Kids Programs During the February Break

Looking for something to do with the kids while they’re off from school during Mid-Winter Recess in February? We have lots of Library fun for all ages!

Crafternoon (Ages 3 – 12 years with parent/caregiver)
Saturday, February 15, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Drop in anytime during these hours!
Get creative with upcycled materials. Younger kids may need assistance. No registration required.

Sew-A-Plushie (Grades 4 – 6)
Saturday, February 15 AND Sunday, February 16, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Hand-sew your own plushie with the Long Island Youth Development Art Club. Must attend both sessions. Click here to register now

Library is closed Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Melting Snowman (Grades K – 6)
Tuesday, February 18, 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Make a snowman craft with a twist. Click here to register now.

Chess Club (Grades 2 – 6)
Tuesday, February 18, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Play chess with L.I. Chess Nuts. All levels welcome! Click here to register now.

Lil Athletes Sports Sampler (See ages below)
Wednesday, February 19
Ages 3 – 5 years (with parent/caregiver): 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Click here to register now.
Grades K – 2: 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Click here to register now.
Get moving and learn the ABCs of sports.

Cards for Hospitalized Kids (Grades 3 – 6) 
Wednesday, February 19, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Help brighten a child’s day! Make uplifting cards for hospitalized kids. Participants will earn 1 hour of community service credit. Click here to register now.

Baby Start Story Time (Newborn – 24 months w/ parent/caregiver)
Thursday, February 20, 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Join A Time for Kids, Inc. in this fun program! Click here to register now.

A Time for Kids (Ages 2 – 5 years w/ parent/caregiver)
Thursday, February 20, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Family preschool program. Click here to register now.

Minecraft (Grades 2 – 6)
Thursday, February 20, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a Minecraft building challenge! We will meet in the Tech Center on the Library’s lower level. Click here to register now.

Teddy Bear Clinic (Grades K – 2)
Friday, February 21, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Bring your stuffed animal & learn essential safety topics through engaging, interactive activities. Then dress up as medical staff and “treat” your own stuffed animals. Sponsored by Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. Click here to register now.

Young Poets (Grades 2 – 6)
Friday, February 21, 2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Create a poem that dances through all your senses with Sarah Goodman, the Suffolk County Teen Poet Laureate. Click here to register now.

WinterFest (For families with children up to Grade 6) 
Saturday, February 22, 10:00 – 12:00noon
Frosty fun with games, crafts, & contests! No registration required.

Just Added! Engineering Challenge (Grades K – 6)
Saturday, February 22, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
This just in! The WMHS Robotics Team is making a bonus trip to the Library for another engineering challenge! Click here to register now.

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And don’t forget to sign your child up for Winter Reading!

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Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org