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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!

Chess Lessons

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 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, September 17, 2025 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: Acorn Archery

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: Acorn Archery

Minecraft Mania

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 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: Acorn Archery

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: Acorn Archery

Library Clue

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Lower Level Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

The marbles are missing from the Makerspace. The suspects are favorite book characters who escaped their books last night! Solve the puzzles to find the marbles.

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

The marbles are missing from the Makerspace. The suspects are favorite book characters who escaped their books last night! Solve the puzzles to find the marbles.

Dot Day

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
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

DIY Apron and Cookie Party!

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Design your own apron with food-themed stencils. Enjoy store-bought cookies while you decorate. 

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: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design your own apron with food-themed stencils. Enjoy store-bought cookies while you decorate. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Craftmania (Grades K - 6 with an adult, siblings welcome)

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Use our supplies and your imagination to create a masterpiece. Craft enthusiasts can drop-in to craft with us for as long as you want.

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

Use our supplies and your imagination to create a masterpiece. Craft enthusiasts can drop-in to craft with us for as long as you want.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

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

Makerspace Night

Thursday, September 25, 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.

Owl Story and Craft

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Who, who will be at the library to enjoy this autumnal 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:

Who, who will be at the library to enjoy this autumnal craft!

Paint Party

Tuesday, September 30, 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

Join artist Kathy Reccardi and create this autumnal piece inspired by Van Gogh's painting, The Starry Night.

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 Kathy Reccardi and create this autumnal piece inspired by Van Gogh's painting, The Starry Night.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Video Game Music

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Listen to your favorite video game soundtracks and create instrumental duets and character moves to music including Minecraft, MarioKart, Plants vs. Zombies and more.

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:

Listen to your favorite video game soundtracks and create instrumental duets and character moves to music including Minecraft, MarioKart, Plants vs. Zombies and more.

Jen Calonita Author Event (School age children with an adult)

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Crafts
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Meet author Jen Calonita and get a sneak peek of her upcoming release. The Taylors! We'll make friendship bracelets and chat about her other books, too!

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

Meet author Jen Calonita and get a sneak peek of her upcoming release. The Taylors! We'll make friendship bracelets and chat about her other books, too!

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.

Chess Lessons

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 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.

Beware of Creepy Carrots!

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 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, School Age

Join us to hear about Jasper Rabbit's adventure and craft a creepy carrot of your own!

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:

Join us to hear about Jasper Rabbit's adventure and craft a creepy carrot of your own!

Watercolor Bookmarks

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Start with water and then let your colors harmonize on your very own bookmark to keep or give as a lovely gift!

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:

Start with water and then let your colors harmonize on your very own bookmark to keep or give as a lovely gift!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.