Free Dental Screening

In celebration of National Children's Dental Health Month in February, members of the Suffolk County Dental Society are hosting a special event at the Long Island Aquarium.  This event will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2016.  Children, ages 1-17 (w/a parent or legal guardian), will receive each of the following for FREE:

• Admission to the aquarium (plus one free adult admission per child)
• Children's dental screening, cleaning & fluoride treatment
• Goodie bag
• Dental sealants (if appropriate)
• Puppet show and dental health education throughout the day
• Lionel Train exposition
• Eligibility to enter the Tooth Fairy drawing contest

Pre-registration is encouraged. Call (631) 780-5760  or email gkassuffolk@gmail.com. 

See flyer below for more information:

Saturday is FREE Comic Book Day!

Visit CPL tomorrow and pick up a FREE comic book in the Children's & Teen Services Department while supplies last!

What is Free Comic Book Day all about, you ask? 

Watch this short video to find out!

Pet Adoption Fair! - Saturday 4/23

If your family is thinking about adopting a pet, you'll want to visit the library this Saturday, with an adult, to attend our Pet Adoption Fair!

Representatives from local organizations will be at the library with adorable and adoptable pets.

Also, make sure to stop by our special book and craft table for children. 

Happy Birthday Doreen Cronin!

Doreen Cronin is the author of some wildly wonderful children's books. Celebrate her birthday by reading one of her books. You could visit the library and pick one out to take home or enjoy a digital storytime from your home computer or mobile device using BookFlix.

To gain instant access to BookFlix, visit our homepage and click the link towards the bottom right. Enter the barcode number on the back of your CPL card and explore. You will find a number of Doreen Cronin books under 'Animals & Nature.'

BookFlix is an online literary resource that pairs video storybook classics with related nonfiction digital books. Enjoy completely FREE access with your CPL card!

Get FREE Museum Passes @ CPL

Did you know that the library has FREE passes to 11 different museums that you and your family can borrow for up to three days?




Enjoy a trip to any of the following museums, courtesy of the Comsewogue Public Library with your CPL card:

1. Long Island Children's Museum
2. The Long Island Museum of American Art History and Carriages
3. The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
4. The Cradle of Aviation
5. Old Westbury Gardens
6. Heckscher Museum of Art
7. The Guggenheim
8. The Fire Island Lighthouse
9. Children's Museum of East End
10. The Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
11. South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center

For details, contact the library. Or, visit our homepage and click Go & Explore Museum Passes. 

Free LI Aquarium Admission & Dental Screening

Don't forget to head to the LI Aquarium after you visit the Comsewogue Public Library on Saturday. *Children will receive a free dental screening and free admission to the Aquarium!

*Click here to see our post from January 20th for the details.

TrueFlix - New Library eBook & Video Subscription!

We have recently added an amazing new database for children to our collection. Check out Scholastic TrueFlix, available from our homepage. All you need is a CPL card to gain access.

Scholastic TrueFlix provides not only digitized versions of their wonderful nonfiction True Books, but also corresponding videos, activities and more!

Coming Soon...

Free LI Aquarium Admission & Dental Screening

February is National Children's Dental Health Month. In celebration, members of the Suffolk County Dental Society are hosting a special event at the Long Island Aquarium.  Children, ages 1-17 (w/a parent or legal guardian), will receive each of the following for FREE:

• Admission to the aquarium (plus one free adult admission per child)
• Children's dental screening, cleaning & fluoride treatment
• Goodie bag
• Dental sealants (if appropriate)
• Puppet show and dental health education throughout the day
• Lionel Train exposition
• Eligibility to enter the Tooth Fairy drawing contest

Pre-registration is encouraged. Call (631) 656-0774 or email gkassuffolk@gmail.com. 

Download the flyer in English or Spanish for more details.

Start a Reading Adventure...

Take the challenge and download this awesome Reading Scavenger Hunt from the Modern Parents Messy Kids website.

Have fun reading a book under the stars or in a sleeping bag. Look for books about being brave, learning a new skill or by your favorite author.

You are going to have a blast!

Star Wars Reads Day - Sat. Oct. 11

Mark your calendars!

Next Saturday, October 11, is the 3rd Annual Star Wars Reads Day and CPL is celebrating in a BIG way!

Do You Have the Smartest Card?

A library card is the smartest card in your wallet! It gives you access to free books, movies, music, homework help, eBook and audio book downloads, and so much more. If you don't have a library card, ask a parent to bring you to the library this September so you can sign up for one. 

Wait, because it gets better! Throughout the month of September, all new or existing Comsewogue Public Library cardholders are eligible to enter a raffle drawing. Winners will receive a 4-pack of tickets to the Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center. 

To obtain a library card, two (2) current proofs of residency, each containing your name and street address, are required. Children must be present to get a library card.

Happy Batman Day!

DC Comics has declared July 23rd as Batman Day! 

In celebration, the Comsewogue Public Library is giving away Batman goody bags to the first 50 children to visit the Children's & Teen Services Desk today. Each goody bag contains a poster, a tattoo and an awesome Batman mask!

While you're here, pick up a Batman book or movie. Click here to browse our catalog holdings now and place a reserve.

School is out for Summer!

Now that school is officially over, it's time to join the Summer Reading Club!

Join today and start reading to reach your goal and earn awesome prizes! You'll also receive an invitation to the Summer Reading Club Extravaganza in August once you have completed all requirements.


Children, birth through entering grade 5, can register in person with a Comsewogue Public Library card.

Day by Day Family Literacy Calendar

Hey Parents! Looking for new ways to share the love of reading with your child?

You are going to love the new website, Day by Day Family Literacy Calendar. Visit the site each day to enjoy a new story with related songs, activity suggestions, and more.

New eReading Room for Kids by Overdrive

Enjoy searching for free children's eBooks by subject, collection or reading level!

To check it out now, head to Live-brary.com, select 'Free Downloads,' choose the 'Overdrive' platform and click the 'For KIDS eReading Room' button.

(Or, simply click the image on the left.)

Growing Up Online - FREE eBook

Do you have questions about your child's online safety? 

Check out this FREE and informational eBook for parents called Growing Up Online, created by The More You Know public service campaign. Learn about filtering and parental controls, digital citizenship, how to find safe sites and so much more. 

You can click here to read it online or download the eBook.

Celebrate Star Wars Reads Day with CPL!

Children with a Comsewogue Public Library card are invited to visit the library throughout the  month of October and enter a raffle to win Star Wars books or a pass to Safari Adventure in Riverhead. All who enter will receive special space-inspired treats!

While you're here, you may want to borrow some of our Star Wars books and DVDs. Click here to browse our online catalog.

FREE Music Downloads!!!

Comsewogue Public Library cardholders can now download (3) FREE songs each week through Freegal! Find the link on our library homepage or click here. Just have your library card handy. Search the genres to find new and popular children's music and much much more!

FREE Smoothies on National Flip Flop Day!

This Friday, June 21st is National Flip Flop Day! In honor of the occasion, Tropical Smoothie is giving away free 24 oz. Jetty Punch Smoothies from 2-7pm. The only catch... you must wear flip flops! Donations will also be accepted for Camp Sunshine, a very worthy cause.

Would you like to learn how to make your own smoothies at home? Click here to request Way Cool Drinks with your library card and you can get started right away!