Programs

Young Adult Programs 

Registration for East Islip patrons for May and June programs begins on Monday, May 1 at 9:00 a.m.
Out of District patrons may begin registering on Friday, May 5 at 9:00 a.m.

Take and Make: Rainbow Sugar Cookies (EIY869)
Pick up begins on Monday, June 12
Grades 6-12
Proudly create a rainbow set of sugar cookie sandwiches using dye and buttercream!  This kit includes dry ingredients only.  Each kit is equipped with a QR code which allows you to view the tutorial at your convenience.  This program may not be suitable for those with food allergies.  Click here to register.   

Super Smash Bros. (EIY748)
June 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Grades 6-12
Join us for a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate mega-tournament! Players can compete in a fun, friendly event with awesome prizes for the top-placing players!  Click here to register.  

New York State Safe Boating Course (EIY703) R
Monday, June 27 (6 p.m.—9 p.m.), Tuesday, June 28 (6 p.m.—9 p.m.), and Wednesday, June 29 (6 p.m.—9 p.m.) 
Fee: $50
New York State Safe Boating Classes are now mandatory for anyone operating a boat, watercraft or Jet Ski in NY State. The law requires anyone born before Jan. 1, 1983 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2023 and by 2025 everyone regardless of age MUST have a safe boating certificate.  All registrants for this event must be 10 years of age by June 26, 2023. To register, visit: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/193767

Young Adult Summer Reading Club
Sign up begins on Monday, June 12 at 9:00 a.m.
Grades 7-12
Join our annual summer reading club!  This year, we are giving you the option to complete the program either online, in-person, or both; for every book you read, submit a 3-5 sentence review on the form that’s on the blog or on a reporting form at the Reference Desk.  Each book review will earn you a raffle ticket that can be entered into the drawing of your choice.  For every five book submissions or ten graphic novel submissions, you will automatically get one entry into the grand prize raffle, an Apple Watch!  Register in person or online starting Monday, June 12 at https://eipl.org/r/YAsrc2023

Trail Mix and Trivia (EIY870)
Wednesday, June 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Grades 7-12
Kick off your summer by playing super fun summer-themed trivia, listening to music, and making some delicious trail mix.  The winner gets to take home a prize!  This program may not be suitable for those with food allergies.  Click here to register.

July Programs

Registration for July programs for East Islip patrons begins on Thursday, June 1 at 9:00 a.m. 
Out of District patrons may begin registering on Thursday, June 8 at 9:00 a.m.

Learn to Knit (EIY891)
Saturdays, July 8, 15, and 29 at 12:00 p.m.
Grades 7-12.
Learn the fundamentals of knitting!  Please bring a pair of size 7 knitting needles and one skein of worsted weight (#4) yarn with you to class.  Click here to register for this program.

Summer Splendor Aromatherapy (EIY871)
Thursday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m. 
Grades 7-12.
Create a bug repellent and a moisturizing body scrub to keep skin clean and healthy during the summer months using essential oils. Each teen will leave with a handmade product, recipes, and more!  Click here to register for this program.

Paint Night: Summer Sunset (EIY872)
Monday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. 
Grades 7-12.
Paint a beautiful and scenic summer sunset on canvas.  Each teen will walk away with their own unique work of art.  Be sure to dress for a mess!  Click here to register for this program.

Watermelon Cupcakes (EIY873)
Tuesday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m. 
Grades 7-12.
What’s sweeter than watermelon?  Watermelon cupcakes!  Decorate three cupcakes using buttercream icing, green and red food dye, and chocolate chips to mimic seeds.  Click here to register for this program.

Beginner Teen Yoga Series (EIY874)
Wednesdays, July 19, 26, August 2, 9, & 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Grades 7-12.
For all levels!  We will focus on the fundamentals of a Vinyasa Yoga asana practice and explore the philosophy of Yoga through breath work and meditation. Bring a yoga mat and your desire to learn.  Click here to register for this program.

Create Your Own Candles (EIY875)
Thursday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. 
Grades 7-12.
Learn about candle making and create your own colorful candle using wax granules, glitter, wax charms, and more.  Click here to register for this program.

Chopped Teen Edition (EIY876)
Monday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. 
Grades 7-12.
Teams will brainstorm and create a snack made out of mystery ingredients.  Each team’s snack will be judged and the winning group will win a prize!  Click here to register for this program.

Teen Movie Night (EIY877)
Thursday, July 27 at 6:00 p.m.
Grades 7-12.
Join us for our first teen movie night!  We will be watching Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017, PG-13, 133 min. runtime).  Pizza and popcorn will be served.  Click here to register for this program.

Tote Bag Wars (EIY878)
Monday, July 31 at 7:00 p.m. 
Grades 7-12. 
Choose from hundreds of stencils and create your own unique tote bag! Once everyone completes their tote, we'll vote on the crowd favorite and the winner will win a prize!  Click here to register for this program.

August Programs

Registration for August programs for East Islip patrons begins on Saturday, July 1 at 9:00 a.m. 
Out of District patrons may begin registering on Saturday, July 8 at 9:00 a.m.

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Sandwiches (EIY879)
Tuesday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m. 
Grades 7-12.
Learn how to make delicious old fashioned waffles and ice cream from scratch.  Click here to register for this program.

Super Smash Bros. (EIY748)
Wednesday, August 2 at 7:00 p.m. 
Grades 6-12.
Join us for a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate mega-tournament! Players compete in a fun, friendly event with great prizes for the top-placing players.  Click here to register for this program.

Learn to Embroider (EIY880)
Saturday, August 5 at 1:00 p.m. 
Grades 7-12.
Bring a t-shirt and learn how to embroider!  Learn various techniques to create beautiful, custom designs.   Click here to register for this program.

Murder Mystery Night (EIY881)
Monday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m. 
Grades 7-12.
Someone is missing and it’s your job to solve the mystery!   Figure out whodunit at this fun murder mystery night.  Click here to register for this program.

Galaxy Body Scrub (EIY882)
Tuesday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m. 
Grades 7-12.
Learn to make a stellar galaxy body scrub with sugar,  oil, mica powder, and edible stars.  We’ll also decorate the jars to make them look out of this world!  Click here to register for this program.

Tie Dye Workshop (EIY846)
Thursday, August 17 at 7:00 p.m. 
Grades 7-12.
Bring a t-shirt to tie dye into your very own piece of wearable art!  This process can be messy, so please dress for a mess!  For best results, shirts should be 100% cotton or 50% cotton and 50% polyester.  Click here to register for this program.

DIY Locker Décor (EIY884)
Wednesday, August 23 at 6:30 p.m. 
Grades 7-12.
Decorate your locker in style!  Create different locker décor that will help you become more organized and stylish in the upcoming school year.  Click here to register for this program.

Tiny Words Bracelets (EIY885)
Thursday, August 24 at 7:00 p.m. 
Grades 7-12.
You’ve seen celebrities like Taylor Swift wear them, now you can make one of your very own!  Create your own inspirational bracelet to wear yourself or give as a gift.  Click here to register for this program.