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The Wedding People

Book Discussion: The Wedding People

Saturday, May 24, 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 Anna Howard for a discussion of The Wedding People by Alison Espach. A woman who is down on her luck forms an unexpected bond with the bride at a wedding in Rhode Island.

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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 Anna Howard for a discussion of The Wedding People by Alison Espach. A woman who is down on her luck forms an unexpected bond with the bride at a wedding in Rhode Island.

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
Painting birdhouses

Beautiful Birdhouses

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Decorate a wooden birdhouse together with paints and stickers to hang outside in your backyard! Dress for a mess. Grades K - 2 with caregiver.

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

Children's Program

Decorate a wooden birdhouse together with paints and stickers to hang outside in your backyard! Dress for a mess. Grades K - 2 with caregiver.

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 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.

Finger Paint

Fingerpaint Fun

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Please register for one session 

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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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 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.

Catholic Health Services

Catholic Health Services Mobile Bus

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Parking Lot at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Visit Catholic Health Services mobile bus, which will be parked in the Islip Library’s parking lot. Free blood pressure checks,

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Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Program details:

Adult Programs

Visit Catholic Health Services mobile bus, which will be parked in the Islip Library’s parking lot. Free blood pressure checks,

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required but please call ahead in the event of inclement weather.  Thank you.  

Caregiver and Child Painting on Easel

Art for Two: Love Bug Sunset

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Something new!! Let’s paint together without a paintbrush using various household items and one large canvas to share. Kathy Reccardi will guide each pair every step of the way. Multiple school-age siblings can be accommodated.

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

Children's Program

Something new!! Let’s paint together without a paintbrush using various household items and one large canvas to share. Kathy Reccardi will guide each pair every step of the way. Multiple school-age siblings can be accommodated.

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 am.

Children Playing in Mud

Muddy and Not-So-Muddy Buddies

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Union Avenue Lawn at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 24 months - 5 years with caregiver. Join us outside, wearing clothes that can get messy, while we dig in the dirt, and do other messy things.

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Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Union Avenue Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 24 months - 5 years with caregiver. Join us outside, wearing clothes that can get messy, while we dig in the dirt, and do other messy things.

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 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.

Sidewalk Chalk

Chalk the Walk: Family Connect Fun

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Union Avenue Lawn at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

The program date has changed due to unforeseen circumstances. Thursday, May 29, from 6 - 7pm is the new date and time. Join us outside for some family fun with chalk!

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Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Union Avenue Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

The program date has changed due to unforeseen circumstances. Thursday, May 29, from 6 - 7pm is the new date and time. Join us outside for some family fun with chalk!

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 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.

Shredding

Shredding Day

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Parking Lot at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

A shredding truck from A Shred Away will be in
the Islip Library parking lot for on-site shredding of
your documents. What CAN be shredded: all office
paper (staples, small and large clips do not need to

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Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Program details:

Adult Programs

A shredding truck from A Shred Away will be in
the Islip Library parking lot for on-site shredding of
your documents. What CAN be shredded: all office
paper (staples, small and large clips do not need to

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required but please call ahead in the event of inclement weather.  Thank you.  

Sensory Storytime

Sensory Storytime

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Come join A Time for Kids for this multi-sensory experience at the Library!

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

Children's Program

Come join A Time for Kids for this multi-sensory experience at the 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 Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 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.

teenship boxes

Teenship Boxes

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

Teen Programs

The next set of Teenship boxes will be given out on June 2nd. Registration for these boxes will begin on Thursday, May 1st.  The theme for June is “Let the Adventure Begin,” in honor of this year’s summer reading club theme! 

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

Teen Programs

The next set of Teenship boxes will be given out on June 2nd. Registration for these boxes will begin on Thursday, May 1st.  The theme for June is “Let the Adventure Begin,” in honor of this year’s summer reading club theme! 

Ultimate Playdate

Ultimate Playdate

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all four dates. Ultimate Playdate is fun for all! Children will connect with other children while enjoying our fun toys in unstructured play.

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

Children's Program

Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all four dates. Ultimate Playdate is fun for all! Children will connect with other children while enjoying our fun toys in unstructured play.

Ultimate Playdate

Ultimate Playdate

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all four dates. Ultimate Playdate is fun for all! Children will connect with other children while enjoying our fun toys in unstructured play.

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

Children's Program

Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all four dates. Ultimate Playdate is fun for all! Children will connect with other children while enjoying our fun toys in unstructured play.

Ultimate Playdate

Ultimate Playdate

Monday, June 2, 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

Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all four dates. Ultimate Playdate is fun for all! Children will connect with other children while enjoying our fun toys in unstructured play.

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

Children's Program

Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all four dates. Ultimate Playdate is fun for all! Children will connect with other children while enjoying our fun toys in unstructured play.

Coil Bowl

Coil Bowl

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Create a unique handmade bowl while learning different
coiling techniques using stoneware clay.

 

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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

Create a unique handmade bowl while learning different
coiling techniques using stoneware clay.

 

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
playdate cleanup

Ultimate Playdate Clean Up

Monday, June 2, 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. 

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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. 

Gold Balloons that spell PROM

Perfect Prom

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

It is time to celebrate! Dress in your best as we craft, dance and play. Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.

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

Children's Program

It is time to celebrate! Dress in your best as we craft, dance and play. Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 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.

NYS Safe Boating Course

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Fee: $50

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Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Program details:

Adult Programs

Fee: $50

country western line dancing

Country Western Line Dancing

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Let’s dance! Learn basic country western
line dancing steps, while more advanced
dancers can brush up on their dance
skills. Line dances and couple/partner
dances will be taught, but partners are

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Let’s dance! Learn basic country western
line dancing steps, while more advanced
dancers can brush up on their dance
skills. Line dances and couple/partner
dances will be taught, but partners are

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
Bee sitting on swing

Paintbrush Palooza: Swinging Bee Painting

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Swinging Bee Painting:

Let’s grab a brush and paint as Kathy Reccardi guides you each step of the way.

 

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

Children's Program

Swinging Bee Painting:

Let’s grab a brush and paint as Kathy Reccardi guides you each step of the way.

 

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 am.

gentle fitness

Gentle Fitness

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join Debbie Krzyminski from Fitness Figures with exercises
for strength, balance, aerobics, and flexibility that can be
done seated or standing.

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Register Now
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 Debbie Krzyminski from Fitness Figures with exercises
for strength, balance, aerobics, and flexibility that can be
done seated or standing.

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
Children Playing in Mud

Muddy and Not-So-Muddy Buddies

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Union Avenue Lawn at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 24 months - 5 years with caregiver. Join us outside, wearing clothes that can get messy, while we dig in the dirt, and do other messy things.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Union Avenue Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 24 months - 5 years with caregiver. Join us outside, wearing clothes that can get messy, while we dig in the dirt, and do other messy things.

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 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.

NYS Safe Boating Course

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Fee: $50

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Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Program details:

Adult Programs

Fee: $50

babysitting course

Get Ready to Babysit

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

This three-hour course given by Cornell University will teach you all you need to know about the basics of babysitting. A certificate will be provided upon the completion of the course. 

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

Teen Programs

This three-hour course given by Cornell University will teach you all you need to know about the basics of babysitting. A certificate will be provided upon the completion of the course. 

Ultimate Playdate

Ultimate Playdate

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all four dates. Ultimate Playdate is fun for all! Children will connect with other children while enjoying our fun toys in unstructured play.

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

Children's Program

Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all four dates. Ultimate Playdate is fun for all! Children will connect with other children while enjoying our fun toys in unstructured play.