Children’s July programs
REGISTRATION
July program registration begins Thursday, June 18 at 9:30am. Patrons may register for 2 Children’s and 2 Discovery Grove programs per child. This includes kits as one of your programs until restrictions are lifted on Tuesday, June 23. Register with your child’s library card. For program descriptions, please check registration calendar.
SAVE THE DATE
August program registration begins Thursday, July 23 at 9:30am.
Unearth a Story: Summer Reading Club 2026
June 12 – August 14
Children from birth to entering 5th grade are invited to read (or listen to) 5 books to complete the club and earn prizes.
Dino Detective
Can you match the bones to the dinosaur? Stop in to Children’s and play our newest game for a prize!
American Girl Dolls
Borrow an American Girl from the library and make a new friend! Each doll comes with different outfits, accessories, and a book for your child to enjoy at home. Check the display in the Children’s Room to see which dolls are available, and jump into the world of American Girl today! An adult card is required to borrow American Girl dolls. There is a limit of one doll per family. Late fees and replacement costs apply to these items.
Donate to our Halloween Costume Drive beginning July 11.
Do you have children’s Halloween costumes at home that are in good condition and aren’t being used? We want them!
FAMILIES
Entering Grades K-5 unless noted; one kit per family. Patrons may register for 2 programs until June 23. All classes require registration unless noted.
Tots Night Out (1 – 5 years)
Thursday, July 2
6:30pm
Family Games
Monday, July 6
Drop-In: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Candy Land (3 – 8 years)
Wednesday, July 8
Choose one session: 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm
PlayHooray Families (3 months – 5 years)
Saturday, July 11
10:00am OR 11:00am
Whatever Floats Your Boat
Tuesday, July 14
6:30pm
Crafternoon
Friday, July 17
Drop-In: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Movies and Munchies: The Good Dinosaur
Saturday, July 18
2:00pm
PlayHooray @Night (3 months – 5 years)
Wednesday, July 22
6:30pm
Sachem Survivor: Family Edition
Wednesday, July 22
6:30pm
Water Wars
Friday, July 24
6:30pm
Storytime with Moana (2 – 8 years)
Saturday, July 25
10:00am OR 11:00am
Soda Shop
Wednesday, July 29
6:30pm
BABIES & TODDLERS
Ages 3 months – 36 months unless noted; one kit per family. Patrons may register for 2 programs until June 23. All classes require registration unless noted.
Baby Beach Blast (3 – 15 months)
Monday, July 6
10:00am OR 11:00am
Summer Babies (3 – 15 months)
Wednesday, July 8
10:00am OR 11:00am
Mother Goose On The Loose
Friday, July 10
10:00am (3 – 15 months)
11:00am (16 – 36 months)
Babies Boogie (3 – 15 months)
Tuesday, July 14
10:00am
Toddlers Tango (16 – 36 months)
Tuesday, July 14
11:00am
Sunshine Babies
Thursday, July 16
10:00am (3 – 15 months)
11:00am (16 – 36 months)
Zumbini Babies (3 – 15 months)
Wednesday, July 22
10:00am
Musical Munchkins (16 – 36 months)
Friday, July 24
10:00am OR 11:00am
Baby Art Class (16 – 36 months)
Thursday, July 30
10:00am OR 11:00am
Preschool
Ages 2-5 years & those entering Kindergarten unless noted; one kit per family. Patrons may register for 2 programs until June 23. All classes require registration unless noted.
Dino Yoga
Wednesday, July 1
10:00am OR 11:00am
Lil’ Athletes: Multi-Sports
Thursday, July 2
10:00am OR 11:00am
Patriotic Hearts
Tuesday, July 7
10:00am OR 11:00am
Gregarious Goats
Monday, July 13
10:00am OR 11:00am
Dino Tails and Tales
Wednesday, July 15
10:00am OR 11:00am
Unearth a Story: Dino Movement
Friday, July 17
10:00am OR 11:00am
A Time for Kids
Monday, July 20
10:00am OR 11:00am
Llamas at the Library
Tuesday, July 21
10:00am
Zumbini Preschoolers
Wednesday, July 22
11:00am
Monster Mash
Thursday, July 23
10:00am OR 11:00am
Dino Stomp
Thursday, July 23
7:00pm
Teddy Bear Clinic
Monday, July 27
10:00am OR 11:00am
Entering Grades 1-3
Entering Grades 1-3 unless noted; one kit per family. Patrons may register for 2 programs until June 23. All classes require registration unless noted.
