4th of July Parade Thursday, July 4th, 12pm Meet at 11:45am on Maple Lane Marching since 1999, this year marks the Library’s 21st float, appropriately named You can climb on board to be part of the fun and excitement! Hard hats and flags will be provided.

Come to our Jump into Summer Kick-Off Party Friday, July 5th at 12pm on the Cutchogue Green (across the street from the Cutchogue Library) Face painting, bouncy houses, ice pops, and reading club fun! Rain Cancels.

Monday Matinee: The Kid Who Would Be King July 8, 1pm Rated PG 120 minutes Alex believes he is just another nobody until he stumbles upon Excalibur, the mythical sword in the stone. He unites the wizard Merlin, his enemies, and his friends to take on Morgana, the enchantress.

It’s a Marshmallow World Miss Dana Tuesday, July 9, 10-10:45am Ages 2 ½-6 Materials Fee: $2 Listen to stories about food. Test your culinary skills with lots of marshmallow fun! Please talk to Miss Dana if you have food allergy concerns. Held at the Southold Presbyterian Church.

Recycled Shining Stars Tony Valderrama Tuesday, July 9 4:30-5:30pm Grades 3-6 Create a shining star using recycled bottles and natural materials! Celebrate the beauty of the birth of a star and light up the night when you get home! Held at the Southold Presbyterian Church

Welcome Mr. Skip Thursday, July 11, 10-10:45am Ages 2 ½ -6 Laughing and dancing musical fun! Held in the Library Cottage yard. Rain location: Southold Presbyterian Church

Rocket Science *Program Full* Patrons can call the library to be placed on the waiting list. Penny, Kristie, and Dana Monday, July 15 (Rain date: Friday, July 19, 3pm) 3-5pm Grades 4-8 Materials Fee: $10 Build and decorate a rocket, launch it, watch it soar, and come in for a soft landing. Held at Custer […]

Balloon Show Mr. Poppin Twist Tuesday, July 16, 1-2pm Lots of audience participation; fun for all ages. Held at Shelter Island Library. Contact Ms Dana if you need transportation

Sing-along Concert Brady Rymer, Grammy nominated singer songwriter Tuesday, July 16, 6-7pm Great music and dancing fun! Bring along a lawn chair or blanket with you. Sing and dance in Mitchell Park in Greenport. Rain location: Greenport High School.

Porcelain Flower Jennifer McGreevy Wednesday, July 17, 4:30-5:30pm Grades K-2 Paint your own beautiful flower made of porcelain! Held at Custer Institute, Main Bayview Road.

Cruising on the Glory Captain Dave Berson Thursday, July 18, 9:30-11am Grades 3-6 Discover the bay and the local creatures that live there aboard Captain Dave Berson’s electric boat, “Glory”. Meet at Greenport’s Preston’s Dock by 9:15am. Bring drinking water and wear sunscreen. Permission slip required.

Music & Movement Miss Laura Hoch Thursdays: July 18, 25, August 1, 8 11:00-11:45am Ages 1-5 with a parent Make music and friends, inspired by musician Laura Hoch. Dance, play with scarves, rhythm sticks, and musical instruments. Held at Peconic Community Center.

Aliens Love Underpants and Clay Darlene Siracusano Thursday, July 18, 2-3pm Grades K-3 Materials Fee: $5 Let your imagination come to life with modeling clay. The story, “Aliens Love Underpants” by Claire Freedman will inspire you. Held at Custer Institute, Main Bayview Road.

Cruising on the Glory Captain Dave Berson Thursday, July 18, 9:30-11am Grades 3-6 Discover the bay and the local creatures that live there aboard Captain Dave Berson’s electric boat, “Glory”. Meet at Greenport’s Preston’s Dock by 9:15am. Bring drinking water and wear sunscreen. Permission slip required.

Food Fun: Oreo Rockets Miss Dana Friday, July 19, 10-10:45am Grades K-2 Materials Fee: $2 Use Oreo cookies and icing to make your own sweet rocket. Let your imagination blast off with this delicious creation! Any food allergy concerns? Please talk to Miss Dana. Held at Custer Institute, Main Bayview Road.

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part July 22, 1pm Rated PG 107 minutes It's been five years since everything was AWESOME and now the citizens are facing a huge new threat: Lego Duplo invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.

Out of this World Paintings Tony Valderrama Tuesday, July 23, 4:30-5:30pm Grades K-3 Explore outer space with some fun and “alien” painting techniques. Create your own deep space scene and let your imagination go wild. Held at Southold Presbyterian Church

Star Gazing: Bilingual Storytime Miss Dana & Monica Schnee Tuesday, July 23, 10-10:45am Ages 3-6 Listen to star stories with Miss Dana, and the Spanish translation with Miss Monica of CAST. Make and decorate a telescope and form star constellations with a flashlight on the wall! Held at the Southold Presbyterian Church

*Program Closed* Read with Rusty, Our Dog-Eared Friend Allison Nathel Wednesdays, July 24 & 31 and August 7 & 14 10-11am Grades K-4 Rusty is a certified therapy dog who listens quietly and helps reluctant readers become more confident. Sign up for a 15 minute time slot for your child to read with Rusty. Held […]

I Love My Library Book Bags Maureen Radigan Wednesday, July 24, 4:30-5:30pm Grades K-3 Decorate a bag with fabric markers that you can use over and over again. Bring your ideas about why you love the Southold Library! Held at Southold Presbyterian Church

The World of Reptiles and Amphibians Erik’s Reptile Edventures Thursday, July 25, 1-2pm A fun, hands-on demonstration of snakes, lizards, and more! Held at the Mattituck Library

Rice Ball Sonomi Obinata Friday, July 26, 11-12pm Grades K-4 Make a traditional, Japanese rice ball for a tasty Friday luncheon with friends! Held at Southold Presbyterian Church

Read & Ride the Carousel (Rain cancels) Miss Vicky, Miss Dana, Miss Mignon, and Miss Karen Tuesday, July 30, 10-11am Join us for ice cream, stories, and a ride in Greenport’s Mitchell Park. Meet at the Floyd Memorial Library to form a walking parade to Mitchell Park.

Reach for the Stars: Goal Setting Posters Maureen Radigan Wednesday, July 31, 4:30-5:30pm Grades K-3 Reach for the stars and create an inspirational poster of your goals! There is so much to discover about yourself! Held at Southold Presbyterian Church.

Grins and Grins Thursday, August 1, 1-2pm Ray and Erin will tickle your funny bone with juggling, tricks, and circus skills. Come and laugh along! Held at the Parish Hall in Cutchogue.

Galaxy Slime and More! Gemma & Molly Bratchie and Miss Dana Friday, August 2, 10-11am Grades K-3 Materials Fee: $4 Ready, set, go! Gemma and Molly will share the art of making Galaxy/Star Wars Slime, unicorn, and butter slime! Get ready for messy fun! Held at Southold Presbyterian Church

Aliens Do Exist…in Air Dry Clay! Darlene Siracusano Fridays: August 2 & 9, 2-3pm Grades 4-6 Materials Fee: $10 Let the artist James Derosso inspire your imagination as you a create a 3D alien monster using air dry clay. Come back on the 9th to paint your alien masterpiece!!! Held at Southold Presbyterian Church