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Drone Daze

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience the wonder of flight through drones!

Chess Lessons

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
Program Type: Games
Registration Required

Play and learn under the direction of an instructor from Long Island Chess Nuts.

Minecraft Mania

5:30pm–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:

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: Acorn Archery

Minecraft Mania

7:00pm–8:15pm
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
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: Acorn Archery

Library Clue

7:00pm–7:45pm
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Lower Level Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

The marbles are missing from the Makerspace. The suspects are favorite book characters who escaped their books last night! Solve the puzzles to find the marbles.

Dot Day

3:00pm–3:45pm
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

DIY Apron and Cookie Party!

5:30pm–6:30pm
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
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design your own apron with food-themed stencils. Enjoy store-bought cookies while you decorate. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Craftmania (Grades K - 6 with an adult, siblings welcome)

10:00am–1:00pm
Children, School Age
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Use our supplies and your imagination to create a masterpiece. Craft enthusiasts can drop-in to craft with us for as long as you want.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

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

Makerspace Night

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler, School Age
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.

Owl Story and Craft

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: Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who, who will be at the library to enjoy this autumnal craft!

Paint Party

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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join artist Kathy Reccardi and create this autumnal piece inspired by Van Gogh's painting, The Starry Night.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Video Game Music

6:00pm–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:

Listen to your favorite video game soundtracks and create instrumental duets and character moves to music including Minecraft, MarioKart, Plants vs. Zombies and more.

Jen Calonita Author Event (School age children with an adult)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, School Age
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Book Discussion, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet author Jen Calonita and get a sneak peek of her upcoming release. The Taylors! We'll make friendship bracelets and chat about her other books, too!

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.

Chess Lessons

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
Program Type: Games
Registration Required

Play and learn under the direction of an instructor from Long Island Chess Nuts.

Beware of Creepy Carrots!

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, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to hear about Jasper Rabbit's adventure and craft a creepy carrot of your own!

Watercolor Bookmarks

3:00pm–3:45pm
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:

Start with water and then let your colors harmonize on your very own bookmark to keep or give as a lovely gift!

Wicked Art (Grades 1 - 6)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Lower Level Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Child attends on their own, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Kristen Duer of Traveling Art Programs for a Wicked-inspired art session!

Outdoor Movie Night- The Addams Family (105)

6:30pm–8:30pm
Children, Family, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler, School Age, Tween, Young Adults, Adults
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Staff Parking Lot
Age Group: Children, Family, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler, School Age, Tween, Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Enjoy the movie "The Addams Family" outdoors on a big screen with the whole family. Light refreshments will be served. Please bring your own chairs. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled.

Makerspace Night

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler, School Age
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.

The Great Giveback

2:30pm–3:30pm
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:

Volunteer your time to give back to your local community!

Busted Canvas Art

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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a spooky-silly art adventure! In this creative kids' program, young artists will design their very own Halloween-themed busted canvas. Dress for a mess.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Doo Doo Doodle It!

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
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Not your ordinary doodles - get creative and imagine what you can do in reverse, or with yarn, or chalk, or more!

Air Dry Clay Ghosts

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: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create two charming ghosts from air-dry clay, then bring them to life with mini hats, spooky embellishments, and fun details! Add a tea light for a BOO-tiful glow that's perfect for Halloween decorating.

Pumpkin Pie Painting with DIY Paint Party

10:00am–11:00am
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:

We will practice mixing colors, sketching the perfect pie and then for some fun we will add some DIY puff paint for extra fun. Dress for a mess.

Disclaimer(s)

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