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Chess Buddies - Dix Hills

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades 2-5 Play chess and advance your current skills with local teen buddies. District Residents Only. Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity...

Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Grades 2-5 

Play chess and advance your current skills with local teen buddies. District Residents Only. 

1, 2, 3 Play with Me - Dix Hills

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Multipurpose Room 214 at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Mondays, May 5, 12, 19, June 2, 9 | 10 AM–11 AMAges 1-3 years with a parent or caregiverParents and children will play, experience art activities and meet new friends. Community re...

Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Multipurpose Room 214
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Mondays, May 5, 12, 19, June 2, 9 | 10 AM–11 AM

Ages 1-3 years with a parent or caregiver

Shine a Little Light On: Walt Whitman - Dix Hills

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades K-3Learn about our famous local poet, Walt Whitman with Mr. Erik and poet Billy LaMont. Try your hand at writing a simple poem. District Residents Only. Programs may be...

Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grades K-3

Learn about our famous local poet, Walt Whitman with Mr. Erik and poet Billy LaMont. Try your hand at writing a simple poem. District Residents Only. 

Collage Image of the equipment found in the Makerspace.

Open Makerspace - Dix Hills

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace on Three at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology Classes
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

All ages, grades K-5 must be accompanied by an adultShow off your creativity! Learn how the 3D printers, laser engraver, Cricut and other items work. Have a project in mind? We can...

Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Three
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Classes
Event Details:

All ages, grades K-5 must be accompanied by an adult

Leaf it to Nature! - Dix Hills

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 18 months-4 years with a parent or caregiverExplore the different sights, sounds, smells, and feels of nature with Ms. Emily.District Residents Only. Programs may be phot...

Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 18 months-4 years with a parent or caregiver

Explore the different sights, sounds, smells, and feels of nature with Ms. Emily.

District Residents Only. 

Junior Lego Club – Drop In - Melville

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Branch at Melville Meeting Room at Melville Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades K-5Do you love building and creating with LEGO’s? Join Ms. Donna for a LEGO “block party!" We supply the LEGOs. No registration required.This program will take place at 510 ...

Library Branch: Melville Branch
Room: Branch at Melville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Grades K-5

Do you love building and creating with LEGO’s? Join Ms. Donna for a LEGO “block party!" We supply the LEGOs. No registration required.

Clip art picture of a cute lion and a cat standing in front of a stack of books.

Stories For You! - Melville

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Melville Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Tuesdays, 6 PM–6:30 PM (Melville) No session on 5/27Join Ms. Eileen on Tuesdays for fun stories every week. No registration required.This program will take place in the Children's ...

Library Branch: Melville Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Tuesdays, 6 PM–6:30 PM (Melville) No session on 5/27

Join Ms. Eileen on Tuesdays for fun stories every week. No registration required.

Piggy Planter - Dix Hills

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades K-5Paint a piggy planter with Ms. Nicole. District Residents Only. Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify library staff if you prefer not...

Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grades K-5

Paint a piggy planter with Ms. Nicole. District Residents Only. 

Collage Image of the equipment found in the Makerspace.

Open Makerspace - Dix Hills

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace on Three at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology Classes
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

All ages, grades K-5 must be accompanied by an adultShow off your creativity! Learn how the 3D printers, laser engraver, Cricut and other items work. Have a project in mind? We can...

Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Three
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Classes
Event Details:

All ages, grades K-5 must be accompanied by an adult

Homework Help - Dix Hills

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dix Hills
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades K-5 This program will take place in the Children's DepartmentDo you need help with homework? High school volunteers will assist them with assignments. Register for one ...

Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Grades K-5 

This program will take place in the Children's Department

Homework Help - Dix Hills

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dix Hills
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades K-5 This program will take place in the Children's DepartmentDo you need help with homework? High school volunteers will assist them with assignments. Register for one ...

Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Grades K-5 

This program will take place in the Children's Department

Draw a Dragon - Dix Hills

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace on Three at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 4-8Learn about dragons while we draw and paint a beautiful, winged dragon on a medieval castle with Art Teacher Amy. District Residents Only.This program will take place at ...

Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Three
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grades 4-8

Learn about dragons while we draw and paint a beautiful, winged dragon on a medieval castle with Art Teacher Amy. District Residents Only.

Clip art picture of a cute lion and a cat standing in front of a stack of books.

