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2nd date for the Titanic Tea

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Program details:

April marks 113 years since the Titanic first set sail. JoinMargaret Johnson as she weaves tea history and Titaniclore into a formal three-course menu that includessandwiches and s...

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

Adult Programs

April marks 113 years since the Titanic first set sail. Join
Margaret Johnson as she weaves tea history and Titanic
lore into a formal three-course menu that includes
sandwiches and savories, scones, tea breads and decadent

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

This program is for waitlisted guests for the tea on Tuesday, April 8.  If you would like to attend, please add your name to the waitlist on Tuesday, April 8.  Thank you. 

Tiny Art Challenge

Tiny Art Challenge

Monday, April 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

Program details:

It is time for our Tiny Art Challenge! This year’s theme is Summer Breeze. We are having a library-wide Tiny Art Show in May, and your artwork will be featured in the exhibit. Tiny...

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

Children's Program

It is time for our Tiny Art Challenge! This year’s theme is Summer Breeze. We are having a library-wide Tiny Art Show in May, and your artwork will be featured in the exhibit. Tiny art is terrific!

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

pizza by tano

Explore the Art of Pizza by Tano

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Program details:

Join Pizza by Tano for a pizza-making demonstration and tasting, sprinkled with a little history about pizzerias andtips on making pizza dough.

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

Adult Programs

Join Pizza by Tano for a pizza-making demonstration and tasting, sprinkled with a little history about pizzerias and
tips on making pizza dough.

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

Lunch and Learn: Spotting Scams and Staying Safe

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Program details:

Learn about common scams; how to spot and avoid them; tactics scammers use to target individuals; what to do ifyou are asked for personal information; and resources to help protect...

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

Adult Programs

Learn about common scams; how to spot and avoid them; tactics scammers use to target individuals; what to do if
you are asked for personal information; and resources to help protect yourself and your family. Following the

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
Magnetic Poetry Masters

Magnetic Poetry Masters

Wednesday, April 30, 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:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own personalized set of magnetic poetry.

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

Children's Program

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own personalized set of magnetic poetry.

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

windows android support

Windows/Android Support Group

Wednesday, April 30, 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:

If you are having trouble with your Android mobile device or Windows laptop you can find help with this informal support group! 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

If you are having trouble with your Android mobile device or Windows laptop you can find help with this informal support group! 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
battle of the books

Battle of the Books Meeting

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More, Events, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Program details:

CALLING ALL READERS - If you are interested in doing Battle of the Books, please sign up at the Reference Desk. Teens will read 6 books (books chosen at random) and then compete in...

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books and More, Events, General Interest
Program details:

Teen Programs

CALLING ALL READERS - If you are interested in doing Battle of the Books, please sign up at the Reference Desk. Teens will read 6 books (books chosen at random) and then compete in a trivia battle against other libraries on Long Island. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

BenAnna Band

BenAnna Band

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Program details:

Come join BenAnna Band for a family-friendly concert! Kids will go bananas for this high energy musical duo that will have kids and adults singing, dancing, and playing along on li...

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

Children's Program

Come join BenAnna Band for a family-friendly concert! Kids will go bananas for this high energy musical duo that will have kids and adults singing, dancing, and playing along on live instruments!

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.

mother's day paint night

Mother's Day Paint Night

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Program details:

Join Kathy Reccardi and create this painting using acrylic paints on a 16 x 20 inch canvas. If the program is full, please call us at 631-581-5933 OR click here to add yo...

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

Adult Programs

Join Kathy Reccardi and create this painting using acrylic paints on a 16 x 20 inch canvas.

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
mother's day

Mother's Day Gifts

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Program details:

Shhh, it’s a surprise! Come in and make a Mother’s Day gift for your mom, aunt, grandma, or any other special lady in your life! 

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

Shhh, it’s a surprise! Come in and make a Mother’s Day gift for your mom, aunt, grandma, or any other special lady in your life! 

pride of the hudson

Hudson River Cruise Aboard Pride of the Hudson

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 8:00pm
Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Trips
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Program details:

Itinerarybus departs Islip Library's parking lot: 9:30 am • Arrive at Pride’s Landing in Newburgh, New York, for thePride of the Hudson two-hour cruise (1:00 – 3:00 pm).• Enjo...

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

Adult Programs

Itinerary

bus departs Islip Library's parking lot: 9:30 am 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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
playdate cleanup

Ultimate Playdate Clean Up

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Program details:

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

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

Teen Programs

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

playdate cleanup

Ultimate Playdate Clean Up

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Program details:

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

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

Teen Programs

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

arts & crafts

Arts & Crafts: Spring Clean Out

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Program details:

Come in for a fun afternoon of crafting using leftover materials. Each teen will get to take a bag of supplies home also! 

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

Teen Programs

Come in for a fun afternoon of crafting using leftover materials. Each teen will get to take a bag of supplies home also! 

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

Program details:

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,” i...

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

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

Program details:

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

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

Teen Programs

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

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

Program details:

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 co...

Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
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. 

playdate cleanup

Ultimate Playdate Clean Up

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Program details:

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

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

Teen Programs

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

iced tea day

National Iced Tea Day!

Tuesday, June 10, 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:

Come have some iced tea and snacks while celebrating “National Iced Tea Day!” We will also play some Bingo! 

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

Teen Programs

Come have some iced tea and snacks while celebrating “National Iced Tea Day!” We will also play some Bingo! 

SRC bags

Summer Reading Club Bags

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Food, General Interest, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Program details:

Come help us put together our Summer Reading Club bags! *Teens will earn two hours of community service. 

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

Teen Programs

Come help us put together our Summer Reading Club bags! *Teens will earn two hours of community service. 

book buddies

Book & Craft Buddies

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More, Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Program details:

Come share some special reading time with kids as they practice their reading. You will receive one hour of Community Service. 

Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books and More, Volunteer
Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Come share some special reading time with kids as they practice their reading. You will receive one hour of Community Service. 

teen room

Get to Know the Teen Department

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More, General Interest, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Program details:

Stop in to meet Ms. Kelly and get to know the Teen Department before Summer Reading Club begins! You'll receive a tour of the Teen Room and learn about the Summer Reading Club, alo...

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

Teen Programs

Stop in to meet Ms. Kelly and get to know the Teen Department before Summer Reading Club begins! You'll receive a tour of the Teen Room and learn about the Summer Reading Club, along with some exciting upcoming programs!

chalk

Chalk Competition

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Union Avenue Lawn at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Program details:

Kick off our Summer Reading Club with a chalk drawing competition. The best team wins a prize! The theme will be announced the day of. Grab your friends and come on down! 

Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Union Avenue Lawn
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest, Summer Reading
Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Kick off our Summer Reading Club with a chalk drawing competition. The best team wins a prize! The theme will be announced the day of. Grab your friends and come on down! 

goonies

Summer Movie Series - Goonies

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Program details:

Join us for a fun afternoon and enjoy our summer movie series. All the movies chosen will be based on an adventure theme! Popcorn and snacks will be served!

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

Teen Programs

Join us for a fun afternoon and enjoy our summer movie series. All the movies chosen will be based on an adventure theme! Popcorn and snacks will be served!