Children

For families with children
Join the teen volunteers for a fun filled afternoon of community service! Families, children and teens are invited to drop in and decorate tote bags for homeless shelters from 11:00AM - 1:00PM. From 1:00PM - 3:00PM, we will be making sock toys for animal shelters. Both activites will take place on the children's floor. | Program details » >>

For families with children in 1st - 5th grade. Siblings are welcome.
The Wilderness Traveling Museum will be here to show famliies how to set up a tepee and hear how native people used many parts of the buffalo in daily life. Children will sit in a tepee, play drums, wear buffalo skin, play games and make an authenic necklace to take home. Please Note REGISTER ONE PERSON PER FAMILY | Program details » >>

For families with children ages 5 - 17 years old
Enjoy quality family time playing games together at the library. We'll have our giant versions of Jenga, Monopoly and more as well as other favorites or games from the ERC collection. | Program details » >>

For families
Learn about animal adoption organizations from all around Long Island, and maybe bring home a new furry friend! Exhibits and informational booths will be provided by local and regional organizations including rescue groups, shelters, and pet therapy programs. Agencies will bring animals.
Please Note: Please do not bring personal pets. | Program details » >>