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Beginner Balloonists (YA)

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Volunteer at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adults

Join a local balloon artist and learn tips and tricks for creating balloon shapes and creatures!  Grades 4-8.

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

Join a local balloon artist and learn tips and tricks for creating balloon shapes and creatures!  Grades 4-8.

President's Day

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

Learn to Play Mah Jongg (280)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Join instructor Jacqui Palatnik to learn the game that has fascinated people for so many years. This class will introduce you to the tiles, and basic moves of this ancient game.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join instructor Jacqui Palatnik to learn the game that has fascinated people for so many years. This class will introduce you to the tiles, and basic moves of this ancient game.

Game Day

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 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.

Book Discussion - Heaven & Earth Grocery Store (144)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
East Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Senior Fitness (125)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
Senior Fitness:

Uses a chair for stability and other props to build strength.  Chairs and soft fitness balls are provided. Participants can bring their own light weights. If you are a beginne...

This program is non-refundable.

Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Uses a chair for stability and other props to build strength.  Chairs and soft fitness balls are provided. Participants can bring their own light weights. If you are a beginner, weights should be no heavier than 3 lbs.

Please contact the Circulation Desk at (631) 581-9200 x4 to be added to the waitlist if program is full.

This program is non-refundable.

Girl Scouts Troop #1299

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Lower Level Meeting Room

Winter Tiny Art

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Create a beautiful piece of art on a tiny canvas with an easel!

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 a beautiful piece of art on a tiny canvas with an easel!

Learn to Knit: Cotton Dishcloth (671)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Please bring a ball of #4 yarn and size 7 or 8 needles. Some knitting experience is required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please bring a ball of #4 yarn and size 7 or 8 needles. Some knitting experience is required.

Potholders for the Soup Kitchen

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Young Adults

Decorate potholders with special messages, kind words, and art.  These will be donated to soup kitchens that help nourish those in need.  Earn one (1) service hour.  For grades 7-12. 

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

Decorate potholders with special messages, kind words, and art.  These will be donated to soup kitchens that help nourish those in need.  Earn one (1) service hour.  For grades 7-12. 

Suffolk Gem & Mineral Club

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
North Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room

Intro to MS Excel (330)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:45pm - 8:45pm
Maker Lab at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Join computer expert John Catrona to discover how to utilize this widely-used spreadsheet program for creating lists and budgets, as well as saving and printing your work.

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 to discover how to utilize this widely-used spreadsheet program for creating lists and budgets, as well as saving and printing your work.

Gentle Yoga Flow - (399)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
Gentle Yoga Flow:

Join Kelly in experiencing the benefits of yoga. Improve flexibility, strength and posture.Please contact the Circulation Desk at (631) 581-9200 x4 to be added to the waitlist if p...

This program is non-refundable.

Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join Kelly in experiencing the benefits of yoga. Improve flexibility, strength and posture.

Please contact the Circulation Desk at (631) 581-9200 x4 to be added to the waitlist if program is full.

This program is non-refundable.

Beach Party Volunteers

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:45am
Volunteer at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Young Adults

Help children with a seasonably warm craft.  Earn one and a half (1.5) service hours. 

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 a seasonably warm craft.  Earn one and a half (1.5) service hours. 

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

Beach Party

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

A summer breeze blew through the library, so feel free to wear your beachwear for a beach party at the library.

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:

A summer breeze blew through the library, so feel free to wear your beachwear for a beach party at the library.

Sewing Circle

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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.

Wednesday Film Series (443)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:15pm - 4:45pm
North Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

1/7 – Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning - PG-13 (2:51)

Remembering Robert Redford

1/14 – The Sting - PG-13  (2:09)

1/21– Out of Africa - PG (2:41)

1/28 – Sneakers - PG-13 (2:05)

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

1/7 – Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning - PG-13 (2:51)

Remembering Robert Redford

1/14 – The Sting - PG-13  (2:09)

1/21– Out of Africa - PG (2:41)

1/28 – Sneakers - PG-13 (2:05)

Polar Bears

Wednesday, February 18, 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

Join us for a beary fun story craft adventure! We'll share cozy polar bear tales and create wintery artwork-inspired by our arctic friend.

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:

Join us for a beary fun story craft adventure! We'll share cozy polar bear tales and create wintery artwork-inspired by our arctic friend.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga (397)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
Vinyasa Flow Yoga:

Join Kim in experiencing the benefits of yoga.  Improve flexibility, strength and posture.  Please bring a mat or towel.Please contact the Circulation Desk at (631) 581-9...

This program is non-refundable.

Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join Kim in experiencing the benefits of yoga.  Improve flexibility, strength and posture.  Please bring a mat or towel.

Please contact the Circulation Desk at (631) 581-9200 x4 to be added to the waitlist if program is full.

This program is non-refundable.

Super Smash Bros.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adults
Super Smash Bros.:

Join us for a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate mega-tournament!  Players compete in a fun event with great prizes for the top-placing players!  Register for both dates and brin...

Join us for a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate mega-tournament! Players compete in a fun event with great prizes for the top-placing players.  

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

Join us for a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate mega-tournament!  Players compete in a fun event with great prizes for the top-placing players!  Register for both dates and bring a friend!

Join us for a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate mega-tournament! Players compete in a fun event with great prizes for the top-placing players.  

Minion Cupcakes and Games

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Games
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Make your own Minion-themed cupcakes and then play some themed games with Chef Rob Scott!

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

Make your own Minion-themed cupcakes and then play some themed games with Chef Rob Scott!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Game Day

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 3:00pm
Children's 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: Children's 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.

Winter Wilderness Story Craft

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
North Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own

Celebrate the wild with stories, songs, and a related craft!

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

Celebrate the wild with stories, songs, and a related craft!

Friends of Heckscher State Park

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room