North Fork Library Events Guide (April 9 – April 18, 2026)
Spring programming across North Fork libraries offers a wide mix of STEAM activities, storytimes, crafts and family-friendly events. Below, events are organized by date, with each description highlighted first for quick scanning.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Fun with Legos invites children to build, create, and explore through hands-on play.
10:00–11:00am | Southold Free Library, Community Room | Children | Registration Required | Open
Babies Boogie brings music and movement for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in an engaging, high-energy session.
10:30–11:15am | Riverhead Free Library, Children’s Programming Room | Infant/Toddler/Preschool | Required | Full
LEGO K–6 offers a STEAM-based building experience for children and tweens to design and create.
11:00am–12:00pm | Mattituck-Laurel Library, Meeting Room | Children & Tweens | Required | Waitlist
Paint Together with Bob Ross gives families a chance to follow along with guided painting in a relaxed setting.
1:00–1:45pm | Riverhead Free Library, Grand Room | Family | Required | Open
Game Time: Giant Puzzles encourages teamwork and problem-solving with oversized puzzles for kids and tweens.
1:30–3:30pm | Floyd Memorial Library, Community Room | Children & Tweens | Required | Family-focused
Painting with Skittles blends creativity and candy for a colorful, hands-on craft experience.
3:00–3:45pm | Mattituck-Laurel Library, Meeting Room | Children & Tweens | Required | Open
Lego with a Twist adds games and challenges to traditional Lego building fun.
4:00–5:00pm | Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library, Meeting Room | Children | Required | Open
Teen Window Painting allows teens to contribute creatively through community art (currently cancelled).
4:30–6:30pm | Riverhead Free Library, Teen Loft | Teen | Required | Cancelled
Art Scandals of the World (Virtual) explores fascinating stories from art history in a discussion format.
7:00–8:00pm | Floyd Memorial Library (Virtual) | Everyone | No Registration | Online
Friday, April 10, 2026
Zumbini combines music, movement, and bonding for preschoolers with a small materials fee.
9:30–10:15am | Southold Free Library, Community Room | Pre-School | Required | $15 fee
Playgroup offers a casual space for preschoolers to socialize and play.
10:15–11:15am | Southold Free Library, Children’s Section | Pre-School | Walk-ins welcome
Tiny Tunes provides music and rhythm activities for young children (currently full).
10:30–11:00am | Riverhead Free Library | Infant/Toddler/Preschool | Required | Full
Huntrix K-Pop Demon Hunters Concert delivers lively entertainment for families and school-age children.
12:00–12:30pm | Riverhead Free Library, Grand Room | Family | Required | Open
Coding with Bee Bots introduces children to early coding concepts using interactive robots.
1:00–2:00pm | Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library | Children | Required | Waitlist
Turbo Twinkie for your PEEP is a fun, themed craft activity for tweens.
3:00–3:45pm | Mattituck-Laurel Library | Tweens | Required | Open
Friday Family Flick & Popcorn! invites families to relax with a movie and snacks.
4:00–6:00pm | Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library | Children | Required | Open
Drive-In Movie Night offers a creative, family-friendly movie experience with crafts.
5:00–7:00pm | Floyd Memorial Library | Babies, Children & Tweens | Required | Family event
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Your Town, Your Voice is an educational workshop focused on civic engagement and community input.
10:00am–12:00pm | Mattituck-Laurel Library | Adults & Everyone | Required | Open
Monday, April 13, 2026
Sensory Storytime provides an inclusive storytelling experience with sensory elements for children.
10:00–10:30am | Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library | Children | Required | Open
Tots ’N Tunes combines songs and play in a relaxed, walk-in environment.
10:00–10:30am | Southold Free Library | Pre-School | No Registration
Dance With Me encourages movement and bonding for young children and caregivers.
10:30–11:00am | Riverhead Free Library | Infant/Toddler/Preschool | Required | Open
Read, Craft, & Play Storytime blends storytelling with creative activities.
11:15am–12:00pm | Southold Free Library | Pre-School | Required | Register per session
Craft Crew: Blackout & Collage Poetry introduces creative expression through art and words.
3:30–4:30pm | Floyd Memorial Library | Children & Tweens | Required | Open
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Independent Walking promotes wellness through a casual group walking opportunity.
8:30–9:30am | Floyd Memorial Library | Everyone | No Signup
Tots, Toys & Tales blends storytime with play for younger children.
9:30–10:30am | Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library | Babies & Children | Required | Open
Sensory Playtime offers interactive play for young children (currently full).
10:30–11:15am | Riverhead Free Library | Infant/Toddler/Preschool | Required | Full
Meta Quest VR Free Play lets teens explore virtual reality gaming.
4:00–6:00pm | Riverhead Free Library | Teen | No Registration | Open
Young Writers Workshop supports developing writing skills for children and tweens.
4:00–5:30pm | Mattituck-Laurel Library | Grade 3+ | Required
Babies Boogie brings music and movement to babies and toddlers.
4:30–5:00pm | Mattituck-Laurel Library | Required | Open
Blackout Poetry Session gives teens a creative outlet through poetry and art.
4:30–5:30pm | Floyd Memorial Library | Teens | Required | Open
The Ms. Rachel Experience recreates a familiar, engaging circle-time format for young children.
4:30–5:00pm | Riverhead Free Library | Infant/Toddler/Preschool | Required | Open
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Baby & Toddler Playdate offers social playtime for families with young children.
10:00–11:00am | Southold Free Library | Required | Open
Whimsical Wednesday Storytime blends storytelling with creative activities.
10:00–10:45am | Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library | Required | Open
Story & Play Time combines stories and play for babies and toddlers.
10:45–11:15am | Floyd Memorial Library | Required | Open
Open Art Studio gives teens a space for creative exploration.
3:30–4:30pm | Floyd Memorial Library | Required | Open
Study Circle supports learning and collaboration for children and tweens.
3:30–4:30pm | Floyd Memorial Library | Grade 2+ | Required
Eco-Friendly Earth Day Cards encourages sustainability through art.
4:00–7:00pm | Southold Free Library | School Age | No Registration
Filter It Out! DIY Water Bottle Lab teaches environmental science through hands-on STEAM.
4:30–5:30pm | Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library | Required | Open
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Bilingual Storytime introduces stories in multiple languages for children.
4:00–4:45pm | Mattituck-Laurel Library | Required | Open
Tabletop Thursdays invites teens to enjoy board games and social time.
4:00–7:00pm | Southold Free Library | No Registration | Open
Create a 3D Printed Funko Pop offers a hands-on STEAM experience in 3D design (waitlist).
6:00–7:30pm | Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library | Required | Waitlist
Friday, April 17, 2026
Stuffed Animal Sleepover lets children drop off their stuffed animals for a fun overnight adventure.
4:00–5:00pm | Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library | Required | Open
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Getting Ready to Babysit prepares tweens and teens with essential babysitting skills.
1:00–4:00pm | Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library | Required | $15 fee
Recurring Programs
Ongoing favorites include:
- Lego with a Twist (Thursdays – Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library)
- Tots, Toys & Tales (Tuesdays – Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library)
- Whimsical Wednesday Storytime (Wednesdays – Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library)
- Open Art Studio (Wednesdays – Floyd Memorial Library)
- Young Writers Workshop (Tuesdays – rotating schedule)
