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Baby Smart

Monday, February 9, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant, Toddler, Preschooler" group

A Time for Kids Toddler Program

Monday, February 9, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Patches and Pieces Quilting Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
North Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Child attends on their own" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Chess Lessons

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Child attends on their own" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Minecraft Mania

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
East Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Minecraft Mania:

Do you think you have what it takes to be the next master architect? Join our Minecraft building tournament to show off your skills!

Theme: Winter Sports

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

Do you think you have what it takes to be the next master architect? Join our Minecraft building tournament to show off your skills!

Theme: Winter Sports

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Child attends on their own" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Minecraft Mania

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
East Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Minecraft Mania:

Do you think you have what it takes to be the next master architect? Join our Minecraft building tournament to show off your skills!

Theme: Winter Sports

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

Do you think you have what it takes to be the next master architect? Join our Minecraft building tournament to show off your skills!

Theme: Winter Sports

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant, Toddler, Preschooler" group

Baby Time

Thursday, February 12, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant, Toddler, Preschooler" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, February 12, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant, Toddler, Preschooler" group

Circle Time

Thursday, February 12, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant, Toddler, Preschooler" group

Caldecott Club Story Craft Time

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

Read a different Caldecott-winning picture book each month and create a simple related 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read a different Caldecott-winning picture book each month and create a simple related 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.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
North Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Child attends on their own" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Winter Olympics Painting

Thursday, February 12, 2026 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

This paint party is for the fans!

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:

This paint party is for the fans!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant, Toddler, Preschooler" group

Parent Child Workshop (Ages 18-35 months)

Friday, February 13, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant, Toddler, Preschooler" group

Love Bug Craft & Story

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Program Type: Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required

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 event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Balloon Twisting Workshop for Beginners

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
North Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween

Join a local balloon artist and learn tips and tricks for creating balloon shapes and creatures! 

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

Join a local balloon artist and learn tips and tricks for creating balloon shapes and creatures! 

President's Day

All Day
East Islip Public Library
Closing
Branches:
East Islip Public Library
This event is in the "Young Adults" group

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. 

This event is in the "Young Adults" group

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.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Child attends on their own" group

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.

This event is in the "Young Adults" group

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.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Child attends on their own" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Child attends on their own" group

Winter Wilderness Story Craft

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's 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: Children's 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!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant, Toddler, Preschooler" group

Drama with Your Mama Presents: Acting Workshop 

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

Theater professionals Aly and Nicki will engage young performers through acting, music and dance.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Registration Required
Event Details:

Theater professionals Aly and Nicki will engage young performers through acting, music and dance.

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 event is in the "Young Adults" group

Bayou Princess Singalong Storytime Volunteers

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 2:45pm - 4:00pm
Volunteer at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Young Adults

Assist children with a Mardi Gras 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:

Assist children with a Mardi Gras 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.