Learn to play chess or build on skills you already have!

Beginner Chess  |  Register HERE!
Advanced Chess  |  Register HERE!

Have a fun time creating a piece of art. And be sure to dress for a mess and wear clothes that you wouldn’t mind getting paint on!

Grades K & 1

April 23, 2025  |  Register HERE!
May 28, 2025  |  Register HERE!

Our Seed Library is open annually from April 1st- August 31st in the Cafe

Library Card Holders are now invited to check out seeds, plant them, and then harvest their seeds to return to the library at the end of the season!

How it Works:
Choose up to 3 seeds of interest to you
Complete check out sheet in the binder next to the seeds
Plant your seeds and watch them grow! |
Save and dry any seeds you have collected to the library
Repeat!

Seed Exchange Program:
Our Seed Library Exchange Program runs throughout the year, but is highlighted in the off season.
In leu of our Seed Library, from September to March you will find tools and guides on how to harvest seeds as well as recipes you can make with the seeds we offer.
If you would like to participate in our Seed Exchange program, please turn in your seeds to the circulation desk. 

More information:
Seed Library “What to Do”
Vegetable Seed Saving
Herb Seed Saving
Flower Seed Saving
Fruit Seed Saving

Available Seeds:
Flowers
Fruit
Herbs
Vegetables

 

 

An Afternoon of Live Music in Celebration of Italian-American Heritage Month

The New Image Duo, featuring Ben Phillip on vocals and Ritch Miranda will perform your favorite songs.
Ben and Rich’s years of experience in the music industry have given them a strong collection of music they have lovingly dubbed “the Great American Songbook,” (from Sinatra to Bennett and more.)
Ben is a pro-session singer and natural harmonizer who sings in English, Italian and Spanish.
Ritch rocks the keyboard producing the sound of a full band.

*All are welcome *Registration is suggested but not required

Click Here to Register

Funding for this program graciously provided by The John Michael Marino Lodge #1389 and the John Michael Marino Lodge Foundation, Inc. Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America

 

Come and learn the ins and outs of being a babysitter! A certificate is earned after completion of the course.
Grades 6-8

Registration opens May 11, 2025  |  Register HERE!

Children will enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and a craft or activity. Due to limited capacity each child is limited to one caregiver. Please note: This program will include crafts potentially unsafe for children under the age of 3.

April 10, 2025  |  Registration begins Sunday, March 23. Register HERE!
April 17, 2025  |  Registration begins Sunday, March 20. Register HERE!
April 24, 2025  |  Registration begins Sunday, April 6.   Register HERE!

 

A TIME FOR PEACE

This is a multi media exhibition showing the work og 34 very talented artists.
The work includes oil paintings, acrylic paintings, photographs, monotypes, ink, watercolor, colored pencil, fabric quilts, collage and mixed media.

 

On View: February 10, 2025 – May 30, 2025
Reception: February 22, 2025  2:00-4:00 PM

 

 

Colorful Inspirations

This is a beautiful body of acrylic and watercolor paintings from four artists:
Carol Bruder
Young Chi
Roseanne Kaloustian
Nancy Wernersbach

On View:  Stairway and third floor.
February 10-May 30, 2025
Reception: February 22, 2025  2:00-4:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manhasset Calligraphy Group

This is the work of a wonderfully talented group of calligraphers who have used Tang poetry as the subject of their calligraphy works.
This is a joint exhibition showing at Manhasset Public Library, Flushing Public Library and Syosset Public Library. Each library has one hundred Tang poems displayed with an english translation attached.

On View: October 7 , 2024 – January 31, 2025
Reception: November 2, 2024.  2:00-4:00 PM

 

 

100 Books Before Graduation is a program for students in grades 7-12 that challenges you to read 100 books before graduating high school. While we understand this is a busy time for students, we hope to help keep your reading on track. Reading can provide stress relief, increase empathy, and improve your writing skills! Also, it’s fun!

This is a multi media group exhibition by 25 members of Manhasset Art Association.
This group has been in existence since 1948 and has so many talented members who have exhibited widely. They use many different mediums in this exhibition.

On View: June 8 , 2024 – September 27, 2024
Reception: June 15, 2024.  2:00-4:00 PM

This is a multi media group exhibition by 30 artists using varying mediums.
The theme “Favorites” allowed the artists to pick two of their favorite pieces and write an explanation of why this is their favorite.
The pieces vary from a 60 year old favorite painting to photographs taken while travelling, but all of them hold the viewers interest.

