See the Library's newsletter for upcoming
programs and services:
October 2025 Newsletter
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
The Library in the Community
Visit the Northport-East Northport Public Library display at the Long Island Fall Festival alongside other Town of Huntington public libraries.
Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12,
11:00 am–5:00 p.m.
Heckscher Park, Huntington
 
 
SeniorNet: PC Computing Basics 1
Wednesdays, October 8, 15, 22, and 29, at 1:30 p.m.
 
Join us for this 4-part class where you will learn the basic skills for using a Windows computer. Training will cover starting the computer, using the mouse and keyboard, word processing, accessing the internet, using email, and flash drives. Registration is open. NENC851
 
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 September 29 unless otherwise noted.
 
For School-Age Children
  • Coding from Scratch
  • Chess Club (drop in; no registration required)
  • After School Stories
  • Broadway Bigs
  • Anything Goes LEGOs (drop in; no registration required)
  • Mad Science: Watts Up
  • Paws to Read
  • Go Global: India
  • Adventures in Art: Amazing Animal Masks
  • Shadow Self-Portrait
  • Graphic Novel Club: Things in the Basement
  • Petite Picassos: Friendly Scarecrow
For Families
  • Buzz About Bees 
  • Family Paint Night: Ghostly Family Portrait
 
For Preschool Children
  • Books a Poppin' - Northport and East Northport (drop in; no registration required) 
  • Sensational Playtime
  • Soccer Shots
  • Pajama Storytime (drop in; no registration required)
  • Tots & Toys (drop in; no registration required)
  • Halloween Storytime & Parade - Northport: 10:00 a.m. or East Northport: 10:00 a.m.
Series Programs
One series program per child, please.
  • Time for Tots
  • Sing & Play - 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.
  • Mother Goose Rhyme Time
 
Children and Family Services Department
  • The Bookmark Spot - Stop by the Library and pick up the bookmark by Logan Weiss.
  • What's new in our Children's collection? Visit Wowbrary! to see the latest additions.
  • Borrow a Backpack Storytime today!
  • We loan video games - browse our collection!
  • 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



Halloween Storytime & Parade
(Northport) Friday, October 31, 10:00 a.m. NENJ407
(East Northport) Friday, October 31, 10:00 a.m. NENJ408
Children birth–5 years with adult; siblings welcome

Join us for a festive Halloween storytime featuring spooky tales and silly songs and dances. We will finish with a parade and a special holiday souvenir. Do not
forget to wear your costume! (45 min.) Registration begins September 29.
 

 
After School Stories
(Northport) Wednesday, October 15, 4:00 p.m.
Children in grades K–2
This storytime and craft program introduces school-age children to a wide variety of literature including fantasy, humor, fables, and more. (45 min.) NENJ412
 


 
Illustration of a friendly ghost facing to the left
Family Craft Night: Spooky Ghosts
(East Northport) Friday, October 24, 7:00 p.m.
Families with children in grades 1–5
Who you gonna call? With Halloween just around the corner, we won’t be hunting ghosts, we’ll be painting them! The whole family will work together to create a spooky family portrait.
(60 min.) NENJ410

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 October 1, unless otherwise noted.
 
Open only to Northport-East Northport Public Library cardholders in grades 6-12.
 
Featured Programs  
  • LEGO Club: Magical Unicorn
  • Group of Ghosts Canvas
  • Graphic Novel Club: The Night Librarian
Take and Make Kits
 
Registration and pick up begins October 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 October 30.
  • Pokemon Sticker Sheet
  • Air Dry Clay Ghost Nightlight
 



Teen Advisory Board: The Great Giveback
Join us and help us stock our seed library for the
spring. We will divide and label flower seeds for our
2026 seed library. NENY829

Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Registration for the following Teen Volunteer Opportunities begins October 1.
Open to students entering grades 7–12.
Open to NENPL cardholders only.
 
All volunteer items are to be picked up from the Northport Teen Center by October 21 and returned by October 31 to earn community service credit. You may choose a maximum of two volunteer opportunities in addition to Teen Advisory Board.
  • Chess Club Volunteers
  • Diamond Art Volunteers
  • Anything Goes LEGOs Volunteers
  • Shadow Self-Portrait Volunteers
  • Teen Advisory Board: The Great Give Back Volunteers
  • Tulle Star Wreath Volunteers
  • Foam Cornucopia Door Sign Volunteers
  • Recycling Challenge Volunteers
  • Woven Pumpkin Placemat Volunteers
  • Popsicle Stick American Flag Volunteers

Follow Teens on Instagram
 
 
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, October 9, 2:00 p.m.
Join Librarian Deborah Formosa to discuss What Happened to the McCrays? by Tracey Lange.

