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Using Census Records for Genealogy
Start off the New Year by locating your ancestors in census records. There are both U.S. federal census records and New York State census records.U.S. federal census records are available in the library databases FamilySearch.org, Ancestry.com Library Edition, HeritageQuest, and MyHeritage.com...
January 2026 - New Movie Releases
As we reflect on a blockbuster 2025, the new year kicks off with an incredible selection of fresh arrivals for our library shelves. This January, we look forward to major home video releases like the highly anticipated Wicked: For Good and Disney’s sci-fi spectacle Tron: Ares. Our newest a...
January 2026 - New Books
Start the New Year with a stack of exciting new books from the authors you love. Dive into chilling, twisted mysteries from Colleen Hoover and Alice Feeney, fall for Tessa Bailey’s latest swoony sports romance, and enjoy Laura Dave’s long-anticipated follow-up to the epilogue of The Last Thing ...
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Baby Time!
Learning to read starts at birth! Babies and their caregiver will have fun sharing songs, rhymes, board books, and sensory activities that will help stimulate your little ones' cognitive, language, and social development. Reg
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Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Children’s Programs
If you can't make a class for which you have registered your child, please contact the Children's Library at (631) 549-4411 ext. 301 and let us know so that we can call a child on the waiting list. If you are more than 5 minutes late for a program and haven’t called to hold your child’s spot, we will assume you are not coming and will allow waiting patrons to attend.
Baby Time!
Learning to read starts at birth! Babies and their caregiver will have fun sharing songs, rhymes, board books, and sensory activities that will help stimulate your little ones' cognitive, language, and social development. Reg
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Children’s Programs
If you can't make a class for which you have registered your child, please contact the Children's Library at (631) 549-4411 ext. 301 and let us know so that we can call a child on the waiting list. If you are more than 5 minutes late for a program and haven’t called to hold your child’s spot, we will assume you are not coming and will allow waiting patrons to attend.
Five Basic Principles for Getting (and Staying) Organized
Professional organizers and co-authors of the self-help book Beyond Tidy, Marie Limpert & Annmarie Brogan of Organize Me!
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Out-of-District Registration
Out of district patrons may register in person or by phone 7 days after registration opens.
Once Upon a Storytime
Discover the magic of storytime where anything is possible. Each week is a new adventure with stories, songs, and silly puppet friends. This independent program is perfect for preschoolers ready to discover the magic of reading.
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Children’s Programs
If you can't make a class for which you have registered your child, please contact the Children's Library at (631) 549-4411 ext. 301 and let us know so that we can call a child on the waiting list. If you are more than 5 minutes late for a program and haven’t called to hold your child’s spot, we will assume you are not coming and will allow waiting patrons to attend.
Unattended Child Policy
Please be aware that all children under the age of 11 must have an adult in the building with them at all times including those attending library programs. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of all attendees in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.
Yoga Kids
Yoga and mindfulness teach kids skills to last a lifetime!
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Children’s Programs
If you can't make a class for which you have registered your child, please contact the Children's Library at (631) 549-4411 ext. 301 and let us know so that we can call a child on the waiting list. If you are more than 5 minutes late for a program and haven’t called to hold your child’s spot, we will assume you are not coming and will allow waiting patrons to attend.
Unattended Child Policy
Please be aware that all children under the age of 11 must have an adult in the building with them at all times including those attending library programs. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of all attendees in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.
Beyond the Book @ the Whaling Museum
The library co-sponsors this unique book discussion group. This month's selection is Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing.
Creative Crochet: Granny Squares
Evening Book Discussion
Join librarian Catherine for a discussion of The Favorites by Layne Fargo, a novel about two elite figure skaters whose intense relationship on and off the ice captivates the world.