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Doo Doo Doodle It!

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Not your ordinary doodles - get creative and imagine what you can do in reverse, or with yarn, or chalk, or more!

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Not your ordinary doodles - get creative and imagine what you can do in reverse, or with yarn, or chalk, or more!

Parent Child Workshop (Ages 18-35 months)

Friday, October 24, 2025 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.

Stick Story Walk and Craft

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Backyard at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Discovery Backyard
Age Group:
Children

A new story walk is debuting in the Discovery Backyard. Join us for a nature story and craft outside in our Discovery Backyard. Note: This program is weather permitting.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Discovery Backyard
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Discovery Backyard
Registration Required
Event Details:

A new story walk is debuting in the Discovery Backyard. Join us for a nature story and craft outside in our Discovery Backyard. Note: This program is weather permitting.

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.

This program may not take place during inclement weather.

Air Dry Clay Ghosts

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Create two charming ghosts from air-dry clay, then bring them to life with mini hats, spooky embellishments, and fun details! Add a tea light for a BOO-tiful glow that's perfect for Halloween decorating.

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create two charming ghosts from air-dry clay, then bring them to life with mini hats, spooky embellishments, and fun details! Add a tea light for a BOO-tiful glow that's perfect for Halloween decorating.

Baby Time

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Baby Time:

Kathy Roeder presents fun age appropriate activities for children and their grown-up.

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

Kathy Roeder presents fun age appropriate activities for children and their grown-up.

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.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Toddler Time:

Kathy Roeder presents fun age appropriate activities for children and their grown-up.

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

Kathy Roeder presents fun age appropriate activities for children and their grown-up.

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.

Circle Time

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Circle Time:

Kathy Roeder presents fun age appropriate activities for children and their grown-up.

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

Kathy Roeder presents fun age appropriate activities for children and their grown-up.

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.

Busted Canvas Art

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Get ready for a spooky-silly art adventure! In this creative kids' program, young artists will design their very own Halloween-themed busted canvas. 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:

Get ready for a spooky-silly art adventure! In this creative kids' program, young artists will design their very own Halloween-themed busted canvas. Dress for a mess.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Caldecott Club Story Craft Time

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Baby Time

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Baby Time:

Kathy Roeder presents fun age appropriate activities for children and their grown-up.

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

Kathy Roeder presents fun age appropriate activities for children and their grown-up.

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.

Toddler Time

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Toddler Time:

Kathy Roeder presents fun age appropriate activities for children and their grown-up.

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

Kathy Roeder presents fun age appropriate activities for children and their grown-up.

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.

Halloween Circle Time

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Circle Time:

Kathy Roeder presents fun age appropriate activities for children and their grown-up.

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

Kathy Roeder presents fun age appropriate activities for children and their grown-up.

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.

Halloween Trick-Or-Treating (All ages with an adult)

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Reference & Circulation Desks for a Halloween treat!  Available while supplies last.


 

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Stop by the Reference & Circulation Desks for a Halloween treat!  Available while supplies last.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

Trick -Or-Treat Parade (All ages with an adult)

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Discovery Backyard, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy a Halloween story time before going on a costume parade through the library ending in our Discovery Backyard, weather permitting.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North/South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Discovery Backyard, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a Halloween story time before going on a costume parade through the library ending in our Discovery Backyard, weather permitting.

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.

Movie Matinee

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Movie
Age Group:
Children

Join us for the movie Coco and a themed craft!

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for the movie Coco and a themed 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.

Little Sprout

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

Sprout & Friends will help your little ones to grow, learn, develop and explore through play, music and movement activities.

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

Sprout & Friends will help your little ones to grow, learn, develop and explore through play, music and movement activities.

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.

Sprout and Friends

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

Sprouts and Friends will help your little ones to grow, learn, develop and explore through play music, and movement activities.

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

Sprouts and Friends will help your little ones to grow, learn, develop and explore through play music, and movement activities.

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.

Author Event

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Meet local author Kelly Bennet and hear about her books, writing process and more!

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

Meet local author Kelly Bennet and hear about her books, writing process and more!

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.

Pumpkin Pie Painting with DIY Paint Party

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

We will practice mixing colors, sketching the perfect pie and then for some fun we will add some DIY puff paint for extra fun. 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:

We will practice mixing colors, sketching the perfect pie and then for some fun we will add some DIY puff paint for extra fun. Dress for a mess.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Fall Storytime (18 months - 5 years)

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

Fall Storytime with a leaf themed craft. No registration necessary.

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

Fall Storytime with a leaf themed craft. No registration necessary.

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.

Terrific Threes

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 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.

Nursery Rhyme Sing-Along

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

Join musician Meghan VK for new and old favorite nursery melodies!

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

Join musician Meghan VK for new and old favorite nursery melodies!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

Makerspace Night

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler, School Age
MakerSpace Night:

Join us for a STEAM-related activity at the library!

One registration per child.

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

Join us for a STEAM-related activity at the library!

One registration per 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.

Stroller Moves

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
North 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 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.