An Open Book on a Table at the Beach

 

See the Library's newsletter for services and upcoming programs:
 
June 2026 Newsletter
 
 
 
 
 

Summer Reading Clubs for Everyone!
June 15 through August 8 


Adult Summer Reading Club
June 15–August 8
Open to all Northport-East Northport Public Library
cardholders 18 and older.
Teen Summer Reading Club
June 15–August 8
Teens entering grades 6–12
Children's Summer Reading Club
June 15–August 8
Children birth–entering grade 6
 
Stop by the Seed Library.
The collection includes vegetable, flower, and herb seeds, and is available in both buildings. (NENPL patrons only, please).
Ask a Reference Librarian for more information, or visit: www.nenpl.org/seedlibrary
 



Library of Things

Our Library of Things collection includes games, lawn signs, electronics, gadgets, equipment, and more. Borrow one today!
 
See what's new in the Library of Things: 
Birdwatching Kit — Croquet Set — Graduation Lawn Sign
Mah Jongg Kit — Party Light Disco Ball — Tire Inflator
 



Children's Programs


 
See Our Complete Monthly List of Children’s Programs    
 
NENPL Cardholders may register for the following children's programs
online or in person. Please use your child's library card to register. 
 
Registration begins on June 1 unless otherwise noted.
 

 
Children's Summer Reading Club 2026
Unearth A Story
June 15–August 8
Join our summer reading challenge on Beanstack!

Keep track of the books you read to earn badges and prizes. Children birth–2 years will earn a prize after 30 books. Children 3 years and up who read or listen for six hours will earn tickets to the Reward Show! Stop by the Summer Reading Club Desk at either library building to talk about your books and pick out a Brag Tag for each hour completed.
 
The Summer Reading Club Desk is open Monday–Friday 9:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.,
and Saturday 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 
 
 

For Preschool Children
  • Summer Reading Club
  • Books a Poppin' - Northport and East Northport (drop in; no registration required) 
  • Healthy Habits and Preventing Picky Eating
  • Beach Blanket Babies
  • Dance with Me
  • Rise & Shine Storytime (drop in; no registration required) 
  • Mondays with Molly Mouse: 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. 
  • Mad Science: Sea, Sand and Surf
  • Adopt-a-Dino  
  • Shake, Rattle, and Read (drop in; no registration required)
  • Time for Tots: Stories and Stretches
  • Drama with Your Mama
  • BenAnna Band
 
For School-Age Children 
  • Summer Reading Club
  • Chess Club (drop in; no registration required)
  • Parenting Program: Moving Up to Middle School 
  • Wampum Wonders
  • Ancient Greek Pinch Pots
  • Paws to Read 
  • Adventures in Art: Spectacular Sculptures 
  • Mad Science: Earthworks
  • Patriotic Pretzels
  • Dino-RAMA
  • Petite Picassos: Brontosaurus Buddy
  • Wave Rider Bracelets
  • Stuff-a-Pal: Spikes the Dino
  • Dinosaur Dig Escape Challenge
 
For Families
  • Summer Reading Club 
  • Meet the Author: The Big Duck
  • Family Build-It! (drop in; no registration required)
  • Meet the Farm Animals (drop in; no registration required)
  • BenAnna Band
  • Parenting Program: Healthy Habits and Preventing Picky Eating
  • Parenting Program: Moving Up to Middle School
  • Bright Star Theatre presents Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show
 
Children and Family Services Department
  • The Bookmark Spot - Stop by the Library and pick up the June bookmark by Carmen Pirolo.
  • What's new in our Children's collection? Visit Wowbrary! to see the latest additions.
  • Borrow a Backpack Storytime today!
  • Download an ebook from TumbleBookLibrary
  • Homework Help
  • 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and other Early Literacy Programs
  • Books Before Baby - Bond with your baby before birth by reading, talking, and singing to your little one.
  • ParentTV
  • StoryWalk® at the Park



 
Bright Star Theatre presents Dino Academy:
A Dinosaur Discovery Show

(Northport) Monday, June 29, 3:00 p.m.
Families with children 3 years and up
Dr. Sarah Tops leads this action-packed adventure featuring lifelike
dinosaur puppets that will stomp, roar, and charm their way into your heart. Through science and storytelling, take part in this unforgettable field trip back in time without ever
leaving your seat!
(45 min.) NENJ564
 

What's new in our Children's collection? Visit Wowbrary! to see the latest additions.
 
See Our Complete Monthly List of Children’s Programs    
 
Teen Programs

See Our Complete Monthly List of Teen Programs
 
 Register for our programs online, in person, or call the Library.   
Registration for the following Teen Programs begins June 1.
 
Open only to Northport-East Northport Public Library cardholders entering grades 6-12.
 
 
Teen Summer Reading Club 2026
Unearth A Story
June 15–August 8

Summer is the time to read, learn new skills, try some new activities, and have fun! “Unearth a Story” is this year’s Teen Summer Reading Club theme. For each book review submitted, you will receive a raffle ticket to put towards your choice of one of our 12 raffle baskets. All teens will receive a string backpack and an inflatable beach ball upon completion of their first book review. Items may be picked up in the Teen Centers (while supplies last).
 
 
Featured Programs  
  • Teen Summer Reading Club
  • Teen Volunteering 101 (drop in; no registration required)
  • LEGO Club
  • Teen Writers Group
  • Babysitting Workshop
  • Button Bouquet
  • Crafternoon
  • Henna Tattoos
  • Graphic Novel Club: El Deafo
Take and Make Kits
 
Registration and pick up begins June 1. Pick up all kits at the Northport Teen Center. All materials are provided. Please note: Your registration will be canceled if your kit is not picked up by June 29.
  • Air Dry Coil Pot Trinket Holder
  • Herb Planter
  • Rainbow Canvas
 

Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Registration for the following Teen Volunteer Opportunities begins June 1.
Open to students entering grades 7–12.
Open only to Northport-East Northport Public Library cardholders.
 
