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Children's Summer Reading Club

06/21/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/14/2025 @ 9:00pm
Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More, Events, General Interest, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages infant – entering grade 5. Children’s Summer Reading Club: Color Our World!

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books and More, Events, General Interest, Summer Reading
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages infant – entering grade 5. Children’s Summer Reading Club: Color Our World!

This event is in the "Children" group

Sensory Storytime

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 36 months – entering grade 3 with caregiver.  Come join A Time for Kids for this unique storytime for families who would benefit from a multi-sensory experience at the Library.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Storytime
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 36 months – entering grade 3 with caregiver.  Come join A Time for Kids for this unique storytime for families who would benefit from a multi-sensory experience at the Library.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

If you're registering a sibling outside of the age group requirement, please indicate the name and age of each sibling in the "Special Notes" field.

This event is in the "Children" group

The Secret Silent Readers’ Society

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and More
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Entering grades 3 – 5.  Bring a book and pick out a comfortable chair in our Community Room for a peaceful session of silent reading. Afterwards, we will talk about the books, create a silly story and make a cool craft too.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books and More
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Entering grades 3 – 5.  Bring a book and pick out a comfortable chair in our Community Room for a peaceful session of silent reading. Afterwards, we will talk about the books, create a silly story and make a cool craft too.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Muddy and Not-So-Muddy Buddies

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Union Avenue Lawn at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 24 months - 5 years with caregiver. Please register for one session. Join us outside, wearing clothes that can get messy, while we play with dirt and do other messy things.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Union Avenue Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 24 months - 5 years with caregiver. Please register for one session. Join us outside, wearing clothes that can get messy, while we play with dirt and do other messy things.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

If you're registering a sibling outside of the age group requirement, please indicate the name and age of each sibling in the "Special Notes" field.

This event is in the "Children" group

Smurf Movie (South Bay Cinema, West Babylon)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 9:45am - 11:45am
Off-site at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 36 months – entering grade 5 with adult caregiver. Registration is required for every attendee, infant to adult, to enter the theater.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Off-site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 36 months – entering grade 5 with adult caregiver. Registration is required for every attendee, infant to adult, to enter the theater.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

If you're registering a sibling outside of the age group requirement, please indicate the name and age of each sibling in the "Special Notes" field.

This event is in the "Children" group

Galaxy String Art

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Entering grades 2 – 5.  Explore the wonders of the universe in this unique program! Create dazzling string art that mimics a night sky filled with sparkling planets and shooting stars by using colorful loom bands.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Entering grades 2 – 5.  Explore the wonders of the universe in this unique program! Create dazzling string art that mimics a night sky filled with sparkling planets and shooting stars by using colorful loom bands.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Art for Two: Flip Flops

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Entering grades K – 5 with caregiver. Each caregiver and child can paint together sharing one large canvas. Kathy Reccardi will guide each pair every step of the way. Multiple siblings can be accommodated.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Entering grades K – 5 with caregiver. Each caregiver and child can paint together sharing one large canvas. Kathy Reccardi will guide each pair every step of the way. Multiple siblings can be accommodated.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Musical Mother Goose

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages infant - 24 months with caregiver.  Have fun with songs, fingerplays, rhymes and more using puppets and props. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages infant - 24 months with caregiver.  Have fun with songs, fingerplays, rhymes and more using puppets and props. 

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

If you're registering a sibling outside of the age group requirement, please indicate the name and age of each sibling in the "Special Notes" field.

This event is in the "Children" group

Purple Chair Storytime

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Gather around the purple chair for stories, songs, and fun!

No registration is required.

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Program details:

Children's Program

Gather around the purple chair for stories, songs, and fun!

No registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Smash Bros Ultimate

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Entering grades 3 – 5.  Show off your skills and compete against friends as we play Super Smash Bros Ultimate on the big screen with Joe Salemo! All maps and characters included! This game is rated E10+.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Entering grades 3 – 5.  Show off your skills and compete against friends as we play Super Smash Bros Ultimate on the big screen with Joe Salemo! All maps and characters included! This game is rated E10+.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Popsicle Party: Storytime and Craft

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Entering grades K – 2 with caregiver.  Hot outside? Cool off with an ice pop-themed story and craft. The best part is you will get to enjoy a frozen treat at the end!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Entering grades K – 2 with caregiver.  Hot outside? Cool off with an ice pop-themed story and craft. The best part is you will get to enjoy a frozen treat at the end!

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Fingerpaint Fun

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Please register for one session 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Please register for one session 

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

If you're registering a sibling outside of the age group requirement, please indicate the name and age of each sibling in the "Special Notes" field.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bee Kind

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 18 months - 5 years with caregiver.   Join A Time for Kids in this family-friendly preschool program. Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development and storytelling. Create a themed craft.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 18 months - 5 years with caregiver.   Join A Time for Kids in this family-friendly preschool program. Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development and storytelling. Create a themed craft.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

If you're registering a sibling outside of the age group requirement, please indicate the name and age of each sibling in the "Special Notes" field.

This event is in the "Children" group

Flip Flop Cake Decorating

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Entering grades 1 – 5. Decorate flip flop cakes using a pastry bag with a star tip. Chefs of D’ Future will show you each step of the way.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Entering grades 1 – 5. Decorate flip flop cakes using a pastry bag with a star tip. Chefs of D’ Future will show you each step of the way.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Flip Flop Cake Decorating: Second Session

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Entering grades 1 – 5. Decorate flip flop cakes using a pastry bag with a star tip. Chefs of D’ Future will show you each step of the way.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Entering grades 1 – 5. Decorate flip flop cakes using a pastry bag with a star tip. Chefs of D’ Future will show you each step of the way.

This event is in the "Children" group

Carnival of Colors

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Events
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 24 months – entering grade 5 with caregiver. “Carnival of Colors” is a ventriloquist show for the whole family. It features a cast of colorful puppets, comedy illusions, music and plenty of audience participation.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Events
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 24 months – entering grade 5 with caregiver. “Carnival of Colors” is a ventriloquist show for the whole family. It features a cast of colorful puppets, comedy illusions, music and plenty of audience participation.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

If you're registering a sibling outside of the age group requirement, please indicate the name and age of each sibling in the "Special Notes" field.

This event is in the "Children" group

Aquarium in a Jar

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Entering grades K – 3.  Create your own make-believe fishbowl filled with tropical underwater plants and a toy fish.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Entering grades K – 3.  Create your own make-believe fishbowl filled with tropical underwater plants and a toy fish.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Muddy and Not-So-Muddy Buddies

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Union Avenue Lawn at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 24 months - 5 years with caregiver. Please register for one session. Join us outside, wearing clothes that can get messy, while we play with dirt and do other messy things.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Union Avenue Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 24 months - 5 years with caregiver. Please register for one session. Join us outside, wearing clothes that can get messy, while we play with dirt and do other messy things.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

If you're registering a sibling outside of the age group requirement, please indicate the name and age of each sibling in the "Special Notes" field.

This event is in the "Children" group

Summer Reading Club Celebration

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Parking Lot at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Events, Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Families with children ages infant – entering grade 5 with caregiver. Participate in the Summer Reading Club to receive an invitation to an evening of fun-filled festivities!

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Events, Games, Summer Reading
Program details:

Children's Program

Families with children ages infant – entering grade 5 with caregiver. Participate in the Summer Reading Club to receive an invitation to an evening of fun-filled festivities!

This event is in the "Children" group

Chess Club

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades K - 5. Learn key strategies from a chess master from NY Chess Academy in this introduction to chess.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Grades K - 5. Learn key strategies from a chess master from NY Chess Academy in this introduction to chess.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.