Shark Party
Monday, July 6
2:00pm OR 3:30pm
3D Octopus Portrait
Tuesday, July 7
10:00am OR 11:30am
Prehistoric Painting
Wednesday, July 8
10:00am OR 11:00am
Corrugated Dinosaurs
Monday, July 20
10:00am OR 11:00am
Llamas at the Library
Tuesday, July 21
11:00am
Flower Portrait
Wednesday, July 22
2:00pm OR 3:30pm
Craft Buddies
Thursday, July 23
3:00pm
Sea Turtle Necklace
Monday, July 27
3:00pm
Ocean Animal Bubble Painting
Tuesday, July 28
2:00pm OR 3:30pm
Show & Tell
Thursday, July 30
2:00pm OR 3:00pm
Laser Tag
Friday, July 31
10:00am
Entering Grades 3-5
Entering Grades 3-5 unless noted; one kit per family. Patrons may register for 2 programs until June 23. All classes require registration unless noted.
DIY Frame
Wednesday, July 1
3:00pm
Mario Pixel Coding Art
Tuesday, July 7
6:30pm
Sublimated Backpacks
Thursday, July 9
2:00pm OR 3:30pm
DIY Decoupage Switch Plate
Friday, July 10
2:00pm OR 3:30pm
Sweet Treat Station
Tuesday, July 14
10:00am OR 11:30am
Tween Game Night
Friday, July 17
7:00pm
Tie Dye Tote Bag
Friday, July 24
7:00pm
Book Tasting
Tuesday, July 28
6:30pm
Laser Tag (Grades 4 & 5)
Friday, July 31
11:00am
Entering Grades 1-5
Entering Grades 1-5 unless noted; one kit per family. Patrons may register for 2 programs until June 23. All classes require registration unless noted.
Summer Firefly Lantern
Wednesday, July 1
11:00am
Mini Clay Donut Painting
Wednesday, July 1
7:00pm
Adopt a Dinosaur
Thursday, July 2
2:00pm OR 3:30pm
Gone Fishing Cupcakes
Monday, July 6
11:00am
Lighthouse Craft
Tuesday, July 7
2:00pm OR 3:30pm
Newspaper Shark
Thursday, July 9
10:00am OR 11:00am
Colonial Butter Making
Thursday, July 9
11:00am
Chem Mystery
Friday, July 10
11:00am
Lego Club
Friday, July 10
7:00pm
Art Studio: Draw Comics and Graphic Novels
Monday, July 13
10:00am OR 11:00am
3D Dino Boxes
Monday, July 13
2:00pm OR 3:00pm
The Science of Prehistoric Poop
Tuesday, July 14
3:00pm
Dino Bones Art
Wednesday, July 15
11:00am
Summer Fairy Lanterns
Wednesday, July 15
2:00pm OR 3:30pm
Clay Dinos
Thursday, July 16
3:00pm
Chess Buddies
Saturday, July 18
11:00am
Jurassic Breakout
Monday, July 20
2:00pm OR 3:30pm
Slime Time
Tuesday, July 21
7:00pm
Wiki Sticks CD Art
Thursday, July 23
10:00am OR 11:00am
Baby Yoda Wood Cube
Friday, July 24
11:00am
Liberty at Sea
Monday, July 27
11:00am
Zumba Kids
Monday, July 27
4:00pm
Celebrate America Cupcakes
Tuesday, July 28
10:00am OR 11:00am
Sponge Bob Squarepants Keychain
Wednesday, July 29
10:00am OR 11:00am
Ready, Set, Erupt! Build Your Own Volcano
Thursday, July 30
7:00pm
TriWizard Tournament
Friday, July 31
2:00pm OR 3:30pm
Operation Safe Child ID Cards
Wednesday, July 17 11:00am-2:00pm
If ever needed, this ID will give authorities vital information to assist in their efforts to locate a missing child such as physical characteristics and fingerprints. Sponsored by NYS Assemblymember Doug Smith and The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
A reading challenge for parents and caregivers to read books to children, with the goal of reading 1000 books before Kindergarten. Prizes are awarded for every 100 books read. Visit the Children’s Reference Desk to register.
DISCOVERY GROVE
Outdoor programs for children birth to grade 5
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt (Grades K-3 with caregiver)
Tuesday, July 7
10:00am OR 11:00am
Baby Nature Play (Under 24 months with caregiver)
Friday, July 10
10:00am
Bedazzled Branches (Families with children entering Grades 1-5)
Thursday, July 16
6:30pm
Water Play (Under 24 months with caregiver)
Friday, July 17
10:00am
Water Play (Ages 2-4 with caregiver)
Friday, July 17
11:30am
Paper Making (Entering Grades 4 & 5)
Tuesday, July 21
10:00am OR 11:30am
Dinosaur Habitat Play (Ages 2-4 with caregiver)
Friday, July 31
10:00am OR 11:30am
View full Discovery Grove calendars here.
Explore Tech Tubs
Tech Tubs are hands-on kits filled with age-appropriate, STEAM items like electronics, interactive technology and magnets. Available for in-library use by Sachem residents, they’re a fun way for kids and families to learn and play together.
