For Parents & Educators

Resources

Child Care Council of Suffolk County

Long Island's premier community service organization that works with parents, providers, businesses, and community organizations to help promote the availability of quality child care services in the area. They provide parents with referrals and information on evaluating quality child care, plus resources on various parenting issues.

Long Island Kids Directory

The Long Island's Kids' Directory can help you find almost anything for children and families in the area: baby furniture, clothing, great birthday party ideas, party supplies, enrichment programs, educational classes, summer camps, events, activities, private schools, photographers, health and safety products, home-based business opportunities, Mommy & Me play groups, toys and much more!

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Lists recalls of unsafe products, especially children's products and toys, and has a section to report an unsafe product.

NYS Assessments

The Official site for the NYS assessment tests of kinds in grades K-12.

New York State Office of Curriculum and Instruction

The NY State Learning Standards and core curriculum guidance documents are the foundation upon which State assessments are developed and aligned. Accountability status for each local school and district is based on State assessment scores.

Parents Choice Foundation

Selects, approves and gives awards for outstanding toys, media, and materials for babies and young children.

Safe Kids

A source for information on toy safety, the latest recalls, tips for parents, and ways to keep kids safe.

Upcoming Family Events

Welcome Winter

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Baby, Toddler & Preschool, School Age, Tween, Family, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Sayville Library
Age Group: Children, Baby, Toddler & Preschool, School Age, Tween, Family, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach
Event Details:

All Ages - Family Program

Join us for our annual celebration with Crafts, Games, Karaoke, Letters to Santa, Tasty Treats, Family Gingerbread House Contest, Trackless Train Rides, & More! 

Welcome Winter

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Baby, Toddler & Preschool, School Age, Tween, Family, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Sayville Library
Room: Children's Activities Room
Age Group: Children, Baby, Toddler & Preschool, School Age, Tween, Family, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach
Event Details:

All Ages - Family Program

Welcome Winter

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Baby, Toddler & Preschool, School Age, Tween, Family, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Sayville Library
Room: Children's Large Study Room
Age Group: Children, Baby, Toddler & Preschool, School Age, Tween, Family, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach
Event Details:

All Ages - Family Program

Welcome Winter

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Baby, Toddler & Preschool, School Age, Tween, Family, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Sayville Library
Room: Children's Small Study Room
Age Group: Children, Baby, Toddler & Preschool, School Age, Tween, Family, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach
Event Details:

All Ages - Family Program

Local Author Storytime: Erin Kennedy

12:45pm–1:45pm
Children, Baby, Toddler & Preschool, School Age, Tween, Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sayville Library
Room: Children's Activities Room
Age Group: Children, Baby, Toddler & Preschool, School Age, Tween, Family
Program Type: Author Reading, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family - All Ages

Snack Attack Movie Night - Elf

6:30pm–8:00pm
Children, School Age, Tween, Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sayville Library
Room: Children's Activities Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Family
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families with Children in Grades K-5 • FOR SAYVILLE LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies, Accompanying Adults

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

GRAB & GO: Family Grab & Go Craft

All Day
Children, Baby, Toddler & Preschool, School Age, Tween, Family, All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sayville Library
Age Group: Children, Baby, Toddler & Preschool, School Age, Tween, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab & Go • All Ages - Family Program • FOR SAYVILLE LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS 

Winter Holiday Drum Circle

12:00pm–12:45pm
Children, School Age, Tween, Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sayville Library
Room: Children's Activities Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Family
Program Type: Music, Music and Movement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families with Children in Grades K-3 • FOR SAYVILLE LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Kiddie Krafts

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Baby, Toddler & Preschool, Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sayville Library
Room: Children's Activities Room
Age Group: Children, Baby, Toddler & Preschool, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 Years w/ Caregiver 

Drop in anytime during this program to make crafts at several stations in the beach area.