It's A Wonderful Life in Patchogue
Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 from 11 am-5 pm
By bringing together film enthusiasts, families, and community members, our festival aims to foster joy, nostalgia, and a sense of togetherness that embodies the essence of the holiday season.
Visit wonderfullifepatchogue.com for more information and details.
Visit wonderfullifepatchogue.com for more information and details.
All Month Long
Drop-in Outdoor Holiday Photo Background
December 1 – December 31
Take your own holiday photos in front of a festive backdrop outside on our Medford patio. Wear your fanciest attire or holiday pajamas! Available during normal business hours at the Medford Branch.
Give the Gift of Warmth
November 1 – December 31
Donate new hats, scarves, gloves, socks and mittens for adults and children. All donated items will be distributed to local agencies supporting individuals and families in need this winter.
‘Tis the Season
December 1 – December 31
Make someone’s day extra merry & bright by creating, decorating or wrapping a special gift for a teacher, family member or a friend! Teens will be available to help crafting and wrapping gifts on Tuesdays, December 9 and 16 from 3-5 pm and Thursdays, December 11 and 18 from 4-6 pm.
Holiday Gift Wrapping Drive
November 10 – December 5
Wrap up the holidays with kindness! Donate gift wrapping supplies for our ‘Tis the Season’ gift wrapping program. Any leftovers will be donated to Angels of Long Island. Drop off at any of our 3 branches.
Join us as we celebrate 125 years of stories, community, and history!
Saturday, December 13 from 5pm -7pm at the Patchogue Medford Library
Visit our 125th Anniversary page to share your library story with us and view a timeline of the history of the Patchogue-Medford Library.
Snuggle Up with a Good Book!
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Make it a Movie Night!
Gather Together and Make Music!
Celebrate the Season around Town!
See "It's a Wonderful Life" at the Plaza Cinema in Patchogue!
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Get Discounts with Your Library Card All Year Long!
Pick up a two-for-one (BOGO) tickets at the library circulation desk for the show you want to see for the Plaza. View this deal and more discount tickets here.
Visit the Plaza Cinema Website for more information and to see what else is coming up!
Medford Tree Lighting
Sunday, December 7 from 5 pm – 7 pm
Come to Medford Memorial Park, Rt 112 Medford for the 5 PM tree lighting. Meet Santa and grab some hot cocoa and a delicious treat while supplies last.
More Events with the Library!
For Adults
Giant Floral Peppermint
Monday, December 1 from 6 pm -7 pm (Medford)
Thursday, December 4th from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm (Patchogue)
Board Game Open Play
Wednesday, December 03: 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Bookish Trivia
Monday, December 08: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (New Village)
Needle Felted Holiday Garland
Wednesday, December 03: 6 pm – 8 pm (Patchogue)
Sip and Sleuth: The Christmas Guest
Wednesday, December 10: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Virgola Wine Bar)
Sunday Afternoon Winter Concert
Sunday, December 07 2 pm – 3:15 pm
Paint & Sip: Red Barn
Saturday, December 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Hallmark Channel Watch Party
Wednesday, December 17 All Day
Roasting Techniques Every Cook Should Know
Saturday, December 20: 10:30am -12:30 pm (Patchogue/Zoom)
For Kids
Let It Snow Seashells! (Teens)
Wednesday, December 03: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Rustic Winter Garland
Tuesday, December 09: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm (Teens)
Tuesday, December 09: 6 pm – 7 pm (K-6)
Teen & Parent Paint Night: Starry Stags (Teens/Parents)
Friday, December 5: 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Healthy Holiday Doughnuts (Grades 3-6)
Wednesday, December 10 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm (Patchogue)
Braided Rope Wreath
Friday, December 12: 5 pm – 5:45 pm (Teens)
Friday, December 1: 5pm – 5:45 pm (Grades 4-6)
Polar Bear Pals Storytime
Monday, December 15: 10:30 am – 11:15 am (Medford)
Wednesday, December 17: 4:30 pm -5:15 pm (Patchogue)
Medford Fun Friday Free Plays: Winter Animals (2-5 years)
Friday, December 12, 19 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Winter Lights
Friday, December 19 10:30 am – 11:15 am (Medford)
Friday, December 19 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm (Patchogue)
Winter Warm-up Sublimation Mugs
Wednesday, December 17: 4 pm-5:30 pm (Grades 3-6)
Wednesday, December 17: 6:30 pm -8 pm (Teen)
Monday, December 22: 6 pm – 7 pm (K-2)
Gingerbread Events
Family Gingerbread House Decorating
Decorate a REAL gingerbread house with your family. You MUST REGISTER for this program. You may only register for ONE session. Space is limited but a waitlist will be available. Offered to PML cardholders only. Registration opens on November 3rd.
Saturday, December 6 (PATCHOGUE): 10:30 am – 11:30 am, 12 pm- 1 pm, 3 pm – 4 pm
Sunday, December 7 (MEDFORD): 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, 3 pm – 4 pm
All Abilities Gingerbread
This program is geared towards patrons 18 years and older with sensory issues, those on the autism spectrum, or those who have other specific needs. Decorate gingerbread with us! Registration is ongoing.
Tuesday, December 9th: 12 pm – 1:30 pm (MEDFORD)
Grownup Gingerbread Houses
Gingerbread houses aren’t just for kids! Decorate a gingerbread house in teams of 2 to 4 people. Drinks will be available for purchase from Toast. Not intended to be attended with children. This is for PML cardholders only!