Please note our special hours this week:

Thursday, December 24: Closing at 1 pm

Friday, December 25:  Closed

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:

Program Registration!

Don't forget that starting today, you can sign up for our January programs! Check the Programs tab above to see what we have available or click here.

Featured Winter Web Page for Kids!

AESOP’S ABC

(Fables Retold by Heather Forest)

from Story Arts Online 

Storytelling is fun anytime!  Try it when winter winds are blowing and you’re cozy inside!

At Story Arts Online, you’ll find 26 of Aesop’s Fables, retold by a famous storyteller from Long Island, Heather Forest.

Read the fables, share them, and try telling them in your own way!

(It’s also fun to find more stories and information about storytelling – just ask our librarians.)

Attention Parents: Read our full review on the Parents page.

Gobble, Gobble!

The library will be closed today, Thursday, November 26.  We will re-open tomorrow, Friday, November 27 at 9:30 a.m.  

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 

December Program Registration is TODAY!

You can start registering for our December programs today!  Check the Programs tab above to see what we have available or click here.

Tomorrow is Program Registration Day!

Don't forget that tomorrow, Tuesday, November 24, you can register for our December programs!  

Veterans Day

Just a reminder that the library will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11 for Veterans Day.  We will re-open on Thursday, November 12 at 9:30 a.m.

Comsewogue Public Library is now a Family Place Library!  Come visit us and see the great space we now have including toys, books, and more!

November Program Registration is TODAY!

Don't forget to register for our November programs starting today!  Check the Programs tab above to see what we have available or click here.

Don't forget that starting tomorrow, you can register for all of our November children's programs.  Click the Programs tab above to view our awesome program line-up and sign up with your CPL card!

For more program details, download our online Newsletter.

Website of the Month for October!

Getty Games

It’s fun to explore art and learn about artists by playing Getty Games! 

At this website, you can play Detail Detective, turn over ‘cards’ in Match Madness, find things that don’t match in Switch, or choose to use big or small pieces in Jigsaw Puzzles.  Click on the book icons to learn more about the art.

Before you know it, you will be familiar with famous works of art from the Getty Museum!  Then, learn to create your own works of art on bookmarks and masks.  

Attention Parents: Read our full review on the Parents page.

Register Today for October Programs!

Registration for children's programs in October has begun!

Click here or the Programs tab above to see our October program line-up. 

October Registration!

Starting tomorrow, you can register for all of our October children's programs.  Click the Programs tab above to view our awesome program line-up and sign up with your CPL card!

For more program details, download our online Newsletter.

New Website of the Month!

Fact Monster Math Flash Cards
Back to School = Back to Math!

Brush up your arithmetic with Fact Monster Flash Cards!

Choose from 7 levels of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.  Some levels are easy, and some are hard.

You can earn stars with correct answers.  (If your answers are incorrect, the correct answers will appear.)

You can also take the Roman Numeral Challenge!

Attention Parents: Read our full review on the Parents page.

What's Cooler Than Being Cool?

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Stop in anytime during the month of September and show a Librarian your new or existing Comsewogue Public Library card and enter a raffle for a chance to win tickets to the Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center, Long Island Game Farm or a raffle basket! 


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

Register Today for September Programs!

Registration for children's programs in September has begun!

Click here or the Programs tab above to see our September program line-up. 

Register for September Programs on 8/26/15

Don't forget that starting tomorrow, you can register for all of our September children's programs.  Click the Programs tab above to view our awesome program line-up and sign up with your CPL card!

For more program details, download our online Newsletter.

Our Fall Newsletter is Now Available!

Check out what great programs we are offering for September, October and November!  A copy of the Fall Newsletter should be arriving in your mailbox soon.

Can't wait to see what we have planned for you?
Stop in and pick one up or click here to view our online newsletter now.

Munchies & a Movie

Call, stop in or visit us online to register today for either of our upcoming Munchies & a Movie programs:

CWJ929

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

Children of All Ages with Caregiver
August 17 @ 2pm

CWJ930

Cinderella

Children of All Ages with Caregiver
August 27 @ 6:30pm

New Website of the Month! - 'Sesame Street' Videos

Getting ready for school is exciting! 'Sesame Street' Videos can help you learn about letters, numbers, spelling, music, cooperation, and more!

Click on 'buttons' at the the bottom of the screen to watch videos starring your favorite 'Sesame Street' characters.

Attention Parents: Read our full review on the Parents page.

Last Day to Record Book Titles: 7/31/15

Friday, July 31 is the last day to record book titles onto your official Summer Reading Club Title Chart.

So, hurry in and stop at the Superhero Headquarters to fill in your chart. 

After completing the requirements, you can pick up the prizes you have earned as well as an invitation to the Summer Reading Club Celebration. 

'Drive-In' Movie Matinee - 7/27/15

Children, entering grades 1-2 can NOT miss this program! Call, stop in or visit us online to register with a CPL card today!

Register for Children's Summer Programs Today!

Registration for programs taking place in the later half of July and early August is now in progress.

Click here on the Programs tab above to see our program line-up.

View the Summer Newsletter for program details.

100 Picture Books to Read This Summer!

photo credit: Everyday Reading

Looking for some great picture books to add to your summer reading list?

Look no more!

There's a wonderful list of 100 Picture Books to Read This Summer at the blog Everyday Reading.

New Website of the Month! - The Bug Review

Happy Summer! Are you seeing more bugs around?

At The Bug Review, you can see pictures and learn about 21 insects, where they live, and ways that adults can control them!

To learn more, try out the slideshow, 'Let's Talk About Insects.'

Attention Parents: Read our full review on the Parents page.

Happy 4th of July!

The library will be closed today. 

