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This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr 23 2026 Thu

3D Printing One on One

4:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr 23 2026 Thu

3D Printing One on One

4:00pm–4:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Full
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of 3D design and printing in a personalized session. Create a simple project like bookmarks, Dungeons & Dragons minis, and more using the library’s 3D printer.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Programming

Teen programs are for patrons ages 13-18

 

In-person programs, and Zoom classes, all require advanced registration.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr 23 2026 Thu

3D Printing One on One

4:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr 23 2026 Thu

3D Printing One on One

4:30pm–5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of 3D design and printing in a personalized session. Create a simple project like bookmarks, Dungeons & Dragons minis, and more using the library’s 3D printer.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Programming

Teen programs are for patrons ages 13-18

 

In-person programs, and Zoom classes, all require advanced registration.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Pre-School" group
Apr 23 2026 Thu

Little Sparks: Ages 3-5 w/adult

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Pre-School
STEM/STEAM
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Pre-School" group
Apr 23 2026 Thu

Little Sparks: Ages 3-5 w/adult

6:00pm–7:00pm
STEM/STEAM
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Instructors from the Long Island Explorium will present this program for our littlest engineers! They will conduct a simple STEAM activity, challenge young minds and encourage critical and creative thinking.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infants" group
This event is in the "Pre-School" group
Apr 24 2026 Fri

Little Bookworms: Ages birth-4 w/adult

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Infants, Pre-School
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infants" group
This event is in the "Pre-School" group
Apr 24 2026 Fri

Little Bookworms: Ages birth-4 w/adult

10:30am–11:00am
Storytime
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infants, Pre-School
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Little Bookworms

Join us on Friday mornings for these special storytimes that are just right for little listeners.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 25 2026 Sat

Dungeons and Dragons

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Gaming
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 25 2026 Sat

Dungeons and Dragons

2:00pm–4:00pm
Gaming
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in playing Dungeons and Dragons? Fun adventures await you in this new campaign! Come with your own Level 1 character or you can select a pre-made one before the session begins. Lead by Librarian Mackenzie

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Programming

Teen programs are for patrons ages 13-18

 

In-person programs, and Zoom classes, all require advanced registration.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 27 2026 Mon

Book Bingo

9:00am–12:45pm
Adults
Gaming
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 27 2026 Mon

Book Bingo

9:00am–12:45pm
Gaming
Upcoming
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a round of good old-fashioned Bingo with a bookish bonus. Win a game, choose a book! It's the perfect mix of luck, laughter, and literature.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

In-person programs, as well as online Zoom classes, all require advanced registration.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 27 2026 Mon

Drums Alive

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Fitness
Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 27 2026 Mon

Drums Alive

10:00am–11:00am
Fitness
Waitlist
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

In-person programs, as well as online Zoom classes, all require advanced registration.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr 27 2026 Mon

Walking Tacos

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Cooking
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr 27 2026 Mon

Walking Tacos

3:30pm–4:30pm
Cooking
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this crowd-pleasing snack session! Pick your chip bag, pile on your favorite toppings, and create your own one-of-a-kind Taco in a bag.

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Programming

Teen programs are for patrons ages 13-18

 

In-person programs, and Zoom classes, all require advanced registration.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 27 2026 Mon

Crystal Suncatcher

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 27 2026 Mon

Crystal Suncatcher

6:30pm–7:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Full
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a unique suncatcher with instructor Vanessa Holzhauser using glass beads and crystals. Hang it in a sunny window to cast rainbows all around your home. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

In-person programs, as well as online Zoom classes, all require advanced registration.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 28 2026 Tue

Tuesday Morning Knit & Crochet Circle

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 28 2026 Tue

Tuesday Morning Knit & Crochet Circle

10:00am–12:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

In-person programs, as well as online Zoom classes, all require advanced registration.

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