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Black History Film Series: BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity.

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

Celebrate the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity.

Estate Planning

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Presentation on all aspects of estate planning presented by FKM Law

 

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

Presentation on all aspects of estate planning presented by FKM Law

 

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.

Android Support Group

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:45pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Join Librarian James Klopp for this open source tech help class. Bring your questions! 

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

Join Librarian James Klopp for this open source tech help class. Bring your questions! 

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.

Floating Teacup

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Create the illusion of a teacup pouring out flowers and decorations in midair in this craft program by Joan Hoppe

 

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

Create the illusion of a teacup pouring out flowers and decorations in midair in this craft program by Joan Hoppe

 

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.

Giant Games: Ages 6-12

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Spend some time playing with our giant games including Chess, Connect 4, Snakes & Ladders and more!

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:

Spend some time playing with our giant games including Chess, Connect 4, Snakes & Ladders and more!

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.

Tuesday Morning Knit & Crochet Circle

Tuesday, February 24, 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 24, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Central Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required

Social Work Intern Appointment

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central Islip Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required

Social Work Intern Appointment

Tuesday, February 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: Ages 1-4

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Infants, 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, Infants, 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 Babies: Ages birth- 23 months

Wednesday, February 25, 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 25, 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.

Social Work Intern Appointment

Wednesday, February 25, 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 25, 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

Board Mtg.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room

Social Work Intern Appointment

Wednesday, February 25, 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

Social Work Intern Appointment

Wednesday, February 25, 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

Social Work Intern Appointment

Wednesday, February 25, 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

Bilingual Arts & Songs: Ages 2-5

Thursday, February 26, 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

Bebes of the Island will lead this special bilingual program for toddlers that includes a storytime, a sing-a-long, a craft, and a dance party with bubbles! 

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:

Bebes of the Island will lead this special bilingual program for toddlers that includes a storytime, a sing-a-long, a craft, and a dance party with bubbles! 

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, February 27, 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.

Defensive Driving

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Defensive Driving
Age Group:
Adults

Contact Thomas Sottile at 516-818-3157 to register.

Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Defensive Driving
Event Details:

Contact Thomas Sottile at 516-818-3157 to register.

Book Buddies: Read Across America Day!- Ages 3-6

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Club, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School

Celebrate Read Across America Day with a Book Buddy! Pair up with a teen volunteer and read some stories together. 

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

Celebrate Read Across America Day with a Book Buddy! Pair up with a teen volunteer and read some stories together. 

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.