All volunteer items are to be picked up from the Northport Teen Center by June 17 and returned by June 30 to earn community service credit. You may choose a maximum of two volunteer opportunities in addition to Color a Smile.
  • Chess Club Volunteers
  • Diamond Art Bookmark Volunteers
  • Ancient Greek Pinch Pots Volunteers
  • Dino-RAMA Volunteers
  • Petite Picassos: Brontosaurus Buddy Volunteers
  • Wave Rider Bracelet Volunteers
  • Stuff-a-Pal: Spike the Dino Volunteers
  • Color A Smile Volunteers 
  • Patriotic Star Planter Volunteers
  • Popsicle Stick Patriotic Firecracker Volunteers
  • Rainbow Volunteers


Female University Student Using Laptop and Studying
Teen Writers Group
(Northport) Friday, June 26, 7:00–8:00 p.m.

Come practice your creative writing skills, share
your writing, hang out with fellow writers, and enjoy
some snacks. Writing prompts will be given. NENY941
 

 
Visit the Teen Services web page for more information and resources!
 
What's new in our Teen collection? Visit Wowbrary! to see the latest additions.
 
See Our Complete Monthly List of Teen Programs
 

Adult Programs
Print copies of the books are available for pickup at the Northport Reference Desk. You may also access an ebook or audiobook on the library Downloads page:
www.nenpl.org/downloads
 
 
All Booked Up
(Northport) Thursday, June 11, 2:00 p.m.
Join Librarian Alexandra Figler to discuss My Friends by Fredrik Backman.
Registration is underway.  
NENR738
 
 
 
 
 
The Past Is Present
(Northport) Thursday, June 25, 7:00 p.m.
Join Librarian Connor McCormack to discuss Jane Austen's Bookshelf by Rebecca Romney. Registration is underway.
NENR737
 
 
 
 
 
Novel Ideas
(Northport) Monday, June 29, 7:00 p.m.
Join Librarian Candace Reeder for a discussion of Three Days in June by Anne Tyler.
Registration is underway.
NENA489
 
 
 
 
Reminders of Him
(Northport) Friday, June 5, 2:00 p.m.
(East Northport) Friday, June 12, 2:00 p.m.

(Drop in - no registration required.)


EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
(Northport) Friday, June 26, 2:00 p.m.
(Drop in - no registration required.)


See Our Complete Monthly List of Adult Programs
 
Register for our programs online, in person, or call the Library.    
 
Featured programs
  • Adult Summer Reading Club
  • The Mystery & Beauty of Sicily 
  • Neoclassicism in Revolutionary America (via Zoom)
  • Perimenopause, Menopause, and Beyond: What Women Need to Know (via Zoom)
  • PRIDE! Our Story: Past, Present, Future 
  • New York Baseball History (via Zoom)
  • Affordable Housing Panel: Resources & Opportunities for Town of Huntington Residents 
  • Defensive Driving Class
  • Opioid Overdose Prevention Training (drop in; no registration required)
  • Free Blood Pressure Check (drop in; no registration required)
  • One-on-One Medicare Counseling, in-person: 
    - East Northport building - Wednesday, June 10 
    - Northport building - Tuesday, June 16
  • Patriotic Dipped Strawberries 
  • Van Dough Bread 
  • Mexican Carne Asada 
  • Patriotic Door Rosette 
  • Art Galleries and Displays: 
    • Northport: 
      Hyon Hee Cho: "Beyond the Tradition" - Oil stick and acrylic.
    • Northport: 
      PRIDE! Our Story: The History of the LGBTQ+ Movement in America
Film, Stage, and Television 
  • "Salute to America" with the Gold Coast Jazz Band 
  • NAC Presents! The Oddity in the Odyssey: An Evening of Poetic Cabaret
  • A Concert with Violinist Ilana Zaks "Bach to the Future"
  • Director Spotlight Film Discussion: Witness for the Prosecution
  • Hollywood During World War II
 
 
  • Friday Films (drop in; no registration required):   
    • Reminders of Him - Friday, June 5, 2:00 p.m. Northport Building
    • Reminders of Him - Friday, June 12, 2:00 p.m. East Northport Building
    • EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert - Friday, June 26, 2:00 p.m. Northport Building
 Book Discussion Groups and Programs
  • All Booked Up
  • The Past Is Present
  • Novel Ideas
  • Online Author Talks - "Live" and On Demand (online)
 Language Learning and Literacy
  • Everyday Spanish (via Zoom)  
  • Dynamic English 
  • Pronunciation Practice (via Zoom)  
  • Basic English
  • Quick Reads
More from the Library... 
  • Friends of the Library
  • Museum Passes
  • The Library of Things
  • Discount Tickets
  • Document Shredding Service
  • Join the NexTrex Challenge!
    Recycle your household plastic bags at the Library.
 
Computers and Technology
 Upcoming Programs
  • Using Password Managers (via Zoom)  
  • Using Money-Saving Apps on Your Smartphone (via Zoom)  
  • All About Amazon Prime (via Zoom)
  • All About Cloud Storage (via Zoom)
  • Inside Your iPad and iPhone (via Zoom)
Other Technology Education Services
  • Gale Courses: New online classes start monthly
  • Digital Literacy Services
  • Explore Our Online Learning Services. 
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