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National Library Week!

All Day 4/6 - 4/12
Islip Public Library
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Library Branch: Islip Public Library

Adult Programs

National Library Week

National Library Week

04/06/2025 @ 9:00am to 04/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
Children's Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Program details:

No registration is required.Tropical Adventure Day Tuesday, April 8 Ages infant – 12 years with caregiver 9:00 am – 9:00 pm  Paddle a canoe or catch a ride on t...

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

Children's Program

No registration is required.

Tropical Adventure Day 

Tuesday, April 8 

Ages infant – 12 years with caregiver 

Disclaimer(s)

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

movie night

Movie Night

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Program details:

Join Ms. Kelly for a movie night on the big screen! Movie will be voted on by the teens. Snacks will also be served. 

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

Teen Programs

Join Ms. Kelly for a movie night on the big screen! Movie will be voted on by the teens. Snacks will also be served. 

teen appreciation

Teen Appreciation Day

All Day
Teen Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Program details:

TEEN APPRECIATION DAY! Stop by the Reference Desk after school for a special treat! 

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, General Interest
Program details:

Teen Programs

TEEN APPRECIATION DAY! Stop by the Reference Desk after school for a special treat! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

defensive driving

Defensive Driving

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Program details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
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 on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 pm
Online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:45 pm
Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 am
sign language

Sign Language

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Program details:

Join instructor Laura Romer to learn basic and intermediate sign language, the manual alphabet, numbers, key words, conve sational phrases and much more during this five-week class...

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

Adult Programs

Join instructor Laura Romer to learn basic and intermediate sign language, the manual alphabet, numbers, key words, conve sational phrases and much more during this five-week class.

Disclaimer(s)

In-person registration begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 pm
Online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:45 pm
Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 am
Finger Paint

Fingerpaint Fun

Saturday, April 12, 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

Program details:

Please register for one session Join us as we paint away the time using our fingers, stencils, rollers and more. Veggie Baby finger paints are available for our youngest guest...

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

Children's Program

Please register for one session 

Join us as we paint away the time using our fingers, stencils, rollers and more. Veggie Baby finger paints are available for our youngest guests. Dress for a mess. 

Disclaimer(s)

If you are registering more than one (1) person please select ADD ANOTHER and enter their name. 

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 6:30 pm Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, 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.

teen think tank

Teen Think Tank

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Program details:

Get involved in the library by joining our Teen Think Tank. Hear about our upcoming programs and help us plan ahead for our fall programs! All ideas are welcome! *You will receive ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Get involved in the library by joining our Teen Think Tank. Hear about our upcoming programs and help us plan ahead for our fall programs! All ideas are welcome! *You will receive one hour of community service. 

Storytime

Purple Chair Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 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

Program details:

Gather around the purple chair for stories, songs, and fun!No registration is required.

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

Children's Program

Gather around the purple chair for stories, songs, and fun!

No registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

tiny art

Tiny Art Painting

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Program details:

Come in for a relaxing evening of painting mini canvases. Your tiny paintings will be exhibited in the Library’s front entrancedisplay case during the month of May.

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

Adult Programs

Come in for a relaxing evening of painting mini canvases. Your tiny paintings will be exhibited in the Library’s front entrance
display case during the month of May.

Disclaimer(s)

In-person registration begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 pm
Online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:45 pm
Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 am
fit

Get Fit with Vicki

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

Adult Programs

Program details:

Join instructor Vicki Luckman as she motivates you through a series of weight-bearing resistance, cardio, balance, coordination, and flexibility exercises set to music. All levels ...

Open
Required
Payment
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join instructor Vicki Luckman as she motivates you through a series of weight-bearing resistance, cardio, balance, coordination, and flexibility exercises set to music. All levels are welcome! 

Disclaimer(s)

Please note: no refunds unless your seat can be filled by someone else.  Please contact the library at 631-581-5933 if you need to cancel.  Thank you. 
In-person registration begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 pm
Online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:45 pm
Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 am
craft & chill

Craft & Chill

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Program details:

For the April 16th session, teens will make tiny art canvases that will be displayed in the lobby in May! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

For the April 16th session, teens will make tiny art canvases that will be displayed in the lobby in May! 

