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Teddy Bear Clinic

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Animals, General Interest
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades K – 2 with caregiver.  It's time for a check-up! Bring your own stuffed animal in for a doctor's appointment and learn some safety tips as we engage in pretend play at the Library.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animals, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Grades K – 2 with caregiver.  It's time for a check-up! Bring your own stuffed animal in for a doctor's appointment and learn some safety tips as we engage in pretend play 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, September 2nd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, September 3rd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Spooky Crafts

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades 1 - 3.  Paint, cut, glue and shape your own Halloween crafts and decorate your home. Craft a Halloween snack if you dare!

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

Grades 1 - 3.  Paint, cut, glue and shape your own Halloween crafts and decorate your home. Craft a Halloween snack if you dare!

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, September 2nd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, September 3rd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Muddy and Not-So-Muddy Buddies

Saturday, October 25, 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, September 2nd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, September 3rd 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, October 27, 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

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  No registration is required.  Gather around the purple chair for stories, songs, and fun!

 

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

Children's Program

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  No registration is required.  Gather around the purple chair for stories, songs, and fun!

 

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Pet Ghosts

Monday, October 27, 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

Grades 3 – 5.  Join Ms. Jade for a fun and ghoulish little craft! Create your very own pet ghost terrarium, name your new ghostly friend, and then take it home with you! 

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

Grades 3 – 5.  Join Ms. Jade for a fun and ghoulish little craft! Create your very own pet ghost terrarium, name your new ghostly friend, and then take it home with you! 

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, September 2nd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, September 3rd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Fingerpaint Fun

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
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 Tuesday, September 2nd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, September 3rd 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

Camping Storytime

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades K-2. Join us for camping songs, a fun story, and crafts! 

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

Children's Program

Grades K-2. Join us for camping songs, a fun story, and crafts! 

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, September 2nd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, September 3rd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Halloween Hootenanny!

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Events, Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages infant - 11 years with caregiver.  Older siblings are welcome. Howdy partners! Mosey on down to the Children's Department to enjoy a rootin' tootin' down home Halloween with activities, crafts and more!

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

Children's Program

Ages infant - 11 years with caregiver.  Older siblings are welcome. Howdy partners! Mosey on down to the Children's Department to enjoy a rootin' tootin' down home Halloween with activities, crafts and 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, September 2nd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, September 3rd 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

Halloween Hootenanny!

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Events, Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages infant - 11 years with caregiver.  Older siblings are welcome. Howdy partners! Mosey on down to the Children's Department to enjoy a rootin' tootin' down home Halloween with activities, crafts and more!

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

Children's Program

Ages infant - 11 years with caregiver.  Older siblings are welcome. Howdy partners! Mosey on down to the Children's Department to enjoy a rootin' tootin' down home Halloween with activities, crafts and 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, September 2nd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, September 3rd 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

Musical Mother Goose

Monday, November 3, 2025 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. 

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, September 2nd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, September 3rd 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

American Football Day

11/05/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/12/2025 @ 9:00pm
Children's Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 5 – grade 5 with caregiver.  Pick up your football field goal project kit! Take it home and enjoy building it together as a family.

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

Children's Program

Ages 5 – grade 5 with caregiver.  Pick up your football field goal project kit! Take it home and enjoy building it together as a family.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Chess Club

Thursday, November 6, 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.

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

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, September 2nd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, September 3rd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

The Sky Tonight with "That Planetarium Guy"

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Events
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades 3 – 5 with caregiver.  Stargaze from the comfort of the Library as we journey through the wonders of the night sky in a portable planetarium.

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

Children's Program

Grades 3 – 5 with caregiver.  Stargaze from the comfort of the Library as we journey through the wonders of the night sky in a portable planetarium.

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, September 2nd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, September 3rd 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.