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Ultimate Playdate

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all three dates: 11/10, 11/17, and 11/24.  Ultimate Playdate is fun for all!

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all three dates: 11/10, 11/17, and 11/24.  Ultimate Playdate is fun for all!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Ultimate Playdate Clean Up

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Come help us organize the playroom and clean the toys. *Teens will earn one hour of community service. 

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Come help us organize the playroom and clean the toys. *Teens will earn one hour of community service. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba/Dance Fitness

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

If the program is filled, please call us at 631-581-5933 or click HERE to add your name to the waiting list.  Thank you. 

 

Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

If the program is filled, please call us at 631-581-5933 or click HERE to add your name to the waiting list.  Thank you. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on TUESDAY, November 4th
This event is in the "Children" group

Purple Chair Storytime

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  No registration is required.  We will fluff our feathers while listening to gobbly-good stories and more! Gobble Gobble!

 

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  No registration is required.  We will fluff our feathers while listening to gobbly-good stories and more! Gobble Gobble!

 

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

This event is in the "Teens" group

Let Them Eat Cake

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More, Events, Food, Games, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Did you know National Cake Day is on November 26th? Celebrate early by coming in and enjoying some different types of cakes. Bingo will also be played! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books and More, Events, Food, Games, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Did you know National Cake Day is on November 26th? Celebrate early by coming in and enjoying some different types of cakes. Bingo will also be played! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

If the program is filled, please call us at 631-581-5933 or click HERE to add your name to the waiting list.  Thank you. 

Decorate five

Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

If the program is filled, please call us at 631-581-5933 or click HERE to add your name to the waiting list.  Thank you. 

Decorate five

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on TUESDAY, November 4th

Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Islip Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Islip Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Discussion: Wild Dark Shore

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join Librarian Mark Irish to discuss Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy. A haunting, emotionally rich survival story set on a remote island where secrets, grief, and ecological collapse converge. Snacks will be provided.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and More
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join Librarian Mark Irish to discuss Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy. A haunting, emotionally rich survival story set on a remote island where secrets, grief, and ecological collapse converge. Snacks will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on TUESDAY, November 4th
This event is in the "Children" group

Frosty's Big Day: The Musical

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Events, Music
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 24 months – grade 5 with caregiver.  Performance held at the Islip Library.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Events, Music
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 24 months – grade 5 with caregiver.  Performance held at the Islip Library.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on MONDAY, November 3, at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on TUESDAY, November 4, at 10:00 am.

If you're registering a sibling outside of the age group requirement, please indicate the name and age of each sibling in the "Special Notes" field.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teenship Boxes

All Day
Teen Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Food, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

The theme for the December Teenship Boxes is "Happy Holidays!"

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Food, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

The theme for the December Teenship Boxes is "Happy Holidays!"

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba/Dance Fitness

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join instructor AnnMarie Rigoroso for this dance class that combines fitness and fun!

Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join instructor AnnMarie Rigoroso for this dance class that combines fitness and fun!

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on TUESDAY, November 4th
This event is in the "Children" group

December Holiday Crafts

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades 1 – 3. Celebrate the festive spirit of December with fun multi-holiday crafts to give as gifts or to decorate your home.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Grades 1 – 3. Celebrate the festive spirit of December with fun multi-holiday crafts to give as gifts or to decorate your home.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on MONDAY, November 3, at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on TUESDAY, November 4, at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Coastal Holiday Wreath

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

If the program is filled, please call us at 631-581-5933 or click HERE to add your name to the waiting list.  Thank you. 

 

Full
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

If the program is filled, please call us at 631-581-5933 or click HERE to add your name to the waiting list.  Thank you. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on TUESDAY, November 4th
This event is in the "Children" group

My First Book Club

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages infant – 24 months with caregiver. Read along and sing songs together during an interactive lapsit storytime. Each registered child will receive a board book to keep.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages infant – 24 months with caregiver. Read along and sing songs together during an interactive lapsit storytime. Each registered child will receive a board book to keep.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on MONDAY, November 3, at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on TUESDAY, November 4, at 10:00 am.

