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


 
 
Gold Coast Jazz Band: Let It Swing, Let It Swing, Let It Swing!
(Northport) Sunday, December 7, 2:00 p.m.
Let the Gold Coast Jazz Band put some swing into your holiday! Enjoy seasonal favorites and nostalgic holiday tunes, all performed in a wonderful swinging style.
Registration is underway. NENA307
 
 
Art Lecture: Norman Rockwell
(Northport) Tuesday, December 16, 7:00 p.m.
Professor Thomas Germano will discuss the art of painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell (1894–1978) who depicted American culture and values through humor and homespun, folksy themes. Registration is underway. NENA311
 


Healthy Holiday Eating
(Northport) Thursday, December 18, 2:00 p.m.
Registered dietitian Stephanie Schiff of Northwell Huntington Hospital will discuss ways to stay on track with healthy eating habits throughout the season.
Registration is underway. NENA313
 


Online Author Talks
“Live” and On Demand
Each month the library’s Online Author Talks feature several new programs. 
Register for a live talk or view an archived event at:
https://libraryc.org/nenpl
 

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 November 25 unless otherwise noted.
 
For School-Age Children
  • Graphic Novel Club: Pawcasso
  • Chess Club (drop in; no registration required)
  • After School Stories
  • Go Global: Sweden
  • Math Mania
  • Holiday Cheer Charm Bracelets
  • Mad Science: Walloping Weather
  • Paws to Read
  • DIY Snow Scene
  • Adventures in Art: Create with Clay
  • Anything Goes LEGOs (drop in; no registration required)
  • Petite Picassos: Bear-y Cozy
  • LEGO Self-Portrait
  • Broadway Bigs
For Families
  • Crayons, Scissors & Glue, Oh My! (drop in; no registration required)
  • Noon Year's Rockin' Eve (drop in; no registration required)
  • Parenting Program: Feeding Your Little
For Preschool Children
  • Books a Poppin' - Northport and East Northport (drop in; no registration required) 
  • Parachute Party
  • Let's Dance
  • Pajama Storytime (drop in; no registration required)
  • Little Kickers
  • Sensory Fun
  • Sensational Playtime
  • Snuggle Up Storytime (drop in; no registration required)
  • Tiny Songbirds
 
 
Children and Family Services Department
  • The Bookmark Spot - Stop by the Library and pick up the bookmark by Jolie Reeves DuBuske.
  • 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

 
 
Noon Year’s Rockin’ Eve
(Northport) Tuesday, December 30, 11:00 a.m.
Families with children 3 years and up

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a countdown to noon, crafts, and the musical stylings of DJ Daddy-O. (60 min.) Get the details (no registration required).
 

 
Crayons, Scissors & Glue, Oh My!
(Northport) Monday, December 29, 10:00 a.m.
Families with children 4 years and up

Enjoy a room full of winter-themed craft projects to make and take home.
(60 min.) No registration required.
 

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 December 1, unless otherwise noted.
 
Open only to Northport-East Northport Public Library cardholders in grades 6-12.
 
Featured Programs  
  • LEGO Club: City Fire Truck
  • Graphic Novel Club: Booked
  • Gingerbread House
Take and Make Kits
 
Registration and pick up begins December 1. Pick up all kits at the Northport Teen Center. All materials are provided. Open only to Northport-East Northport Public Library cardholders in grades 6-12. Please note: Your registration will be canceled if your kit is not picked up by December 30.
  • Ceramic Gingerbread House
  • Peg Game
 

Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Registration for the following Teen Volunteer Opportunities begins December 1.
Open to students in 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 December 19 and returned by December 30 to earn community service credit. You may choose a maximum of two volunteer opportunities in addition to Teen Advisory Board.
  • Chess Club Volunteers
  • Bookmark Volunteers
  • DIY Snow Scene Volunteers
  • Anything Goes LEGOs Volunteers
  • Birthday Cards for Older Adults Volunteers
  • Teen Advisory Board
  • Crayons, Scissors, and Glue Volunteers
  • Noon Year's Rockin' Eve Volunteers
  • Gratitude Garland Volunteers
  • Snowman Wreath 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
 
The Past Is Present
(Northport) Thursday, December 18, 7:00 p.m.
Join Librarian Connor McCormack to discuss Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by Adam Higginbotham.

