This event is in the "Adults" group 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 If the program is filled, please call us at 631-581-5933 or click HERE to add your name to the waiting list. Thank you. Open Register Now Registration Required Payment Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Victorian Tea and Holiday House Tour at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum 10:45am–2:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Islip Public Library Room: Off-site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food, Trips Registration Required Payment Required Program details: Adult Programs If the program is filled, please call us at 631-581-5933 or click HERE to add your name to the waiting list. Thank you. 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
This event is in the "Teens" group Holiday Craft Fair Helpers Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm Room of Requirement at Islip Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Events, Food, General Interest Age Group: Teens Teen Programs: Teen Programs Help out at our Holiday Craft Fair! Volunteers will help our Islip Library cardholders set up their tables, which may include some light lifting of supplies. Teens will receive community service for as many hours as they help out. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Holiday Craft Fair Helpers 9:00am–3:00pm Teens Open Library Branch: Islip Public Library Room: Room of Requirement Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Events, Food, General Interest Registration Required Program details: Teen Programs Help out at our Holiday Craft Fair! Volunteers will help our Islip Library cardholders set up their tables, which may include some light lifting of supplies. Teens will receive community service for as many hours as they help out.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Bake Sale 10:00am–2:00pm Children, Teens, Adults 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Bake Sale Helpers Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Teen Space at Islip Public Library Program Type: Food, General Interest Age Group: Teens Teen Programs: Teen Programs Do you like to bake? The Islip Library will be holding its fourth annual bake sale, and we want you to be a part of it! Help us bake some treats for our sale (brownies, cookies, cupcakes, etc.), and then help us sell our baked goods! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Bake Sale Helpers 10:00am–2:00pm Teens Open Library Branch: Islip Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food, General Interest Registration Required Program details: Teen Programs Do you like to bake? The Islip Library will be holding its fourth annual bake sale, and we want you to be a part of it! Help us bake some treats for our sale (brownies, cookies, cupcakes, etc.), and then help us sell our baked goods!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Holiday Craft Fair 10:00am–3:00pm Children, Teens, Adults 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Peppermint Oobleck Monday, December 15, 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 Grades K – 3. What is oobleck? Is it a solid or a liquid? Find out for yourself as we conduct this classic science experiment with a festive twist! Dress for a mess. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Peppermint Oobleck 6:00pm–6:45pm Children Waitlist Library Branch: Islip Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Program details: Children's Program Grades K – 3. What is oobleck? Is it a solid or a liquid? Find out for yourself as we conduct this classic science experiment with a festive twist! Dress for a mess. 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 MONDAY, November 3, at 5:30 pm.Phone: Begins on TUESDAY, November 4, at 10:00 am.
This event is in the "Adults" group 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! Open Register Now Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Zumba/Dance Fitness 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open 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
This event is in the "Teens" group Holiday Movie Trivia Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library Program Type: Games, General Interest Age Group: Teens Teen Programs: Teen Programs Come in for a fun afternoon of holiday movie trivia. Snacks will also be served! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Holiday Movie Trivia 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens Open Library Branch: Islip Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games, General Interest Registration Required Program details: Teen Programs Come in for a fun afternoon of holiday movie trivia. Snacks will also be served!
This event is in the "Adults" group 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 If the program is filled, please call us at 631-581-5933 or click HERE to add your name to the waiting list. Thank you. Full View Details Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Jane Austen Embroidered Tea Towel 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Full 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 If the program is filled, please call us at 631-581-5933 or click HERE to add your name to the waiting list. Thank you. 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
This event is in the "Children" group Winter Storytime Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Community Room at Islip Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime Age Group: Children Children's Program: Children's Program Grades K – 2 with caregiver. Warm up with us at the Library for a magical winter storytime! We will sing songs, read a story, and create a fun craft. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Winter Storytime 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Open Library Branch: Islip Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime Registration Required Program details: Children's Program Grades K – 2 with caregiver. Warm up with us at the Library for a magical winter storytime! We will sing songs, read a story, and create a fun craft. 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 MONDAY, November 3, at 5:30 pm.Phone: Begins on TUESDAY, November 4, at 10:00 am.