We will re-open Monday, July 6 at 9:30 am.

Register Today for Early July Programs

Registration for programs taking place in the first part of July is now in progress.

View our awesome program line-up on the Programs page. For program details see our Summer Newsletter.

Record Your Summer Reading Titles Today!

Today is the first day to visit the Superhero Headquarters at CPL and start recording your Summer Reading Club book titles onto your official Title Chart.

As you reach new reading milestones, you will earn prizes and stickers.

July 31 is the last day to record titles.

Saturday 6/27 is Superhero Day @ CPL!

Be sure to visit the library tomorrow for Superhero Day!

Dress as your favorite superhero, make crafts, check out the superhero photo booth and see some backyard animals.

This would also be a great time to sign up for the Summer Reading Club!

Every Hero Has a Story!

Have you signed up for our Summer Reading Club yet? Watch this short video and then visit the library to sign up! Just bring your library card.

Register Today for Early July Programs!

Registration for children's programs taking place in early July is now in progress.

Click here or the Programs tab above to view our extensive program line-up.

View the Summer Newsletter for program details and for information about our Summer Reading Clubs.

3D Printing @ CPL is Back!

Stop by the library soon to check out our MakerBot 3D Printer, on loan from Suffolk Cooperative Library System through June 29.

Images shown are of the MakerBot 3D Printer and the process of printing a little red squirrel using a plant-based and environmentally safe filament.

Don't miss your chance to see this amazing technology in action!

Register for the Summer Reading Club: June 9

Registration for this year's Summer Reading Club is now in full swing! Stop by the Children's & Teen Services Desk to register.


Click here for more information.

New Website of the Month! - USA Today Weather

Are you going on a trip this summer? Staying home?

To find out if it will be sunny or stormy, visit USA Today Weather!

Just type in a city, town, or zip code, and explore the weather forecast and a map. You can also see what the weather is like all over the United States.

The Galleries have reader photos and pictures taken after weather happenings (such as tornadoes or droughts).

Attention Parents: Read our full review on the Parents page.

Summer Reading Club 2015: Every Hero Has a Story

Registration for our Summer Reading Clubs begin on Tuesday, June 9. 

More details coming soon.

Check out the short video below related to this year's theme, 

'Every Hero Has a Story'

Register for Early June Programs

Registration for children's programs taking place in early June begins tomorrow. Click the Programs tab above to view our awesome program line-up and sign up with your CPL card!

For more program details, download our online Newsletter.

The CPL Summer Newsletter is Headed Your Way...

Are you looking forward to attending awesome programs at the library this summer?

Stay tuned for more information. A copy of the CPL Summer Newsletter should find its way to your mailbox shortly.

Click here to view the online version now.

Get Excited About Books!

In case you didn't already know, here at CPL we love books! In fact, we love books so much, that we've selected some wonderful picture Books about Books for display on our virtual book shelf.

Would you like to get excited about books and reading too? Click here or on the Books tab above to see our reading suggestions.

Psst! Our Summer Reading Club is starting in less than a month!

New Website of the Month! - PEEP and the Big Wide World

If you are 3, 4, or 5 years old, this is a great time to learn about science and math!

At PEEP and the Big Wide World, there are videos and games. The 'Anywhere Activities' are for you and your family.

Here are some things you can learn about:

• The Way Things Move
• Sound
• Animals and Plants
• Light and Color
• Numbers and Measuring
• Shapes and Patterns

Attention Parents: Read our full review on the Parents page.

Celebrating Mothers @ CPL!

This week at CPL, students in grades K through 5 created wreaths for Mother's Day. If you missed this program, not to worry, we have tons of craft books you can borrow to find another great project you can do at home! Just visit Children's and Teen Services at CPL and ask a Librarian for help. Or, search our catalog now.

Also, be sure to stop by before the week is over and pick up a book from our Mother's Day display. Bring it home to share with your mom or another special woman in your life!

May the 4th Be With You!

Happy Star Wars Day!

Today is a day to celebrate all things Star Wars. Put on your Star Wars costumes and gear, and visit the library to check out Star Wars books and movies. Search our catalog to see all of our Star Wars materials and place a reserve online with your library card.

Read about all the fanfare here.

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!

Celebrate El Dia @ CPL!

This week, we are celebrating El Día at CPL!

El Día is a daily celebration of children, families and reading that culminates on April 30th. Día recognizes and respects culture, heritage and language as powerful tools for strengthening families and communities.

Even if you can't make our Día program, you can celebrate families, diversity and literature every day @ your library!

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. 

Register Today for Children's Programs in May

Registration for children's programs in May has begun.

Click here or the Programs tab above to see our May program line-up.

NLW Bookmark Contest Winners Announced!

In celebration of National Library Week, April 12-18, we are announcing the winners of our National Library Week Create-a-Bookmark Contest!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Kingston Fowler, Preschool

Preschool & Younger Winner

Kaylee Wolfe, Grade 2

Grades K-2 Winner

Kyla Hutter, Grade 5

Grades 3-5 Winner

The winning designs in each age category have been reproduced and will be available in the library through the month of April. All bookmark design entries are currently on display in the Children's & Teen Services Department for your viewing pleasure!



New Website of the Month! - A Book and A Hug

BOOK COVERS to explore!

     BOOK REVIEWS by you!

          Hundreds of ideas for CHOOSING A BOOK!

At A Book and A Hug, there are book lists organized by category, age, and reading level. You can find out What's New, or look for Books for Girls and Books for Boys.

You can also write book reviews, learn what other readers think, find out what kind of Reading Superhero you are, and Read Around the World by clicking on a map.

The Books Alive link will take you to video interviews with children's authors!

Attention Parents:  Read our full review on the Parents page.