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Learn to Crochet: Bunny Basket (670)

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

Please bring a skein of 4-ply worsted-weight yarn in a pastel color and a size G or H hook. Some crocheting 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 skein of 4-ply worsted-weight yarn in a pastel color and a size G or H hook. Some crocheting experience is required.

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 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 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.

Beginner's Crochet (672)

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
South 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: South 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.

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.

March Mayhem Story/Craft

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own

It's March Madness! We'll have fun 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:

It's March Madness! We'll have fun with stories, songs, and a related craft.

Beginner's Crochet (672)

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
South 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: South 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.

Storybook Crafters

Wednesday, April 1, 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.

Epic Ocean Record Breakers

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age

Dive into the world of ocean record-holders, from the giant blue whale to the colossal squid.

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: Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dive into the world of ocean record-holders, from the giant blue whale to the colossal squid.

Painted Wool (287)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
North Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn all about 2D felting, crafting a beautiful Spring landscape filled with flowers and a butterfly. You will be using 100% Merino Wool and special felting tools.

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

Learn all about 2D felting, crafting a beautiful Spring landscape filled with flowers and a butterfly. You will be using 100% Merino Wool and special felting tools.

Learn to Knit: Summer Shawl (671)

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

Please bring 2 skeins of #4 yarn and size 7 or 8 circular 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 2 skeins of #4 yarn and size 7 or 8 circular needles. Some knitting experience is required.

Dippy Drippy Story/Craft

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Child attends on their own

We'll have fun 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:

We'll have fun with stories, songs, and a related craft

Candle Making (117)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the art of candle making in this hands-on workshop! Learn to transform simple wax into beautiful, fragrant candles you can take home and enjoy.

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

Discover the art of candle making in this hands-on workshop! Learn to transform simple wax into beautiful, fragrant candles you can take home and enjoy.

Melty Bead Art (Ages 6 and up with an adult, siblings welcome)

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Join us as we make perler bead creations using patterns or design your own original piece! Perler beads are a fun way to explore your creativity!  

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

Join us as we make perler bead creations using patterns or design your own original piece! Perler beads are a fun way to explore your creativity!  

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.

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

Learn to Knit: Summer Shawl (671)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Please bring 2 skeins of #4 yarn and size 7 or 8 circular needles. Some knitting experience is required.

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

Please bring 2 skeins of #4 yarn and size 7 or 8 circular needles. Some knitting experience is required.

Caldecott Club Story/Craft Time

Tuesday, April 21, 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 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 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.

Story Walk at Bayard Cutting Arboretum

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler

Join Ms. Robyne at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum for a Story Walk & craft with their Education Coordinator, KT Williams. Please meet at the Visitor Center in the main parking lot.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Program Type: Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Robyne at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum for a Story Walk & craft with their Education Coordinator, KT Williams. Please meet at the Visitor Center in the main parking lot.

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.

Paint Night (425)

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:45pm - 8:30pm
Children's Meeting Room at East Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join local artist Kathy Reccardi for a painting session, during which she will help you craft a Spring themed masterpiece.

 

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

Join local artist Kathy Reccardi for a painting session, during which she will help you craft a Spring themed masterpiece.

 

Hatching Some Fun!

Wednesday, April 29, 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

Spring has sprung! Join us for some cheerful stories and a fun craft all about fluffy little chicks.

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:

Spring has sprung! Join us for some cheerful stories and a fun craft all about fluffy little chicks.

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

Patches and Pieces Quilting Club

Monday, June 8, 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