If you're registering a sibling outside of the age group requirement, please indicate the name and age of each sibling in the "Special Notes" field.

This event is in the "Adults" group

New York Islanders vs Colorado Avalanche Game

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 10:30pm
Off-site at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Events, Games, Trips
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

If the program is filled, please call us at 631-581-5933 or click HERE to add your name to the waiting list.  Thank you. 

 

Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Off-site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Events, Games, Trips
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

If the program is filled, please call us at 631-581-5933 or click HERE to add your name to the waiting list.  Thank you. 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Gingerbread Houses

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Events, Food, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year and what better way to celebrate than by making your own gingerbread house! All supplies will be provided by Fanny Cakes.  

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Events, Food, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year and what better way to celebrate than by making your own gingerbread house! All supplies will be provided by Fanny Cakes.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Defensive Driving

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Fee: $25 check or money order payable to New York
Safety Training Associates (NYSTA) due on the day of the
class.
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Fee: $25 check or money order payable to New York
Safety Training Associates (NYSTA) due on the day of the
class.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, September 3rd
This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Canvas Snowman Ornaments

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades 1 – 5. Join Miss Jade for a holly jolly good time! Enjoy classic holiday tunes while painting your very own mini canvas snowman ornament.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Grades 1 – 5. Join Miss Jade for a holly jolly good time! Enjoy classic holiday tunes while painting your very own mini canvas snowman ornament.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on MONDAY, November 3, at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on TUESDAY, November 4, at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fantastic Homemade Flautas

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join Chef Janeth Galliani of Maria’s Mexican Cooking and learn how to make taquitos dorados, also known as flautas. Fill them, roll them, fry them and enjoy them!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join Chef Janeth Galliani of Maria’s Mexican Cooking and learn how to make taquitos dorados, also known as flautas. Fill them, roll them, fry them and enjoy them!

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on TUESDAY, November 4th
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holiday Concert with the Paul Effman Quintet

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Enjoy favorite holiday tunes presented in an elegant jazz style by The Paul Effman Ensemble.  Listen to new instrumental arrangements of beloved songs, past and present, that are sure to get you into the holiday spirit!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Enjoy favorite holiday tunes presented in an elegant jazz style by The Paul Effman Ensemble.  Listen to new instrumental arrangements of beloved songs, past and present, that are sure to get you into the holiday spirit!

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on TUESDAY, November 4th
This event is in the "Teens" group

National Brownie Day

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Games, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Join us for National Brownie Day as we taste-test different brownies!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, Games, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Join us for National Brownie Day as we taste-test different brownies!

This event is in the "Children" group

Weather Windmill: A Time for Kids

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 18 months - 5 years with caregiver.   Join A Time for Kids in this family-friendly preschool program. Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development and storytelling. Create a themed craft.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 18 months - 5 years with caregiver.   Join A Time for Kids in this family-friendly preschool program. Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development and storytelling. Create a themed craft.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on MONDAY, November 3, at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on TUESDAY, November 4, at 10:00 am.

If you're registering a sibling outside of the age group requirement, please indicate the name and age of each sibling in the "Special Notes" field.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba/Dance Fitness

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join instructor AnnMarie Rigoroso for this dance class that combines fitness and fun!

Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join instructor AnnMarie Rigoroso for this dance class that combines fitness and fun!

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on TUESDAY, November 4th
This event is in the "Children" group

Sensory-Friendly Movie

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 48 months – grade 5 with caregiver. Pick your favorite holiday movie and vote for it at the start of the program. We’ll watch the one that receives the most votes.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 48 months – grade 5 with caregiver. Pick your favorite holiday movie and vote for it at the start of the program. We’ll watch the one that receives the most votes.

Disclaimer(s)

  • If you are registering more than one (1) person, please select ADD A SEAT and enter their name and age or grade. 
     
  • If you do not see an option for "ADD A SEAT" after registering one child, go back into the program to add additional sibling(s) to the waiting list after completing the initial registration.  

In-person and online: Begins on MONDAY, November 3, at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on TUESDAY, November 4, at 10:00 am.

If you're registering a sibling outside of the age group requirement, please indicate the name and age of each sibling in the "Special Notes" field.