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Fun for Littles

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Babies and Toddlers
Age Group:
Children

12 months - 4 years (with a caregiver)

Join Miss Mary H for music and busy play. We'll finish up with BUBBLES! Wear your dancing shoes!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 21, 2025 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Babies and Toddlers
Registration Required
Event Details:

12 months - 4 years (with a caregiver)

Join Miss Mary H for music and busy play. We'll finish up with BUBBLES! Wear your dancing shoes!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

A Time for Kids, Inc logo

A Time for Kids Inc. Baby Start

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Babies and Toddlers
Age Group:
Children
A Time for Kids, Inc: Baby Start:

Join our friends at  A Time For Kids, Inc. as we engage our littlest learners in this program designed to introduce your baby to the wonderful world of library programs. Acti...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 28, 2025 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Babies and Toddlers
Registration Required

Join our friends at  A Time For Kids, Inc. as we engage our littlest learners in this program designed to introduce your baby to the wonderful world of library programs.
Activities include music, movement, finger plays, fine & gross motor development and circle time. 

Ages 6 months - 17 months
This program is limited to one caregiver per child.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR EACH SESSION

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

A Time for Kids, Inc logo

A Time for Kids Inc.

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Babies and Toddlers
Age Group:
Children
A Time for Kids Inc:

Join our friends at  A Time For Kids, Inc. for crafts, movement activities and songs in this fun interactive class.  Ages 18 months - 5 years This program i...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 28, 2025 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Babies and Toddlers
Registration Required

Join our friends at  A Time For Kids, Inc. for crafts, movement activities and songs in this fun interactive class. 

Ages 18 months - 5 years
This program is limited to one caregiver per child.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR EACH SESSION

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

Upcycled painted glass bottles lit with fairy lights

Glass Bottle Painting

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Children

You'll upcycle blue, glass bottles using your creativity and artistic skills. Glass paints will be used. We'll illuminate them with fairy lights when completed.

Dress for a mess.

Grades 5-8 welcome.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 28, 2025 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

You'll upcycle blue, glass bottles using your creativity and artistic skills. Glass paints will be used. We'll illuminate them with fairy lights when completed.

Dress for a mess.

Grades 5-8 welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

Inflatable snowman experiment

SNOW STEM

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Age Group:
Children

SNOW STEM will explore several aspects of snow.  Learn how to create a snow storm in a jar, make snow and create a chemical reaction that will inflate a mock snowman. 

Dress for a mess. 

Grades 2-4 welcome.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 28, 2025 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

SNOW STEM will explore several aspects of snow.  Learn how to create a snow storm in a jar, make snow and create a chemical reaction that will inflate a mock snowman. 

Dress for a mess. 

Grades 2-4 welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

It's story time @ your library

PreK Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

For ages 3 - 5 years who are NOT entering kindergarten this fall (with a caregiver)

Children will enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and a craft or activity. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 28, 2025 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 3 - 5 years who are NOT entering kindergarten this fall (with a caregiver)

Children will enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and a craft or activity. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

Learning about art with salt dough

Preschool Art Lab

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Babies and Toddlers
Age Group:
Children

Process art exposes children to many forms and styles of art, giving them a true sensory experience.  This week children will collectively make salt dough and then learn how to roll it out, preparing it for cookie cutters.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 28, 2025 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Babies and Toddlers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Process art exposes children to many forms and styles of art, giving them a true sensory experience.  This week children will collectively make salt dough and then learn how to roll it out, preparing it for cookie cutters.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

A Time for Kids, Inc logo

A Time for Kids Inc. Baby Start

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Babies and Toddlers
Age Group:
Children
A Time for Kids, Inc: Baby Start:

Join our friends at  A Time For Kids, Inc. as we engage our littlest learners in this program designed to introduce your baby to the wonderful world of library programs. Acti...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 4, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Babies and Toddlers
Registration Required

Join our friends at  A Time For Kids, Inc. as we engage our littlest learners in this program designed to introduce your baby to the wonderful world of library programs.
Activities include music, movement, finger plays, fine & gross motor development and circle time. 

Ages 6 months - 17 months
This program is limited to one caregiver per child.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR EACH SESSION

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

A Time for Kids, Inc logo

A Time for Kids Inc.

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Babies and Toddlers
Age Group:
Children
A Time for Kids Inc:

Join our friends at  A Time For Kids, Inc. for crafts, movement activities and songs in this fun interactive class.  Ages 18 months - 5 years This program i...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 4, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Babies and Toddlers
Registration Required

Join our friends at  A Time For Kids, Inc. for crafts, movement activities and songs in this fun interactive class. 

Ages 18 months - 5 years
This program is limited to one caregiver per child.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR EACH SESSION

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

It's story time @ your library

PreK Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

For ages 3 - 5 years who are NOT entering kindergarten this fall (with a caregiver)

Children will enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and a craft or activity. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 4, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 3 - 5 years who are NOT entering kindergarten this fall (with a caregiver)

Children will enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and a craft or activity. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

Multimedia fabric stenciling

Preschool Art Lab

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Babies and Toddlers
Age Group:
Children

Process art exposes children to many forms and styles of art, giving them a true sensory experience.  This week children work with paint, stencils, rollers, bubble wrap, and other found objects to make multimedia art designs on fabric.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 4, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Babies and Toddlers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Process art exposes children to many forms and styles of art, giving them a true sensory experience.  This week children work with paint, stencils, rollers, bubble wrap, and other found objects to make multimedia art designs on fabric.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

A Time for Kids, Inc logo

A Time for Kids Inc. Baby Start

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Babies and Toddlers
Age Group:
Children
A Time for Kids, Inc: Baby Start:

Join our friends at  A Time For Kids, Inc. as we engage our littlest learners in this program designed to introduce your baby to the wonderful world of library programs. Acti...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 11, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Babies and Toddlers
Registration Required

Join our friends at  A Time For Kids, Inc. as we engage our littlest learners in this program designed to introduce your baby to the wonderful world of library programs.
Activities include music, movement, finger plays, fine & gross motor development and circle time. 

