Programs

 

Online Registration

You can now register for programs online through our library catalog. Click here to see the current calendar. Click here for more information.

Early Literacy

Current research on early literacy and brain development indicates that it is never too early to prepare children for success as readers. Early literacy skills begin to develop in the first 5 years of life. Your child's early experiences with books and language lay the foundation for success in learning to read.

Museum Cove

The Museum Cove of the Youth Services Department is an area located in the children’s program room at the Northport Library. The Museum Cove was created to introduce children to a museum experience featuring a variety of subjects. Each exhibit is supported by displays, books, multimedia components, and hands-on interactive items and activities. Special programs are also presented to coordinate with each exhibit.

Road to Reading

Start your child on The Road to Reading. The Children’s Librarians at the Northport-East Northport Public Library can help you nurture your child’s early literacy skills. The Road to Reading is a progressive series of programs for children and parents. Offered throughout the school year, these programs help children develop listening and thinking skills, along with a lifelong love of reading.

Programs for School Aged Children

Programs for children in kindergarten through sixth grade are announced in the Library’s newsletter and include Kindergarten Reading Fun, Story Parade and Book discussion groups.

Summer Reading Club

Children (preschool through grade 6) may join the Summer Reading Club anytime throughout the summer at either the East Northport or Northport Library. During the first week (June 22-27) children may report on one book they have read. Throughout the summer, children may report on books they have read and receive stickers and prizes.

Chess Club

 

The Chess Club for children grades 3 and up meets once a month at the Northport Library. No registration is necessary. Check the newsletter for details.

Pajama Storytime

 

Pajama Storytime is held twice each month at the East Northport and Northport Library. For Children ages 3 and up. No registration is necessary. Check the newsletter for details.

Newbery Book Club

 

Children in grades 4 and up can be the first to read children's books published this year. The Newbery Club was formed by Mrs. Gebel, Head of the Library's Youth Services Department, a member of the 2006 Newbery Committee.