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Children's Summer Reading Club

06/21/2025 @ 9:00am–08/14/2025 @ 9:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books and More, Events, General Interest, Summer Reading
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages infant – entering grade 5. Children’s Summer Reading Club: Color Our World!

Sensory Storytime

5:30pm–6:15pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Storytime
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 36 months – entering grade 3 with caregiver.  Come join A Time for Kids for this unique storytime for families who would benefit from a multi-sensory experience 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, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd 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.

The Secret Silent Readers’ Society

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books and More
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Entering grades 3 – 5.  Bring a book and pick out a comfortable chair in our Community Room for a peaceful session of silent reading. Afterwards, we will talk about the books, create a silly story and make a cool craft 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, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

Muddy and Not-So-Muddy Buddies

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children
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, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd 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.

Smurf Movie (South Bay Cinema, West Babylon)

9:45am–11:45am
Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Off-site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 36 months – entering grade 5 with adult caregiver. Registration is required for every attendee, infant to adult, to enter the theater.

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, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd 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.

Galaxy String Art

6:00pm–6:45pm
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

Entering grades 2 – 5.  Explore the wonders of the universe in this unique program! Create dazzling string art that mimics a night sky filled with sparkling planets and shooting stars by using colorful loom bands.

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, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

Art for Two: Flip Flops

6:30pm–7:15pm
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

Entering grades K – 5 with caregiver. Each caregiver and child can paint together sharing one large canvas. Kathy Reccardi will guide each pair every step of the way. Multiple siblings can be accommodated.

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, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

Musical Mother Goose

10:30am–11:00am
Children
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, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd 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.

Purple Chair Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
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.  Thank you.  

Super Smash Bros Ultimate

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
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

Entering grades 3 – 5.  Show off your skills and compete against friends as we play Super Smash Bros Ultimate on the big screen with Joe Salemo! All maps and characters included! This game is rated E10+.

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, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

Popsicle Party: Storytime and Craft

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
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

Entering grades K – 2 with caregiver.  Hot outside? Cool off with an ice pop-themed story and craft. The best part is you will get to enjoy a frozen treat at the end!

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, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

Fingerpaint Fun

10:30am–11:00am
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

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, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd 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.

Bee Kind

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
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

Ages 18 months - 5 years with caregiver.   Join A Time for Kids in this family-friendly preschool program. Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development and storytelling. Create a themed 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, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd 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.

Flip Flop Cake Decorating

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Entering grades 1 – 5. Decorate flip flop cakes using a pastry bag with a star tip. Chefs of D’ Future will show 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, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

Flip Flop Cake Decorating: Second Session

7:15pm–8:15pm
Children
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Entering grades 1 – 5. Decorate flip flop cakes using a pastry bag with a star tip. Chefs of D’ Future will show you each step of the way.

Carnival of Colors

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Events
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 24 months – entering grade 5 with caregiver. “Carnival of Colors” is a ventriloquist show for the whole family. It features a cast of colorful puppets, comedy illusions, music and plenty of audience participation.

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, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd 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.

Aquarium in a Jar

11:00am–11:45am
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

Entering grades K – 3.  Create your own make-believe fishbowl filled with tropical underwater plants and a toy 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, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

Muddy and Not-So-Muddy Buddies

10:30am–11:15am
Children
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, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd 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.

Summer Reading Club Celebration

5:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Events, Games, Summer Reading
Program details:

Children's Program

Families with children ages infant – entering grade 5 with caregiver. Participate in the Summer Reading Club to receive an invitation to an evening of fun-filled festivities!

Chess Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Open
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, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.