Registration is underway. NENR708
 
 
 
 
All Booked Up
(Northport) Thursday, January 8, 2:00 p.m.
Join Librarian Deborah Formosa to discuss Jackie by Dawn Tripp.
 
Registration is underway. NENR709
 
 
 
 
Novel Ideas
(Northport) Monday, January 26, 7:00 p.m.
Join Librarian Candace Reeder to discuss Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte
McConaghy.
 
Registration is underway. NENA326
 
 
 
 
Eleanor the Great
(Northport) Friday, December 5, 2:00 p.m.
(East Northport) Friday, December 12, 2:00 p.m.
(Drop in - no registration required.)

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
(Northport) Friday, December 19, 2:00 p.m.
(East Northport) Friday, December 26, 2:00 p.m.
(Drop in - no registration required.)



 
Director Spotlight Film Discussion: The Major and the Minor
(Northport) Thursday, December 4, 2:00 p.m.
Join a group of fellow film lovers led by lecturer JoAnn Proscia. The group will be
viewing and discussing Billy Wilder’s The Major and the Minor, starring Ginger Rogers and Ray
Milland. A frustrated city girl disguises herself as a youngster in order to get a cheaper train
ticket home. But little “Sue Sue” finds herself in a whole heap of grown-up trouble when she
hides in a compartment with a handsome Major.
Unrated. 100 minutes. (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
  • Your Wild Northport Neighbors
  • Austria: Salzburg & Vienna
  • Wine & Food for the Holidays
  • "Let It Snow" Wooden Plaque
  • Judy's Cucina: Ricciarelli Chewy Almond Cookies
  • Healthy Holiday Eating
  • Crepes
  • Heart of India
  • Barre-less Barre
  • Cherry Blossom Seashell Art
  • Medicine Collection (drop in; no registration required)
  • Blood Pressure Check (drop in; no registration required)
  • Borrow a blood pressure monitor  
  • One-on-One Medicare Counseling
    • In-person - East Northport building - Wednesday, December 10
    • In-person - Northport building - Tuesday, December 16
  • Art Lecture: Norman Rockwell
  • Art Galleries:
    • Northport Gallery: The Last Picture Show (Tilting at Windmills), by Kate Kelly  
      -- Meet the Artist
    • East Northport Gallery: Scenes of Long Island, by Vivien Pollack  
      -- Meet the Artist
Film, Stage, and Television 
  • A Gold Coast Jazz Band: Let It Swing, Let It Swing, Let It Swing!
  • NAC Presents! Barry Kay
  • Director Spotlight Film Discussion: The Major and the Minor (drop in; no registration required)
  • Friday Films (drop in; no registration required):   
    • Eleanor the Great - Friday, December 5, 2:00 p.m. Northport Building
    • Eleanor the Great - Friday, December 12, 2:00 p.m. East Northport Building
    • National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - Friday, December 19, 2:00 p.m. Northport Building
    • National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - Friday, December 26, 2:00 p.m. East Northport Building
More from the Library... 
  • Friends of the Library
  • Museum Passes
  • Discount Tickets
  • Document Shredding Service
  • Join the NexTrex Challenge!
    Recycle your household plastic bags at the Library.
 
 Book Discussion Groups and Programs
  • The Past is Present
  • All Booked Up
  • Novel Ideas
  • Online Author Talks - "Live" and On Demand (online)
 Language Learning and Literacy
  • Quick Reads (via Zoom)  
  • Everyday Spanish (via Zoom)  
  • Dynamic English 
  • Pronunciation Practice (via Zoom)  
  • Basic English
     
Computers and Technology
 
Upcoming Programs
  • How to Manage Personal Finances Using Microsoft Excel (via Zoom)
  • Introduction to Android Devices (via Zoom)
  • Introduction to the iPad and iPhone (via Zoom)
  • SeniorNet: One-on-One Tech Help
 
Other Technology Education Services
  • Gale Courses: New online classes start monthly
  • Digital Literacy Services
  • Explore Our Online Learning Services. 
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What's new in our collection? Visit Wowbrary! to see the latest additions.
 



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