Ages 6 months - 17 months
This program is limited to one caregiver per child.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR EACH SESSION

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

A Time for Kids, Inc logo

A Time for Kids Inc.

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Babies and Toddlers
Age Group:
Children
A Time for Kids Inc:

Join our friends at  A Time For Kids, Inc. for crafts, movement activities and songs in this fun interactive class.  Ages 18 months - 5 years This program i...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 11, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Babies and Toddlers
Registration Required

Join our friends at  A Time For Kids, Inc. for crafts, movement activities and songs in this fun interactive class. 

Ages 18 months - 5 years
This program is limited to one caregiver per child.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR EACH SESSION

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

Upcycled winter windsocks

Winter Windsock

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Children

Using recycled tin cans, ribbon and paint, we'll create a wonderful addition to the landscape with a winter windsock. 

Dress for a mess.

Grades 5-8 welcome.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 11, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using recycled tin cans, ribbon and paint, we'll create a wonderful addition to the landscape with a winter windsock. 

Dress for a mess.

Grades 5-8 welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

Process art: Painting with unconventional objects

Preschool Art Lab

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Babies and Toddlers
Age Group:
Children

Process art exposes children to many forms and styles of art, giving them a true sensory experience.  This week children will work with paints and various items including toy cars, bubble wands, plastic forks and mashers.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 11, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Babies and Toddlers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Process art exposes children to many forms and styles of art, giving them a true sensory experience.  This week children will work with paints and various items including toy cars, bubble wands, plastic forks and mashers.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

Happy Groundhog Day!

Groundhog Day Story & Shadow Time with Craft

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Listen to a story, learn how to tinker with shadow making and celebrate Groundhog Day with a fun craft.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 18, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Listen to a story, learn how to tinker with shadow making and celebrate Groundhog Day with a fun craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

Toddler Time

Toddler Time Session I

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Babies and Toddlers, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Toddler Time:

For Walkers Ages 1-3 (plus a caregiver)  Join Miss Mary H for music and rhymes. Bring your dancing shoes! Registration required for each session.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 18, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Babies and Toddlers, Storytime
Registration Required

For Walkers Ages 1-3 (plus a caregiver) 
Join Miss Mary H for music and rhymes. Bring your dancing shoes!
Registration required for each session.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

Toddler Time

Toddler Time Session II

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Babies and Toddlers, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Toddler Time:

For Walkers Ages 1-3 (plus a caregiver)  Join Miss Mary H for music and rhymes. Bring your dancing shoes! Registration required for each session.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 18, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Babies and Toddlers, Storytime
Registration Required

For Walkers Ages 1-3 (plus a caregiver) 
Join Miss Mary H for music and rhymes. Bring your dancing shoes!
Registration required for each session.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

Paper Stained Glass Hearts

Kids Art Time: Stained Glass Hearts

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Children

Create  beautiful paper, stained glass (tissue paper) hanging hearts.

Dress for a mess!

Children in grades K-1.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 18, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create  beautiful paper, stained glass (tissue paper) hanging hearts.

Dress for a mess!

Children in grades K-1.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

Winter Olympics Scavenger Hunt

Winter Olympics Scavenger Hunt

All Day
The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens (Grades 7-12)

Learn about the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics by participating in our sports oriented scavenger hunt.  Find 11 sport pictures and two Olympic mascots.

Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn about the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics by participating in our sports oriented scavenger hunt.  Find 11 sport pictures and two Olympic mascots.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

Play Hooray logo

PlayHooray Session I

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Babies and Toddlers
Age Group:
Children, 0-4 years
Play Hooray- Session x:

Join our friends at Play Hooray, especially Molly Mouse for lots of movement, singing, and fun.  Recommended for children ages 6 months - 5 years. In order to accommodat...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 18, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children, 0-4 years
Program Type: Babies and Toddlers
Registration Required

Join our friends at Play Hooray, especially Molly Mouse for lots of movement, singing, and fun. 

Recommended for children ages 6 months - 5 years.

In order to accommodate more families, please choose only one session of Play Hooray per day.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

Play Hooray logo

PlayHooray Session II

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Babies and Toddlers
Age Group:
Children, 0-4 years
Play Hooray- Session x:

Join our friends at Play Hooray, especially Molly Mouse for lots of movement, singing, and fun.  Recommended for children ages 6 months - 5 years. In order to accommodat...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 18, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children, 0-4 years
Program Type: Babies and Toddlers
Registration Required

Join our friends at Play Hooray, especially Molly Mouse for lots of movement, singing, and fun. 

Recommended for children ages 6 months - 5 years.

In order to accommodate more families, please choose only one session of Play Hooray per day.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

storytime yoga

Storytime Yoga

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Children along with their grown up will be invited to come on a yoga adventure with an age appropriate book. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 18, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children along with their grown up will be invited to come on a yoga adventure with an age appropriate book. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.

Valentine's Day Tea Party

Valentine's Day Tea Party

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Games
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate Valentine's month with a fancy Alice in Wonderland themed tea party! Dress your best and enjoy refreshments, games and a small craft.

Children ages 4-7 welcome with parent and/or guardian

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 25, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine's month with a fancy Alice in Wonderland themed tea party! Dress your best and enjoy refreshments, games and a small craft.

Children ages 4-7 welcome with parent and/or guardian

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

Photos taken during this program may be used for Library purposes and promotion.