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Super Mario Cartooning Class: Ages 8-12

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Join artist Tom Duffy as he shows you how to draw some of your favorite Super Mario Bros characters! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join artist Tom Duffy as he shows you how to draw some of your favorite Super Mario Bros characters! 

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.

Yogurt Parfait Fruit Cups: Ages 6-12

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Create and enjoy a sweet, healthy treat! Certified nutrition coach, Geeta Makin, will show you how to layer up yummy yogurt, fruit, and crunchy toppings to make colorful parfaits!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create and enjoy a sweet, healthy treat! Certified nutrition coach, Geeta Makin, will show you how to layer up yummy yogurt, fruit, and crunchy toppings to make colorful parfaits!

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.

Epic Ocean Record-Breakers: Ages 6-12

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

The LARGEST! The LONGEST! The LOUDEST! Dive into the world of ocean record-holders, from the giant blue whale to the colossal squid.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

The LARGEST! The LONGEST! The LOUDEST! Dive into the world of ocean record-holders, from the giant blue whale to the colossal squid.

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.

Family Button Making: Ages 5-12 w/adult

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Space at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, School Age

Use our selection of button-makers to make your own buttons, charms, and magnets! You can draw your own designs or pick from our selections.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Space
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, School Age
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use our selection of button-makers to make your own buttons, charms, and magnets! You can draw your own designs or pick from our selections.

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.

Family Pictionary: Ages 5-12 w/adult

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, School Age

Enjoy an evening playing Pictionary with the whole family! Try to get your team to guess your clue by drawing a picture. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, School Age
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening playing Pictionary with the whole family! Try to get your team to guess your clue by drawing a picture. 

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.

Zumba Kids: Ages 8-12

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Fitness
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Zumba Kids, Jr. uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social and emotional development in young children. Get moving and dancing to some popular music with Miss Lauren.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Fitness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Zumba Kids, Jr. uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social and emotional development in young children. Get moving and dancing to some popular music with Miss Lauren.

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.

Crochet For Kids: Ages 8-12

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Ms. Katie will teach you some of the basics of crochet, as well as help you with any projects you've already started! All materials will be provided. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ms. Katie will teach you some of the basics of crochet, as well as help you with any projects you've already started! All materials will be provided. 

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.

Once Upon A Month Story Craft- Marvelous May: Ages 5-7

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, School Age

Where every month begins with a story! Join us for a story, a craft, and fun facts for the month of May!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Where every month begins with a story! Join us for a story, a craft, and fun facts for the month of May!

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.

Family Bingo: Ages 4-12 w/adult

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, School Age

Join us for a fun time of Bingo for the whole family! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, School Age
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun time of Bingo for the whole family! 

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.

Birds Nest Sugar Cookies: Ages 5-12

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, School Age

Join professional baker, Miss Kristyn from Fanny Cakes, as she shows you how to decorate sugar cookies to look like bird nests. You will decorate several cookies of your own and bring them home!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, School Age
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join professional baker, Miss Kristyn from Fanny Cakes, as she shows you how to decorate sugar cookies to look like bird nests. You will decorate several cookies of your own and bring them home!

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.

Engineer Lab: Action Contraptions- Ages: 6-12

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Join educators from the Long Island Science Center and learn how to make an easy task very complicated by building a Rube Goldberg machine!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join educators from the Long Island Science Center and learn how to make an easy task very complicated by building a Rube Goldberg machine!

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.

K-Pop Dance Class: Ages 7-12

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Movement
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Instructors from the Great South Bay Dance Studio will teach you some of the dances that your favorite K-Pop bands made popular!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Movement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Instructors from the Great South Bay Dance Studio will teach you some of the dances that your favorite K-Pop bands made popular!

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.

Fish On! Game Workshop- Ages 7-12

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Fish on! Join artist Chris Vivas to create your own school of fish that are hungry to be caught! This game is easy to make and fun to catch. We will design, color, create, and catch some keepers. So let's go fishing!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fish on! Join artist Chris Vivas to create your own school of fish that are hungry to be caught! This game is easy to make and fun to catch. We will design, color, create, and catch some keepers. So let's go fishing!

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.

I Wish that I Had Duck Feet Storycraft: Ages 5-7

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, School Age

Join us to read the book I Wish That I Had Duck Feet by Dr. Seuss and then make a fun craft based on the story!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to read the book I Wish That I Had Duck Feet by Dr. Seuss and then make a fun craft based on the story!

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.

Crochet For Kids: Ages 8-12

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Ms. Katie will teach you some of the basics of crochet, as well as help you with any projects you've already started! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ms. Katie will teach you some of the basics of crochet, as well as help you with any projects you've already started! 

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.

Family Building Challenge: Ages 3-12 w/adult

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, School Age

Use our collection of Lego bricks to build some amazing creations! We will choose some of the best ones to be displayed in the Children's Room! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, School Age
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use our collection of Lego bricks to build some amazing creations! We will choose some of the best ones to be displayed in the Children's Room! 

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.