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Crochet For Kids: Ages 8-12

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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 assist you with your creations! All materials will be provided.

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:

Ms. Katie will teach you some of the basics of crochet as well as assist you with your creations! 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.

Family Building Challenge: Ages 3-12

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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!

Open
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.

Mario Kart Tournament: Ages 8-12

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Play against other players to see who the ultimate Mario Kart champion is!

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

Play against other players to see who the ultimate Mario Kart champion is!

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 Mystery Mosaic: Ages 5-12

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, School Age

Help reveal a giant mystery design! Work all together to fill in the differently colored square stickers on a color-by-number poster! 

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

Help reveal a giant mystery design! Work all together to fill in the differently colored square stickers on a color-by-number poster! 

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.

Songwriting 101 for Kids: Ages 10-12

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Learn about the various steps of songwriting from professional musician, Meghan VK. Once she shows you the basics, you will then try writing your own song! 

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

Learn about the various steps of songwriting from professional musician, Meghan VK. Once she shows you the basics, you will then try writing your own song! 

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.

3D Paper Animal Workshop: Ages 5-11

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, School Age

Artist Chris Vivas will lead you through creating a three-dimensional animal design using paper and your imagination! 

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

Artist Chris Vivas will lead you through creating a three-dimensional animal design using paper and your imagination! 

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.

Card Games: Ages 6-12

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Try out some of the different card games we have like Uno, Top Trumps, In a Pickle, and more! Feel free to bring your favorite card game to play with the group. 

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

Try out some of the different card games we have like Uno, Top Trumps, In a Pickle, and more! Feel free to bring your favorite card game to play with the group. 

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.