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More than Mother Goose

Saturday, August 9, 2025 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.

BenAnna Band (All ages with an adult)

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
BenAnna Band:

Join the BenAnna Band for a rockin’ performance! 

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

Join the BenAnna Band for a rockin’ performance! 

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

Welcome to School Stories

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own

Children starting kindergarten attend this special story time and take home a surprise bag.

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

Children starting kindergarten attend this special story time and take home a surprise bag.

Kindergarten Playdate in the Discovery Backyard

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Discovery Backyard at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun "getting to know you" playdate for incoming kindergarteners and their families in the Discovery Backyard! This program is weather permitting.

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Discovery Backyard
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Join us for a fun "getting to know you" playdate for incoming kindergarteners and their families in the Discovery Backyard! 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.

Colorful Dolphin on Canvas

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 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

Join artist and instructor Kathy Reccardi for this painted canvas art. 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:

Join artist and instructor Kathy Reccardi for this painted canvas art. Dress for a mess.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Friendship Story Time and Bracelet Craft

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Join Miss Julie for a story about friendship and then make a friendship bracelet!

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: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Julie for a story about friendship and then make a friendship bracelet!

Let's Get Glowing

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

In this program, Junior Geologists learn what makes some rocks glow those magnificent, iridescent colors, and help nature out by creating their very own glow-in-the-dark rock.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North/South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Program Type: Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this program, Junior Geologists learn what makes some rocks glow those magnificent, iridescent colors, and help nature out by creating their very own glow-in-the-dark rock.

Diamond Art Club

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Create your own sparkling diamond art with gemstones. 

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:

Create your own sparkling diamond art with gemstones. 

Baby Smart

Monday, August 18, 2025 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, August 18, 2025 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.

Color Our World Candy Art

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Skittles, Airhead and sour candies - oh my! Create your own colorful, edible masterpiece with frosting and candy. This program may not be suitable for children with food allergies.

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:

Skittles, Airhead and sour candies - oh my! Create your own colorful, edible masterpiece with frosting and candy. This program may not be suitable for children with food allergies.

Disclaimer(s)

This program may not be suitable for individuals with food allergies.

Sing-A-Long Story Time (All ages with an adult)

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy a story, song, and craft with the Live Action Little Mermaid! One registration per family.

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

Enjoy a story, song, and craft with the Live Action Little Mermaid! One registration per family.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

Summer Reading Club Family Game Night

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Children who have completed the Summer Reading Club will receive an invitation to a prize-filled night with their families. Prizes big and small, BINGO, raffles, and more! Everyone's a winner!

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

Children who have completed the Summer Reading Club will receive an invitation to a prize-filled night with their families. Prizes big and small, BINGO, raffles, and more! Everyone's a winner!

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.

Outdoor Game Day/Mini Golf Weekend

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Discovery Backyard at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Discovery Backyard
Age Group:
Children

Families can stop by any time between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to enjoy a variety of lawn games in the Discovery Backyard. You'll even get to create your own outdoor game to take home with you.

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

Families can stop by any time between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to enjoy a variety of lawn games in the Discovery Backyard. You'll even get to create your own outdoor game to take home with you.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

This program may not take place during inclement weather.

Discovery Saturday/Mini Golf Weekend (All ages with an adult)

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Backyard at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Discovery Backyard
Age Group:
Children

Head to the Discovery Backyard to do a fun craft. We'll provide the supplies and you provide the inspiration. This program is weather permitting.

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

Head to the Discovery Backyard to do a fun craft. We'll provide the supplies and you provide the inspiration. 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.

Splatter Paint

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Dress for a mess as we splatter paint to create your very own art masterpiece.

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:

Dress for a mess as we splatter paint to create your very own art masterpiece.

Disclaimer(s)

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

T-Rex & Royals Tea Party

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

It's a dino time and princess party mashup! Music, mayhem, and more! Costumes welcome.

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

It's a dino time and princess party mashup! Music, mayhem, and more! Costumes welcome.

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.

Mini Comic Books

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Let's make zines, they're easy and fun to make and reproduce. We'll learn how to fold, cut, draw and color on an 8-page zine. If you need help coming up with ideas check out the storytelling dice!

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:

Let's make zines, they're easy and fun to make and reproduce. We'll learn how to fold, cut, draw and color on an 8-page zine. If you need help coming up with ideas check out the storytelling dice!

Balloon Party

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Get ready to go ballooney in the library this summer. We're going to read a balloon story, play balloon games, and even create our very own balloon 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, Games, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to go ballooney in the library this summer. We're going to read a balloon story, play balloon games, and even create our very own balloon craft.

Every Day Is Grandparents' Day!

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Preschoolers and grandparents share stories, songs, games, and make a simple craft.

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

Preschoolers and grandparents share stories, songs, games, and make a simple 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.

Sky Story Walk and Craft

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Backyard at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Discovery Backyard
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

A new story walk is debuting in the Discovery Backyard. Join us for sky high 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, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Program Type: Discovery Backyard
Registration Required
Event Details:

A new story walk is debuting in the Discovery Backyard. Join us for sky high 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.

Story Walk at Bayard Cutting Arboretum

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

Join Ms. Robyne at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum for a Story Walk & craft with their Education Coordinator, KT Williams. Please meet at the Visitor Center in the main parking lot.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Program Type: Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Robyne at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum for a Story Walk & craft with their Education Coordinator, KT Williams. Please meet at the Visitor Center in the main parking lot.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

Time for Twos

Thursday, September 11, 2025 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.

Drone Daze

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Experience the wonder of flight through drones!

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

Experience the wonder of flight through drones!