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Winter Olympics Scavenger Hunt

Winter Olympics Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/6 - 2/22
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.

Winter Reading BINGO

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Stay cozy and get your game on with our Teen Winter Reading BINGO!

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 23, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stay cozy and get your game on with our Teen Winter Reading BINGO!

chess board

Beginner Chess

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

 THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON AND IS FOR BEGINNER PLAYERS 
 Grades 1 & Up    
 Chess is both fun and a wonderful learning experience!

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 3, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

 THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON AND IS FOR BEGINNER PLAYERS 
 Grades 1 & Up    
 Chess is both fun and a wonderful learning experience!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

chess board

Advanced Chess

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

 THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON AND IS FOR ADVANCED PLAYERS 
 Grades 2 & Up    
 Chess is both fun and a wonderful learning experience!

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 3, 2026 @ 6:45pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

 THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON AND IS FOR ADVANCED PLAYERS 
 Grades 2 & Up    
 Chess is both fun and a wonderful learning experience!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

canasta cards

Beginner Canasta with Anne Bass

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join instructor Anne Bass for a beginner course on Canasta

Class will meet on February 4, 11, 18, March 4, 11, 18, 2026

$60.00 for the 6 class session. No refunds or prorating.

Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join instructor Anne Bass for a beginner course on Canasta

Class will meet on February 4, 11, 18, March 4, 11, 18, 2026

$60.00 for the 6 class session. No refunds or prorating.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

chess board

Beginner Chess

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

 THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON AND IS FOR BEGINNER PLAYERS 
 Grades 1 & Up    
 Chess is both fun and a wonderful learning experience!

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 3, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

 THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON AND IS FOR BEGINNER PLAYERS 
 Grades 1 & Up    
 Chess is both fun and a wonderful learning experience!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

chess board

Advanced Chess

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

 THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON AND IS FOR ADVANCED PLAYERS 
 Grades 2 & Up    
 Chess is both fun and a wonderful learning experience!

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 3, 2026 @ 6:45pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

 THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON AND IS FOR ADVANCED PLAYERS 
 Grades 2 & Up    
 Chess is both fun and a wonderful learning experience!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

canasta cards

Beginner Canasta with Anne Bass

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join instructor Anne Bass for a beginner course on Canasta

Class will meet on February 4, 11, 18, March 4, 11, 18, 2026

$60.00 for the 6 class session. No refunds or prorating.

Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join instructor Anne Bass for a beginner course on Canasta

Class will meet on February 4, 11, 18, March 4, 11, 18, 2026

$60.00 for the 6 class session. No refunds or prorating.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

chess board

Beginner Chess

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

 THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON AND IS FOR BEGINNER PLAYERS 
 Grades 1 & Up    
 Chess is both fun and a wonderful learning experience!

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 3, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

 THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON AND IS FOR BEGINNER PLAYERS 
 Grades 1 & Up    
 Chess is both fun and a wonderful learning experience!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

chess board

Advanced Chess

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

 THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON AND IS FOR ADVANCED PLAYERS 
 Grades 2 & Up    
 Chess is both fun and a wonderful learning experience!

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 3, 2026 @ 6:45pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

 THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON AND IS FOR ADVANCED PLAYERS 
 Grades 2 & Up    
 Chess is both fun and a wonderful learning experience!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

canasta cards

Beginner Canasta with Anne Bass

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join instructor Anne Bass for a beginner course on Canasta

Class will meet on February 4, 11, 18, March 4, 11, 18, 2026

$60.00 for the 6 class session. No refunds or prorating.

Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join instructor Anne Bass for a beginner course on Canasta

Class will meet on February 4, 11, 18, March 4, 11, 18, 2026

$60.00 for the 6 class session. No refunds or prorating.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Take the challenge and save the Bears!

K-1 STEAM Challenge: The Floor is Lava

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

Children will build simple structures to rescue the bears from the lava floor.  Each group will examine each others projects and count how many bears were saved.  We'll enjoy "The Floor is Lava," video and play accordingly.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 1, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children will build simple structures to rescue the bears from the lava floor.  Each group will examine each others projects and count how many bears were saved.  We'll enjoy "The Floor is Lava," video and play accordingly.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

chess board

Beginner Chess

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

 THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON AND IS FOR BEGINNER PLAYERS 
 Grades 1 & Up    
 Chess is both fun and a wonderful learning experience!

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 3, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

 THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON AND IS FOR BEGINNER PLAYERS 
 Grades 1 & Up    
 Chess is both fun and a wonderful learning experience!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

chess board

Advanced Chess

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

 THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON AND IS FOR ADVANCED PLAYERS 
 Grades 2 & Up    
 Chess is both fun and a wonderful learning experience!

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 3, 2026 @ 6:45pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

 THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON AND IS FOR ADVANCED PLAYERS 
 Grades 2 & Up    
 Chess is both fun and a wonderful learning experience!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Bubble STEM

Bubble Magic STEM

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

With a simple homemade solution, we'll create mammoth bubbles, frozen bubbles and learn about the science behind these magical orbs.  

For Grades K-3

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 22, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

With a simple homemade solution, we'll create mammoth bubbles, frozen bubbles and learn about the science behind these magical orbs.  

For Grades K-3

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

STEM Apple Tower! How many can you stack?

STEM K-1: Build an Apple Tower

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

By using apples and playdough, we'll see how high we can stack these towers.  We'll learn about gravity and then work in teams of two to plan and create an even larger tower.  Don't forget your project manager hat!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 12, 2026 @ 7:38pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

By using apples and playdough, we'll see how high we can stack these towers.  We'll learn about gravity and then work in teams of two to plan and create an even larger tower.  Don't forget your project manager hat!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

playing mah jongg

REGISTRATION: 2026 Mah Jongg Card Review & Supervised Play

All Day
The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Registration page for May 21 Mah Jongg Card Review

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Registration page for May 21 Mah Jongg Card Review

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

playing mah jongg

2026 Mah Jongg Card Review & Supervised Play

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at The Manhasset Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Come join Donna Miller-Small as she reviews the 2026 Mah Jongg card, focusing on new hands. 
Novice and experienced players alike will benefit from this and the opportunity for supervised play, following the review. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 7, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join Donna Miller-Small as she reviews the 2026 Mah Jongg card, focusing on new hands. 
Novice and experienced players alike will benefit from this and the opportunity for supervised play, following the review. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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