Lego Creations

Grades 2 and up. We'll supply the Lego pieces and you supply the creativity. Join us to freely imagine and build to your heart's content!

999 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY, 11803, US

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Grades 5-12.  Participants will learn how to marble dip, swizzle, gold dust, glitter, and decorate a 1/2 dozen strawberries.  All strawberries will be enjoyed at home.

999 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY, 11803, US

POB JFK HS - Mock Trial

Mock Trial Meeting

999 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY, 11803, US

Totally Taylor: A Tribute Concert to Taylor Swift

Ages 3 and up with accompanying adult(s). Join Totally Taylor by Elizabeth Edquist for a tribute concert to Taylor Swift! This is not just a concert - Elizabeth transforms herself into your favorite Global Superstar from her replica costumes to her mannerisms and singin......More

Ages 3 and up with accompanying adult(s). Join Totally Taylor by Elizabeth Edquist for a tribute concert to Taylor Swift! This is not just a concert - Elizabeth transforms herself into your favorite Global Superstar from her replica costumes to her mannerisms and singing voice! This concert features backup dancers and photo opportunities at the end of the show.Tickets will be given to Plainview-Old Bethpage school residents beginning Sunday, February 1* in the Family Center. Limit 4 tickets per family. Photo I.D. or Library Card required. No children under three years of age and no strollers please. No food and beverages permitted. Plainview-Old Bethpage school district residents without tickets will be admitted followed by non-residents on the day of the program, space permitting. *Weather Dependent*If the Library is closed due to inclement weather on Sun., February 1, ticket pick up will move to Monday, February 2 beginning at 7 pm.

999 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY, 11803, US

Hojalata Mexican Tin Folk Art

Grades 5-12.  Learn how to make this embossed and painted tin work of art.

999 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY, 11803, US

Snowy Northern Lights

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will learn a variety of painting techniques, including dry brush, blending, and stippling, while creating this stunning work of art.

999 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY, 11803, US

Family Center Movie - The Wild Robot

Ages 3 and up with accompanying adult. After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. PG 101 minutes. No food or beverag......More

Ages 3 and up with accompanying adult. After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. PG 101 minutes. No food or beverages permitted.

999 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY, 11803, US

Bookmark It! (Community Service Opportunity) (Craft to Go)

Grades 5-12.  Color and create fun bookmarks that will be displayed and given out to children who visit the Family Center.  All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit, in the Family Center, containing three bookmark templates.  Markers, crayons, or col......More

Grades 5-12.  Color and create fun bookmarks that will be displayed and given out to children who visit the Family Center.  All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit, in the Family Center, containing three bookmark templates.  Markers, crayons, or colored pencils will be needed for this program.  All completed bookmarks will need to be returned to the Family Center.  Each registered participant will earn two hours of community service credit for returning the completed bookmarks. Registration is no longer required for this program.

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Cards for Hospitalized Kids (Community Service Opportunity)

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to make cards, both holiday and all season, for children and teens receiving treatment in hospitals. Please read the card making guidelines below before you begin. The supplies needed will include white drawing pa......More

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to make cards, both holiday and all season, for children and teens receiving treatment in hospitals. Please read the card making guidelines below before you begin. The supplies needed will include white drawing paper or construction paper, markers, crayons, and/or colored pencils.  Completed cards are to be dropped off to Mrs. Greco in the Family Center.  When dropping off your completed work, please let the Family Center staff member know your first and last name so that you can receive the correct community service credit.  However, only include your first name on the card itself.  Please do not mail the cards directly.  The library will be mailing out batches of cards as needed.  Each card will earn the participant 1 hour of community service credit, with a maximum of 5 hours per month.  Please take your time and create cards that you are proud to give to someone else.  Click here for the card making guidelines.

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Color a Smile (Community Service Opportunity)

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to earn community service credit by coloring for Color A Smile.  As described on the organizations website, "Color A Smile is a nonprofit organization that distributes cheerful drawings to senior citizens, our tro......More

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to earn community service credit by coloring for Color A Smile.  As described on the organizations website, "Color A Smile is a nonprofit organization that distributes cheerful drawings to senior citizens, our troops overseas, and anyone in need of a smile.  Every month we mail thousands of new drawings to all the people on our mailing list." Please read the guidelines below before you begin. The supplies needed will include the print out of the drawing(s) of your choice, markers, crayons, and/or colored pencils.  Completed pictures are to be dropped off to Mrs. Greco in the Family Center.  When dropping off your completed work, please let the Family Center staff member know your first and last name so that you can receive the correct community service credit.  However, only include your first name on the picture itself.  Please do not mail the drawings directly.  The library will be mailing out batches of pictures as needed.  Each drawing will earn the participant 1 hour of community service credit, with a maximum of 5 hours per month.  Please take your time and create pictures that you are proud to give to someone else.   Click here to read the guidelines and to select a drawing to print and color.

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Helping Hands - Travel Size Toiletries for the INN (Community Service Opportunity)

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to assist the guests of the Interfaith Nutrition Network (The INN) in Hempstead through our new travel size toiletry program. Each participant who brings in a minimum of 3, new and unopened travel size personal hy......More

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to assist the guests of the Interfaith Nutrition Network (The INN) in Hempstead through our new travel size toiletry program. Each participant who brings in a minimum of 3, new and unopened travel size personal hygiene products in a Ziploc style plastic bag, will earn 1 hour of community service credit.  Items include, but are not limited to, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, and lotion.  Participants may donate items purchased at a store or those collected from hotel stays while traveling.  All donations should be brought to Mrs. Greco in the Family Center.

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Recycling Rocks (Community Service Opportunity)

Grades 5-12.  Turn cans and bottles into community service hours by returning deposit bottles to a local supermarket.  Simply return the cans and bottles and then email a photo of the bottle return receipt to [email protected].  Participants will earn 1 hour of co......More

Grades 5-12.  Turn cans and bottles into community service hours by returning deposit bottles to a local supermarket.  Simply return the cans and bottles and then email a photo of the bottle return receipt to [email protected].  Participants will earn 1 hour of community service credit for every 20 cans and bottles that are returned, up to 2 hours per month.

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POB JFK HS - Mock Trial

Mock Trial Meeting

999 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY, 11803, US

Smile Mugs (Craft to Go)

Grades 5-12.  Design and create a unique mug.  All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit, in the Family Center, containing the materials that will be needed to complete this program.  Additionally, there will be a link provided for an instructional vi......More

Grades 5-12.  Design and create a unique mug.  All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit, in the Family Center, containing the materials that will be needed to complete this program.  Additionally, there will be a link provided for an instructional video.

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Mini Escape Room Stations (YA Edition)

Grades 5-12. Learn how to figure out different codes and ciphers by competing against your friends in a mini escape room challenge.

999 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY, 11803, US

Lego Creations

Grades 2 and up. We'll supply the Lego pieces and you supply the creativity. Join us to freely imagine and build to your heart's content!

999 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY, 11803, US