Greentree Foundation Donation of Books to the History Center
The History Center at the Manhasset Public Library is the recipient of a collection of books graciously donated by the Greentree Foundation. The books have been accessioned and placed in the History Center. These books will be available to review, by appointment only. We are grateful to the Greentree Foundation for their generous donation.

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May 4th was Star Wars Day so lets do some pod racing! Unleash your creativity with an abundance of Lego parts! Construct different engineer designed Star Wars projects. Aspects of architecture and engineering projects will be taught during the session that relate to real world scenarios.

Grades K-3.  |  Register HERE!
Grades 3-6.  |  Register HERE!

Long Island Black Artists Association(LIBAA)

This multi media exhibition presents the wonderful work of the members of the Long island Black Artists Association.

 

A critical formal component in all works of art, ‘composition’ directs the many choices an artist makes when constructing the visual elements of picture making.
This exhibition presents works by artists who visually compose in a variety of mediums, and convey their personal approaches to composition in these wonderful works on display.
Curated by Thomas Germano and Juliette Vaissiere
For more information: https://www.compositionalinventions.com/

Did you know?
We are happy to announce that we have digitized the Manhasset Press Newspaper spanning February
10, 2012, through December 12, 2022. This part of our newspaper project will be added to the New York
Heritage Digital Collections. To view copies of local newspapers that we have digitized please Click Here .

Or Visit our History Center on the website and click New York Historical Newspapers.

Local Author Materials

The library may acquire self-published books when they feature unique local content, fit
the scope of the Library’s collection and meet our selection criteria. Standards that apply
to our collection selection and maintenance apply to the Local Author materials.

● Authors must reside in Nassau County or the book must take place in Manhasset, or
otherwise demonstrate a strong local interest.
● Authors must submit a copy of their book for review by library staff along with the
Local Author Submission Form. The review copy will be returned upon request.
● A positive review in one or more of the major review journals (such as Library
Journal, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist and Publishers Weekly) is
the best way to bring a title to our attention. We are more likely to consider the
addition of a self-published book if it has been reviewed in a major review journal.
● Please include a link to the book’s website and links to reviews or other coverage in
the news media (if available).
● The author must represent and warrant full ownership and/or legal rights to publish
all material in their book.
● Local authors offering a book for inclusion in our Local Author collection must
understand that the book is property of the Manhasset Public Library and subject to
the Collection Maintenance guidelines applied to other library materials.

Local Author Submission Form

 

This is a multi media group exhibition by 40 artists using many varying mediums.
The theme of  “Then and Now” allows us to view one piece the various artists created at the beginning of their artistic career, and a more recent piece.

 

On View: January 15, 2023 – April 14, 2023
Reception: January 21, 2023.  2:00-4:00 PM

Manhasset Art Association

Manhasset Art Association

This is a multi media group exhibition by the members of the Manhasset Art  Association.
It is also a celebration of their 75th anniversary.

This talented group of artists display a wide array of mediums and we are very pleased to host them at Manhasset Public Library.

On View: September 25, 2022 – January 5, 2023
Reception: October 1, 2022.  2:00-4:00 PM

New Extras on Libby

In addition to Ebooks, Eaudiobooks and magazines, your Libby app has Extras which include streaming movies and concerts, instructional videos for crafters, The Great Courses and more.

Look for these new additions to your Extras Menu:

Craftsy offers classes beyond what you might think of as traditional craft making. There are classes for quilting, sewing, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, weaving and spinning, cake decorating, baking, cooking, drawing, painting, photography, paper crafting, jewelry making, home décor, gardening, woodworking, writing, fitness, and yoga. Pick something that you are interested in creating or a skill you want to brush up on and Craftsy videos will help guide you step-by-step. Most classes also offer downloadable resources and are instructional videos led by experts, so you can stop/pause/fast forward/rewind at your convenience. Craftsy also offers live streaming events that its users can attend. Access Craftsy through the Libby app and get to crafting!

 

Stingray Classica brings Libby users breathtaking excerpts of orchestral performances, operas, and ballets, including the grandest, most popular classical musical productions filmed from famed opera houses and theatres worldwide.

 

 

 

 

Also Available:

Stream the world’s largest collection of on-demand full-length music performances, concert films, and music documentaries. Qello Concerts transforms your connected devices into the ultimate live music concert film experience. Give your favorite headliners a standing ovation from the best seat in the house anywhere, anytime! Download the Libby app to get started.

 

 

 

 

 

Indieflix streams independent films that inspire, entertain & educate.  Indieflix supports filmmakers, communities and content with a cause.

