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Schoolhouse Chess

Schoolhouse Chess

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

GradesK-6.  Chess pieces come to life through creative personalities.  Children will learn pieces and rules through engaging lessons and comic book characters. ...

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Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

GradesK-6.  Chess pieces come to life through creative personalities.  Children will learn pieces and rules through engaging lessons and comic book characters.  Classes are a combination of chess lessons and pl

Pizza and a Movie

Pizza & a Movie

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Helen Gould at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Families With Children, Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Families.  Skip the Black Friday crowds and join us for pizza and a movie.  We will be showing Free Birds rated PG. 

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Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Helen Gould
Age Group: Families With Children, Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Families.  Skip the Black Friday crowds and join us for pizza and a movie.  We will be showing Free Birds rated PG. 

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Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Graphic Novel Book Club and Pizza!

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Grades 3-5.  Come join our Graphic Novel Book Club.  This month we are reading Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova.  We will have pizza, discuss the book, an...

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Registration
Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades 3-5.  Come join our Graphic Novel Book Club.  This month we are reading Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova.  We will have pizza, discuss the book, and create a fun craft to

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Book Buddies

Book Buddies

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Families With Children, Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Want to hang out with some super cool teens?  Teen volunteers will pair up with younger children in the Children's Room and read aloud with them to strengthen early literacy s...

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Registration
Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Age Group: Families With Children, Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Want to hang out with some super cool teens?  Teen volunteers will pair up with younger children in the Children's Room and read aloud with them to strengthen early literacy skills.  Limit 12.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Snowflake Painting

Snowflake Painting

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Grades 3-6.  Join Miss Sheila to make some frosty watercolor decorations.  Limit 10.

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Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades 3-6.  Join Miss Sheila to make some frosty watercolor decorations.  Limit 10.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Holiday Clothes Pin Ornaments

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Grades K-5.  Miss Nicole will show us how to make some beautiful ornaments out of clothespins.  Limit 15.

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Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades K-5.  Miss Nicole will show us how to make some beautiful ornaments out of clothespins.  Limit 15.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Book Buddies

Book Buddies

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Families With Children, Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Want to hang out with some super cool teens?  Teen volunteers will pair up with younger children in the Children's Room and read aloud with them to strengthen early literacy s...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Age Group: Families With Children, Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Want to hang out with some super cool teens?  Teen volunteers will pair up with younger children in the Children's Room and read aloud with them to strengthen early literacy skills.  Limit 12.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Sensory Playtime

Sensory Playtime

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Children's Program Room at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families With Children, Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 with adult.  Story Time for preschoolers and their caregivers followed by open-ended sensory play activities.  Limit 12. Please note.  You wi...

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Registration
Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Families With Children, Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 with adult.  Story Time for preschoolers and their caregivers followed by open-ended sensory play activities.  Limit 12.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Snowmen Ornaments

Snowmen Ornaments and More

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Grades 3-6. Join Miss Sheila to make some adorable snowmen and other seasonal decorations.  Limit 10.

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Registration
Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades 3-6. Join Miss Sheila to make some adorable snowmen and other seasonal decorations.  Limit 10.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Family Fragrant Centerpiece

Family Fragrant Centerpiece

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Helen Gould at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families With Children, Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Families.  Join together with other families to create your own fragrant centerpiece to enjoy throughout the holiday season.  Limit 12 families.  ONE per f...

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Registration
Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Helen Gould
Age Group: Families With Children, Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Families.  Join together with other families to create your own fragrant centerpiece to enjoy throughout the holiday season.  Limit 12 families.  ONE per family.  Do not register more than

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Craft Closet Clean Out

Craft Closet Clean Out

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Grades 3-6.  Help Miss Sheila clean out our craft closet and create your own unique crafts!  Limit 10.

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Registration
Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades 3-6.  Help Miss Sheila clean out our craft closet and create your own unique crafts!  Limit 10.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Sensory Playtime

Sensory Playtime

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Children's Program Room at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families With Children, Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 with adult.  Story Time for preschoolers and their caregivers followed by open-ended sensory play activities.  Limit 12. Please note.  You wi...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Families With Children, Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 with adult.  Story Time for preschoolers and their caregivers followed by open-ended sensory play activities.  Limit 12.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

New Year's Poppers

New Year's Eve Poppers

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Grades K-6.  Bring your empty toilet paper rolls to the library and transform them into New Year's Eve pom pom poppers.  Drop i.  NO registration required.

Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grades K-6.  Bring your empty toilet paper rolls to the library and transform them into New Year's Eve pom pom poppers.  Drop i.  NO registration required.

