East Islip Library

06/20/2026

2026 Summer Reading Club: UNEARTH A STORY
SIGN UP TODAY for this year’s Summer Reading Club!

Elementary school age children able to read on their own can sign up for our Independent Readers Club!
Our Read to Me Club is for nonreaders, where caregivers share favorite books with their little ones.
Registration and recording of books can take place at the library or remotely.
Each week you record reading a book, you earn a small prize in recognition and are entered in contests for larger weekly prizes. The more you read, the more chances you have to win!
Win more prizes by entering our drawing contest, bookmark contest and more!
REGISTER TODAY (reporting on books starts June 29) https://buff.ly/W4GicuM

06/18/2026

Touch a Truck (All ages with an adult)
Friday, June 19 from 10 AM - 1 PM
Families are invited to the Summer Reading Club Kick-off event, where children can explore and discover big trucks and vehicles. Children can also meet some of the people who protect, serve, and build our town. While you are here, register for this year's Summer Reading Club: Unearth a Story! Afterwards, be sure to check out our nature-focused learning space, the Discovery Backyard, and drop in to the Children’s and Family Services Department for a themed scavenger hunt. This event does not have a rain date. No registration required.

06/15/2026

Eco-Photo Explorers will explore Long Island’s unique history over the past 250 years in this program. Learn how Long Island’s own journey through these two and a half centuries has shaped the island we live on today. https://eastislip.librarycalendar.com/event/250-years-long-island-history-482-22469

06/15/2026

06/08/2026

Join us for an exciting session featuring local, seasoned birder Dianne Taggart. She will present captivating facts, stunning photography, and highlight the remarkable diversity of nesting birds that can be found right here on Long Island. https://eastislip.librarycalendar.com/event/nesting-birds-long-island-227-22457

06/07/2026

Vroom Vroom Story Walk and Craft (Ages 2 and up with an adult, siblings welcome)
Monday, June 8 at 10 AM
A new story walk is debuting in the Discovery Backyard. Join us for a truck-themed story and craft outside in our Discovery Backyard. Note: This program is weather permitting. The Story Walk will always be on display during regular open Discovery Backyard hours. https://buff.ly/4rA8Rgp

06/03/2026

Little Sports - Thursday, June 4
Little Sport Toddlers at 4:30 PM https://buff.ly/td73zps
Ages 18 - 35 months with an adult, siblings welcome
OR
Little Sport Preschoolers at 5:30 PM https://buff.ly/TmwQpxQ
Ages 3 - 5 years with an adult, siblings welcome
Get sporty with this active and sensory fun-filled program that will explore the basics of basketball and hockey.
Choose one session per family.

06/01/2026

Chess Lessons (Grades 2 - 6)
Tuesday, June 2 at 7 PM
Play and learn under the direction of an instructor from Long Island Chess Nuts. https://buff.ly/AlsZmXc

06/01/2026

June's Bookmark Contest Winner! Congrats to Layla L. Come check out this cool new bookmark available in the Children's Room all month.