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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.

Baby Bookworms: Ages birth- 23 months

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infants

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

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

Little Bookworms: Ages birth-4

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infants, 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, 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.

Illuminated Wine Bottles

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program 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, and are limited to

Central Islip Public Library cardholders.

Super Mario Party Jamboree

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Programming

Teen programs are for patrons ages 13-18

 

In-person programs, and Zoom classes, all require advanced registration, and are limited to Central Islip Public Library cardholders.

All About Streaming Services

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

In-person programs, as well as online Zoom classes, all require advanced registration, and are limited to

Central Islip Public Library cardholders.

3D Paper Animal Workshop: Ages 5-11

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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 Paradox of Slavery and Freedom in America and the Constitution

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join distinguished Andrew “Sekou’ Jackson for this talk honoring and celebrating Black History Month.

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

Join distinguished Andrew “Sekou’ Jackson for this talk honoring and celebrating Black History Month.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

In-person programs, as well as online Zoom classes, all require advanced registration, and are limited to

Central Islip Public Library cardholders.

Tuesday Morning Knit & Crochet Circle

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Patrons bring their own knitting or crochet projects to work on, offering support, sharing tips, and learning from one another.

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

Patrons bring their own knitting or crochet projects to work on, offering support, sharing tips, and learning from one another.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

In-person programs, as well as online Zoom classes, all require advanced registration, and are limited to

Central Islip Public Library cardholders.

Social Work Intern Appointment

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Central Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required

Social Work Intern Appointment

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required

Social Work Intern Appointment

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Reference Space at Central Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Space
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required

Social Work Intern Appointment

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Adult Reference Space at Central Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Space
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required

Social Work Intern Appointment

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adult Reference Space at Central Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Space
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required

Play With Me Babies: Ages birth- 23 months

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children, Infants
Play With Me Babies:

Have fun 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, Infants
Program Type: Playtime
Registration Required

Play With Me Babies

Have fun 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.

Play With Me Toddlers: Ages 2-4

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Play With Me Toddlers:

Have fun 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

Play With Me Toddlers

Have fun 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.

Book Bingo

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a round of 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, and are limited to

Central Islip Public Library cardholders.

Social Work Intern Appointment

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Adult Reference Space at Central Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Space
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required

Social Work Intern Appointment

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult Reference Space at Central Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Space
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required

Social Work Intern Appointment

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult Reference Space at Central Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Space
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required

Soul Food Basics

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Join Chef Cheryl of Chara's Kitchen and Catering, for a night of classic soul food dishes. Creamy macaroni and cheese, fried cabbage and the ultimate buttermilk fried chicken.

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Chef Cheryl of Chara's Kitchen and Catering, for a night of classic soul food dishes. Creamy macaroni and cheese, fried cabbage and the ultimate buttermilk fried chicken.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

In-person programs, as well as online Zoom classes, all require advanced registration, and are limited to

Central Islip Public Library cardholders.

Social Work Intern Appointment

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Adult Reference Space at Central Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Space
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required

Soul Food Basics

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Join Chef Cheryl of Chara's Kitchen and Catering, for a night of classic soul food dishes. Creamy macaroni and cheese, fried cabbage and the ultimate buttermilk fried chicken.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Chef Cheryl of Chara's Kitchen and Catering, for a night of classic soul food dishes. Creamy macaroni and cheese, fried cabbage and the ultimate buttermilk fried chicken.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

In-person programs, as well as online Zoom classes, all require advanced registration, and are limited to

Central Islip Public Library cardholders.

Social Work Intern Appointment

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult Reference Space at Central Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Space
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required