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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

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

Open
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pinstripes & Tales

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Bill Schulman is a lifelong Yankees fan who wrote the
columns Collecting Memories and Where Are They Now,
for Yankees Magazine. During this time he interviewed
113 former “Bombers” from the 1950s through the

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

Adult Programs

Bill Schulman is a lifelong Yankees fan who wrote the
columns Collecting Memories and Where Are They Now,
for Yankees Magazine. During this time he interviewed
113 former “Bombers” from the 1950s through the

This event is in the "Children" group.

Purple Chair Storytime

Tuesday, June 10, 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

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.  

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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

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

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

Teen Programs

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wooden Welcome Sign

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join Diana McDonough and
create an attractive
10-inch-round welcome sign.

Open
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

Join Diana McDonough and
create an attractive
10-inch-round welcome sign.

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 "Teens" group.

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

Come help us put together our Summer Reading Club bags! *Teens will earn two hours 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, General Interest, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Once Upon a STEM Challenge

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Join us for classic fairy tales with a STEM twist! Help Little Red Riding Hood save her grandma by building a super loud musical instrument to scare off the wolf.

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

Children's Program

Join us for classic fairy tales with a STEM twist! Help Little Red Riding Hood save her grandma by building a super loud musical instrument to scare off the wolf.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Country Western Line Dancing

Wednesday, June 11, 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
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
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Book & Craft Buddies

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and More
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Teen volunteers will be on hand to read and listen as kids practice reading. Share some special reading time with a big kid and make some crafts too!

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

Children's Program

Teen volunteers will be on hand to read and listen as kids practice reading. Share some special reading time with a big kid and make some crafts too!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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

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!

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gentle Fitness

Friday, June 13, 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.

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 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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fire Island Sunset Cruise Aboard the Island Spirit III

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Off-site at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Trips
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Itinerary: 

6:15 pm: Meet at Captree State Park

NO parking fee 

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

Adult Programs

Itinerary: 

6:15 pm: Meet at Captree State Park

NO parking fee 

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.

Father’s Day Socks

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Get ready to unleash your inner Picasso with fabric markers and socks to create a totally unique Father’s Day gift for that special guy! And wait, there’s more—we’ll even craft our own snazzy packaging to make it pop!

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

Children's Program

Get ready to unleash your inner Picasso with fabric markers and socks to create a totally unique Father’s Day gift for that special guy! And wait, there’s more—we’ll even craft our own snazzy packaging to make it pop!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Coil Bowl

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
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.

 

Open
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 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
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Garden Party

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Garden at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Help us plant the Library garden! The vegetables that you plant will be donated to a local food pantry. Everyone will get their own herb garden to take home. Grades K - 5 with caregiver.

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

Children's Program

Help us plant the Library garden! The vegetables that you plant will be donated to a local food pantry. Everyone will get their own herb garden to take home. Grades K - 5 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Fingerpaint Fun

Tuesday, June 17, 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 

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fire Island Vines Wine Tasting

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off-site at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food, General Interest, Trips
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join us for a delightful evening of
wine tasting at Fire Island Vines
in Bay Shore. Guests will enjoy an
introduction to the world of wine,
learn the art of proper wine tasting,
savor four unique wines from Long

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

Adult Programs

Join us for a delightful evening of
wine tasting at Fire Island Vines
in Bay Shore. Guests will enjoy an
introduction to the world of wine,
learn the art of proper wine tasting,
savor four unique wines from Long

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Parmesan-Crusted Quesadilla

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

Adult Programs

Join Chef Rob Scott and make a parmesan-crusted
quesadilla with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and basil
which you will take home and bake. Enjoy a delicious
sample during the class. Please bring to the program:

Full
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

Join Chef Rob Scott and make a parmesan-crusted
quesadilla with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and basil
which you will take home and bake. Enjoy a delicious
sample during the class. Please bring to the program:

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.

Marine Life Adventure

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Which sea animal block set will you build? Rescue the last piece frozen in an ice cube to complete your creation!

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

Which sea animal block set will you build? Rescue the last piece frozen in an ice cube to complete your creation!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Country Western Line Dancing

Wednesday, June 18, 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
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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gentle Fitness

Friday, June 20, 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.

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 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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Calling all puzzle enthusiasts. Stop by the Library for a community
puzzle swap. Bring a puzzle and take a puzzle! No registration required, 

 

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

Adult Programs

Calling all puzzle enthusiasts. Stop by the Library for a community
puzzle swap. Bring a puzzle and take a puzzle! No registration required, 

 

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!

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

Teen Programs

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