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Spring Sensory Storytime

Spring Sensory Playtime

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Engage all of your senses in fun playtime. Play with sensory bins, make a craft, and more!

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

Children's Program

Engage all of your senses in fun playtime. Play with sensory bins, make a craft, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD ANOTHER and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "Add Another" 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.

Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Animals, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Have fun learning all about dinosaurs and make a fossil to take home!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animals, Arts & Crafts
Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Have fun learning all about dinosaurs and make a fossil to take home!

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD ANOTHER and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "Add Another" 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.

Gross Anatomy

Gross Anatomy

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Learn about all the ways your body uses yucky substances, sounds, and smells to keep you healthy and safe. Make something cool and yucky to take home!

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

Children's Program

Learn about all the ways your body uses yucky substances, sounds, and smells to keep you healthy and safe. Make something cool and yucky to take home!

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD ANOTHER and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "Add Another" 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.

LED Kawaii Nightlight

LED Kawaii Nightlight

Wednesday, April 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

Lisa Colon shows you how to create your own LED nightlight with a touch of sparkle. You will smile every time you see it!

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

Children's Program

Lisa Colon shows you how to create your own LED nightlight with a touch of sparkle. You will smile every time you see it!

Disclaimer(s)

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

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

Tiny Art Challenge

Tiny Art Challenge

Monday, April 28, 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

It is time for our Tiny Art Challenge! This year’s theme is Summer Breeze. We are having a library-wide Tiny Art Show in May, and your artwork will be featured in the exhibit. Tiny art is terrific!

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

Children's Program

It is time for our Tiny Art Challenge! This year’s theme is Summer Breeze. We are having a library-wide Tiny Art Show in May, and your artwork will be featured in the exhibit. Tiny art is terrific!

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD ANOTHER and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "Add Another" 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.

Magnetic Poetry Masters

Magnetic Poetry Masters

Wednesday, April 30, 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

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own personalized set of magnetic poetry.

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

Children's Program

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own personalized set of magnetic poetry.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD ANOTHER and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "Add Another" 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.

mother's day paint night

Mother's Day Paint Night

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join Kathy Reccardi and create this painting using acrylic paints on a 16 x 20 inch canvas.

Closed
Required
Payment
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join Kathy Reccardi and create this painting using acrylic paints on a 16 x 20 inch canvas.

Disclaimer(s)

Please note: no refunds unless your seat can be filled by someone else.  Please contact the library at 631-581-5933 if you need to cancel.  Thank you. 
  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 7
mother's day

Mother's Day Gifts

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Shhh, it’s a surprise! Come in and make a Mother’s Day gift for your mom, aunt, grandma, or any other special lady in your life! 

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

Teen Programs

Shhh, it’s a surprise! Come in and make a Mother’s Day gift for your mom, aunt, grandma, or any other special lady in your life! 

dragonfly

Dragonfly Painting

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join artist Laura Goetz and create a decorative painting featuring dragonflies. We will be using water-based paints, jewels, and a sponge-painting technique for the background.

 

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

Adult Programs

Join artist Laura Goetz and create a decorative painting featuring dragonflies. We will be using water-based paints, jewels, and a sponge-painting technique for the background.

 

arts & crafts

Arts & Crafts: Spring Clean Out

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Come in for a fun afternoon of crafting using leftover materials. Each teen will get to take a bag of supplies home also! 

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

Teen Programs

Come in for a fun afternoon of crafting using leftover materials. Each teen will get to take a bag of supplies home also! 

teenship boxes

Teenship Boxes

All Day
Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Food, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

The next set of Teenship boxes will be given out on June 2nd. Registration for these boxes will begin on Thursday, May 1st.  The theme for June is “Let the Adventure Begin,” in honor of this year’s summer reading club theme! 

Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Food, General Interest
Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

The next set of Teenship boxes will be given out on June 2nd. Registration for these boxes will begin on Thursday, May 1st.  The theme for June is “Let the Adventure Begin,” in honor of this year’s summer reading club theme! 

Coil Bowl

Coil Bowl

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Create a unique handmade bowl while learning different
coiling techniques using stoneware clay.

Required
Payment
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Create a unique handmade bowl while learning different
coiling techniques using stoneware clay.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 7
wooden welcome

Wooden Welcome Sign

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join Diana McDonough and
create an attractive
10-inch-round welcome sign.

Required
Payment
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join Diana McDonough and
create an attractive
10-inch-round welcome sign.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 7
SRC bags

Summer Reading Club Bags

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Food, General Interest, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Come help us put together our Summer Reading Club bags! *Teens will earn two hours of community service. 

Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Food, General Interest, Summer Reading
Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Come help us put together our Summer Reading Club bags! *Teens will earn two hours of community service. 

Coil Bowl

Coil Bowl

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Create a unique handmade bowl while learning different
coiling techniques using stoneware clay.

Required
Payment
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Create a unique handmade bowl while learning different
coiling techniques using stoneware clay.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 7
chalk

Chalk Competition

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Union Avenue Lawn at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Kick off our Summer Reading Club with a chalk drawing competition. The best team wins a prize! The theme will be announced the day of. Grab your friends and come on down! 

Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Union Avenue Lawn
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest, Summer Reading
Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Kick off our Summer Reading Club with a chalk drawing competition. The best team wins a prize! The theme will be announced the day of. Grab your friends and come on down! 

friendship bracelets

Friendship Bracelets

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Come in for a fun night of making everyone’s favorite accessory – friendship bracelets! 

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

Teen Programs

Come in for a fun night of making everyone’s favorite accessory – friendship bracelets!