Rapunzel

Once Upon a STEM Challenge

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Program details:

Join us for classic fairy tales with a STEM twist! Help Rapunzel run away from the tower by building her a creative escape route.

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

Children's Program

Join us for classic fairy tales with a STEM twist! Help Rapunzel run away from the tower by building her a creative escape route.

Disclaimer(s)

If you are registering more than one (1) person please select ADD ANOTHER and enter their name. 

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 6:30 pm Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 10:00 am

apple support

Apple Support Group

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Program details:

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.

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

Adult Programs

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 on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 pm
Online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:45 pm
Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 am
cupcake & canvas

Cupcake & Canvas Night

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Program details:

Come enjoy a night of cupcakes and decorating your own canvas! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Come enjoy a night of cupcakes and decorating your own canvas! 

sign language

Sign Language

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Program details:

Join instructor Laura Romer to learn basic and intermediate sign language, the manual alphabet, numbers, key words, conve sational phrases and much more during this five-week class...

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

Adult Programs

Join instructor Laura Romer to learn basic and intermediate sign language, the manual alphabet, numbers, key words, conve sational phrases and much more during this five-week class.

Disclaimer(s)

In-person registration begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 pm
Online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:45 pm
Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 am
Spring Sensory Storytime

Spring Sensory Playtime

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Program details:

Engage all of your senses in fun playtime. Play with sensory bins, make a craft, and more!

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

Children's Program

Engage all of your senses in fun playtime. Play with sensory bins, make a craft, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

If you are registering more than one (1) person please select ADD ANOTHER and enter their name. 

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 6:30 pm Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, 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.

Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Animals, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Program details:

Have fun learning all about dinosaurs and make a fossil to take home!

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

Children's Program

Have fun learning all about dinosaurs and make a fossil to take home!

Disclaimer(s)

If you are registering more than one (1) person please select ADD ANOTHER and enter their name. 

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 6:30 pm Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 10:00 am

Gross Anatomy

Gross Anatomy

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Program details:

Learn about all the ways your body uses yucky substances, sounds, and smells to keep you healthy and safe. Make something cool and yucky to take home!

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

Children's Program

Learn about all the ways your body uses yucky substances, sounds, and smells to keep you healthy and safe. Make something cool and yucky to take home!

Disclaimer(s)

If you are registering more than one (1) person please select ADD ANOTHER and enter their name. 

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 6:30 pm Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 10:00 am

pringles

Taste Test: Pringles

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Program details:

Guess the flavors of the Pringle chip! 

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

Teen Programs

Guess the flavors of the Pringle chip! 

LED Kawaii Nightlight

LED Kawaii Nightlight

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Program details:

Lisa Colon shows you how to create your own LED nightlight with a touch of sparkle. You will smile every time you see it!

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

Children's Program

Lisa Colon shows you how to create your own LED nightlight with a touch of sparkle. You will smile every time you see it!

Disclaimer(s)

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 6:30 pm Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 10:00 am

on fire island

Long Island Reads Book Discussion: On Fire Island

Wednesday, April 23, 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

Program details:

Join Librarian Laurie Aitken for a discussion of this year’s Long Island Reads pick. Following our discussion, the author Jane Rosen will talk with us via Zoom. 

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

Adult Programs

Join Librarian Laurie Aitken for a discussion of this year’s Long Island Reads pick. Following our discussion, the author Jane Rosen will talk with us via Zoom. 

Disclaimer(s)

In-person registration begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 pm
Online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:45 pm
Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 am
intro to computers

Introduction to Computers

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Program details:

Come to this hands-on workshop with Librarian Dan Coster where you will learn basic mouse,keyboard and internet skills using a Library laptop. Bring your own laptop (if you have on...

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

Adult Programs

Come to this hands-on workshop with Librarian Dan Coster where you will learn basic mouse,
keyboard and internet skills using a Library laptop. Bring your own laptop (if you have one)
for a more personalized experience!

Disclaimer(s)

In-person registration begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 pm
Online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:45 pm
Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 am
gladiator II

Friday Afternoon Movie: Gladiator II

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies

Adult Programs

Disclaimer(s)

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