 

 

 

 

 

This collections includes over 250 courses taught by the world’s top experts.  With hundreds of videos on subjects ranging from photography to physics, astronomy to art, history to health, and everything in between, you’re sure to find courses that interest you. Each lesson is about 30 minutes in length—tune in to test out any lesson or course for the first few minutes, or for as long as you want.

 

Join Ms. Wang and her friend Panda Yuan Yuan for a bilingual storytime where children will learn about Chinese culture and the language of Mandarin through rhymes, songs and stories! No Mandarin background is required.
Ages 18m – 4 years.  |  This program is limited to one caregiver per child.

Registration required for each session!
May 21, 2025  |  Registration opens May 4. Register HERE!
May 28, 2025  |  Registration opens May 11. Register HERE!
June 4, 2025  |  Registration opens May 18. Register HERE!
June 11, 2025  |  Registration opens June 1. Register HERE!

Splish Splash Water Park

Looking to cool off this summer? Look no further than Splish Splash! The water park caters to all ages and preferences, offering thrilling slides for the adrenaline junkies and a Lazy River for those looking to unwind. The park opens May 25.
Take the whole family and beat the heat with discounted tickets.  Tickets are $44.99 when using the Manhasset Library Promo Code. (Tickets generally cost $49.99-$79.99)

To proceed with your purchase, please follow these simple steps:

1. Access the provided link, here, or scan the QR code below


2. Enter the code: 24manhasset (the code is case-sensitive; all letters must be lower case)
3. Select the desired number of tickets under “Corporate partner”
4. Click on “Continue” to proceed

Wildlife Conservation Society
Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, New York Aquarium, Queens Zoo & Prospect Park Zoo
Normal pricing is as follows:
General Admission tickets range from $41.95 – $6.95 depending on the park and your age.
The Library is offering a 20% off discount on admission tickets to each of the WCS parks. Tickets are purchased online at bit.ly/3BD7a64 Enter Promo Code: MPL

Manhasset High School Advanced Students Exhibition

This is a multi media group exhibition by the students in advanced art classes at Manhasset High School.
This talented group of artists display a wide array of mediums and we are very pleased to host them at Manhasset Public Library.

On View: May 23, 2022 – September 16, 2022
Reception: June 11, 2022.  2:00-4:00 PM

 

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Art in a Pandemic, is a multi media group exhibition.
The Covid 19 pandemic has been a stressful time of uncertainty for all of us.
This group of artists used their art to document that experience and find comfort and strength in the creative process.

On View: February 28, 2022 – May 6, 2022
Reception: March 12, 2:00-4:00 PM

Hands-on Art Class for Adults
Clay and Canvas: Mixed Media Art 
In this 1.5 hour class, students will decorate a canvas using clay, paint, rhinestones, and recycled materials such as bottle caps. These works of mixed media art—in any style of each individual student’s choosing—will celebrate the many forms of creativity.
All you need to being is your artistic self.
Join the fun.
Space is limited
Registration is now open for Manhasset library cardholders.  Non-cardholders can register Monday, June 6, space permitting.

Join us for a week’s worth of Harry Potter fun! Check our events page for more information.

 

 

Sydney Weisman, our featured artist, is an 18 year old recent graduate of Roslyn High School. As a student of art at the Roslyn School of Painting for the past five years, Sydney has produced a wide variety of oil paintings, experimenting stylistically as she continued to develop her craft.
The current exhibition at  Manhasset Public Library includes sixty seven works of art and is the first comprehensive showing of Sydney’s art.

On View:
August, 2021 – January, 2022

Long Island is home of both native (aggressive) and non-native (invasive) species. Invasive species are organisms that are not native to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction is a constant challenge to the protection of our natural resources.

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Teen volunteers contributed their time and talent to showcase their artwork in our Tiny Art Exhibit.

Board Meeting Minutes December 14, 2022
Board Meeting Minutes November 16, 2022
Board Meeting Minutes October 19, 2022
Board Meeting Minutes September 28, 2022
Board Meeting Minutes August 4, 2022
Board Meeting Minutes June 21, 2022
Board Meeting Minutes May 11, 2022
Special Board Meeting Minutes – Election Results – April 6, 2022 
Board Meeting Minutes March 23, 2022
Board Meeting Minutes March 7, 2022
Board Meeting Minutes February 2, 2022
Board Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022

 

LOTE Online For Kids allows children to enjoy the magic of books in World Languages from the comfort of their own homes! Each book is provided with an English translation to help develop multilingual reading and listening skills.

 

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