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Outdoor Spooky Croquet (Ages 3 and up with an adult)

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Discovery Backyard at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Discovery Backyard
Age Group:
Children

Families can stop by any time between 2 - 4 p.m. to enjoy a round of Halloween-themed croquet in the Discovery Backyard.

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

Families can stop by any time between 2 - 4 p.m. to enjoy a round of Halloween-themed croquet in the Discovery Backyard.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

This program may not take place during inclement weather.

Oz Scavenger Hunt (All ages with an adult)

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Floor at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Follow the yellow brick road across the library and find all of the Oz characters before you head home! 

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Follow the yellow brick road across the library and find all of the Oz characters before you head home! 

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

Wicked Art (Grades 1 - 6)

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lower Level Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Join Kristen Duer of Traveling Art Programs for a Wicked-inspired art session!

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

Join Kristen Duer of Traveling Art Programs for a Wicked-inspired art session!

Outdoor Movie Night- The Addams Family (105)

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Staff Parking Lot at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Children, Family, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler, School Age, Tween, Young Adults, Adults

Enjoy the movie "The Addams Family" outdoors on a big screen with the whole family. Light refreshments will be served. Please bring your own chairs. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled.

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Staff Parking Lot
Age Group: Children, Family, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler, School Age, Tween, Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Enjoy the movie "The Addams Family" outdoors on a big screen with the whole family. Light refreshments will be served. Please bring your own chairs. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled.

Little Sport Toddlers (Ages 18-35 months)

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 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

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 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.

Giggles and Grooves

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

Rebecca of Giggles and Grooves will introduce your child to music via instruments, movement and sensory and imaginative play!

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

Rebecca of Giggles and Grooves will introduce your child to music via instruments, movement and sensory and imaginative play!

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.

Makerspace Night

Thursday, October 16, 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.

Parent Child Workshop (Ages 18-35 months)

Friday, October 17, 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.

The Great Giveback

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Volunteer your time to give back to your local community!

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:

Volunteer your time to give back to your local community!

BenAnna Band (All ages with an adult)

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

Join the BenAnna Band for a fun and interactive 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
Event Details:

Join the BenAnna Band for a fun and interactive performance!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

Busted Canvas Art

Tuesday, October 21, 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 22, 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.

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.

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.