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The Library is here to help you learn and connect with your community through our wide array of free events, programs, classes, book clubs, and more. Please check listings to confirm if a program is in-person, online, or outdoors.

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33 events found.

Date/Time	Title/Description	Location	Audience
Mon, December 16 @ 11 AM	Family Storytime @ City Island This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.	City Island Library, Community Meeting Room	Children, Infant (0-18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Mon, December 16 @ 11 AM	Early Literacy Process Art: Start with Art Promote early literacy through art, while getting creative! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills, creativity, and imagination. First Come, First Serve. Limited to 12 children and caregivers per session.	City Island Library, Community Meeting Room	Children, Toddlers (18-36 months), Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, December 17 @ 1 PM	Island Writers This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Do you have a passion for writing? Join us for our Island Writers, a creative writing group. This group is for writers of different levels and expertise. We are here to help one another on the journey of self-expression and creativity! Every Tuesday at 1 PM	City Island Library, Community Meeting Room	Adults, 50+, College & Graduate Students
Tue, December 17 @ 3 PM	Teen Unwind: Happy Birthday Bingo! Celebrate bingo's birthday month by playing - you guessed it! - bingo!	City Island Library, Community Meeting Room	Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years), Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, December 18 @ 2 PM	Why Knot? Declutter your yarn collection by crafting for a cause! The City Island Library invites knitters/crocheters of all levels to meet up and make scarves and hats to be donated to a non-profit organization that supports veterans. This program will be hosted by a staff member and we will learn from each other as we work on our projects. Participants should bring size 7 or 8 knitting needles or a size J or K crochet hook and a ball of worsted weight yarn to begin their crafty journey. Adults 18+. All…	City Island Library, Community Meeting Room	Adults
Thu, December 19 @ 11 AM	One To One Resume and Job Search Workshop Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online. Registration required: Online	Online	Adults, College & Graduate Students, Job Seekers, Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, December 19 @ 3 PM	STEAM Play STEAM Play focuses on giving children the freedom to create, design, engineer, and innovate in their own way by experimenting with provided toys. Ages 6 - 10	City Island Library, Community Meeting Room	Children, School Age (5-12 years), Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, December 20 @ 11 AM	Family Storytime @ City Island This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.	City Island Library, Community Meeting Room	Children, Infant (0-18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Mon, December 23 @ 11 AM	Early Literacy Process Art: Start with Art Promote early literacy through art, while getting creative! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills, creativity, and imagination. First Come, First Serve. Limited to 12 children and caregivers per session.	City Island Library, Community Meeting Room	Children, Toddlers (18-36 months), Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Thu, December 26 @ 11 AM	One to One Resume and Job Search Workshop Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online. Registration required: Online Registration opens: Dec 20 @ 10:00 AM	Online	Adults, College & Graduate Students, Job Seekers, Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Fri, December 27 @ 11 AM	Family Storytime @ City Island This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.	City Island Library, Community Meeting Room	Children, Infant (0-18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Sat, December 28 @ 2 PM	Movie- 5,000 Blankets When her husband has a mental breakdown and goes missing, a woman and her young son set out to find him on the streets, sparking a movement that inspires a city. (2022; PG-13; 1 hour 45 minutes; drama)	City Island Library	Adults, 50+
Mon, December 30 @ 11 AM	Early Literacy Process Art: Start with Art Promote early literacy through art, while getting creative! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills, creativity, and imagination. First Come, First Serve. Limited to 12 children and caregivers per session.	City Island Library, Community Meeting Room	Children, Toddlers (18-36 months), Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, December 31 @ 11 AM	Family Storytime @ City Island This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.	City Island Library, Community Meeting Room	Children, Infant (0-18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Thu, January 2 @ 11 AM	One to One Resume and Job Search Workshop Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online. Registration required: Online Registration opens: Dec 27 @ 10:00 AM	City Island Library	Adults, Businesspeople, College & Graduate Students, Job Seekers, Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, January 2 @ 5 PM	Craft & Chat No need to craft alone! Whether you draw, embroider, sew, or anything else, bring your current project to work on while socializing and sharing light refreshments. We will provide basic backup supplies.	City Island Library, Community Meeting Room	Adults, 50+
