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Baby Time

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Baby Time:

Kathy Roeder presents fun age appropriate activities for children and their grown-up.

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

Kathy Roeder presents fun age appropriate activities for children and their grown-up.

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.

Toddler Time

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Toddler Time:

Kathy Roeder presents fun age appropriate activities for children and their grown-up.

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

Kathy Roeder presents fun age appropriate activities for children and their grown-up.

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.

Circle Time

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Circle Time:

Kathy Roeder presents fun age appropriate activities for children and their grown-up.

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

Kathy Roeder presents fun age appropriate activities for children and their grown-up.

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.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
North Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room

Makerspace Night

Thursday, January 22, 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.

Parent Child Workshop (Ages 18-35 months)

Friday, January 23, 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.

More than Mother Goose

Saturday, January 24, 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.

Wackadoo! (Families with children ages 2 and up)

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children, Family

Drop in for some Bluey play: songs, games and crafts galore.

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

Drop in for some Bluey play: songs, games and crafts galore.

BenAnna Band (All ages with an adult)

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
North/South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

Join the BenAnna Band for a fun and interactive performance!

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North/South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the BenAnna Band for a fun and interactive performance!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

LEGO Maze Builders Volunteers

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:45pm - 8:15pm
Volunteer at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Young Adults

Help children build a marble maze out of legos.  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 build a marble maze out of legos.  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.  

LEGO Maze Builders

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Join Ms. Gina and fellow LEGO fans to build a marble maze out of LEGOs!

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:

Join Ms. Gina and fellow LEGO fans to build a marble maze out of LEGOs!

Chopped! Dessert Edition

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
North Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Take part in a fun & friendly "Chopped!" competition by creating desserts from mystery ingredients. This program is not suitable for children with food allergies.

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

Take part in a fun & friendly "Chopped!" competition by creating desserts from mystery ingredients. This program is not suitable for children with food allergies.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Adopt Me Bandanas

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Young Adults

Create adorable bandanas that shelter pets can wear to adoption events.  These bandanas will help pets find their furr-ever home!  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:

Create adorable bandanas that shelter pets can wear to adoption events.  These bandanas will help pets find their furr-ever home!  Earn one (1) service hour.  For grades 7-12. 

Parent Child Workshop (Ages 18-35 months)

Friday, January 30, 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.

Snow Much Fun! Volunteers

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:45am - 11:00am
Volunteer at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Young Adults

Help with a snow filled story and craft.  Earn one and a quarter (1.25) 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 with a snow filled story and craft.  Earn one and a quarter (1.25) service hours. 

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

Paint Party

Monday, February 2, 2026 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 for this fun 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:

Join artist Kathy Reccardi for this fun paint night. Dress for a mess!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Winter Mosaic Scene Volunteers

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Volunteer at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Young Adults

Assist children with a Cricut mosaic.  Earn one and a quarter (1.25) 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:

Assist children with a Cricut mosaic.  Earn one and a quarter (1.25) service hours. 

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

Terrific Threes

Wednesday, February 4, 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.

Axolotl Adventures

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Underwater animals have some wild tricks up their fins to breathe! Explore gills, frills, and the incredible axolotl, a creature that uses four different ways to get oxygen. Bring your imagination to life by creating an axolotl buddy.

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:

Underwater animals have some wild tricks up their fins to breathe! Explore gills, frills, and the incredible axolotl, a creature that uses four different ways to get oxygen. Bring your imagination to life by creating an axolotl buddy.

Girl Scout Troop #2120

Wednesday, February 4, 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

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
East Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adults

Come play Dungeons & Dragons with some of the best game masters on the island!  Perfect for new and experienced players alike.  Join together to battle monsters, discover lost ruins, and triumph over evil!  

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

Come play Dungeons & Dragons with some of the best game masters on the island!  Perfect for new and experienced players alike.  Join together to battle monsters, discover lost ruins, and triumph over evil!  

Time for Twos

Thursday, February 5, 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.

Parent Child Workshop (Ages 18-35 months)

Friday, February 6, 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.

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Family, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

Children and their grown-ups can join us to play, go on a scavenger hunt, create a craft, and enjoy freebies.

Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Program Type: Crafts, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Children and their grown-ups can join us to play, go on a scavenger hunt, create a craft, and enjoy freebies.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.