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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.

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.

Valentine's Day Family Bingo: Ages 4-12

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, School Age

Join us for a special Valentine's Day themed bingo and win some sweet prizes! 

Open
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 special Valentine's Day themed bingo and win some sweet prizes! 

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.

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.

National Mario Day

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Join friends for an afternoon of fun featuring Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, and plenty of pizza.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join friends for an afternoon of fun featuring Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, and plenty of pizza.

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.

Guess that Anime Opening/Closing

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Think you know your anime music? Listen to clips from popular anime openings and endings, then guess the series. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think you know your anime music? Listen to clips from popular anime openings and endings, then guess the series. 

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.

Roll for a Book: Spring Edition

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming

Inspired by the concept of Blind Dates with Books, help us create a fun display in the teen room: Pick up a book, wrap it up, and let the fates decide who shall read your rec!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Inspired by the concept of Blind Dates with Books, help us create a fun display in the teen room: Pick up a book, wrap it up, and let the fates decide who shall read your rec!

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.

Super Smash Brothers Free Play

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Teen 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.

National Anime Day

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Join fellow anime enthusiasts and vote on which anime to watch, try your hand at making ramen, cosplay as your favorite character for a chance to win prizes, and create adorable chibi figures with modeling clay.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join fellow anime enthusiasts and vote on which anime to watch, try your hand at making ramen, cosplay as your favorite character for a chance to win prizes, and create adorable chibi figures with modeling clay.

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.

Chess for Beginners

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult Reference Space at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Space
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.

Chess for Beginners

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
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.

Mario Party & Pizza

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community 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.

Chess for Beginners

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
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.

Library Lawn Games

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community 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.

Cosplay & Ramen Night

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Movie
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Movie
Registration Required

One Piece Trivia

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community 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.

Super Smash Bros. Free Play

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teen Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Teen 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.