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Paintbrush Palooza: Swinging Bee Painting

Thursday, June 5, 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

Swinging Bee Painting:

Let’s grab a brush and paint as Kathy Reccardi guides you each step of the way.

 

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

Swinging Bee Painting:

Let’s grab a brush and paint as Kathy Reccardi guides 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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Muddy and Not-So-Muddy Buddies

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Room of Requirement at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 24 months - 5 years with caregiver. Join us outside, wearing clothes that can get messy, while we dig in the dirt, and do other messy things.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Room of Requirement
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 24 months - 5 years with caregiver. Join us outside, wearing clothes that can get messy, while we dig in the 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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 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.

Muddy and Not-So-Muddy Buddies

Friday, June 6, 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. Join us outside, wearing clothes that can get messy, while we dig in the dirt, and do other messy things.

Waitlist
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. Join us outside, wearing clothes that can get messy, while we dig in the 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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 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.

Ultimate Playdate

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all four dates. Ultimate Playdate is fun for all! Children will connect with other children while enjoying our fun toys in unstructured play.

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

Children's Program

Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all four dates. Ultimate Playdate is fun for all! Children will connect with other children while enjoying our fun toys in unstructured play.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Ultimate Playdate

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all four dates. Ultimate Playdate is fun for all! Children will connect with other children while enjoying our fun toys in unstructured play.

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

Children's Program

Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all four dates. Ultimate Playdate is fun for all! Children will connect with other children while enjoying our fun toys in unstructured play.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Ultimate Playdate

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all four dates. Ultimate Playdate is fun for all! Children will connect with other children while enjoying our fun toys in unstructured play.

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

Children's Program

Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all four dates. Ultimate Playdate is fun for all! Children will connect with other children while enjoying our fun toys in unstructured play.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Purple Chair Storytime

Tuesday, June 10, 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 but please call ahead in the event of inclement weather.  Thank you.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

Once Upon a STEM Challenge

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Join us for classic fairy tales with a STEM twist! Help Little Red Riding Hood save her grandma by building a super loud musical instrument to scare off the wolf.

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

Children's Program

Join us for classic fairy tales with a STEM twist! Help Little Red Riding Hood save her grandma by building a super loud musical instrument to scare off the wolf.

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Book & Craft Buddies

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and More
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Teen volunteers will be on hand to read and listen as kids practice reading. Share some special reading time with a big kid and make some crafts too!

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

Children's Program

Teen volunteers will be on hand to read and listen as kids practice reading. Share some special reading time with a big kid and make some crafts 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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Get to Know the Teen Department

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More, General Interest, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Stop in to meet Ms. Kelly and get to know the Teen Department before Summer Reading Club begins! You'll receive a tour of the Teen Room and learn about the Summer Reading Club, along with some exciting upcoming programs!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Books and More, General Interest, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Stop in to meet Ms. Kelly and get to know the Teen Department before Summer Reading Club begins! You'll receive a tour of the Teen Room and learn about the Summer Reading Club, along with some exciting upcoming programs!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Father’s Day Socks

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Get ready to unleash your inner Picasso with fabric markers and socks to create a totally unique Father’s Day gift for that special guy! And wait, there’s more—we’ll even craft our own snazzy packaging to make it pop!

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

Children's Program

Get ready to unleash your inner Picasso with fabric markers and socks to create a totally unique Father’s Day gift for that special guy! And wait, there’s more—we’ll even craft our own snazzy packaging to make it pop!

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Garden Party

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Garden at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Help us plant the Library garden! The vegetables that you plant will be donated to a local food pantry. Everyone will get their own herb garden to take home. Grades K - 5 with caregiver.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Garden
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Help us plant the Library garden! The vegetables that you plant will be donated to a local food pantry. Everyone will get their own herb garden to take home. Grades K - 5 with caregiver.

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 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.

Fingerpaint Fun

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 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.

Marine Life Adventure

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Which sea animal block set will you build? Rescue the last piece frozen in an ice cube to complete your creation!

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

Which sea animal block set will you build? Rescue the last piece frozen in an ice cube to complete your creation!

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Creating Cartoons

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Join cartoonist Tom Duffy as he shows you how to draw classic cartoon and video game characters!

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

Children's Program

Join cartoonist Tom Duffy as he shows you how to draw classic cartoon and video game characters!

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Elephant & Piggie’s “We are in a Play!”

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Events
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Get ready for a musical experience performed by CM Performing Arts Center, inspired by Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning, best-selling children’s books, that will leave you doing the Flippy Floppy Floory dance all night long!

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

Children's Program

Get ready for a musical experience performed by CM Performing Arts Center, inspired by Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning, best-selling children’s books, that will leave you doing the Flippy Floppy Floory dance all night long!

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Silly Sea Turtle

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

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

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

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

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 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 Garden Butterfly Houses

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

Children's Program

Kick off the summer with Ms. Jade making a fun, colorful craft. Paint your own wooden butterfly house to hang in your garden and fill it with vibrant, eye-catching colors!

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

Kick off the summer with Ms. Jade making a fun, colorful craft. Paint your own wooden butterfly house to hang in your garden and fill it with vibrant, eye-catching colors!

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 am.