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Registration for all March programs will begin on Friday, February 14. In-person registration will begin at 9 a.m. at the Children’s Desk - online registration will begin at noon.
 

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CHESS LESSONS – EIJ414

If you’ve wanted to learn how to play chess, here’s your chance. Teen volunteers will guide students as they play with each other to learn the basics of the game.
Date: Monday, March 2
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 1 – 6

LUCKY LEPRECHAUN STORY AND CRAFT - EIJ617

Join Miss Michele to read about lucky leprechauns and make a lucky craft.
Date: Wednesday, March 4
Time: 5:30- 6:15 p.m.
Ages: Grades K - 3

TIME FOR TWOS - EIJ406

Enjoy stories, songs and an art activity with your child.
Date: Thursday, March 5
Time: 10:30 – 11 a.m.
Ages: Two year olds with an adult, siblings welcome

PARENT/CHILD WORKSHOP - EIJ401 family place logo

Playing is how your child learns. Through different stages of play, children grow and develop skills in many areas. PARENT/CHILD WORKSHOP gives parents the opportunity to spend quality time with their child playing, exploring, and sharing songs and stories.
Dates: Fridays, March 6 through April 10
Time: 10 – 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 18 – 35 months with an adult, siblings welcome

LEGO CLUB – EIJ492

Make new friends and use your imaginative skills to construct your own designs with our LEGOs.
Date: Saturday, March 7
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Ages: Grades K – 5 with an adult, siblings welcome

FAMILY IRISH SODA BREAD - EIJ539

Join Chef Rob Scott for this hands-on cooking program. Make a traditional Irish soda bread at the library to take home and bake! One registration per family.
Date: Sunday, March 8
Time: 2 - 3 p.m
Ages: Grades 2 - 5 with an adult

MINECRAFT MANIA - EIJ560

Do you think you have what it takes to be the next master architect? Join our Minecraft building tournament to show off your skills!
Date: Monday, March 9
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 - 6

READ TO THE DOGS – EIJ578

Students practice their reading skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a trained Therapy Dog. Dogs and their handlers are registered with either Pet Partners or Therapy Dogs International. Student readers can sign up for a 20-minute session when they come to the Children’s Desk to register.
Date: Tuesday, March 10
Time: 6:30 – 8:10 p.m.
Ages: Readers in grades K – 6

CREATIVE COW STORY TIME – EIJ604

We'll have a moo-moo-musical, moo-moo magical, and moo-moo marvelous good time with stories, songs and more!
Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 4:30 – 5 p.m.
Ages:
3 ½ - K on their own

SHAMROCK SHINDING - EIJ472

Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day and make some lucky crafts!
Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 2 - 5 with an adult, siblings welcome

MORE THAN MOTHER GOOSE - EIJ403

More than Mother Goose for children includes nursery rhymes, songs, finger plays, and stories. Parents participate with their child. Older siblings welcome. This program will be offered at two times. Please select the date that is most convenient.
Date: Monday, March 16 or Saturday, March 21
Time: 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Ages: Birth through 3 years old with an adult, siblings welcome

PAJAMA STORY TIME - EIJ410

Children can come dressed in their pajamas, ready to listen to stories, sing songs and dance.
Date: Tuesday, March 17
Time: 5:30 - 6 p.m
Ages: 4 - 6 on their own

BABY TIME - EIJ404

This parent and child program includes fun age appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage your child's physical and mental growth.
Dates: Thursdays, March 19 & 26
Time: 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Ages: Pre-walkers, 3 months and up with an adult, no siblings

TODDLER TIME - EIJ405

This parent and child program includes fun age appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage your child's physical and mental growth.
Dates: Thursdays, March 19 & 26
Time: 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Ages: Walkers through 23 months old with an adult, siblings welcome

CIRCLE TIME – EIJ407

Shake those sillies out! Kathy Roeder leads 2 & 3 year olds in circle time fun.
Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: noon – 12:45 p.m.
Ages: 2 & 3 with an adult, siblings welcome

MESSY MAKERSPACE NIGHT– EIJ634

Yes, thinking can be untidy, tinkering can generate clutter, and testing ideas can create a muddle, so dress for a mess!
Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Ages 4 and up with an adult, no younger siblings

STORY PLAY TIME– EIJ464

We’ll explore books through music, movement, and play!
Date: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 10:30 -11 a.m.
Ages:
3 - 5 with an adult, no siblings

3RD ANNUAL GREAT PLAYDATE - EIJ635

Drop-in to join us and all of the libraries in Suffolk County for the 3rd Annual Great Play Date!! A day for our youngest patrons and their caregivers to talk, sing, read and of course play at the library. No registration required.
Date: Saturday, March 28
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Ages: Birth - 5 years with an adult, siblings welcome

NO SEW T-SHIRT BAG - EIJ633

Bring a T-shirt to decorate and create your very own tote bag. Please be aware that the T-shirt will be cut up to make the tote bag. Please note: Participants must bring a T-shirt to create the bag.
Date: Monday, March 30
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 4 - 6

SUPER SMASH BROS. – EIJ536

Whether it’s your first time or you’re a master of combat, join us to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch!
Date: Tuesday, March 31
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 – 6

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