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Tai Chi (345)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

This class is sometimes described as "meditation in motion" because it promotes serenity through gentle movements.  Originally developed in ancient China for self-defense, Tai chi evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and to help with a variety of health conditions.

Please contact the Circulation Desk at (631) 581-9200 x4 to be added to the waitlist if program is full.

This program is non-refundable.

Friday Films (103)

2:00pm–4:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

9/5 – Ballad of Wallis Island (1:39)
9/12 – Gunslingers 
9/19 – Karate Kid: Legends (1:58)
10/3 – Lilo & Stitch (1:48)

Gentle Yoga Flow - (100)

9:15am–10:15am
Adults
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join Jessica in experiencing the benefits of yoga. Improve flexibility, strength and posture.

Please contact the Circulation Desk at (631) 581-9200 x4 to be added to the waitlist if program is full.

This program is non-refundable.

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.

Watercolor Bookmarks Volunteers

2:45pm–4:00pm
Young Adults
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Volunteer
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Event Details:

Earn one and a quarter (1.25) service hours.

Call The Reference Desk at (631) 581-9200 ext. 5 to register for this volunteer opportunity.  

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!

Medicare Counselor (156)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Bistro
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Seniors

To schedule a 30-minute appointment to speak one-on-one with a Suffolk County volunteer from HIICAP regarding Medicare questions, please call the Reference Desk.

Patches and Pieces Quilting Club

12:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts

Dorothy Meet & Greet (All ages with an adult)

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Follow the yellow brick road to the library and meet Dorothy!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

Drop-In Crafts (All ages with an adult)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by for some Oz-tastic themed crafts!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

Halloween Fest: Drop-in Crafts Volunteers

2:00pm–4:00pm
Young Adults
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Volunteer
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Event Details:

Earn two (2) service hours.

Call The Reference Desk at (631) 581-9200 ext. 5 to register for this volunteer opportunity.  

Outdoor Spooky Croquet (Ages 3 and up with an adult)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Discovery Backyard
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Discovery Backyard
Event Details:

Families can stop by any time between 2 - 4 p.m. to enjoy a round of Halloween-themed croquet in the Discovery Backyard.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

This program may not take place during inclement weather.

Oz Scavenger Hunt (All ages with an adult)

2:00pm–9:00pm
Children
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Follow the yellow brick road across the library and find all of the Oz characters before you head home! 

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must be present.

Wicked Art

3:30pm–4:30pm
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Halloween Fest: Drop-in Escape Room Volunteers

5:15pm–6:45pm
Young Adults
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Volunteer
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Event Details:

Earn one and a half (1.5) service hours.

Call The Reference Desk at (631) 581-9200 ext. 5 to register for this volunteer opportunity.  

Chef Rob's Spooktacular Feast (265)

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Chef Rob and learn to make Prosciutto and Baby Spinach Angel Hair Pancakes filled with mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese served with a Cannellini Bean and Fennel Salad.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Outdoor Movie Night- The Addams Family (105)

6:30pm–8:30pm
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Staff Parking Lot
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.

Game Day

10:30am–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games

We provide the room, you provide your game of choice.  Bring a friend, cards, or any board game and we have the space for you.  Very informal and getting groups together is up to those that attend.  Registration is not required.

Senior Fitness (125)

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Uses a chair for stability and other props to build strength.  Chairs and soft fitness balls are provided. Participants can bring their own light weights. If you are a beginner, weights should be no heavier than 3 lbs.

Please contact the Circulation Desk at (631) 581-9200 x4 to be added to the waitlist if program is full.

This program is non-refundable.

Little Sport Toddlers (Ages 18-35 months)

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North/South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get sporty with this active and sensory fun-filled program that will explore the basics of basketball and hockey. 

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.

Learn to Knit: Keyhole Scarf (671)

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please bring a skein of yarn and size 9 needles. Some knitting experience is required.

Little Sport PreSchoolers

5:30pm–6:15pm
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: North/South Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get sporty with this active and sensory fun-filled program that will explore the basics of basketball and hockey.

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.

Romance Lovers Book Club - The Pumpkin Spice Cafe (181)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Romance Lovers! Join the Romance Lovers Book Club to read and discuss Romance novels. The first book will be The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore. Please visit the Circulation Desk to register and pick up a book.

 

Gentle Yoga Flow - (399)

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: East Islip Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join Kelly in experiencing the benefits of yoga. Improve flexibility, strength and posture.

Please contact the Circulation Desk at (631) 581-9200 x4 to be added to the waitlist if program is full.

This program is non-refundable.