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RESCHEDULED - Squiggle Time

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 36 months – 6 years with caregiver. Join us for messy fun as we explore a variety of sensory activities. Dress for a mess. 

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

Children's Program

Ages 36 months – 6 years with caregiver. Join us for messy fun as we explore a variety of sensory activities. 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 "Teens" group

Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Join Ms. Stephanie and earn volunteer credit by making pressed flower bookmarks for our patrons! You can also take some home as well! 

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

Teen Programs

Join Ms. Stephanie and earn volunteer credit by making pressed flower bookmarks for our patrons! You can also take some home as well! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Finger Paint Fun

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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 Tuesday, March 3rd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 4th 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

Spring Break Crafts

04/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 04/10/2026 @ 9:00pm
Children's Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

No registration is required.  Ages infant – grade 5 with caregiver. 

Come to the Library during Spring Break and make some fun crafts—while supplies last.

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

Children's Program

No registration is required.  Ages infant – grade 5 with caregiver. 

Come to the Library during Spring Break and make some fun crafts—while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

This event is in the "Teens" group

DIY Pipe Cleaner Flowers

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Join Ms. Anna and create unique flowers using pipe cleaners.

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

Teen Programs

Join Ms. Anna and create unique flowers using pipe cleaners.

This event is in the "Children" group

Art for Two: Busy Beehive

Wednesday, April 8, 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.

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

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, March 3rd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 4th at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Jelly Bean Taste Taste

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Come join Ms. Anna and taste test some different jelly beans!

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

Teen Programs

Come join Ms. Anna and taste test some different jelly beans!

This event is in the "Children" group

Earth Day Glitter Mosaics

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 48 months – grade 2 with caregiver. Join Ms. Jade for a special Earth Day craft—get creative, go green, and add some sparkle! 

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 48 months – grade 2 with caregiver. Join Ms. Jade for a special Earth Day craft—get creative, go green, and add some sparkle! 

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, March 3rd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 4th 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

Axolotl Day! Crafts, Activities, and More!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Room of Requirement at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

No registration is required. Ages infant – grade 5 with caregiver. Welcome our new mascot Ernie the axolotl and 
celebrate with a day of axolotl activities.

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Room of Requirement
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program details:

Children's Program

No registration is required. Ages infant – grade 5 with caregiver. Welcome our new mascot Ernie the axolotl and 
celebrate with a day of axolotl activities.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

This event is in the "Children" group

KPop Demon Hunters

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades 3 – 5. Join Krafty Hands as you create KPop Demon Hunter-inspired candy sushi using Rice Krispies Treats, Nerds, Fruit by the Foot and Swedish Fish.

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

Children's Program

Grades 3 – 5. Join Krafty Hands as you create KPop Demon Hunter-inspired candy sushi using Rice Krispies Treats, Nerds, Fruit by the Foot and Swedish 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, March 3rd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 4th at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Live Axolotl Meet and Greet

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

No registration is required

Ages infant – grade 5 with caregiver.  Meet an axolotl and learn some interesting facts.

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

Children's Program

No registration is required

Ages infant – grade 5 with caregiver.  Meet an axolotl and learn some interesting facts.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Once Upon a Garden: Story and Craft

Wednesday, April 15, 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 1 – 3.  Roll up your sleeves and get ready to rip, soak, and smoosh! Kids will enjoy a plant-themed storytime and create their own seed paper bombs—perfect for planting at home.

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

Grades 1 – 3.  Roll up your sleeves and get ready to rip, soak, and smoosh! Kids will enjoy a plant-themed storytime and create their own seed paper bombs—perfect for planting at home.

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, March 3rd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 4th at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tiny Art

Thursday, April 16, 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 3 - 5.  Create original paintings on tiny canvases to be displayed in the front lobby of the Library for the month of May. This year’s theme is the 250th Anniversary of America.

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

Grades 3 - 5.  Create original paintings on tiny canvases to be displayed in the front lobby of the Library for the month of May. This year’s theme is the 250th Anniversary of America.

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, March 3rd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 4th at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Thank You Bags

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and More, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Help us celebrate National Library Week by making thank you bags for all of the Islip Library Staff! Teens will earn two hours of community service credit.

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

Teen Programs

Help us celebrate National Library Week by making thank you bags for all of the Islip Library Staff! Teens will earn two hours of community service credit.

This event is in the "Children" group

Gnome Homes

Monday, April 20, 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. Join us for a fantastically fun time as we decorate miniature homes that are perfectly sized for itty-bitty gnomes! 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

Grades K – 2. Join us for a fantastically fun time as we decorate miniature homes that are perfectly sized for itty-bitty gnomes! 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, March 3rd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 4th at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Page Flowers

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join Casey Cunningham and create three unique flowers from the pages of a book.

 

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

Adult Programs

Join Casey Cunningham and create three unique flowers from the pages of a book.

 

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, March 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, March 4th
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tiny Art Painting

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Come in for a relaxing evening of painting mini canvases.
Your tiny masterpieces will be exhibited in the Library’s front entrance display case during the month of May. 

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

Adult Programs

Come in for a relaxing evening of painting mini canvases.
Your tiny masterpieces will be exhibited in the Library’s front entrance display case during the month of May. 

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, March 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, March 4th
This event is in the "Children" group

Happy Earth Day!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

No registration is required. Ages 36 months – grade 5 with caregiver. Celebrate our planet by planting a seed in a 

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

Children's Program

No registration is required. Ages 36 months – grade 5 with caregiver. Celebrate our planet by planting a seed in a 

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

This event is in the "Teens" group

DIY Craft Day

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food, Games, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Drop by for a creative afternoon making arts and crafts. Snacks will also be served.

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

Teen Programs

Drop by for a creative afternoon making arts and crafts. Snacks will also be served.

This event is in the "Children" group

Happy Earth Day!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

No registration is required.  Ages 36 months – grade 5 with caregiver.  Celebrate our planet by planting a seed in a 

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

Children's Program

No registration is required.  Ages 36 months – grade 5 with caregiver.  Celebrate our planet by planting a seed in a 

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tangled Out Poetry

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

April is National Poetry Month. Combine the meditative art of Zentangle with the art of book page poetry, and you get Tangled Out Poetry!

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

Adult Programs

April is National Poetry Month. Combine the meditative art of Zentangle with the art of book page poetry, and you get Tangled Out Poetry!

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, March 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, March 4th
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teenship Boxes

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

Teen Programs

The next set of Teenship boxes will be given out on May 1st. Registration for these boxes will begin on April 1st.  The theme for May is “Bloom & Grow”, which will feature a floral theme. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Food, Games, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

The next set of Teenship boxes will be given out on May 1st. Registration for these boxes will begin on April 1st.  The theme for May is “Bloom & Grow”, which will feature a floral theme. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mother/Daughter Paint Night

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Events, Food, Games, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Join Melissa from Paint Party LI for for a fun paint night! Mocktails and snacks will also be served.

PLEASE NOTE: Parents and Teens should sign up together under the same registration.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Events, Food, Games, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Join Melissa from Paint Party LI for for a fun paint night! Mocktails and snacks will also be served.

PLEASE NOTE: Parents and Teens should sign up together under the same registration.