1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a free program which encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before they start kindergarten.
How to Participate
- Stop by the Children’s Desk and you will receive everything you need to get started, including reading log sheets. Each sheet has space for 100 books.
- Read any book to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. You can read the same book more than once. You can even listen to audiobooks or explore ebooks and animated books using some of the resources listed below.
- Update your log sheet every time you read a book.
- Visit the library after every 100 books to receive a special sticker and a prize.
- When your child completes 1,000 books they will receive a certificate of completion and a special prize.
- Print your own reading log here.
Try These Resources to Find Stories Online
Upcoming Events
Did you know that you can access a variety of online resources for free with your library card? We will show you how to access them to enjoy ebooks, shows, movies, animated books, educational games and more, all for free...
Disclaimer(s)
Children's Programming
All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.
Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.
If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.
Read & Play: Ages 1-4
Read & Play
Join us on Wednesday mornings for stories, toys, games and fun!
Disclaimer(s)
Children's Programming
All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.
Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.
If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.
Bilingual Storytime: Ages 2-6
Learn some new words as we read stories in both English and Spanish, and make a craft.
Disclaimer(s)
Children's Programming
All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.
Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.
If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Story & Playtime: Ages Birth- 5
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Story & Playtime: Ages Birth- 5
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Join us Friday mornings for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Storytime! Come for the Letter of the Day, a fun story, and play. We will also celebrate any book milestones!
Disclaimer(s)
Children's Programming
All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.
Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.
If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.
Comic Con: Kids Jedi Training
Join us outside for our very first Comic Con celebration! We will have special Jedi Training where you will learn how to travel through our mysterious obstacle course.
Disclaimer(s)
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Registration is not required for this event.
Comic Con: Kids Cosplay Contest
Comic Con: Kids Cosplay Contest
Dress up as your favorite character and don't forget to sign up at the door for our Cosplay Contest when you arrive at Comic Con! There will be three age groups to participate in, 0-4, 5-7 and 8-12.
Tiny Movers: Ages 2-5
Enjoy the benefits of stretching, dancing and movement with your little one. This class will include breathing techniques and movements that can be modified for any level!
Disclaimer(s)
Children's Programming
All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.
Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.
If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.