Mon, January 6 @ 5 PM	City Island Book Club Every month, a new title will be chosen and copies will be available for pickup on a first-come, first-served basis. Call us for details on what we're reading next.	City Island Library	Adults, 50+, Book Lovers, College & Graduate Students
Tue, January 7 @ 3 PM	Teen Unwind: "Snow"man Challenge Using only paper and tape, see who can make the tallest free standing snowman!	City Island Library, Community Meeting Room	Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years), Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, January 9 @ 11 AM	One To One Resume and Job Search Workshop Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online. Registration required: Online Registration opens: Jan 3 @ 10:00 AM	City Island Library	Adults, Businesspeople, College & Graduate Students, Job Seekers, Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, January 9 @ 11 AM	Resume and Job Search Workshop Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online. Registration required: Online Registration opens: Jan 2 @ 11:00 AM	City Island Library	Adults, Businesspeople, College & Graduate Students, Job Seekers, Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, January 16 @ 11 AM	Resume and Job Search Workshop Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online. Registration required: Online Registration opens: Jan 10 @ 10:00 AM	City Island Library	Adults, Businesspeople, College & Graduate Students, Job Seekers, Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, January 16 @ 11 AM	One To One Resume and Job Search Workshop Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online. Registration required: Online Registration opens: Jan 10 @ 11:00 AM	City Island Library	Adults, Businesspeople, College & Graduate Students, Job Seekers, Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, January 21 @ 3 PM	Teen Unwind: Unplug & Relax Relax in analog - with board games, books, word puzzles, and anything else without a screen.	City Island Library, Community Meeting Room	Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years), Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, January 23 @ 11 AM	Resume and Job Search Workshop Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online. Registration required: Online Registration opens: Jan 24 @ 11:00 AM	City Island Library	Adults, Businesspeople, College & Graduate Students, Job Seekers, Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, January 23 @ 11 AM	One To One Resume and Job Search Workshop Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online. Registration required: Online Registration opens: Jan 17 @ 11:00 AM	City Island Library	Adults, Businesspeople, College & Graduate Students, Job Seekers, Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Sat, January 25 @ 2 PM	Movie- To Be Announed To Be Announced	City Island Library	Adults, 50+
Tue, January 28 @ 3 PM	Teen Unwind: Tea Time Celebrate National Tea Month by having some tea, creating your own fascinator/boutineer, and playing tea party games!	City Island Library, Community Meeting Room	Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years), Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, January 30 @ 11 AM	One To One Resume and Job Search Workshop Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online. Registration required: Online Registration opens: Jan 24 @ 10:00 AM	City Island Library	Adults, Businesspeople, Job Seekers, Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Mon, February 3 @ 5 PM	City Island Book Club Every month, a new title will be chosen and copies will be available for pickup on a first-come, first-served basis. Call us for details on what we're reading next.	City Island Library	Adults, 50+, Book Lovers, College & Graduate Students
Thu, February 6 @ 11 AM	One To One Resume and Job Search Workshop Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online. Registration required: Online Registration opens: Jan 31 @ 11:00 AM	City Island Library	Adults, Businesspeople, College & Graduate Students, Job Seekers, Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, February 13 @ 11 AM	One To One Resume and Job Search Workshop Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online. Registration required: Online Registration opens: Feb 7 @ 11:00 AM	City Island Library	Adults, Businesspeople, College & Graduate Students, Job Seekers, Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, February 20 @ 11 AM	One To One Resume and Job Search Workshop Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online. Registration required: Online Registration opens: Feb 14 @ 11:00 AM	City Island Library	Adults, Businesspeople, College & Graduate Students, Job Seekers, Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, February 27 @ 11 AM	One To One Resume and Job Search Workshop Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online. Registration required: Online Registration opens: Feb 21 @ 11:00 AM	City Island Library	Adults, Businesspeople, College & Graduate Students, Job Seekers, Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)