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Little Bookworms: Ages 2-4

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Little Bookworms:

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, 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.

Little Bookworms: Ages 2-4

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School

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

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

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.

Play With Me Toddlers: Ages 2-4

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School

Roll up your sleeves, get on the floor and reap the developmental benefits of playing with your child in this friendly, relaxed playtime. 

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

Roll up your sleeves, get on the floor and reap the developmental benefits of playing with your child in this friendly, relaxed playtime. 

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.

Little Bookworms: Ages 2-4

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School

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

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

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.

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.

A Time For Kids - Art Adventures: Ages 3-5

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School

Join A Time for Kids, Inc. for this fun class that includes music, movement, a story and three different craft stations!

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

Join A Time for Kids, Inc. for this fun class that includes music, movement, a story and three different craft stations!

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: Ages 1-4

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School

Learn about our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative and stay for playtime!

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

Learn about our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative and stay for playtime!

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.

Play With Me Toddlers: Ages 2-4

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School

Roll up your sleeves, get on the floor and reap the developmental benefits of playing with your child in this friendly, relaxed playtime. 

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

Roll up your sleeves, get on the floor and reap the developmental benefits of playing with your child in this friendly, relaxed playtime. 

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.

Little Bookworms: Ages 2-4

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School

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

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

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.

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.

Play With Me Toddlers: Ages 2-4

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School

Roll up your sleeves, get on the floor and reap the developmental benefits of playing with your child in this friendly, relaxed playtime. 

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

Roll up your sleeves, get on the floor and reap the developmental benefits of playing with your child in this friendly, relaxed playtime. 

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.

Narwhal and Jelly Storycraft: Ages 5-7

Wednesday, January 21, 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

We will read a Narwhal and Jelly story together and then make a fun craft based on the book! 

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

We will read a Narwhal and Jelly story together and then make a fun craft based on the book! 

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.

Little Bookworms: Ages 2-4

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School

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

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

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.

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.

The Day the Crayons Quit Storycraft: Ages 5-7

Tuesday, January 27, 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

We will read the book, The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and then make an art project inspired by the story! 

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

We will read the book, The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and then make an art project inspired by 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.

Little Bookworms: Ages 2-4

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School

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

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

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.