Registration is underway. NENR699
 
 
 The Past Is Present
(Northport) Thursday, October 23, 7:00 p.m.
Join Librarian Connor McCormack to discuss Emperor of Rome: Ruling the
Ancient World by Mary Beard.

Registration is underway. NENR698
 
 
Novel Ideas
(Northport) Monday, October 27, 7:00 p.m.
Join Librarian Candace Reeder to discuss The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.

Registration is underway. NENA275
 
 
 
 
The Life of Chuck
(Northport) Friday, October 3, 2:00 p.m.
(East Northport) Friday, October 10, 2:00 p.m.
(Drop in - no registration required.)

The Last Rodeo
(Northport) Friday, October 17, 2:00 p.m.
(East Northport) Friday, October 24, 2:00 p.m.
(Drop in - no registration required.)



 
Young Frankenstein
(Northport) Monday, October 27, 2:00 p.m.
Co-written by Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder, and directed by Mel Brooks, this film is as funny and fresh today as when we laughed at it in 1974. Through a PowerPoint presentation and selected highlights, discover how the film was cast, why it was filmed in black and white, and many behind-the-scenes stories and crackups. (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
  • Defensive Driving Classes
  • Breast Cancer Awareness
  • Be Kind to Bees
  • Chili Cheese Cornbread
  • New Hope for Alzheimer's Disease
  • Black Roses Craft
  • National Diabetes Month Teaching Kitchen Featuring Huntington Hospital
  • Come Aboard! Whale Watching in Long Island Waters
  • Beginner's Crochet Workshop
  • Tribal Nations on Long Island
  • Blood Pressure Check  (drop in; no registration required)
  • Opioid Overdose Prevention Training (drop in; no registration required)
  • One-on-One Medicare Counseling
    • In-person at the East Northport building - Wednesday, October 8
    • In-person at the Northport building - Tuesday, October 28
 
  • Autumn Tea - Fundraiser for the Friends of the Library
  • Friends of the Library Meeting
  • Document Shredding Service
  • Museum Passes
  • Discount Tickets
  • Art Galleries:
    • Northport Gallery: Paint a Song by Emily Eisen.  
    • Meet the Artist and Concert
    • East Northport Gallery: Chinese Brushwork Ink on Paper and Silk by Kathleen Deyo.  
Film, Stage, and Television 
  • Perfect Combination: "A Tribute to the Legends"
  • NAC Presents! Kelli Baker
  • Three One-Act Plays
  • The Gotcha Covered Band "Music of Our Generation"
  • Director Spotlight Film Discussion: Wild River (drop in; no registration required)
  • Young Frankenstein with Lecturer Larry Wolff (drop in; no registration required)
  • Friday Films (drop in; no registration required):   
    • The Life of Chuck - Friday, October 3, 2:00 p.m. Northport Building
    • The Life of Chuck - Friday, October 10, 2:00 p.m. East Northport Building
    • The Last Rodeo - Friday, October 17, 2:00 p.m. Northport Building
    • The Last Rodeo - Friday, October 24, 2:00 p.m. East Northport Building
 
 Book Discussion Groups and Programs
  • All Booked Up
  • Author Visit with Lester Paldy
  • The Past is Present
  • Novel Ideas
  • Online Author Talks - "Live" and On Demand (online)
 Language Learning and Literacy
  • Quick Reads (via Zoom)  
  • Everyday Spanish (via Zoom)  
  • Dynamic English (note new day) 
  • Pronunciation Practice (via Zoom)  
  • Basic English 
 
Computers and Technology
  • Sign up for this special course: 
    SeniorNet: PC Computing Basics 1 (4 sessions at East Northport)
     
  • Microsoft Office Tips and Tricks (via Zoom)
  • Shopping, Safety, and Security Online (via Zoom)
  • Intro to Cricut's Design Space (via Zoom)
  • Create Holiday Cards Using Canva (via Zoom)
  • SeniorNet: iPhone and iPad Security (via Zoom)
  • A Guide to Buying Computers and Consumer Electronics (via Zoom)
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