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The East Islip Public Library's Summer Reading Program for children is almost over. Children in the Independent Readers Club and our Read-to-Me Club still have time to report on their books to win cool prizes. Click here for more info and below to report.
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Available Children's Programs | 8/7-8/20
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Monday, August 8 at 6 PM
Ages 5 and up | Join Ms. Gina for a virtual game hour! Prizes will be available for pickup at the Children's Reference Desk. |
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Gourmet Campfire Marshmallows |
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Tuesday, August 9 at 6 PM or 7 PM
Grades 3-6 | Children will coat marshmallows in chocolate and roll them in their favorite coating. This program may not be suitable for children with food allergies. |
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Thursday, August 11 at 7 PM
Grades 3-5 | Join fellow BSC fans (Graphic Novel and/or chapter books) for a discussion of your favorite characters and scenes and then make a BSC-inspired craft! |
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Friday, August 19 at 3 PM
Grades 5-8 | Tweens will compete to make a disasterpiece, the worst piece of artwork they can imagine. |
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten |
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Summer Reading Club Recommended Reads |
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Old MacDonald Had A Boat by Steve Goetz
In this take on the classic folk song, farmer MacDonald and his wife gather their tools and with the helpful farm animals they build--a boat.
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All the Water in the World by George Ella Lyon and Katherine Tillotson
Introduces young children to the water cycle with simple text and illustrations.
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One White Dolphin by Gill Lewis
When a baby albino dolphin caught in old fishing netting washes ashore, Paralympics sailing hopeful Felix and English school girl Kara work with veterinarians and specialists to save and reunite the dolphin with her mother, setting off a chain of events that might just save the reef from the environmental effects of proposed dredging.
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Down, Down, Down : A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea by Steve Jenkins
Going down deep into the depths of the sea, this colorfully illustrated picture book provides a look at some of the amazing and unique inhabitants who call the ocean home, including the large sperm whale, the jellyfish that lights up in the dark, and super long squids.
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And be sure to check out our website for access to free virtual books, updated resources for remote education, and fun ideas to keep your family engaged. |
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