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Tuesday, October 27

Dungeons & Dragons Everbright (Grades 3-6)FREE

Dungeons & Dragons Everbright (Grades 3-6)

Merrick Library · Merrick

Go on a fantasy quest in this role-playing adventure game, led by The Tabletop Society of Long Island. Everbright is a special campaign designed just for kids! Please bring dice if you have them. Registration begins October 15 for Merrick Library cardholders, and October 22 for all other cardholders.

Ages 8–12

Wednesday, October 28

Bats of Long Island (Grades 3-6)FREE

Bats of Long Island (Grades 3-6)

Merrick Library · Merrick

Discover the fascinating world of Long Island’s bats! Learn about these common yet elusive creatures and dispel some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding them. Presented by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Ages 8–12

Thursday, October 29

Monster Basket Weaving (Grades 2-6)FREE

Monster Basket Weaving (Grades 2-6)

Merrick Library · Merrick

Weave or crochet a miniature basket monster jar for Halloween with Ms. Ellen! Registration begins October 15 for Merrick Library cardholders, and October 22 for all other cardholders.

Ages 7–12

Friday, October 30

Preschool Halloween Party (2-5 Years)artFREE

Preschool Halloween Party (2-5 Years)

Merrick Library · Merrick

Wear your costume and celebrate Halloween with fun crafts and activities! Allergy Warning: This event involves handling and consuming foods that may contain common allergens such as nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, and more. Please notify us of any allergies in advance. Registration begins October 15 for Merrick Library cardholders, and October 22 for all other cardholders.

Ages 2–5

Monday, November 2

Native American Games (Grades 1-5)museumFREE

Native American Games (Grades 1-5)

Merrick Library · Merrick

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling museum by exploring the history, culture, and traditions of Indigenous peoples of Long Island. Get a close-up look at real whale bones from our collection, then create your own traditional Native “Sticks” game and challenge your friends to play.

Ages 6–11

Tuesday, November 3

Wednesday, November 4

Storytime Yoga (2.5 - 5 Years)storytimeFREE

Storytime Yoga (2.5 - 5 Years)

Merrick Library · Merrick

Join yoga instructor and local author Margot Harris for a fun movement and mindfulness class. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or towel. Registration begins October 22 for Merrick Library cardholders, and October 29 for all other cardholders.

Ages 2.5–5

Thursday, November 5

Fall Bean Mosaic (Grades 2-6)artFREE

Fall Bean Mosaic (Grades 2-6)

Merrick Library · Merrick

Create a colorful mosaic masterpiece using dried beans! Arrange beans in different shapes, patterns, and colors to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. Registration begins October 22 for Merrick Library cardholders, and October 29 for all other cardholders.

Ages 7–12

Saturday, November 7

Junior Geologists: Glow Rocks! (Grades K-3)artFREE

Junior Geologists: Glow Rocks! (Grades K-3)

Merrick Library · Merrick

Discover the glowing world of rocks! Learn about fluorescence and phosphorescence, create their own glow-in-the-dark rock, and capture their shadows on our Glow Wall. Please dress for mess! Registration begins October 22 for Merrick Library cardholders, and October 29 for all other cardholders.

Ages 5–9
Skill Builders (3-5 Years)artFREE

Skill Builders (3-5 Years)

Merrick Library · Merrick

Join us for Skill Builders where your child will engage in activities that support fine motor skills while doing math, literacy and science. Registration begins October 22 for Merrick Library cardholders, and October 29 for all other cardholders.

Ages 3–5

Tuesday, November 10

Baby Playdate (0-18 Months)movementFREE

Baby Playdate (0-18 Months)

Merrick Library · Merrick

Join us for a fun, relaxed playdate just for babies and their caregivers. A great way to meet others in the community with babies, while enjoying free play and books.

Ages 0–18 mo

Thursday, November 12

Monday, November 16

Wild About Wildlife (Grades 1-5)swimFREE

Wild About Wildlife (Grades 1-5)

Merrick Library · Merrick

Students will explore the needs of local wildlife, including food, water, shelter, and space. They’ll learn the difference between domestic and wild animals, and how to protect their habitats.

Ages 6–11

Tuesday, November 17

Volunteer with Kids: Book Buddies (Grades 7-12)storytimeFREE

Volunteer with Kids: Book Buddies (Grades 7-12)

Merrick Library · Merrick

Earn 1 hour of community service credit by helping younger children practice their reading, and read stories aloud to them. Once per school year, volunteers must request to participate and receive permission from a legal guardian. This permission form must be fully completed and approved by library staff prior to participation in any community service opportunities. Middle/High School Community Service Permission Form

Ages 12–18

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Pre-School Prep (Pre-2s)From $52

Pre-School Prep (Pre-2s)

Merrick (Merrick Dance Centre) · Merrick

PSP is an engaging class with a unique design to help children prepare for Preschool and Kindergarten. A pre-academic experience in which your child will engage in structured routines, practice following directives with advancing language concepts, expand and grow their literacy skills. Classes incorporate introductions to early academic concepts such as colors, shapes, quantitative concepts, science and experimentation. Learn while making new friends and fostering growth in social interactions, play skills and pragmatic language skills to help ease the transition into the preschool and kindergarten environments!

Ages 18 mo–2 yrCourse
LWT OGFrom $50

LWT OG

Merrick (Merrick Dance Centre) · Merrick

LWT OG builds confident communicators through songs, play, and sensory exposure. Learn new language development techniques with certified speech-language pathologists to enhance your child’s communication skills in their everyday environment. Your child will develop social, emotional, and language skills while progressing through our customized age-appropriate curriculum.

Ages 6 mo–2 yrCourse