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Colorful Hiking Hat

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Design your own hiking hat to wear on your summer adventures!

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:

Design your own hiking hat to wear on your summer adventures!

Needle-Felted Turtles

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Young Adults

Did you know whalers carved knitting and sewing tools out of whalebone? Join the CSH Whaling Museum and create a colorful turtle pal to take home! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know whalers carved knitting and sewing tools out of whalebone? Join the CSH Whaling Museum and create a colorful turtle pal to take home! 

Sewing Circle

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Sewing Circle:

Do you like to sew?  Then gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations!  Please brin...

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Do you like to sew?  Then gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations!  Please bring your own supplies.  Instructors may be available.  Registration is not required.

Mr. Golden Sun

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Join us for stories and a spectacular sunny craft to celebrate summer!

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 us for stories and a spectacular sunny craft to celebrate summer!

Knitting and Crocheting Circle

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knitting & Crocheting Circle:

Do you like to knit or crochet?  Whatever your passion, gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your ow...

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Do you like to knit or crochet?  Whatever your passion, gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations! Please bring your own supplies. Instructors may be available. Registration is not required.

Color-Changing Cuttlefish

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Did you know that cuttlefish can change the color and texture of their skin? Discover how these "chameleons of the sea" transform their appearance! Mix up a batch of color-changing slime and decorate a colorful jar to keep it in.

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, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that cuttlefish can change the color and texture of their skin? Discover how these "chameleons of the sea" transform their appearance! Mix up a batch of color-changing slime and decorate a colorful jar to keep it in.

Crystal Suncatchers

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adults

Make a unique suncatcher made of glass beads and crystals. Hang your suncatcher in a sunny window and they will cast a beautiful display of rainbows across your space!
 

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Lower Level Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a unique suncatcher made of glass beads and crystals. Hang your suncatcher in a sunny window and they will cast a beautiful display of rainbows across your space!
 

Colorful Citrus Art

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Join Traveling Art Programs and get your bright painting on! 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 Traveling Art Programs and get your bright painting on! Dress for a mess.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Beachy Lighthouse Paint Night

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adults

Create a beautiful and scenic masterpiece!  Don’t forget to dress for a mess. 

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

Create a beautiful and scenic masterpiece!  Don’t forget to dress for a mess. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Crazy Art

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Create artistic treasures in adventurous ways. We'll use our hands, feet, and even elbows to create our masterpieces. Remember though, it's all about the process, not the product. 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:

Create artistic treasures in adventurous ways. We'll use our hands, feet, and even elbows to create our masterpieces. Remember though, it's all about the process, not the product. Dress for a mess. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Sewing Circle

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Sewing Circle:

Do you like to sew?  Then gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations!  Please brin...

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Do you like to sew?  Then gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations!  Please bring your own supplies.  Instructors may be available.  Registration is not required.

Wizard Owl Paint Party

Wednesday, July 30, 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

Celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday with this Hedwig-inspired paint night! 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:

Celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday with this Hedwig-inspired paint night! Dress for a mess.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tie Dye Turkish Beach Towels (rescheduled from 7/17)

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adults

Tie-dye a lightweight Turkish beach towel to enjoy all summer.  Bring an extra white cotton t-shirt in case we have leftover dye!

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

Tie-dye a lightweight Turkish beach towel to enjoy all summer.  Bring an extra white cotton t-shirt in case we have leftover dye!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Knitting and Crocheting Circle

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knitting & Crocheting Circle:

Do you like to knit or crochet?  Whatever your passion, gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your ow...

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Do you like to knit or crochet?  Whatever your passion, gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations! Please bring your own supplies. Instructors may be available. Registration is not required.

Candle Making Workshop

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adults

Learn about candle making and create your very own colorful candle using different wax granules, glitter, wax charms, and more!

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

Learn about candle making and create your very own colorful candle using different wax granules, glitter, wax charms, and more!

Sewing Circle

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Sewing Circle:

Do you like to sew?  Then gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations!  Please brin...

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Do you like to sew?  Then gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations!  Please bring your own supplies.  Instructors may be available.  Registration is not required.

Colorful Terrariums

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adults

Create a beautiful, vibrant succulent arrangement, a perfect piece to brighten up any space!

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a beautiful, vibrant succulent arrangement, a perfect piece to brighten up any space!

Knitting and Crocheting Circle

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knitting & Crocheting Circle:

Do you like to knit or crochet?  Whatever your passion, gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your ow...

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Do you like to knit or crochet?  Whatever your passion, gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations! Please bring your own supplies. Instructors may be available. Registration is not required.

Sewing Circle

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Sewing Circle:

Do you like to sew?  Then gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations!  Please brin...

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Do you like to sew?  Then gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations!  Please bring your own supplies.  Instructors may be available.  Registration is not required.

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.

Craft Class (135)

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Maker Lab at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join Barbara Mollica in creating a beautiful craft that is perfect for decorating your home.

This program is non-refundable.

Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join Barbara Mollica in creating a beautiful craft that is perfect for decorating your home.

This program is non-refundable.

Retro Pac Man Tote Bag

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adults

Using fabric paint, create an arcade game-inspired tote bag.  Whether it’s full of neon ghosts or Mr. and Mrs. Pac Man, the world is your oyster!

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

Using fabric paint, create an arcade game-inspired tote bag.  Whether it’s full of neon ghosts or Mr. and Mrs. Pac Man, the world is your oyster!

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. 

Knitting and Crocheting Circle

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knitting & Crocheting Circle:

Do you like to knit or crochet?  Whatever your passion, gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your ow...

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Do you like to knit or crochet?  Whatever your passion, gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations! Please bring your own supplies. Instructors may be available. Registration is not required.