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Mr. Golden Sun

5:30pm–6:15pm
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
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 us for stories and a spectacular sunny craft to celebrate summer!

I survived...Library Adventures

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
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:

Can you survive these challenges inspired by the extraordinary events in Lauren Tarshis' popular series?

Baby Smart

9:30am–10:15am
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
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.

A Time for Kids Toddler Program

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
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.

A Wet Discovery Saturday

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Discovery Backyard
Age Group: Children, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are going to have a lot of splishy splashy fun in the Discovery Backyard. So feel free to dress for a wet mess. Families can stop by any time between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

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.

This program may not take place during inclement weather.

Color-Changing Cuttlefish

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
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, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that cuttlefish can change the color and texture of their skin? Discover how these "chameleons of the sea" transform their appearance! Mix up a batch of color-changing slime and decorate a colorful jar to keep it in.

Colorful Citrus Art

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
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 Traveling Art Programs and get your bright painting on! Dress for a mess.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Crazy Art

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
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 artistic treasures in adventurous ways. We'll use our hands, feet, and even elbows to create our masterpieces. Remember though, it's all about the process, not the product. Dress for a mess. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Wizard Owl Paint Party

7:00pm–7:45pm
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
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:

Celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday with this Hedwig-inspired paint night! Dress for a mess.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Drop-In Wizard Scavenger Hunt

9:00am–9:00pm
Children
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Calling all Harry Potter fans! Visit the Children's Department for this themed scavenger Hunt and earn a wizard-inspired prize, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

Learn to Hula with Dance Aloha

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North/South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Dance Aloha for this fun-dance session!

Drone Daze

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North/South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience the wonder of flight through drones!

Drop-In Wizard Scavenger Hunt

9:00am–6:00pm
Children
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Calling all Harry Potter fans! Visit the Children's Department for this themed scavenger Hunt and earn a wizard-inspired prize, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

Rapunzel's Colorful Story Time

10:00am–11:15am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North/South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a story, song and craft with Rapunzel!

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.

Drop-In Wizard Scavenger Hunt

9:00am–5:00pm
Children
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Calling all Harry Potter fans! Visit the Children's Department for this themed scavenger Hunt and earn a wizard-inspired prize, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

Totally Tots

10:00am–10:30am
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
Event Details:

Join Ms. Michele in reading a book and making 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.

LEGO Architects

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
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:

Unleash your creativity and embark on an incredible building adventure with LEGO Master Mike!

LEGO Innovators

5:45pm–6:45pm
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
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:

Take your engineering skills to the next level: Dive into thrilling projects that bring real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture to life.

Jump Rope and Double Dutch Games

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North/South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

There's no experience necessary for getting some invigorating lessons in with Erica Dantzler, a two-time world champion in Competitive Double Dutch. Sneakers and water are required.

More than Mother Goose

10:30am–11:00am
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: 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.

Calling all Bookworms!

5:30pm–6:15pm
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hooray for all you super summer readers! Let's celebrate with a colorful book wreath craft!

Baa Baa Story Walk and Craft

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Discovery Backyard
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A new story walk is debuting in the Discovery Backyard. Join us for a sheepy story and craft outside in our Discovery Backyard with a visit from a real sheep from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Note: This program is weather permitting.

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 program may not take place during inclement weather.

Makerspace Night: Boat Building is Back!

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

It'll be wet and a wee bit wild as families make and race their boats.

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.

DIY Critter Camp

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a colorful campsite for your favorite critter toys!