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Registration opens:
October 01st, 2026

Wildlife Wonders: Wildlife Light Show

for Grades 1-5
2026-10-21 17:30:00 2026-10-21 18:30:00 America/New_York Wildlife Wonders: Wildlife Light Show From flashing fireflies to glowing ocean animals, explore the amazing superpowers of some glow-tastic creatures, then make a craft. West Islip Public Library - C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Wednesday, October 21
5:30pm - 6:30pm

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West Islip Public Library

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

From flashing fireflies to glowing ocean animals, explore the amazing superpowers of some glow-tastic creatures, then make a craft.

You will need a valid West Islip Library Card to register. If you need to register more than one child, you will need to "add more people." If you're more than 8 minutes late to a program (and do not let us know), your spot may be given to someone from the Waitlist. If you register a child who is not eligible by age/grade for a program, your child will automatically be cancelled.

AGE GROUP: | Grades K-2 | Grades 3-5 |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | Children |

West Islip Public Library
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