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Game Day

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 3:00pm
North Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Game Day:

We provide the room, you provide your game of choice.  Bring a friend, cards, or any board game and we have the space for you.  Very informal and getting groups together ...

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games

We provide the room, you provide your game of choice.  Bring a friend, cards, or any board game and we have the space for you.  Very informal and getting groups together is up to those that attend.  Registration is not required.

Family Funfetti Donut/Muffin

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Games
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join Chef Rob to decorate a turkey-inspired cupcake! Then play some games. This program is not suitable for children with food allergies.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North/South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Cooking, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Chef Rob to decorate a turkey-inspired cupcake! Then play some games. This program is not suitable for children with food allergies.

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 be suitable for individuals with food allergies.

EIPLUG (151)

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Maker Lab at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Join computer expert John Catrona, and discuss the latest news and tech gossip happening today!

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join computer expert John Catrona, and discuss the latest news and tech gossip happening today!

New Year's Eve

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

New Year's Day

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

Overstuffed Pancake Dessert Taco

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own

It's a pancake! It's a taco! It's a dessert you'll create and fill to the brim with fruit, sweet treats, and delicious toppings.

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

It's a pancake! It's a taco! It's a dessert you'll create and fill to the brim with fruit, sweet treats, and delicious toppings.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Toy Paramedics

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Young Adults

Volunteer to help us keep the library’s toddler playtime toys clean and in tip-top shape. Participants will earn one (1) service hour.

Please call the library to register for this program. 

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Event Details:

Volunteer to help us keep the library’s toddler playtime toys clean and in tip-top shape. Participants will earn one (1) service hour.

Please call the library to register for this program. 

Spider Hero and Gwen Story Time

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Meet these heroes! Attendees will listen to a story, complete a craft and get a chance to meet the heroes one-on-one.

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

Meet these heroes! Attendees will listen to a story, complete a craft and get a chance to meet the heroes one-on-one.

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

Monday, January 5, 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

Monday, January 5, 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.

Terrific Threes

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

Get curious with Miss Georgi! Enjoy stories, songs, and a 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, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get curious with Miss Georgi! Enjoy stories, songs, and a 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.

Wintertime Story/Craft Volunteers

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Volunteer at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Young Adults

Assist with a winter-themed activity.  Earn one and a quarter (1.25) service hours.

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Volunteer
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Event Details:

Assist with a winter-themed activity.  Earn one and a quarter (1.25) service hours.

Winter Trees Story/Craft

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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

Let's celebrate the magic of winter and let creativity take root! We'll enjoy some seasonal read-alouds and create a snowy tree craft together.

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

Let's celebrate the magic of winter and let creativity take root! We'll enjoy some seasonal read-alouds and create a snowy tree craft together.

Girl Scout Troop #2120

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lower Level Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Lower Level Meeting Room

Time for Twos

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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.

Little Sport Toddlers (Ages 18-35 months)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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.

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Bistro at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Young Adults

Join us for our bi-monthly TAB meeting where we will talk about our interests and welcome your suggestions for new teen programs and services.  This is your chance to be heard; let us know what YOU want!  Earn one (1) hour of community s

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Bistro
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Event Details:

Join us for our bi-monthly TAB meeting where we will talk about our interests and welcome your suggestions for new teen programs and services.  This is your chance to be heard; let us know what YOU want!  Earn one (1) hour of community s

Parent Child Workshop (Ages 18-35 months)

Friday, January 9, 2026 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.

Draw-a-thon Volunteers

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:15am - 11:30am
Volunteer at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Young Adults

Help children with an artistic activity.  Earn two and a quarter (2.25) hours of service. 

Call The Reference Desk at (631) 581-9200 ext. 5 to register for this volunteer opportunity.  

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Volunteer
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Event Details:

Help children with an artistic activity.  Earn two and a quarter (2.25) hours of service. 

Call The Reference Desk at (631) 581-9200 ext. 5 to register for this volunteer opportunity.  

Draw-a-thon

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us for all drawing, ALL THE TIME. It's gonna be a drawing spectacular where you'll decorate our children's room with your drawing skills. 

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

Join us for all drawing, ALL THE TIME. It's gonna be a drawing spectacular where you'll decorate our children's room with your drawing skills. 

Draw-a-thon Volunteers

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:15pm
Volunteer at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Young Adults

Help children with an artistic activity.  Earn one and three quarter (1.75) hours of service. 

Call The Reference Desk at (631) 581-9200 ext. 5 to register for this volunteer opportunity.  

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Volunteer
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Event Details:

Help children with an artistic activity.  Earn one and three quarter (1.75) hours of service. 

Call The Reference Desk at (631) 581-9200 ext. 5 to register for this volunteer opportunity.  

Baby Smart

Monday, January 12, 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, January 12, 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.