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Children's Summer Reading Club

06/21/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/14/2025 @ 9:00pm
Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More, Events, General Interest, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages infant – entering grade 5. Children’s Summer Reading Club: Color Our World!

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books and More, Events, General Interest, Summer Reading
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages infant – entering grade 5. Children’s Summer Reading Club: Color Our World!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Summer Reading Club 2025: Craft Your Adventure

06/21/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Adult Summer Reading Club 2025: Craft Your Adventure
Saturday, June 21 – Friday, August 22
Registration begins Saturday, June 21 at 9:00 am
Sign up in-person, by phone (631-581-5933) or online.

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

Adult Programs

Adult Summer Reading Club 2025: Craft Your Adventure
Saturday, June 21 – Friday, August 22
Registration begins Saturday, June 21 at 9:00 am
Sign up in-person, by phone (631-581-5933) or online.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Summer Reading Club

06/21/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/28/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teen Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More, Events, General Interest, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Sign up for our Teen Summer Reading Program this summer! Read books and earn raffle tickets for super cool prizes!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books and More, Events, General Interest, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Sign up for our Teen Summer Reading Program this summer! Read books and earn raffle tickets for super cool prizes!

This event is in the "Children" group

Fingerpaint Fun

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Please register for one session 

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

Children's Program

Please register for one session 

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 Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd 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

World Chocolate Day!

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Come in for a fun afternoon of dipping different items into chocolate in honor of World Chocolate Day!  

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Come in for a fun afternoon of dipping different items into chocolate in honor of World Chocolate Day!  

This event is in the "Children" group

Axolotl Terrariums

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Entering grades 3 – 5. Decorate, plant, and grow your own egg-shaped mini axolotl terrarium with quick-growing chia seeds, cute axolotl toys and more.

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

Children's Program

Entering grades 3 – 5. Decorate, plant, and grow your own egg-shaped mini axolotl terrarium with quick-growing chia seeds, cute axolotl toys and more.

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 Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Adults" group

French for Beginners

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Bonjour!  Are you planning a trip to France this summer, or simply always wanted to learn French?  Join instructor and Islip resident Natalia Ciampa for an introduction to French.

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

Adult Programs

Bonjour!  Are you planning a trip to France this summer, or simply always wanted to learn French?  Join instructor and Islip resident Natalia Ciampa for an introduction to French.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, July 2nd
This event is in the "Children" group

Pop-In Play-Doh Playtime

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 2 – 5 years with caregiver. Have fun playing with Play-Doh and leave the mess with us! “Pop-in” at your convenience.

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 2 – 5 years with caregiver. Have fun playing with Play-Doh and leave the mess with us! “Pop-in” at your convenience.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

This event is in the "Teens" group

Celebrate Shark Week!

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Movies
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

This Shark Week, the jaws are bigger, the thrills are deeper, and the adventure is one you won’t want to miss. Come in and watch “The Meg,” the ultimate shark movie. Fun snacks will be served! (Rated PG-13) 

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

Teen Programs

This Shark Week, the jaws are bigger, the thrills are deeper, and the adventure is one you won’t want to miss. Come in and watch “The Meg,” the ultimate shark movie. Fun snacks will be served! (Rated PG-13) 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meditation on the Terrace

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Terrace at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

With the fast-paced, stressful world we live in, taking time to practice meditation is more important than ever.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Terrace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

With the fast-paced, stressful world we live in, taking time to practice meditation is more important than ever.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, July 2nd
This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Yoga Series

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

PLEASE NOTE: If the program is full, click here to add your name to the waiting list 

 

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

PLEASE NOTE: If the program is full, click here to add your name to the waiting list 

 

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, July 2nd
This event is in the "Children" group

Wonderful Kites Workshop

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Entering grades K – 2. The Library is here to help you enjoy some outdoor fun! Color your own kite to bring home and fly high in the sky. Dress for a mess.

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

Children's Program

Entering grades K – 2. The Library is here to help you enjoy some outdoor fun! Color your own kite to bring home and fly high in the sky. Dress for a mess.

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 Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Craft Buddies

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Entering grades K – 2. Join teen volunteers for fun crafts and a yummy treat!

