Smithtown Building Closed

Due to the storm that occurred during the early morning hours of August 19, which caused torrential flooding, our Smithtown Building suffered catastrophic damage to its lower level. Therefore, until further notice, our Smithtown Building will be closed while we continue to assess the damage and begin to rebuild.  Our other three buildings remain open to assist our patrons. For updates, click here

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Character Ball Volunteers

9:30am - 11:30am
Teens
Smithtown Building
Closed
Required
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Location: Smithtown Building
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

SmithCon’s got character! Join us for a hands-on volunteer opportunity where you will assist librarians with pop culture games, crafts and photo ops for our younger patrons. Each teen will receive two hours of community service.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Defensive Driving

9:30am - 4:30pm
Adults
Commack Building
Closed
Required
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Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Telephone, online and in person registration begins two months prior to program date. Open to all adult drivers regardless of age. Please bring your license to class.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

SmithCon QR Quest

9:30am - 4:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Families
Smithtown Building
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Location: Smithtown Building
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Families
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Set your phasers to scan! QR codes hidden throughout the Library will clue you in on this scannable scavenger hunt! Finish the quest to win some cool prizes! No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

SmithCon Retro Gaming

9:30am - 4:30pm
Adults, Families
Smithtown Building
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Location: Smithtown Building
Room: Smithtown Building Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us as we play some of the classic games that defined a generation. We'll have a variety of consoles and games set up, so you can relive your childhood or discover some new favorites. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Take and Make - Mini Cross Stitch Kit

9:30am - 4:30pm
Adults
Virtual
Closed
Required
Payment
Virtual Event
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Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take & Make
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Take home a bag filled with supplies needed to create two nerdy cross stitch projects! You will receive retro game-themed and "old skool" patterns. Online and in-person registration begins on October 13 and ends on October 23.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Take and Make - Orange Birdâ„¢ Themed Bubble Bars

9:30am - 4:30pm
Adults
Virtual
Closed
Required
Payment
Virtual Event
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Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take & Make
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Take home a bag filled with supplies needed to create these citrus-scented bubble bars, great for a self-care bubble bath! Online and in-person registration begins on October 20 and ends on October 30.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Take and Make - She-Hulkâ„¢ Muffins

9:30am - 4:30pm
Adults
Virtual
Closed
Required
Payment
Virtual Event
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Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take & Make
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Take home a bag filled with supplies needed to make these delicious vegan matcha treats complete with purple glaze! The following are needed from home: oil, lemon juice, your choice of milk, muffin tin(s), large and medium bowls and utensils.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Character Ball

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Families
Smithtown Building
Closed
Required
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Location: Smithtown Building
Room: Smithtown Building Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

We’ve got character! Join us for a meet and greet with some of your favorite pop-culture icons. Wear your favorite costume and get ready for photo ops, crafts and fun.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Creation Station

10:00am - 3:00pm
Children, Families
Smithtown Building
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Location: Smithtown Building
Room: Smithtown Building Children’s Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you looking for something to do on Saturday? Come to the Library during these hours and complete some cool crafts.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Creation Station

10:00am - 3:00pm
Children
Kings Park Building
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Location: Kings Park Building
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you looking for something to do on Saturday? Come to the Library during these hours and complete some cool crafts. No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Creation Station

10:00am - 3:00pm
Children, Families
Commack Building
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Location: Commack Building
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you looking for something to do on Saturday? Come to the Library during these hours and complete some cool crafts. No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Escape from SmithCon

10:00am - 4:00pm
Children, Families
Smithtown Building
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Location: Smithtown Building
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Stop by the Children's Department during these hours to find clues and solve puzzles in this fandom-themed escape room!  Families who complete the challenge will receive a raffle ticket to win some cool prizes.  No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Character Ball

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Families
Smithtown Building
Closed
Required
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Location: Smithtown Building
Room: Smithtown Building Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

We’ve got character! Join us for a meet and greet with some of your favorite pop-culture icons. Wear your favorite costume and get ready for photo ops, crafts and fun.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Nursery Rhyme Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Kings Park Building
Closed
Required
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Location: Kings Park Building
Room: Kings Park Building Community Room
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 7

Nursery Rhyme Time

Enjoy a traditional time of nursery rhymes and songs for baby. A great introduction to the Library for the youngest of children!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-On-One Genealogy Research

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Nesconset Building
Closed
Required
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Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Having trouble with your family tree?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Fandom Flair

11:30am - 12:30pm
Teens
Smithtown Building
Closed
Required
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Location: Smithtown Building
Room: Smithtown Building Friends of the Library LearnLab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computer Class, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us in the LearnLab to learn how to use Cricut Design Space and our button maker to create your own fandom-inspired flair.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family-Friendly Fandom Trivia

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults, Families
Smithtown Building
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Location: Smithtown Building
Room: Smithtown Building Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Families
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Show your knowledge of Disney, video games, comics, and anime in our family-friendly trivia game! Adults, teens, and children with caregivers are welcome. Compete in teams for fun prizes. No registration required, but space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-On-One Genealogy Research

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Nesconset Building
Closed
Required
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Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Having trouble with your family tree?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craftopia

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Smithtown Building
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Location: Smithtown Building
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Visit the Teen Room for a fun crafternoon of all things fandom and comics.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Candy Construction Challenge

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children, Families
Smithtown Building
Closed
Required
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Location: Smithtown Building
Room: Smithtown Building Community Room B
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Can you create a Pokemon or build Cinderella's castle just from candy? Complete challenges, build cool pop-culture creations and compete to see if you're the ultimate candy engineer.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-On-One Genealogy Research

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Nesconset Building
Closed
Required
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Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Having trouble with your family tree?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

SmithCon Giant Games

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Families
Smithtown Building
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Location: Smithtown Building
Room: Smithtown Building Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Ever wanted to play Giant Jenga? How about finding whodunit in Giant Clue? Stop in and check out some of the awesome giant games The Smithtown Library has in its Library of Things. Adults, teens, and children with caregivers are welcome.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Fandom Cupcake Wars

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Smithtown Building
Closed
Required
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Location: Smithtown Building
Room: Smithtown Building Community Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Do you like competition and cupcakes? Use your imagination to show off your love for your favorite fandom. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program may not be suitable for those with food allergies.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Laser Engraved Fandom Keychains

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children
Smithtown Building
Closed
Required
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Location: Smithtown Building
Room: Smithtown Building Friends of the Library LearnLab
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bring your creativity to the LearnLab and make your own fan art keychain!  Customize a fandom template or create a unique design; includes live laser engraving demonstration.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Mario Kart Madness

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Smithtown Building
Closed
Required
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Location: Smithtown Building
Room: Smithtown Building Community Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Put your Mario Kart skills to the test by competing with your friends to see who will be the champion. Suit up your favorite character and come prepared to race!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Watercolor Fandom Painting

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Smithtown Building
Closed
Required
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Location: Smithtown Building
Room: Smithtown Building Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Wind down your day at SmithCon with some painting! Watercolors and tape on canvas will be used to create gorgeous fandom symbols to take home.