Sidewalk Art @ the Library!

Parents and children joined us today at the library to turn our drab parking lot into a work of art...and they did a great job!
What a beautiful day to be outside using our imaginations, playing hopscotch and just hanging with the family.
Thanks to all that attended!

Abracadabra with Yo Gabba Gabba!

Miss Lorraine and Miss Laina danced "dancy-dances" and made a wonderful "crafty-craft" with a lively group of parents and children today at the library!! The families were able to stuff and glue together either a Toodee or Muno pillow after listening to a Yo Gabba Gabba story. The fun continued with the children dancing to Yo Gabba Gabba tunes and learning some Yo Gabba Gabba moves!

Places To Go, Things To See This Summer!

Visit our homepage and click on the link of "Places To Go, Things To See This Summer" for three great lists filled with ideas for family fun.

We have an "Affordable Things To Do on Long Island: Admission Fees $6 & Under" that focuses on places to bring children.

There is a "Fun & Free Things To Do On Long Island" that lists outdoor and indoor activities for both children and adults.

We also have a great "Staycation Guide" that gives you some fantastic ideas for a vacation at home! Listed are beaches, vineyards, museums, parks and much more.

When looking for something to do this summer, don't forget the library...click here for our newsletter!

Take a Trip to the Intrepid...

The library has added an additional pass to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. So, if you are looking for something to do this summer reserve your pass today! The pass allows up to 6 people to visit for free. Remember you can come in or call the library to reserve a pass or go online to look at the available dates and reserve it yourself. All you need is an adult library card in good standing and you're all set. Click here to see the list of available dates...

Frogs, Bugs & Animals...Oh My!

Jason Reilly from Green Meadows Farm in Floral Park brought his traveling petting zoo to the library on Monday, July 19. Jason entertained the families with fun facts about the visiting animals before the children and parents were able to walk around the room and visit with such creatures as hedgehogs, tree frogs, ducklings, hissing cockroaches, tortoises, snails, mice and guinea pigs. The families all joined Jason back on the carpet for a Moms vs. Dads chicken dance competition! Fun was had by all during this wonderful, hands-on program. Look for them to visit again in the future!

Explore the Outdoors...@ Yaphank Lake!

On a beautiful and sunny Saturday morning, families of the Longwood Public Library joined our "Nature Lady", Barbara Lindemann, for some hands-on, get-your-feet-wet fun! All the children were given nets and were excited to explore all the creatures that live in Yaphank Lake. We saw fish, tadpoles, dragonfly nymphs, mussels, clams and more. So, if you missed the fun this year, you can still come to the library to learn about all the creatures and take a ride to the lake to discover them on your own with your family!!

Jester Jim @ the Library!

Jester Jim came for a visit on Thursday,

July 8th and gave us two fantastic

performances!

The parents and children that attended are still commenting on what a great show it was and how much fun they had...so make sure to sign up for the show the next time he comes for a visit!

New Museum Passes Added to Collection

The library has added several new passes just in time for summer!

• The Discovery Museum (Bridgeport, CT)



• The Guggenheim Museum (NYC)



• The Hecksher Museum of Art (Huntington, NY)



• The Vanderbilt Museum (Centerport, NY)

We have also added an additional pass to the American Museum of Natural History in NYC!

So, take advantage of this wonderful service...remember that you can call us to reserve a pass or visit http://longwood.suffolk.lib.ny.us/museum_passes.html to do it yourself.

Look Who is Making a Splash @ the LPL...

Check out the new addition to the Children's Room this summer...a salt-water fish tank!
The Children's Deparment hosted a "Discovery Tank" program from Cornell Cooperative on Monday, June 21st and they left a few of their fishy friends behind.
The participants learned all about sea stars, shellfish, hermit crabs, snails & fish during this hands-on workshop. So, the next time you're here, stop in to see the tank...it's a lot of fun!
Thank you to all the participants who helped to build the tank.
Here they are making their nicest fish faces for the camera!!

Library adding native grasses

Did you see our meadow? For a few weeks, we allowed the grass on the west hill of the library to grow tall, as we explore adding native grasses to our landscape. It is our intention to reduce the areas to be mowed around the library where possible, so that wildflowers and native grasses can grow. Recently, an expert from the Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation District conducted a field visit and is advising us on how to proceed. Today our "meadow" was mowed, but don't worry: it'll be back better than every next year!