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Terrific Threes

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

Get curious with Miss Georgi! Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft,

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Program Type: Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get curious with Miss Georgi! Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft,

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Winter Trees Story/Craft

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own

Let's celebrate the magic of winter and let creativity take root! We'll enjoy some seasonal read-alouds and create a snowy tree craft together.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Child attends on their own
Program Type: Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's celebrate the magic of winter and let creativity take root! We'll enjoy some seasonal read-alouds and create a snowy tree craft together.

Time for Twos

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Time for Twos:

Enjoy stories, songs and an art activity with your child. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required

Enjoy stories, songs and an art activity with your child. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Little Sport Toddlers (Ages 18-35 months)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

Get sporty with this active and sensory fun-filled program that will explore the basics of basketball and hockey. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North/South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get sporty with this active and sensory fun-filled program that will explore the basics of basketball and hockey. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Little Sport Preschoolers

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

Get sporty with this active and sensory fun-filled program that will explore the basics of basketball and hockey.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North/South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get sporty with this active and sensory fun-filled program that will explore the basics of basketball and hockey.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Parent Child Workshop (Ages 18-35 months)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Parent Child Workshop:

Playing is how your child learns. Through different stages of play, children grow and develop skills in many areas. Parent/Child Workshop gives parents the opportunity to spend qua...

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North/South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required

Playing is how your child learns. Through different stages of play, children grow and develop skills in many areas. Parent/Child Workshop gives parents the opportunity to spend quality time with their child playing, exploring, and sharing songs and stories. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Draw-a-thon

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us for all drawing, ALL THE TIME. It's gonna be a drawing spectacular where you'll decorate our children's room with your drawing skills. No registration required.

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for all drawing, ALL THE TIME. It's gonna be a drawing spectacular where you'll decorate our children's room with your drawing skills. No registration required.

Baby Smart

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Baby Smart:

Join an educator from A Time for Kids for some stories and play time.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North/South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required

Join an educator from A Time for Kids for some stories and play time.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

A Time for Kids Toddler Program

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
A Time for Kids:

Join an educator from A Time for Kids for some stories and play time.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North/South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required

Join an educator from A Time for Kids for some stories and play time.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Derpy Painting

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

This paint party is for the fans! Dress for a mess!

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This paint party is for the fans! Dress for a mess!

Disclaimer(s)

Materials used in this program could get messy; please dress accordingly.

Caldecott Club Story Craft Time

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

Read a different Caldecott-winning picture book each month and create a simple related craft.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Program Type: Crafts, Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read a different Caldecott-winning picture book each month and create a simple related craft.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Preschool Fair

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Adults

Representatives from local preschools, daycare facilities, and camps will be present to answer questions and provide information regarding their programs. No registration required.

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults
Event Details:

Representatives from local preschools, daycare facilities, and camps will be present to answer questions and provide information regarding their programs. No registration required.

Chess Lessons

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Chess Lessons:

Play and learn under the direction of an instructor from Long Island Chess Nuts.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Program Type: Games
Registration Required

Play and learn under the direction of an instructor from Long Island Chess Nuts.

Minecraft Mania

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Minecraft Mania:

Do you think you have what it takes to be the next master architect? Join our Minecraft building tournament to show off your skills!

Theme: Snow Globes

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you think you have what it takes to be the next master architect? Join our Minecraft building tournament to show off your skills!

Theme: Snow Globes

Minecraft Mania

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Minecraft Mania:

Do you think you have what it takes to be the next master architect? Join our Minecraft building tournament to show off your skills!

Theme: Snow Globes

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you think you have what it takes to be the next master architect? Join our Minecraft building tournament to show off your skills!

Theme: Snow Globes

Babysitters Fan Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

The Baby-Sitter's Fan Club winter meeting! We'll have fun with games, crafts, and more just like these fab friends!

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Program Type: Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Baby-Sitter's Fan Club winter meeting! We'll have fun with games, crafts, and more just like these fab friends!

Parent Child Workshop (Ages 18-35 months)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Parent Child Workshop:

Playing is how your child learns. Through different stages of play, children grow and develop skills in many areas. Parent/Child Workshop gives parents the opportunity to spend qua...

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North/South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required

Playing is how your child learns. Through different stages of play, children grow and develop skills in many areas. Parent/Child Workshop gives parents the opportunity to spend quality time with their child playing, exploring, and sharing songs and stories. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Stroller Moves (Parents with children)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Join Motherhood Moves for this full-body workout that combines power moves, full-body movements and stations using stroller and resistance tubes. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North/South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Motherhood Moves for this full-body workout that combines power moves, full-body movements and stations using stroller and resistance tubes. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Ms. Rachel Experience

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Join Ms. Rachel for library circle time! There will be music, singing, playing, dancing, bubbles and more! Have your cameras ready for a photo op at the end.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Rachel for library circle time! There will be music, singing, playing, dancing, bubbles and more! Have your cameras ready for a photo op at the end.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Ms. Rachel Experience

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Join Ms. Rachel for library circle time! There will be music, singing, playing, dancing, bubbles and more! Have your cameras ready for a photo op at the end.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Rachel for library circle time! There will be music, singing, playing, dancing, bubbles and more! Have your cameras ready for a photo op at the end.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Penguin Awareness Day

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Today is National Penguin Awareness Day. Join us as we learn more about these super cool animals through stories and a craft.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Program Type: Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Today is National Penguin Awareness Day. Join us as we learn more about these super cool animals through stories and a craft.

More than Mother Goose

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
More than Mother Goose:

Share nursery rhymes, songs and more with your child.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required

Share nursery rhymes, songs and more with your child.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

More than Mother Goose Play Date

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

Join other littles and their caregivers for some unstructured play time!

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Event Details:

Join other littles and their caregivers for some unstructured play time!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

Record Paint Night

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Music and art fans, unite during this paint party using records and acrylic paint. Dress for a mess!

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Music and art fans, unite during this paint party using records and acrylic paint. Dress for a mess!

Disclaimer(s)

Materials used in this program could get messy; please dress accordingly.