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Teddy Bear Clinic

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children
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

5:30pm–6:15pm
Children
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

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, 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

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

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

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children
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

5:30pm–6:00pm
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

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

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
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!

10:00am–11:00am
Children
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!

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children
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

10:00am–10:30am
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, 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–11/12/2025 @ 9:00pm
Children
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

6:30pm–7:30pm
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

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"

11:00am–11:45am
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

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.