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SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
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LIVE OUTDOOR PROGRAMS All patrons age 2 and older are required to wear masks at library programs and events.
Either the child or the caregiver must have an Islip Public Library card to register for outdoor programs. |
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INSIDE-OUT STORYTIME: LARGE, SMALL AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN ISJ374
Wednesday, September 23
10:30am-10:50am OR 11:30am-11:50am
Interest: Ages 36 months - 5 years with caregiver
Join Mrs. Hoffman as we enjoy stories on the library's lawn. Please wear a mask and bring a blanket for participants to sit on. A take-home craft will be provided. |
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EN PLEIN AIR - PAINTING OUTSIDE
ISJ340
Monday, October 5
4:00pm-4:45pm
Interest: Grades 3-6
Would you like to try your hand at "En Plein Air" painting? It's just a fancy French way of saying painting outside! Join us in our courtyard to create an outdoor scene on canvas from real life, just like the old masters!" |
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INSIDE-OUT STORYTIME: HALLOWEEN TALES
ISJ333
Thursday, October 15
11:00am-11:20am OR 2:00pm-2:20pm
Interest: Ages 36 months - 5 years with caregiver
Join Mrs. Hoffman as we enjoy stories on the library's lawn. Children are invited to wear their costumes. Please wear a mask and bring a blanket for participants to sit on. A take-home craft will be provided. |
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ISLIP LIBRARY OBSTACLE COURSE
ISJ344
Friday, October 16
10:00am-5:00pm (or ‘til it washes away!)
Interest: Ages 24 months – Grade 6 with caregiver
Hop, skip, jump and spin! Try out our fun obstacle course on your way to the library! The course will be located on the cement path in front of the library on the Union Avenue side of the building. Have fun! |
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BLOCK PAINTING
ISJ341
Monday, October 19
4:00 – 4:45pm
Interest: Grades K – 2
Create a colorful masterpiece using wooden blocks of various shapes and sizes. |
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WITCHY AND WACKY!
ISJ312
Tuesday, October 27
10:30am-11:00am
Interest: Ages 18 months - 5 years with caregiver
Come in with your Halloween costume and join Mrs. G for an interactive Halloween tale where you will help complete the story! Then pick up your treat bag and craft. Please wear a mask and bring a blanket for participants to sit on. |
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TRICK-OR-TREAT SPOOKTACULAR
CALL TO REGISTER: 631-581-5933 Friday, October 23, 5:30pm-6:30pm (patrons must select a time slot) Interest: Ages infants – Grade 6 with caregiver Welcome to the Wonderful World of Halloween! Local families are cordially invited to trick-or-treat in costume at our Halloween-themed parking lot! This event will include super heroes, princesses, and friendly ghouls distributing candy and prizes. Families will have to register for designated time slots to ensure social distancing. So, take your brooms, space ships, enchanted carriages, pirate ships, or any other preferred method of transportation, and come to the Trick-Or-Treat Spooktacular event on October 23rd. It is going to be a ghoulishly good time. Masks are required for all patrons age 2 and older. |
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MUSICAL MOTHER GOOSE AND MORE!
ISJ360
Every Tuesdays @ 10:30 am
Interest: Infant - 5 years old
Have fun with songs, fingerplays and rhymes! You will be able to see this virtual program LIVE on Facebook with us. |
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LIVE ANIMAL SHOW, WILDLIFE DIVERSITY: CEED ISJ320
Thursday, September 24
6:30–7:15pm
Interest: Grades K-6
Learn remotely from Ranger Eric as he introduces his Animal Ambassadors. Discover where in the world they come from, special adaptations and more! Meet exotic bugs, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals! You will be able to see this virtual program LIVE on Facebook with us. |
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FABULOUS FACEBOOK STORYTIME ISJ353
Thursdays or Fridays: September 25 and October 1, 9, 16, 22, 30 @ 10:30 am
Interest: Ages 2.5 & up.
Come and hang out with Ms. Ferrari to hear some stories, learn some facts, sing some songs, and more! You will be able to see this virtual program LIVE on Facebook with us.
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KIDS’ SATURDAY YOGA WITH MISS CHRISTI ISJ720
Saturdays, September 26, October 3, and October 17 @ 9:00 am
Interest: Family
Join Miss Christi for Yoga! Yoga is a fun activity for all ages. It helps to connect mind, body and the inner playful spirit. Learn to dance, sing and do poses as well as get out the sillies! You will be able to see this virtual program LIVE on Facebook with us. |
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SWEET DREAMS STORYTIME ISJ318
Thursday, October 1 @ 7:00 pm
Interest: infants – Grade 1
Listen to 2 stories, sing songs and do relaxing stretches to get kids ready for bedtime. NEW: You can pick up your very own pizza box flannel board at the library beginning Monday, September 21st. On the night of the storytime we will place flannel pieces on the board, like the moon and stars, that signify it is time for bed! You will be able to see this virtual program LIVE on Facebook with us. |
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CHEF ROB'S VIRTUAL FAMILY BAKING, PUMPKIN PIE SCONES ISJ323
Tuesday, October 6 @ 6:30pm
Interest: Family & Teens
Make and bake delicious Pumpkin Pie Scones topped with a spice glaze with Chef Rob. Call 631-581-5933, Children's Department or stop in to pick up dry ingredients while supplies last starting on Thursday, October 1. You will be able to see this virtual program LIVE on Facebook with us. |
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VIRTUAL INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH FOR CHILDREN / INTRODUCCIÓN AL INGLÉS PARA NIÑOS
ISL103
Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21, & 28 @ 4:00pm
Interest: Grades K – 6
Enjoy learning a new language with your child in a fun, relaxing atmosphere via Zoom with certified Spanish teacher, Maria Simone. Register here to obtain the Zoom link. Disfrute aprendiendo un nuevo idioma con su hijo en un ambiente divertido y relajante. |
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CHEF ROB'S VIRTUAL FAMILY BAKING, PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
ISJ325
Tuesday, October 20 @ 6:30 pm
Interest: Family & Teens
Chocolate chip cookie lovers will love the fall twist that Chef Rob puts in his cookie dough with pumpkin and spice. Call 631-581-5933, Children's Department or stop in to pick up dry ingredients while supplies last starting on Thursday, October 1. You will be able to see this virtual program LIVE on Facebook with us. |
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CHICKEN COOP STORYTIME!
ISJ342
Saturday, October 24 @ 10:30 am on Facebook
Interest: Ages 24 months to Grade 2
Cluck, cluck, cluck! Join Mrs. D. while she reads 2 stories about chickens in front of a real chicken coop! A chicken coop craft will be available to pick up from the library beginning Monday, October 19th. You can see this video on Facebook. |
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GRAB N’ GO CRAFTS
We have new Grab N’ Go Crafts every month. Come visit us to see our current offerings or call us at 631-581-5933 to reserve your crafts over the phone. |
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