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Adventures in Bookland

POSTPONED - Adventures in Bookland

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space at The Manhasset Public Library

Age Group:

Children
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

THIS PROGRAM WILL BE RESCHEDULED TO A LATER DATE

 

Read a book and keep your own copy!
Create a story related craft!
Decorate a tote bag!

Registration required. Kindergarten and first grade.

sailboat on water with sun and grass in the background

Manhasset Bay Protection Committee

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at The Manhasset Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Public meeting re: Manhasset Bay water quality improvement plan

child's pose

REGISTRATION: Yoga & Stretch

All Day 2/25
The Manhasset Public Library

Program Type:

Exercise/ Dance

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise/ Dance
Event Details:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Class will meet March 18, 25, April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026

woman in Pilates pose

Mat Pilates

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at The Manhasset Public Library

Program Type:

Exercise/ Dance

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on March 4, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise/ Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Strengthen your core, pelvic floor, muscles and mindset with an invigorating and supportive mixed-ability Pilates class.

chair yoga

Chair Strength Balance and Yoga

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at The Manhasset Public Library

Program Type:

Exercise/ Dance

Age Group:

Adults
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise/ Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chair Strength Balance and Yoga with Carolyn

This class is for people who are not comfortable getting up and down from the floor as in a regular yoga or fitness class.&

Yoga class

Basic Yoga

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at The Manhasset Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on March 5, 2026 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

No Prorating 

Class will meet February 26, March 5, 12, 19, April 2, 9, 2026

picture of a tablet with "How to Improve Your French Conversation Skills" on it

French Conversation Group

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room, 2nd Floor at The Manhasset Public Library

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Conference Room, 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Monthly Meeting

driver driving

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Class

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Community Room at The Manhasset Public Library

Program Type:

Defensive Driving

Age Group:

Adults
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Defensive Driving
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take the Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course and save 10% on your automobile insurance.

Seating is limited. Register online or in person.

Reading Adventurers Book Club

Reading Adventurers Book Club

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
The Manhasset Public Library

Age Group:

Children
Registration will close on March 2, 2026 @ 2:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Book Club members receive a copy of the book to keep!
Make a story related craft!
Decorate a tote bag!
Win prizes!

For second and third graders. Registration required.

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Exercise with Mary Lou

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Exercise/ Dance
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 13, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise/ Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mary Lou for a combination class of stretching, low impact cardio, and strength training with light weights (participants bring their own weights).

Please Note: This is a 6-class session.

Disclaimer(s)

Fitness Program Registration Agreement

By registering for this program you agree to the library's Fitness Program Terms

 

Photo Consent

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

Preschool Art Lab

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Art
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Process art exposes children to many forms and styles of art, giving them a true sensory experience.  

Dress for a mess.

Children ages 2-4 welcome with parent and/or caregiver.

Registration begins on February 22nd

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Beginner Tai Chi

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Exercise/ Dance
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 13, 2026 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise/ Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

BEGINNER SESSION

Disclaimer(s)

Fitness Program Registration Agreement

By registering for this program you agree to the library's Fitness Program Terms

 

Photo Consent

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

Intermediate Tai Chi

1:15pm–2:15pm
Adults
Exercise/ Dance
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 13, 2026 @ 1:15pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise/ Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

INTERMEDIATE SESSION

Disclaimer(s)

Fitness Program Registration Agreement

By registering for this program you agree to the library's Fitness Program Terms

 

Photo Consent

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

Chef Rob Take 'n Make: Grandma's Irish Soda Bread Biscuits

03/16/2026 @ 9:00am–03/19/2026 @ 9:00pm
Adults
Food/ Cooking
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 16, 2026 @ 8:59am.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food/ Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try one of Chef Rob's favorite St. Patrick's Day treat.

Each Take 'n Make contains dry ingredients and the recipe.

Priority to Manhasset Library cardholders. One kit per household please!

A Time for Kids Inc. Baby Start

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Babies and Toddlers
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: 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.

10:15am–11:00am
Children
Babies and Toddlers
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: 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.

Volunteer-Reading Adventure Book Club

4:00pm–5:15pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Volunteer
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 1, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help Librarian Sarah run Reading Adventure!

For Teens in Grades 8-12.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION MUST BE ON FILE.

Any registrant without an application on file will be removed from the program.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Reading Adventurers Book Club

4:15pm–5:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 2, 2026 @ 2:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Book Club members receive a copy of the book to keep!
Make a story related craft!
Decorate a tote bag!
Win prizes!

For second and third graders. Registration required.

Volunteer-Painted Flower Pots for the Seed Library

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Volunteer
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: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

We'll paint mini terracotta pots for our seed library!

For Teens in Grades 8-12.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION MUST BE ON FILE. 

Any registrant without an application on file will be removed from the program.

An Introduction to AI & Chat GPT

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Lecture
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 16, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join AI professional development leader Joshua Varon for an engaging introduction to artificial intelligence and how tools like ChatGPT can be used in everyday life.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Volunteer-Leprechaun Trap Program Helper

4:00pm–5:15pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Volunteer
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 1, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help the librarian run a craft for kids in grades 2-5!

For Teens in Grades 8-12.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION MUST BE ON FILE. 

Any registrant without an application on file will be removed from the program.

Leprechaun Trap

4:15pm–5:00pm
Children
Art
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: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make a leprechaun trap!
Grades 2-5.
Registration required beginning 3/1.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Beginner Chess

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children
Games
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.

Advanced Chess

6:45pm–7:45pm
Children
Games
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.

Mat Pilates

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Exercise/ Dance
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 4, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise/ Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Strengthen your core, pelvic floor, muscles and mindset with an invigorating and supportive mixed-ability Pilates class.

Disclaimer(s)

Fitness Program Registration Agreement

By registering for this program you agree to the library's Fitness Program Terms

 

Photo Consent

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

Memoirs Writing Group

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Writing Group
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Conference Room, 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

Monthly Meeting

Disclaimer(s)

This is not a Library sponsored event

PreK Storytime

2:30pm–3:15pm
Children
Storytime
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: 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.

Beginner Canasta with Anne Bass

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Games
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.

Famous Women Artist's Series: Kusama's Flowers

4:15pm–5:00pm
Children
Art
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: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

With cupcake liners, tissue paper and recycled art, children will create beautiful flowers in Kusama style. For Grades 2-5

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Pi Day Mini Pies

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Food/ Cooking
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: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Food/ Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Pi Day and make mini pies to take home and bake!

Yoga & Stretch

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Exercise/ Dance
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 25, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise/ Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Link movement and breath through yoga sequences to not only gain more flexibility, but also increase strength.

Disclaimer(s)

Fitness Program Registration Agreement

By registering for this program you agree to the library's Fitness Program Terms

 

Photo Consent

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

Bilingual Panda Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Babies and Toddlers, Storytime
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: Babies and Toddlers, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 18 months- 4 (with a caregiver)

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Chair Strength Balance and Yoga

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Exercise/ Dance
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise/ Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chair Strength Balance and Yoga with Carolyn

This class is for people who are not comfortable getting up and down from the floor as in a regular yoga or fitness class.&

Disclaimer(s)

Fitness Program Registration Agreement

By registering for this program you agree to the library's Fitness Program Terms

 

Photo Consent

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