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Lunar New Year Take 'n Make

02/16/2026 @ 10:00am to 02/23/2026 @ 9:00pm
The Manhasset Public Library

Program Type:

Art, Take 'n Make

Age Group:

Children
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Take 'n Make
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a special craft!
This is a registered take 'n make craft.
Grades 1 - 5. Registration begins 2/15.

Pickup craft beginning 2/16 at 10:00 AM

chef rob

REGISTRATION: Cooking Demo & Tasting with Chef Rob

All Day 2/21
The Manhasset Public Library

Program Type:

Food/ Cooking

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food/ Cooking
Event Details:

REGISTATION IS OPEN FOR CHEF ROB'S MARCH 7 CLASS

Traditional Irish soda bread. This is a hands on class. Your soda bread will be ready to take home and bake!

yarn and big quilting needles

Needle Arts

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at The Manhasset Public Library

Age Group:

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

Bi-weekly Meeting

a bunch of different photos

Manhasset-Great Neck Camera Club

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at The Manhasset Public Library

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Adventures in Bookland

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
Registration will close on February 24, 2026 @ 2:30pm.
Library Branch: The Manhasset Public Library
Room: Children's Room Multi-Purpose Space
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.&

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Winter Olympics Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/6–2/22
Children, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Games
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

9:00am–10:00am
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Games
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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

K-1 STEAM Challenge: The Floor is Lava

4:15pm–5:00pm
Children
Games
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.

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.

Bubble Magic STEM

2:15pm–3:15pm
Children
Games
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 K-1: Build an Apple Tower

4:15pm–5:15pm
Children
Games
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.

REGISTRATION: 2026 Mah Jongg Card Review & Supervised Play

All Day
Adults
Games
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.

2026 Mah Jongg Card Review & Supervised Play

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Games
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.