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Service Dogs, A Kind News Program

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Tweens

Join us for an engaging program that introduces the vital role of service dogs in our communities. It's a wonderful opportunity to learn with compassion and curiosity!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging program that introduces the vital role of service dogs in our communities. It's a wonderful opportunity to learn with compassion and curiosity!

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Chess Club

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Are you a Grandmaster in the making, or just learning how the Knight moves? Chess Club is the place to be! You’re invited to sharpen your strategy, improve your focus, and enjoy some friendly competition.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a Grandmaster in the making, or just learning how the Knight moves? Chess Club is the place to be! You’re invited to sharpen your strategy, improve your focus, and enjoy some friendly competition.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Dungeons & Dragons Junior

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Folk Room at Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens

Embark on an epic journey into the world of fantasy and imagination! This beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons event is perfect for those curious about tabletop role-playing games. Learn the basics of exploring a magical world.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Folk Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embark on an epic journey into the world of fantasy and imagination! This beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons event is perfect for those curious about tabletop role-playing games. Learn the basics of exploring a magical world.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Chess Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

"6-7" Abstract Art

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Have fun creating your own, unique, and colorful abstract art that highlights your favorite trending number: 6-7.Take it home to display in your room! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have fun creating your own, unique, and colorful abstract art that highlights your favorite trending number: 6-7.Take it home to display in your room! 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Crossword Puzzle Pre-Tournament Kick-Off

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Thinking about joining the upcoming tournament, but not sure if you’re "pro" enough? Whether you’re a tween just starting or an adult who finishes the Sunday paper in pen, this session is for you!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thinking about joining the upcoming tournament, but not sure if you’re "pro" enough? Whether you’re a tween just starting or an adult who finishes the Sunday paper in pen, this session is for you!

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

First Annual East End Crossword Puzzle Tournament

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Ready to put your word-play to the test? Join us for a timed Crossword Tournament. Puzzles range from easy to expert. All participants have the chance to qualify for the final round. Bring your favorite pencil and your sharpest wits!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to put your word-play to the test? Join us for a timed Crossword Tournament. Puzzles range from easy to expert. All participants have the chance to qualify for the final round. Bring your favorite pencil and your sharpest wits!

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Chess Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Chess Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

CAST steps to success: Get Creative: Decorate your own Bandana

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Southold Free Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Let’s turn plain fabric into wearable art! Whether you want to create a bold pattern, draw your favorite animals, or design a custom logo, this is your chance to make something unique.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s turn plain fabric into wearable art! Whether you want to create a bold pattern, draw your favorite animals, or design a custom logo, this is your chance to make something unique.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Zentangle Bunny

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Discover the meditative power of Zentangle art. Learn how to break down complex patterns into simple strokes to create a unique Zentangle Bunny. This "one-stroke-at-a-time" method is great for boosting concentration and reducing stress.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the meditative power of Zentangle art. Learn how to break down complex patterns into simple strokes to create a unique Zentangle Bunny. This "one-stroke-at-a-time" method is great for boosting concentration and reducing stress.

Easter Sunday

All Day
Southold Free Library
Closing
Branches:
Southold Free Library
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

It’s game on! Join us for two days of fast, furious racing and unforgettable matchups. Mario Kart pro? Smash Bros legend? Bring a friend and jump into the competition—it’s going to be epic.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s game on! Join us for two days of fast, furious racing and unforgettable matchups. Mario Kart pro? Smash Bros legend? Bring a friend and jump into the competition—it’s going to be epic.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

It’s game on! Join us for two days of fast, furious racing and unforgettable matchups. Mario Kart pro? Smash Bros legend? Bring a friend and jump into the competition—it’s going to be epic.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s game on! Join us for two days of fast, furious racing and unforgettable matchups. Mario Kart pro? Smash Bros legend? Bring a friend and jump into the competition—it’s going to be epic.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Dash Bots and Catapults!

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our newest Dashbot accessory: The Catapult. Learn to code and guide the Dashbots to accurately aim and launch ping-pong-sized balls.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our newest Dashbot accessory: The Catapult. Learn to code and guide the Dashbots to accurately aim and launch ping-pong-sized balls.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Candle Making

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Learn candle making history and create your own candle using a variety of colors and scents. Try different patterns such as rainbow, ombre, or tie-dye. It’s a perfect gift, or take it home to add ambience to your room!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn candle making history and create your own candle using a variety of colors and scents. Try different patterns such as rainbow, ombre, or tie-dye. It’s a perfect gift, or take it home to add ambience to your room!

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Eras Painting Party: A Taylor Swift-Inspired Art Session

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Get ready to shake it off and let your creativity shine! Join us for a fun, guided painting session set to the soundtrack of Taylor Swift's iconic career. 

*Rescheduled from January.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to shake it off and let your creativity shine! Join us for a fun, guided painting session set to the soundtrack of Taylor Swift's iconic career. 

*Rescheduled from January.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lights, Camera, Sound Effects!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Discover the under-appreciated art of Foley sound effects in this hands-on workshop! Using everyday objects, participants will create the sounds you hear in film and media, learning how sound enhances storytelling.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the under-appreciated art of Foley sound effects in this hands-on workshop! Using everyday objects, participants will create the sounds you hear in film and media, learning how sound enhances storytelling.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Get Hooked: Learn to Crochet!

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Kind News: "Nobody's Cats"

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

This program will introduce the problem of feral cats through a story book and then we will make cat toys to donate to the local animal shelter.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program will introduce the problem of feral cats through a story book and then we will make cat toys to donate to the local animal shelter.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Getting Ready for Babysitting

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Held at the Cutchogue New Suffolk Library. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Held at the Cutchogue New Suffolk Library. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Theresa's Programs: K-Pop Shrinky Dinks

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Are you obsessed with BT21, SKZOO, or your favorite group’s iconic logos? Bring your fandom to life at our K-Pop Shrinky Dinks workshop!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you obsessed with BT21, SKZOO, or your favorite group’s iconic logos? Bring your fandom to life at our K-Pop Shrinky Dinks workshop!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Jellyfish Strings

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Southold Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Reduce, reuse, recycle art at its best! Make and decorate these colorful springtime strings to hang in and around your space, inside or outside. Made of hemp, beads, and recycled materials, no two will be alike.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Reduce, reuse, recycle art at its best! Make and decorate these colorful springtime strings to hang in and around your space, inside or outside. Made of hemp, beads, and recycled materials, no two will be alike.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Author's Unlimited

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 2:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club, Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Ready to meet your literary heroes? Authors Unlimited is a festival where teens and tweens can dive deep into the author's world, ask burning questions, and even snag an autograph!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Other
Event Details:

Ready to meet your literary heroes? Authors Unlimited is a festival where teens and tweens can dive deep into the author's world, ask burning questions, and even snag an autograph!