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Coin and Stamp Appraisal

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Sign up for a 15-minute time slot with Frank McAlonan for 
a coin and stamp appraisal.

Upcoming
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

Sign up for a 15-minute time slot with Frank McAlonan for 
a coin and stamp appraisal.

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
resin snowflake

Resin Snowflake Pendant

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Create your own unique resin pendant with snowflake charms, guided by artist Galina Lambert. Choose from a variety of pendant shapes—rectangle, square, oval, teardrop, triangle, or round.

Upcoming
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

Create your own unique resin pendant with snowflake charms, guided by artist Galina Lambert. Choose from a variety of pendant shapes—rectangle, square, oval, teardrop, triangle, or round.

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

Apple Support Group

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Do you have any questions or issues with your iPhone, 
iPad, or MacBook? Ask about them here with your fellow 
Apple users and Librarian James Klopp. Open to any skill 
level. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Do you have any questions or issues with your iPhone, 
iPad, or MacBook? Ask about them here with your fellow 
Apple users and Librarian James Klopp. Open to any skill 
level. 

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
cookies

Judy's Cucina: Italian Cookies

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Learn the tips and tricks to making bakery-style Italian
cookies with Judy Boshnack. Dipped in chocolate, filled
with jam, these tasty buttery delights melt in your mouth
and are as beautiful as they are scrumptious! You will bring

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

Adult Programs

Learn the tips and tricks to making bakery-style Italian
cookies with Judy Boshnack. Dipped in chocolate, filled
with jam, these tasty buttery delights melt in your mouth
and are as beautiful as they are scrumptious! You will bring

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

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

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

Upcoming
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
Thanksgivng Turkey Cookies

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

Decorate five turkey cookies with Fanny
Cakes ready to take home and enjoy for
Thanksgiving!

Upcoming
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

Decorate five turkey cookies with Fanny
Cakes ready to take home and enjoy for
Thanksgiving!

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
wild dark shore

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.

Upcoming
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

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!

Upcoming
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
Coastal Wreath

Coastal Holiday Wreath

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

Adult Programs

Floral designer Elizabeth will show
you how to incorporate fresh flowers,
greenery and beautiful bows directly
onto this handmade wood frame.
Add your own personal touch by embellishing with an
assortment of holiday trims.

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

Adult Programs

Floral designer Elizabeth will show
you how to incorporate fresh flowers,
greenery and beautiful bows directly
onto this handmade wood frame.
Add your own personal touch by embellishing with an
assortment of holiday trims.

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
isles

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

The library is heading to UBS Arena to cheer on the New York Islanders as they take on the Colorado Avalanche! Join us for a fun-filled bus trip to the game! No parking, no hassle, just great company and thrilling hockey action.

Upcoming
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

The library is heading to UBS Arena to cheer on the New York Islanders as they take on the Colorado Avalanche! Join us for a fun-filled bus trip to the game! No parking, no hassle, just great company and thrilling hockey action.

defensive driving

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.
Upcoming
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
flautas

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!

Upcoming
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
Effman

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!

Upcoming
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

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!

Upcoming
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
windows android

Windows/Android Support Group

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

If you are having trouble with your Android mobile device or Windows laptop you can find help with this informal support group led by Librarian James Klopp. Open to any skill level.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

If you are having trouble with your Android mobile device or Windows laptop you can find help with this informal support group led by Librarian James Klopp. Open to any skill level.

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
Bayard Cutting Arboretum

Victorian Tea and Holiday House Tour at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:45am - 2:00pm
Off-site at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Trips
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Date: Friday, December 12, 10:45 am – 2:00 pm
Fee: $80 per person
Registration begins: Monday, November 3, at 6:30 pm
Registration ends: Wednesday, December 3, at 9:00 pm
Meet at Bayard Cutting Arboretum: 440 Montauk Highway,

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

Adult Programs

Date: Friday, December 12, 10:45 am – 2:00 pm
Fee: $80 per person
Registration begins: Monday, November 3, at 6:30 pm
Registration ends: Wednesday, December 3, at 9:00 pm
Meet at Bayard Cutting Arboretum: 440 Montauk Highway,

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
bake sale

Bake Sale

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Events, Food
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join us for our fourth annual bake sale! All proceeds will be donated to the Toys for Tots Foundation. 

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Events, Food
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join us for our fourth annual bake sale! All proceeds will be donated to the Toys for Tots Foundation. 

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

craft fair

Holiday Craft Fair

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Events, Food, General Interest
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Stop by our annual Holiday Craft Fair and get some holiday shopping done early!

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Events, Food, General Interest
Program details:

Adult Programs

Stop by our annual Holiday Craft Fair and get some holiday shopping done early!

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

Zumba/Dance Fitness

Monday, December 15, 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!

Upcoming
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
Jane Austen

Jane Austen Embroidered Tea Towel

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join us in creating an embroidered Regency- themed tea towel with Janice Imbrogno in honor of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth (December 16, 1775). Beginners are welcome.

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

Adult Programs

Join us in creating an embroidered Regency- themed tea towel with Janice Imbrogno in honor of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth (December 16, 1775). Beginners are welcome.

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
paint pour

Holiday Paint Pour

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join local artist Jennifer Mariotti to learn the art of paint pouring with holiday colors! She will demonstrate two techniques, and you will choose one to try for yourself. 

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

Adult Programs

Join local artist Jennifer Mariotti to learn the art of paint pouring with holiday colors! She will demonstrate two techniques, and you will choose one to try for yourself. 

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
Chicken Chasseur

Holiday Cooking Demonstration

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Chef Rob Scott will make his version of the popular French dish “Barristers Chicken Chasseur.” Participants will also make one super-sized holiday sprinkle cookie.

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

Adult Programs

Chef Rob Scott will make his version of the popular French dish “Barristers Chicken Chasseur.” Participants will also make one super-sized holiday sprinkle cookie.

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
the husbands

Book Discussion: The Husbands

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join Librarian Anna Howard to discuss The Husbands by Holly Gramazio. When Lauren discovers an attic that produces an endless stream of husbands, she’s forced to confront what she truly wants from love and life.

Upcoming
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 Anna Howard to discuss The Husbands by Holly Gramazio. When Lauren discovers an attic that produces an endless stream of husbands, she’s forced to confront what she truly wants from love and life.

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
LIRR to NYC

Holiday LIRR Trip to Grand Central Station, NYC

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:45pm
Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Trips
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Date: Saturday, December 20
Fee: $11.00 per person for round-trip ticket
Meet at the Islip Train Station: 8:50 am
Registration begins: Monday, November 3, at 6:00 pm
Registration ends: Sunday, December 7, at 4:00 pm

Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Trips
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Date: Saturday, December 20
Fee: $11.00 per person for round-trip ticket
Meet at the Islip Train Station: 8:50 am
Registration begins: Monday, November 3, at 6:00 pm
Registration ends: Sunday, December 7, at 4:00 pm

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