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Little Bookworms: Ages 2-4

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Friday Movies Oscar Winners of 2024: Poor Things

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Poor Things

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Poor Things

Taste of Korea: Cooking Demo

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

After the demonstration, a home-cooked full Korean meal with a traditional table setting in Bangjja, bronze ware, will be served, and short films on Korean culture will be screened...

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

After the demonstration, a home-cooked full Korean meal with a traditional table setting in Bangjja, bronze ware, will be served, and short films on Korean culture will be screened.

 

Family Building Challenge: Ages 3-12

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, School Age
Event Details:

Use our collection of Lego bricks to build some amazing creations! Then we will vote on the best ones, and the winning creations will be displayed in the Children's Room! 

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, School Age
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Use our collection of Lego bricks to build some amazing creations! Then we will vote on the best ones, and the winning creations will 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.

Core Strength

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Fitness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Borrows moves from pilates, yoga, and body sculpting and focuses on strengthening the core. 

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Borrows moves from pilates, yoga, and body sculpting and focuses on strengthening the core.

 

Monday Night Knit & Crochet Circle

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Share techniques, and enjoy the company of fellow yarn enthusiasts.

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Share techniques, and enjoy the company of fellow yarn enthusiasts.

Rock & Read: Ages 2-5

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Event Details:

Join A Time For Kids, Inc. for this hand clapping, knee slapping, rocking good time using rhythm, rhyme, and repetition to build early literacy skills. 

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join A Time For Kids, Inc. for this hand clapping, knee slapping, rocking good time using rhythm, rhyme, and repetition to build early literacy skills. 

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, January 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Share techniques, and enjoy the company of fellow yarn enthusiasts.

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Share techniques, and enjoy the company of fellow yarn enthusiasts.

Barre(less) Barre

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Fitness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join instructor Alana Bergen for an energizing low-impact class that is designed to strengthen, tone and balance the entire body utilizing traditional barre movements without the b...

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join instructor Alana Bergen for an energizing low-impact class that is designed to strengthen, tone and balance the entire body utilizing traditional barre movements without the barre.

Play With Me Babies: Ages birth- 23 months

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children, Infants
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. 

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infants
Program Type: Playtime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Play With Me Toddlers: Ages 2-4

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
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. 

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: Playtime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Learn to Crochet: Scarf- Ages: 8-12

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a simple scarf in this beginner class! Materials will be provided.

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a simple scarf in this beginner class! Materials will be provided.

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.

Medical ID & Shed the Meds w/ Suffolk County Sheriff

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Outreach Table in Lobby at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Suffolk County Sheriffs Office will be providing medical ID Cards and collecting old and expired medications in the Lobby.

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Outreach Table in Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Suffolk County Sheriffs Office will be providing medical ID Cards and collecting old and expired medications in the Lobby.

Baby Sign Language: Ages Birth- 4

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Infants, Pre-School
Event Details:

Lisa Curley will help you and your child learn sign language in a meaningful and playful way. Signing allows babies to communicate their wants and needs before they are able to spe...

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infants, Pre-School
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Lisa Curley will help you and your child learn sign language in a meaningful and playful way.

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 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infants
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infants
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 2-4

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Friday Movies Oscar Winners of 2024: The Holdovers

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Holdovers

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The Holdovers

Family Bingo: Ages 4-12

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a fun time of Bingo for the whole family!

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, School Age
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for a fun time of Bingo for the whole family!

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.

Pet First Aid

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Central Islip Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Islip Public Library

Tuesday Morning Knit & Crochet Circle

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Share techniques, and enjoy the company of fellow yarn enthusiasts.

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Share techniques, and enjoy the company of fellow yarn enthusiasts.

Barre(less) Barre

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Fitness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join instructor Alana Bergen for an energizing low-impact class that is designed to strengthen, tone and balance the entire body utilizing traditional barre movements without the b...

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join instructor Alana Bergen for an energizing low-impact class that is designed to strengthen, tone and balance the entire body utilizing traditional barre movements without the barre.

Chess For Kids: Ages 7-12

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

Join an instructor from the Long Island Chess Nuts and learn some of the basics of chess. Then challenge an opponent to a game!

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join an instructor from the Long Island Chess Nuts and learn some of the basics of chess. Then challenge an opponent to a game!

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, January 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children, Infants
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. 

Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infants
Program Type: Playtime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.