphy with Helen Murdock-Prep

1:00pm–3:00pm
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:

(3) Tuesdays: April 14, 21, 28 from 1pm-3pm
In the event of a library closure, the makeup for this class is scheduled for Monday, May 5.

Exhibit: Art of the American Revolution

9:30am–8:45pm
Everyone
Art
Library Branch: Cold Spring Harbor Library
Room: Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Exhibit: Art of the American Revolution
Monday, May 4-Friday, August 28

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: May 4, 11, 18, & June 1, 8, 15 from 10 am-12 pm (no 5/25)

In the event of a library closure, the makeup for this class is scheduled for Monday, June 22. 

Adventures in Art: Meet Monet!

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

Take a deep dive into the paintings of Claude Monet, one of the most famous artists of all time. Learn about his Impressionist art, then create your own painting inspired by his work.

Mini Masters: Matisse!

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 an adult

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: May 6, 13, 20, 27 & June 3, 10 from 6:30-8:30 pm 

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: May 4, 11, 18, & June 1, 8, 15 from 10 am-12 pm (no 5/25)

In the event of a library closure, the makeup for this class is scheduled for Monday, June 22. 

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: May 6, 13, 20, 27 & June 3, 10 from 6:30-8:30 pm 

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: May 4, 11, 18, & June 1, 8, 15 from 10 am-12 pm (no 5/25)

In the event of a library closure, the makeup for this class is scheduled for Monday, June 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:

(4) Wednesdays: May 20, 27 & June 3, 10 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: May 6, 13, 20, 27 & June 3, 10 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:

(5) Fridays: May 22, 29 & June 5, 12, 19 from 1pm to 3:30pm 
In the event of a library closure, the makeup date for this class will be June 26, 2026.

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: May 20, 27 & June 3, 10 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: May 6, 13, 20, 27 & June 3, 10 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. These bookmarks will be laminated and given out to the community at our Circulation Desk.

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:

(5) Fridays: May 22, 29 & June 5, 12, 19 from 1pm to 3:30pm 
In the event of a library closure, the makeup date for this class will be June 26, 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: May 4, 11, 18, & June 1, 8, 15 from 10 am-12 pm (no 5/25)

In the event of a library closure, the makeup for this class is scheduled for Monday, June 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:

(4) Wednesdays: May 20, 27 & June 3, 10 from 10 am to 12 pm