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Jinglebell Bracelets

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Children's Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 36 months – grade 5 with caregiver. No registration is required.  Make some noise on New Year’s Eve with your jinglebell bracelets! Pick up a jinglebell bracelet kit at the Children’s Desk.

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 36 months – grade 5 with caregiver. No registration is required.  Make some noise on New Year’s Eve with your jinglebell bracelets! Pick up a jinglebell bracelet kit at the Children’s Desk.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Fingerpaint Fun

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  Join us as we paint away the time using our fingers, stencils, rollers and more. Veggie Baby finger paints are available for our youngest guests. Dress for a mess. 

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

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  Join us as we paint away the time using our fingers, stencils, rollers and more. Veggie Baby finger paints are available for our youngest guests. Dress for a mess. 

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 MONDAY, November 3, at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on TUESDAY, November 4, 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

Frosty's Big Day: The Musical

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Events, Music
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 24 months – grade 5 with caregiver.  Performance held at the Islip Library.

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

Children's Program

Ages 24 months – grade 5 with caregiver.  Performance held at the Islip 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 MONDAY, November 3, at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on TUESDAY, November 4, 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

Winter Reading Club

01/05/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/20/2026 @ 5:00pm
Room of Requirement at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Winter Reading
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages infant – grade 5.  

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Room of Requirement
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Winter Reading
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages infant – grade 5.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Ultimate Playdate

Monday, January 12, 2026 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

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all three dates: 1/12, 1/26, and 2/2/2026.  Ultimate Playdate is fun for all!

Upcoming
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

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all three dates: 1/12, 1/26, and 2/2/2026.  Ultimate Playdate is fun for all!

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, January 6th at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, January 6th 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, January 12, 2026 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

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all three dates: 01/12, 1/26, and 2/2/2026.  Ultimate Playdate is fun for all!

Upcoming
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

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all three dates: 01/12, 1/26, and 2/2/2026.  Ultimate Playdate is fun for all!

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, January 6th at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, January 6th 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

Puffy Paint Snowman

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades K – 2. Let’s make our own puffy paint and then use it to create a wintry work of art. Dress for a mess.

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

Children's Program

Grades K – 2. Let’s make our own puffy paint and then use it to create a wintry work of art. Dress for a mess.

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, January 6th at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, January 6th at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Musical Mother Goose

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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. 

Upcoming
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, January 6th at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, January 6th 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

Fireside Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 48 months – 6 years with caregiver. Escape the cold and join us by the fire for polar bear stories and a craft.

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

Children's Program

Ages 48 months – 6 years with caregiver. Escape the cold and join us by the fire for polar bear stories and a 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, January 6th at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, January 6th 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

Harmonica Hootenanny

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades K – 2.  Please register once to attend both sessions. Reprise Music will teach you how to play the harmonica in this introductory session that will cover basic techniques, scales, and simple songs.

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

Children's Program

Grades K – 2.  Please register once to attend both sessions. Reprise Music will teach you how to play the harmonica in this introductory session that will cover basic techniques, scales, and simple songs.

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, January 6th at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, January 6th at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Uke-tastic Tunes

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades 3 – 5. Please register once to attend both sessions. Reprise Music will teach some fundamentals of music by playing the ukulele.

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

Children's Program

Grades 3 – 5. Please register once to attend both sessions. Reprise Music will teach some fundamentals of music by playing the ukulele.

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, January 6th at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, January 6th at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Chess Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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.

Upcoming
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, January 6th at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, January 6th at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Rockin' Tots

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages infant – 5 years with caregiver. Join Darlene Graham for a first-hand live musical experience where language 
and music concepts are combined to teach and reinforce early literacy, rhythm, and so much more. 

Upcoming
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 – 5 years with caregiver. Join Darlene Graham for a first-hand live musical experience where language 
and music concepts are combined to teach and reinforce early literacy, rhythm, and so much more. 

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, January 6th at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, January 6th 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

Harmonica Hootenanny

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades K – 2.  Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 14. 

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

Children's Program

Grades K – 2.  Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 14. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Uke-Tastic Tunes

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades 3 - 5.  Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 14. 

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

Children's Program

Grades 3 - 5.  Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 14. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Ultimate Playdate

Monday, January 26, 2026 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

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

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

Children's Program

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Ultimate Playdate

Monday, January 26, 2026 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

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

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

Children's Program

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Art for Two: Drying Mittens

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades K – 5 with caregiver. Join Kathy Reccardi for a special collaborative painting program designed for one caregiver and up to two children.

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

Children's Program

Grades K – 5 with caregiver. Join Kathy Reccardi for a special collaborative painting program designed for one caregiver and up to two children.

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, January 6th at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, January 6th at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Fairytale Fun Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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

Grades K – 2.  Join us for a twist on some of your favorite fairytales along  with craft activities.

Upcoming
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

Grades K – 2.  Join us for a twist on some of your favorite fairytales along  with craft activities.

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, January 6th at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, January 6th at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Finger Paint Fun

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  Join us as we paint away the time using our fingers, stencils, rollers and more. Veggie Baby finger paints are available for our youngest guests. Dress for a mess. 

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

Children's Program

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  Join us as we paint away the time using our fingers, stencils, rollers and more. Veggie Baby finger paints are available for our youngest guests. Dress for a mess. 

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, January 6th at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, January 6th 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, February 2, 2026 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

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

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

Children's Program

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Ultimate Playdate

Monday, February 2, 2026 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

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

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

Children's Program

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Random Acts of Kindness: Storytime & Craft

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades 3 – 5.  Random Acts of Kindness Day, celebrated each year on February 17, is all about encouraging small, thoughtful gestures that brighten someone’s day. Join Ms.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books and More, Storytime
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Grades 3 – 5.  Random Acts of Kindness Day, celebrated each year on February 17, is all about encouraging small, thoughtful gestures that brighten someone’s day. Join Ms.

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, January 6th at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, January 6th at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Hearts and Crafts

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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

Grades 2 – 4.  Join us for a heart-filled crafting session where you’ll make quilling designs on a Valentine’s Day card, foil decorations, and a Swedish woven heart.

Upcoming
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

Grades 2 – 4.  Join us for a heart-filled crafting session where you’ll make quilling designs on a Valentine’s Day card, foil decorations, and a Swedish woven heart.

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, January 6th at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, January 6th at 10:00 am.