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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.

Beginner's Crochet (672)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Joanne Ottone as she teaches how to crochet. This class is perfect for beginners. Please bring 4-ply yarn and a size G or H hook.

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

Joanne Ottone as she teaches how to crochet. This class is perfect for beginners. Please bring 4-ply yarn and a size G or H hook.

Snow Much Fun!

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own

Join Ms. Julie for a wintery story and hands-on craft! 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
Program Type: Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Julie for a wintery story and hands-on craft! Dress for a mess!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Beginner's Crochet (672)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Joanne Ottone as she teaches how to crochet. This class is perfect for beginners. Please bring 4-ply yarn and a size G or H hook.

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

Joanne Ottone as she teaches how to crochet. This class is perfect for beginners. Please bring 4-ply yarn and a size G or H hook.

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.

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.

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

Learn to Knit: Cotton Dishcloth (671)

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

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.

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.

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, Child attends on their own, 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, Child attends on their own, 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! 

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.

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.

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!

Bayou Princess Singalong Story Time (All Ages)

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
South Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join the Bayou Princess and celebrate Mardi Gras with a story, craft and song from her movie!

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

Join the Bayou Princess and celebrate Mardi Gras with a story, craft and song from her movie!

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.

Green Turtles Galore!

Wednesday, March 4, 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 shell-ebrate green things! Come listen to fun stories that bring smiles, and create your very own green turtle 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:

Let's shell-ebrate green things! Come listen to fun stories that bring smiles, and create your very own green turtle craft!

Barbie Day Drop-In Play Date

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Family, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler, School Age

Scavenger hunt, crafts, photo op and more! Bring your own Barbie if you wish.

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

Scavenger hunt, crafts, photo op and more! Bring your own Barbie if you wish.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

Patches and Pieces Quilting Club

Monday, March 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

Storybook Crafters

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

Enjoy a story, song and fun craft time!

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
Event Details:

Enjoy a story, song and fun craft 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.

Very Hungry Caterpillar Extravaganza

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

Join us as we celebrate one of our favorite tales with stories, music, crafts and so much more.

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
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate one of our favorite tales with stories, music, crafts and so much more.

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.

Caldecott Club Story Craft Time

Tuesday, March 24, 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.

Playdough Party

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

Playdough play is fun for all. Join us as we use flour, salt, vegetable oil and water to make our very own playdough. Afterwards, use your imagination and our tools to create your own playdough masterpiece to take home!

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

Playdough play is fun for all. Join us as we use flour, salt, vegetable oil and water to make our very own playdough. Afterwards, use your imagination and our tools to create your own playdough masterpiece to take home!

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.

Patches and Pieces Quilting Club

Monday, April 13, 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

Patches and Pieces Quilting Club

Monday, May 11, 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