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Library Board Meeting

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
North Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room

Families Chalk the Walk

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Side Parking Lot at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Family

Meet us on the sidewalk of the library's side parking lot. We'll provide the chalk and patriotic stencils and you provide the inspiration! This program is weather permitting.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Side Parking Lot
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet us on the sidewalk of the library's side parking lot. We'll provide the chalk and patriotic stencils and you provide the inspiration! This program is weather permitting.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

This program may not take place during inclement weather.

Independence Day

All Day
East Islip Public Library
Closing
Branches:
East Islip Public Library

Chess Lessons

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 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.

More than Mother Goose

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 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.

Brady Rymer Duo

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discovery Backyard at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children

Three-time Grammy nominee Brady Rymer and accompanying drummer will perform beloved children's music and songs from his hit albums!

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

Three-time Grammy nominee Brady Rymer and accompanying drummer will perform beloved children's music and songs from his hit albums!

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.

More than Mother Goose

Saturday, July 11, 2026 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.

Digging It

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family.

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

Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family.

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, July 16, 2026 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.

A Wet Discovery Saturday

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Backyard at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Family

We are going to have a lot of splishy splashy fun in the Discovery Backyard. So feel free to dress for a wet mess. Families can stop by any time between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

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

We are going to have a lot of splishy splashy fun in the Discovery Backyard. So feel free to dress for a wet mess. Families can stop by any time between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

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.

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

This program may not take place during inclement weather.

Dinosaur Spectacular with Dinoman

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Dinosaur tracks lead right to the library: With magic, merry mayhem, and magnificent props, you will take a trip throughout the Mesozoic era.

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

Dinosaur tracks lead right to the library: With magic, merry mayhem, and magnificent props, you will take a trip throughout the Mesozoic era.

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.

Family Paint Night

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Join your adult for this fun paint event! Dress for a mess. One registration per child.

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

Join your adult for this fun paint event! Dress for a mess. 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.

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

Play Hooray Family Program

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Play Hooray Family Program:

This fun-filled program will have the whole family saying "Hooray!”

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

This fun-filled program will have the whole family saying "Hooray!”

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.

Play Hooray Family Program

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Play Hooray Family Program:

This fun-filled program will have the whole family saying "Hooray!”

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

This fun-filled program will have the whole family saying "Hooray!”

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 Smart

Monday, July 27, 2026 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, July 27, 2026 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.

Glow Party

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Dress in neon colors and join us for a glow-themed party with different activities!

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

Dress in neon colors and join us for a glow-themed party with different activities!

Family Glow Dance Party

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Dress in neon colors and join us for a glow-themed dance party with tons of glowey activities!

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

Dress in neon colors and join us for a glow-themed dance party with tons of glowey 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.

Dinosaurs Rock

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Discover the giants of Earth's past through fossil digs, ancient bones, and captivating stories. One registration per child.

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

Discover the giants of Earth's past through fossil digs, ancient bones, and captivating stories. 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.

Summer Reading Club Family Game Night

Thursday, August 20, 2026 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.

Labor Day

All Day
East Islip Public Library
Closing
Branches:
East Islip Public Library

Veteran's Day

All Day
East Islip Public Library
Closing
Branches:
East Islip Public Library

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
East Islip Public Library
Closing
Branches:
East Islip Public Library

Christmas Eve

All Day
East Islip Public Library
Closing
Branches:
East Islip Public Library