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Pawsitive Reading

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Ages 5 - 11.  Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Ages 5 - 11.  Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Crafty Book Fridays

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

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Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

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Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

the dot

Crafty Book Fridays: The Dot by Peter Reynolds

Friday, September 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

Labor Day

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site

All Staff Day

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
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Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

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Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

kids sitting with a pug dog one kid reading

Pawsitive Reading

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Ages 5 - 11.  Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Ages 5 - 11.  Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

follow the line

Crafty Book Fridays: Crayola: Follow the that Line- Magic at your Fingertips by Janay Brown-Wood by

Friday, September 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

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Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

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Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Crafty Book Fridays

Friday, October 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

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Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

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Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Crafty Book Fridays

Friday, October 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

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Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

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Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Crafty Book Fridays

Friday, October 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

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Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

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Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Crafty Book Fridays

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

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Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.