Holiday Closing

In observance of Veterans Day, the Library will be closed Tuesday, November 11.  We will reopen on Wednesday, November 12 at 9:30am.  

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Scorch Art Coasters

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Commack Building
Waitlist
Registration Required
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use scorch pens and heat to create a set of personalized wooden coasters.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writer's Corner

4:30pm–5:15pm
Teens
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Middle school and high school students are able to bring in school essays, creative writing, or college application drafts to get help and constructive peer feedback from teen volunteers.

Staff Development

9:30am–12:00pm
All Buildings
Closing
Branches:
Commack Building, Kings Park Building, Nesconset Building, Smithtown Building, Offsite, Virtual
This event is in the "Teens" group

Chess and Checkers Buddies Volunteers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Commack Building
Open
Registration Required
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teach younger children how to play chess and checkers. You do not have to be an expert to volunteer but knowledge of the rules is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Friends of The Smithtown Library Book Sale Volunteers

9:30am–11:00am
Teens
Nesconset Building
Full
Registration Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen volunteers are needed to support the Friends of The Smithtown Library Book and Bake Sale. Tasks may include setting up book displays, creating signage, posting signs, maintaining the sale tables, collecting money and light cleaning.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

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

The Friends of The Smithtown Library Fall Book Sale (Friends Members Only Pre-Sale)

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Teens, Adults, Families
Nesconset Building
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

The Friends of The Smithtown Library sale offers hardcover and paperback books, DVDs, CD Music, children’s books and more. Members of the Friends of The Smithtown Library get “first dibs” on book sale items from 10:00-11:00am. Not a member?

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No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Friends of The Smithtown Library Book Sale Volunteers

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens
Nesconset Building
Full
Registration Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen volunteers are needed to support the Friends of The Smithtown Library Book and Bake Sale. Tasks may include setting up book displays, creating signage, posting signs, maintaining the sale tables, collecting money and light cleaning.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

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

Friends of The Smithtown Library Fall Book Sale

11:00am–4:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Families
Nesconset Building
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

The Friends of The Smithtown Library sale offers hardcover and paperback books, DVDs, CD Music, children’s books and more.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Friends of The Smithtown Library Scholarship.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Friends of The Smithtown Library Book Sale Volunteers

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Nesconset Building
Full
Registration Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen volunteers are needed to support the Friends of The Smithtown Library Book and Bake Sale. Tasks may include setting up book displays, creating signage, posting signs, maintaining the sale tables, collecting money and light cleaning.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Friends of The Smithtown Library Book Sale Volunteers

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Nesconset Building
Full
Registration Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen volunteers are needed to support the Friends of The Smithtown Library Book and Bake Sale. Tasks may include setting up book displays, creating signage, posting signs, maintaining the sale tables, collecting money and light cleaning.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Autumn Welcome Wreath

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Nesconset Building
Waitlist
Registration Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a Fall-themed wreath to show off to your Thanksgiving guests. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Take and Bake - Dog Treat Volunteers

6:30pm–7:15pm
Teens
Nesconset Building
Full
Registration Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help feed our furry friends at the Smithtown Animal Shelter.  We will prepare all ingredients for dog treats at the Library and you will take them home to bake.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Birthday Bundle Bag Volunteers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Kings Park Building
Full
Registration Required
Location: Kings Park Building
Room: Kings Park Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make bags full of birthday goodies for patrons of our children’s department to enjoy.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

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

Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

6:30pm–9:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Families
Commack Building
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

This meeting is open to the public.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Community Wash Kits

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Nesconset Building
Full
Registration Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help your community by making wash kits to donate to local shelters. 

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Take and Make - Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies

9:30am–10:00am
Teens
Nesconset Building
Full
Registration Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate pumpkin spice season and decorate delicious cookies. Kits will be available at the Nesconset Building beginning November 19th and must be picked up by November 26th. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Turkey Trot Trifle

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a no bake trifle with Fanny Cakes for Thanksgiving!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime and Manga Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens
Commack Building
Open
Registration Required
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to discuss manga, watch anime and enjoy Japanese snacks.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Backyard History Volunteers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Kings Park Building
Open
Registration Required
Location: Kings Park Building
Room: Kings Park Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help our young patrons learn about Long Island’s Native American history.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

STEAM Buddies Volunteers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Nesconset Building
Waitlist
Registration Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Team up with a child for hands-on fun as we create, experiment, and learn.  Dress to make a mess.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

STEM Saturdays

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Lectures, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on Saturdays to explore STEM in a fun and practical way using common household materials.  This program will build STEM understanding, application, and incorporation into everyday life.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Game Buddies Volunteers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Kings Park Building
Waitlist
Registration Required
Location: Kings Park Building
Room: Kings Park Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play fun board games with a younger child.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Cards for Hospitalized Kids Volunteers

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Commack Building
Waitlist
Registration Required
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make one-of-a-kind cards to brighten the day of a hospitalized child. 

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Handmade Happiness Volunteers

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Nesconset Building
Waitlist
Registration Required
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen volunteers are needed to create and assemble craft kits for our local nursing homes and senior centers.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program.