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Colorful Hiking Hat

4:00pm–5:00pm
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:

Design your own hiking hat to wear on your summer adventures!

Needle-Felted Turtles

6:30pm–7:30pm
Young Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know whalers carved knitting and sewing tools out of whalebone? Join the CSH Whaling Museum and create a colorful turtle pal to take home! 

Sewing Circle

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Do you like to sew?  Then gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations!  Please bring your own supplies.  Instructors may be available.  Registration is not required.

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!

Knitting and Crocheting Circle

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Do you like to knit or crochet?  Whatever your passion, gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations! Please bring your own supplies. Instructors may be available. Registration is not required.

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.

Crystal Suncatchers

6:30pm–7:30pm
Young Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Lower Level Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a unique suncatcher made of glass beads and crystals. Hang your suncatcher in a sunny window and they will cast a beautiful display of rainbows across your space!
 

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.

Beachy Lighthouse Paint Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Young Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a beautiful and scenic masterpiece!  Don’t forget to 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.

Sewing Circle

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Do you like to sew?  Then gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations!  Please bring your own supplies.  Instructors may be available.  Registration is not required.

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.

Tie Dye Turkish Beach Towels (rescheduled from 7/17)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Young Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tie-dye a lightweight Turkish beach towel to enjoy all summer.  Bring an extra white cotton t-shirt in case we have leftover dye!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Knitting and Crocheting Circle

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Do you like to knit or crochet?  Whatever your passion, gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations! Please bring your own supplies. Instructors may be available. Registration is not required.

Candle Making Workshop

6:30pm–7:30pm
Young Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about candle making and create your very own colorful candle using different wax granules, glitter, wax charms, and more!

Sewing Circle

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Do you like to sew?  Then gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations!  Please bring your own supplies.  Instructors may be available.  Registration is not required.

Colorful Terrariums

6:30pm–7:30pm
Young Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a beautiful, vibrant succulent arrangement, a perfect piece to brighten up any space!

Knitting and Crocheting Circle

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Do you like to knit or crochet?  Whatever your passion, gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations! Please bring your own supplies. Instructors may be available. Registration is not required.

Sewing Circle

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Do you like to sew?  Then gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations!  Please bring your own supplies.  Instructors may be available.  Registration is not required.

Colorful Dolphin on Canvas

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:

Join artist and instructor Kathy Reccardi for this painted canvas art. Dress for a mess.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Craft Class (135)

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join Barbara Mollica in creating a beautiful craft that is perfect for decorating your home.

This program is non-refundable.

Retro Pac Man Tote Bag

6:30pm–7:30pm
Young Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using fabric paint, create an arcade game-inspired tote bag.  Whether it’s full of neon ghosts or Mr. and Mrs. Pac Man, the world is your oyster!

Diamond Art Club

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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own sparkling diamond art with gemstones. 

Knitting and Crocheting Circle

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Do you like to knit or crochet?  Whatever your passion, gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations! Please bring your own supplies. Instructors may be available. Registration is not required.