Library Closed

All library buildings will be closed on Friday, April 26 until 12:00pm for staff development.

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Library Laser Tag

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Join in the fun as we compete in a video game tournament, enjoy some snacks, and battle it out in our after-hours Laser Tag competition throughout the Library. All participants will be emailed a permission slip to return to the library before th...

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for teens only and requires a Parent/Guardian waiver form to be signed before the program begins.

Quality Time Cricut Creations

11:30am - 12:30pm
Smithtown Building
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Smithtown Building
Room: Smithtown Building Friends of the Library LearnLab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computer Class, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Teens, grab your grown-up and meet us in the LearnLab!  We will be working together to create spring tumblers that you can customize for yourself, or give as a gift.  You do not need to register a parent for this program. ...

Bookmark Volunteers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Teen volunteers are needed to design and make bookmarks. Bookmarks will be sent to patrons who are enjoying The Smithtown Library's Homebound Mail Service. Each teen will receive one hour of community service. ...

Painted Bookends Volunteers

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Commack Building
Open
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Celebrate National Library Week by painting bookends. After they’re painted and sealed, the bookends will go back on the shelves to hold up books with a new sense of style. ...

Chess and Checkers Buddies Volunteers

10:45am - 11:45am
Smithtown Building
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Smithtown Building
Room: Smithtown Building Community Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. Each teen will receive one hour of community service for participating. ...

Wall Photo Holder

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kings Park Building
Open
Registration
Location: Kings Park Building
Room: Kings Park Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Use a mish mosh of craft supplies to make a stylish photo holder that shows off all of your favorite pics. ...

Baking Buddies Volunteers

11:30am - 12:30pm
Nesconset Building
Closed
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking, Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Help an elementary school student prepare a baked good. Each teen will receive one hour community service credit for participating. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Detectives Society

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kings Park Building
Open
Registration
Location: Kings Park Building
Room: Kings Park Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Grab your notebook and put on your Sherlock Holmes hat- there’s a mystery to be solved!  You’ll work with other detectives to solve an English Victorian era mystery. ...

Caricatures and Cartooning

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Smithtown Building
Open
Registration
Location: Smithtown Building
Room: Smithtown Building Community Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Join comic Artist, Tom Duffy, as he teaches some drawing techniques and creates one-of-a-kind caricatures for each participant.   ...

Cricut Custom Keychains

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Commack Building
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Design and engrave your own custom acrylic keychain using the Cricut cutting machine!  ...

Game Squad Volunteers

2:15pm - 3:15pm
Smithtown Building
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Smithtown Building
Room: Smithtown Building Community Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Put on your game face and team up and play our younger patrons in supersized games and the Nintendo Switch™.  Each teen will earn one hour of community service. ...

Paint and Chill

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kings Park Building
Open
Registration
Location: Kings Park Building
Room: Kings Park Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Kick back and hang out with your friends as you paint whatever you can imagine.  Snacks will be provided. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Staff Development

9:30am - 12:00pm
All Buildings
Closing
Branches:
Commack Building, Kings Park Building, Nesconset Building, Smithtown Building, Offsite, Virtual
Description:
All library buildings will be closed on Friday, April 26 until 12:00pm for staff development. ...

Laser Cut Floral Bunnies

12:15pm - 1:30pm
Smithtown Building
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Smithtown Building
Room: Smithtown Building Friends of the Library LearnLab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computer Class, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Assemble and paint a laser cut bunny for the spring season.  A demonstration of the Library's Glowforge will be incorporated in the program. ...

Nature Buddies Volunteers

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Commack Building
Open
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Outdoor Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Enjoy the great outdoors by helping children with eco-friendly projects and activities. This program will be held outside. In case of rain, this program will be held in the Community Room. ...

Escape Room

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nesconset Building
Closed
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Find hidden objects, figure out clues and solve puzzles to see if you and your friends have what it takes to escape.  ...

Decoupage Mason Jars

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Join us as we decoupage mason jars using beautiful paper napkins. ...

Decorate to Donate Volunteers

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Commack Building
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us to make seasonal decorations that will be donated to local nursing homes. Each teen will receive one hour of community service. ...

Cognitive Care Kits Volunteers

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kings Park Building
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Kings Park Building
Room: Kings Park Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Assemble activity kits for those with memory impairment.  Kits will contain word puzzles and light craft activities.  ...

Make and Mingle

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Smithtown Building
Open
Registration
Location: Smithtown Building
Room: Smithtown Building Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:
Join in the fun as we craft and build friendships in an inclusive family environment. This program is geared towards families with children 17 years and younger with sensory issues, those on the autism spectrum or those who have other specific needs....

Wood Veneer Jewelry

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Commack Building
Open
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Learn how to design and cut beautiful jewelry on the Cricut Maker using wood veneer sheets. ...

Cards for Hospitalized Kids

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
Brighten a child's day by decorating cards with kind messages and pictures. These card will go to children in hospitals nationwide.  ...

Friends of The Smithtown Library Spring Book Sale Volunteers

9:30am - 11:00am
Nesconset Building
Closed
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Teen volunteers are needed to support the Friends of The Smithtown Library Book Sale. Tasks may include setting up book displays, creating signage, posting signs, maintaining the sale tables, collecting money and light cleaning. ...

Craft Buddies Volunteers

11:00am - 12:00pm
Commack Building
Open
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Spend an afternoon paired with a younger child for some craft projects. We will be using art materials. Dress to make a mess. Each teen will receive one hour community service credit for participating. ...