Snuggle Buddy Storytime - Melville

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Dix Hills
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Wednesdays | 6:30 PM–7 PM (Dix Hills)Ms. Eileen reads bedtime stories. No registration required. Bring a favorite stuffed friend.This program will take place in the Children's Depa...

Library Branch: Dix Hills
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Wednesdays | 6:30 PM–7 PM (Dix Hills)

Ms. Eileen reads bedtime stories. No registration required. Bring a favorite stuffed friend.

Totally Tots - Dix Hills

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 with a parent or caregiver Read a book and make a craft with Ms. Michele. District Residents Only. Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publi...

Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 with a parent or caregiver 

Read a book and make a craft with Ms. Michele. District Residents Only. 

Clipart picture of a baby in a diaper smiling. Music notes are randomly placed around the image.

Babies Boogie - Melville

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Branch at Melville Meeting Room at Melville Branch
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Birth-23 months with a parent or caregiverWiggles, giggles and songs with Ms. Sparling. District Residents Only. This program will take place at 510 Sweet Hollow Road, Melvill...

Required
Library Branch: Melville Branch
Room: Branch at Melville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Birth-23 months with a parent or caregiver

Wiggles, giggles and songs with Ms. Sparling. District Residents Only. 

Clipart image of children of various cultures and ethnicities holding hands in a circle.

Toddlers Tango - Melville

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Branch at Melville Meeting Room at Melville Branch
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 24-48 months with a parent or caregiverClap your hands, stomp your feet and wiggle to the beat of Ms. Sparling. District Residents Only. This program will take place at 5...

Required
Library Branch: Melville Branch
Room: Branch at Melville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 24-48 months with a parent or caregiver

Clap your hands, stomp your feet and wiggle to the beat of Ms. Sparling. District Residents Only. 

Image of the American flag waving.

Veterans Testimonial Project Open House & Reception - Dix Hills

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lecture Room 111 at Dix Hills
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Saturday, May 17 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Pay tribute to our local Veterans who participated in the Veterans Testimonial Project in 2025. Family, friends and members of the communi...

Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Lecture Room 111
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Saturday, May 17 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 

1, 2, 3 Play with Me - Dix Hills

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Multipurpose Room 214 at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Mondays, May 5, 12, 19, June 2, 9 | 10 AM–11 AMAges 1-3 years with a parent or caregiverParents and children will play, experience art activities and meet new friends. Community re...

Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Multipurpose Room 214
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Mondays, May 5, 12, 19, June 2, 9 | 10 AM–11 AM

Ages 1-3 years with a parent or caregiver

Log Cabin Construction - Dix Hills

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades K-3Be creative using Lincoln Logs with Mr. Erik! District Residents Only. Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify library staff if you pre...

Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grades K-3

Be creative using Lincoln Logs with Mr. Erik! District Residents Only. 

Teddy Bear Clinic - Dix Hills

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-4 with a parent or caregiverLearn about home safety and bring a stuffed buddy to “patch up”! District Residents Only. Programs may be photographed/videotaped for l...

Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 2-4 with a parent or caregiver

Learn about home safety and bring a stuffed buddy to “patch up”! District Residents Only. 

Clip art picture of a cute lion and a cat standing in front of a stack of books.

Stories For You! - Melville

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Melville Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Tuesdays, 6 PM–6:30 PM (Melville) No session on 5/27Join Ms. Eileen on Tuesdays for fun stories every week. No registration required.This program will take place in the Children's ...

Library Branch: Melville Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Tuesdays, 6 PM–6:30 PM (Melville) No session on 5/27

Join Ms. Eileen on Tuesdays for fun stories every week. No registration required.

Homework Help - Dix Hills

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dix Hills
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades K-5 This program will take place in the Children's DepartmentDo you need help with homework? High school volunteers will assist them with assignments. Register for one ...

Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Grades K-5 

This program will take place in the Children's Department

LEGO Buddies - Dix Hills

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace on Two at Dix Hills
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades K-5 Build a Lego creation with a teen buddy based on the monthly theme. District Residents Only. Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity...

Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Room: Makerspace on Two
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grades K-5 

Build a Lego creation with a teen buddy based on the monthly theme. District Residents Only. 

Homework Help - Dix Hills

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dix Hills
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades K-5 This program will take place in the Children's DepartmentDo you need help with homework? High school volunteers will assist them with assignments. Register for one ...

Required
Library Branch: Dix Hills
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Grades K-5 

This program will take place in the Children's Department