Winter Watercolor Painting

Winter Watercolor Painting

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Grades 3 - 6.  Come experiment with liquid watercolors to create your own wintry masterpiece.  Limit 10.

Registration
Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grades 3 - 6.  Come experiment with liquid watercolors to create your own wintry masterpiece.  Limit 10.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Book Buddies

Book Buddies

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
In Children's Department at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Other, In-Person
Age Group:
Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Want to hang out with some super cool teens?  Teen volunteers will pair up with younger children in the Children’s Room and read aloud with them to strengthen early literacy s...

Registration
Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: In Children's Department
Age Group: Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Other, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Want to hang out with some super cool teens?  Teen volunteers will pair up with younger children in the Children’s Room and read aloud with them to strengthen early literacy skills.  Limit 12.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Sock Snowman

Sock Snowman

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Grades 3 – 6.  Join Miss Sheila and turn an ordinary sock into a snowy friend. Limit 10.

Registration
Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grades 3 – 6.  Join Miss Sheila and turn an ordinary sock into a snowy friend. Limit 10.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Snowflake Suncatchers

Snowflake Suncatchers

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Grades 2 – 6.  Come join Miss Nicole on this wintery night as we make a stunning snowflake suncatcher, and enjoy a warm cup of cocoa.  Limit 15.

Registration
Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grades 2 – 6.  Come join Miss Nicole on this wintery night as we make a stunning snowflake suncatcher, and enjoy a warm cup of cocoa.  Limit 15.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Book Buddies

Book Buddies

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
In Children's Department at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Other, In-Person
Age Group:
Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Want to hang out with some super cool teens?  Teen volunteers will pair up with younger children in the Children’s Room and read aloud with them to strengthen early literacy s...

Registration
Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: In Children's Department
Age Group: Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Other, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Want to hang out with some super cool teens?  Teen volunteers will pair up with younger children in the Children’s Room and read aloud with them to strengthen early literacy skills.  Limit 12.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Puffy Paint

DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Puffy Paint

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Grades 3 – 6.  Lighten up the dark days of winter by making your own glow-in-the-dark puffy paint and use it to create a bright scene.  Limit 10.

Registration
Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grades 3 – 6.  Lighten up the dark days of winter by making your own glow-in-the-dark puffy paint and use it to create a bright scene.  Limit 10.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Graphic Novel Book Club & Pizza

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Grades 3 - 5.  Come join our Graphic Novel Book Club.  This month we are reading The Night Librarian by Christopher Lincoln.  We will have pizza, discuss the book, a...

Registration
Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grades 3 - 5.  Come join our Graphic Novel Book Club.  This month we are reading The Night Librarian by Christopher Lincoln.  We will have pizza, discuss the

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Luna New Year Snake

Drop-In Lunar New Year Snake

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Pre-K – Grade 6.  Stop by the Children’s Room and create a super cool Lunar New Year snake!This is a  Drop-In program.  No registration required. 

Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

Pre-K – Grade 6.  Stop by the Children’s Room and create a super cool Lunar New Year snake!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Clay Day

Clay Day

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Grades 3 - 6.  Calling all sculptors! Bring your imagination and we will supply the clay.  Enjoy an afternoon of creating anything you like using our supply of air-d...

Registration
Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grades 3 - 6.  Calling all sculptors! Bring your imagination and we will supply the clay.  Enjoy an afternoon of creating anything you like using our supply of air-dry clay.  Limit 10.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Groundhog Story Time

Groundhog Story Time

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Other, In-Person
Age Group:
Families With Children, Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Families.  Join Miss Tammy and Allen McButterpants from the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center for a totally awesome story time with a live groundhog!  Limit 40.Plea...

Registration
Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Families With Children, Infant / Toddler / Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime, Other, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Families.  Join Miss Tammy and Allen McButterpants from the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center for a totally awesome story time with a live groundhog!  Limit 40.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanied Children

This program is designed for children to be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Back to the Bays: Seaweed Presses

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Lower Level Program Room at Hampton Bays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, In-Person
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

From the Back to the Bays Educators: Learn about macroalgae's role in water quality, what eutrophication is, and make seaweed presses that will be left at the library, picked ...

Registration
Library Branch: Hampton Bays Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

From the Back to the Bays Educators: Learn about macroalgae's role in water quality, what eutrophication is, and make seaweed presses that will be left at the library, picked up and taken home two weeks later.

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Photo Disclaimer

PLEASE NOTE:  Attendance at library programs or public spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or video recorded for use in library publicity.  If you DO NOT want us to capture a photo or video of you or your child, please tell the library staff member coordinating the event PRIOR to the program.