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

Children's Program

Entering grades K – 2. Join teen volunteers for fun crafts and a yummy treat!

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 Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafts & Bites

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Food
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Come share some special craft time with kids and enjoy yummy snacks! You will receive one hour of Community Service. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Food
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Come share some special craft time with kids and enjoy yummy snacks! You will receive one hour of Community Service. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Create Your Own Graphic Novel

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Entering grades 3 – 5. Do you love graphic novels? Come learn how to design, draw, and write your very own comics and graphic novels!

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

Children's Program

Entering grades 3 – 5. Do you love graphic novels? Come learn how to design, draw, and write your very own comics and graphic novels!

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 Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Teens" group

ZTAG Laser Tag

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Did you know that ZTag is a brand new way to play laser tag? It's a unique twist on the traditional laser tag experience with super-watches that automatically tag.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Did you know that ZTag is a brand new way to play laser tag? It's a unique twist on the traditional laser tag experience with super-watches that automatically tag.

This event is in the "Children" group

ZTag: Laser Tag

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Room of Requirement at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Entering grade 5.  Exercise waiver required.  ZTag is a unique twist on the traditional laser tag experience with super watches that automatically tag.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Room of Requirement
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Entering grade 5.  Exercise waiver required.  ZTag is a unique twist on the traditional laser tag experience with super watches that automatically tag.

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 Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Advocate

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

An advocate from the Suffolk County Office of the Aging will be available to answer your questions regarding senior programs, services, applications, referrals and more. Anyone with questions regarding services to seniors is welcome. 

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Health & Wellness
Program details:

Adult Programs

An advocate from the Suffolk County Office of the Aging will be available to answer your questions regarding senior programs, services, applications, referrals and more. Anyone with questions regarding services to seniors is welcome. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer Fun!

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Union Avenue Lawn at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Events, Food, Games
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Enjoy an afternoon outside on the side lawn with tons of fun! Make tie-dye t-shirts, play some lawn games, have a water balloon toss and more. Snacks and ice cream will also be served! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Union Avenue Lawn
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Events, Food, Games
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Enjoy an afternoon outside on the side lawn with tons of fun! Make tie-dye t-shirts, play some lawn games, have a water balloon toss and more. Snacks and ice cream will also be served! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Chess Club

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Entering grades K - 5. Learn key strategies from a chess master from NY Chess Academy in this introduction to chess.

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

Children's Program

Entering grades K - 5. Learn key strategies from a chess master from NY Chess Academy in this introduction to chess.

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 Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Choco-venture

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food, General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join Linda Johnson, Chocolate Curator from Chocology Unlimited in Stony Brook and embark on a multi-sensory journey exploring taste, memory, music, color and emotion, through chocolate!

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

Adult Programs

Join Linda Johnson, Chocolate Curator from Chocology Unlimited in Stony Brook and embark on a multi-sensory journey exploring taste, memory, music, color and emotion, through chocolate!

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, July 2nd
This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Yoga Series

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join yoga instructor Brittany Leo for a combination of chair and mat yoga. This class is designed for all levels of yoga.  Exercises can be done on the floor or in a chair.

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 yoga instructor Brittany Leo for a combination of chair and mat yoga. This class is designed for all levels of yoga.  Exercises can be done on the floor or in a chair.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, July 2nd
This event is in the "Adults" group

Books & Bites

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Off-site at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join Librarian Kelly Harvey at J&R’s Steakhouse for lunch and a book discussion.  We will be discussing Charlie Donlea’s Those Empty Eyes, where there is a dark, chilling twist at every corner! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Off-site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and More
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join Librarian Kelly Harvey at J&R’s Steakhouse for lunch and a book discussion.  We will be discussing Charlie Donlea’s Those Empty Eyes, where there is a dark, chilling twist at every corner! 

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 7
This event is in the "Children" group

Drum Circles

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Entering grades 1 – 3. Explore musical traditions, communicate through music and learn playing techniques with a hands-on experience. Play percussion instruments from around the world with Michael Rodgers.

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

Children's Program

Entering grades 1 – 3. Explore musical traditions, communicate through music and learn playing techniques with a hands-on experience. Play percussion instruments from around the world with Michael Rodgers.

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 Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.