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Teen Room

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Gold Coast Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Come by the new Teen Department every Friday afternoon between 2:30 and 5 p.m. after school to hang out and do special weekly drop-in crafts, board, card and video games, puzzles and more. No need to register!

Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Come by the new Teen Department every Friday afternoon between 2:30 and 5 p.m. after school to hang out and do special weekly drop-in crafts, board, card and video games, puzzles and more. No need to register!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends Meeting

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

The Friends of the Gold Coast Library will meet in Room A this morning. Please do not schedule anything.

Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Friends of the Gold Coast Library will meet in Room A this morning. Please do not schedule anything.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Georgia O'Keeffe: Flowers, Skulls & Deserts

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Dr.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dr.

This event is in the "Adults" group

In Stitches

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

In Stitches offers patrons the opportunity to learn to crochet or knit in a warm, friendly environment. Come enjoy the comaraderie while learning a new skill or improving on the skills you already have.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In Stitches offers patrons the opportunity to learn to crochet or knit in a warm, friendly environment. Come enjoy the comaraderie while learning a new skill or improving on the skills you already have.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Presidential Pets

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Most U.S. Presidents and their families have had companion animals live with them at the White House. These pets have served to both unite – and sometimes divide – the nation. Pets have even played a role in international diplomacy.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Most U.S. Presidents and their families have had companion animals live with them at the White House. These pets have served to both unite – and sometimes divide – the nation. Pets have even played a role in international diplomacy.

This event is in the "School Aged Children" group

Mom's Painted Solar Light

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Aged Children

Grades K-5

Mom will love this light-up, painted flowerpot solar pot to add to her garden. We’ll paint a butterfly and flowers to put a smile on her face!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: School Aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5

Mom will love this light-up, painted flowerpot solar pot to add to her garden. We’ll paint a butterfly and flowers to put a smile on her face!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Polka Dot Sassy Lady Flower Pot

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Get sassy this Spring! What a perfect little planter to start planting in this year! Under the guidance of Shirley Ruby, you will create a Sassy Little Lady to show off your spring plant!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get sassy this Spring! What a perfect little planter to start planting in this year! Under the guidance of Shirley Ruby, you will create a Sassy Little Lady to show off your spring plant!

This event is in the "Adults" group

America 250 Painting

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate 250 years! Paint this amazing flag under the guidance of Lisa Colon. Perfect to hang for the patriotic holidays!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate 250 years! Paint this amazing flag under the guidance of Lisa Colon. Perfect to hang for the patriotic holidays!

This event is in the "Pre-School" group

Play Hooray

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Room B at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-School

Ages 3-24 months
 Sing and play with your baby as he or she delights in finger play, nursery rhymes, music, and movement.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Pre-School
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-24 months
 Sing and play with your baby as he or she delights in finger play, nursery rhymes, music, and movement.

This event is in the "Pre-School" group

Play Hooray Kids

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room B at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-School

Ages 25 months - 4 years
 Sing and play with your baby as he or she delights in finger play, nursery rhymes, music, and movement.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Pre-School
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 25 months - 4 years
 Sing and play with your baby as he or she delights in finger play, nursery rhymes, music, and movement.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friday Movie - Network (1976)

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:15pm
Room B at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Room

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Gold Coast Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Come by the new Teen Department every Friday afternoon between 2:30 and 5 p.m. after school to hang out and do special weekly drop-in crafts, board, card and video games, puzzles and more. No need to register!

Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Come by the new Teen Department every Friday afternoon between 2:30 and 5 p.m. after school to hang out and do special weekly drop-in crafts, board, card and video games, puzzles and more. No need to register!

This event is in the "Pre-School" group
This event is in the "School Aged Children" group

Bookworm Corner

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Room B at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-School, School Aged Children

Join Miss Megan and wiggle your way into the world of change! With fun songs, a creative storytime, and a little caterpillar, we learn that change is okay! 
 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Pre-School, School Aged Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Megan and wiggle your way into the world of change! With fun songs, a creative storytime, and a little caterpillar, we learn that change is okay! 
 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Drop-In Saturday Service

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Community Service
Age Group:
Teens

For Grades 6-12; Drop in on a Saturday at the library to earn community service and help Teen Librarian Alex prepare for upcoming programs and decorate and organize the Teen Room. No need to register!

Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Service
Event Details:

For Grades 6-12; Drop in on a Saturday at the library to earn community service and help Teen Librarian Alex prepare for upcoming programs and decorate and organize the Teen Room. No need to register!

This event is in the "Pre-School" group

Father Goose

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Childrens Program Room at Gold Coast Public Library
Age Group:
Pre-School

Ages 12 to 35 Months 

This thirty-minute Circle Time features nursery rhymes, stories, and songs.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Childrens Program Room
Age Group: Pre-School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12 to 35 Months 

This thirty-minute Circle Time features nursery rhymes, stories, and songs.

This event is in the "Adults" group

In Stitches

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

In Stitches offers patrons the opportunity to learn to crochet or knit in a warm, friendly environment. Come enjoy the comaraderie while learning a new skill or improving on the skills you already have.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In Stitches offers patrons the opportunity to learn to crochet or knit in a warm, friendly environment. Come enjoy the comaraderie while learning a new skill or improving on the skills you already have.

This event is in the "Adults" group

North Shore Reads: "The Doorman" by Chris Pavone

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

This year’s selection by the Long Island Reads Committee is The Doorman by Chris Pavone!

Join us every spring for the North Shore Reads, a local celebration of L.I. Reads and National Library Week! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

This year’s selection by the Long Island Reads Committee is The Doorman by Chris Pavone!

Join us every spring for the North Shore Reads, a local celebration of L.I. Reads and National Library Week! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

YA Craft Kits: Beaded Plant

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
To-Go Kit
Age Group:
Teens

For Grades 6-12; Learn how to make a beaded plant, no watering required!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: To-Go Kit
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Grades 6-12; Learn how to make a beaded plant, no watering required!

This event is in the "Pre-School" group

A Time for Kids

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Room AB at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-School

18 months to 5 years

Time for Kids presents a fun interactive adult and child educational experience that helps your child gain important school readiness and developmental growth skills.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Pre-School
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

18 months to 5 years

Time for Kids presents a fun interactive adult and child educational experience that helps your child gain important school readiness and developmental growth skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The History of TV Game Shows

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Since the birth of television, game shows have been a popular form of entertainment enjoyed by the masses.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Since the birth of television, game shows have been a popular form of entertainment enjoyed by the masses.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Americana Planter

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Make an awesome patriotic planter under the guidance of Kristen Duer.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make an awesome patriotic planter under the guidance of Kristen Duer.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Glad Scientists Book Discussion

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Room B at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

The Sea Captain's Wife by Tilar J. Mazzeo

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Sea Captain's Wife by Tilar J. Mazzeo

This event is in the "School Aged Children" group

Lego Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Childrens Program Room at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
School Aged Children

Grades K-5PLEASE REGISTER EACH CHILD PARTICIPATING! We’ll supply the LEGO®, you supply the creativity! Join our LEGO® Club to freely imagine and build to your heart’s content!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Childrens Program Room
Age Group: School Aged Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5PLEASE REGISTER EACH CHILD PARTICIPATING! We’ll supply the LEGO®, you supply the creativity! Join our LEGO® Club to freely imagine and build to your heart’s content!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fried Ice Cream

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Join Themsthebreaks Chocolate and more for a demonstration on how to make fried ice cream! Then each patron will get to work making their own to eat and enjoy!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Themsthebreaks Chocolate and more for a demonstration on how to make fried ice cream! Then each patron will get to work making their own to eat and enjoy!