This event is in the "Adults" group 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 If the program is filled, please call us at 631-581-5933 or click HERE to add your name to the waiting list. Thank you. Join local ar Full View Details Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Holiday Paint Pour 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Full 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 If the program is filled, please call us at 631-581-5933 or click HERE to add your name to the waiting list. Thank you. Join local ar 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
This event is in the "Adults" group 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Holiday Cooking Demonstration 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Waitlist 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
This event is in the "Teens" group Ugly Sweater Cookie Swap Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room at Islip Public Library Program Type: Events, Food, Games, General Interest Age Group: Teens Teen Programs: Teen Programs Join us for our annual ugly sweater cookie swap. Bring in your favorite cookies, as well as an empty container. Each teen will leave with lots of different cookies. A prize will be given for best ugly sweater! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Ugly Sweater Cookie Swap 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens Open Library Branch: Islip Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Events, Food, Games, General Interest Registration Required Program details: Teen Programs Join us for our annual ugly sweater cookie swap. Bring in your favorite cookies, as well as an empty container. Each teen will leave with lots of different cookies. A prize will be given for best ugly sweater!
This event is in the "Adults" group 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Book Discussion: The Husbands 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open 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
This event is in the "Teens" group Holiday Movie Day Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library Program Type: Food, General Interest, Movies Age Group: Teens Teen Programs: Teen Programs Come in and watch "How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)," and enjoy lots of yummy holiday-themed snacks! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Holiday Movie Day 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens Open Library Branch: Islip Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food, General Interest, Movies Registration Required Program details: Teen Programs Come in and watch "How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)," and enjoy lots of yummy holiday-themed snacks!
This event is in the "Adults" group 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 20Fee: $11.00 per person for round-trip ticketMeet at the Islip Train Station: 8:50 amRegistration begins: Monday, November 3, at 6:00 pmRegistration ends: Sunday, December 7, at 4:00 pm Open Register Now Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Holiday LIRR Trip to Grand Central Station, NYC 9:00am–11:45pm Adults Open Library Branch: Islip Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Trips Registration Required Payment Required Program details: Adult Programs Date: Saturday, December 20Fee: $11.00 per person for round-trip ticketMeet at the Islip Train Station: 8:50 amRegistration begins: Monday, November 3, at 6:00 pmRegistration 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
This event is in the "Children" group Jinglebell Bracelets Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm Children's Space at Islip Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest Age Group: Children Children's Program: Children's Program Ages 36 months – grade 5 with caregiver. No registration is required. Make some noise on New Year’s Eve with your jinglebell bracelets! Pick up a jinglebell bracelet kit at the Children’s Desk. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Jinglebell Bracelets 9:00am–4:30pm Children Library Branch: Islip Public Library Room: Children's Space Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest Program details: Children's Program Ages 36 months – grade 5 with caregiver. No registration is required. Make some noise on New Year’s Eve with your jinglebell bracelets! Pick up a jinglebell bracelet kit at the Children’s Desk. Disclaimer(s) No registration required. Thank you.
This event is in the "Children" group Fingerpaint Fun Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm Community Room at Islip Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Children's Program: Children's Program Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver. 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Fingerpaint Fun 3:00pm–3:30pm Children Waitlist Library Branch: Islip Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Program details: Children's Program Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver. 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 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 MONDAY, November 3, at 5:30 pm.Phone: Begins on TUESDAY, November 4, 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 Bingo Night Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Islip Public Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Adults Adult Programs: Adult Programs Let’s end 2025 with a fun night of bingo. Enjoy some sparkling cider and cookies too! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Bingo Night 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Islip Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Program details: Adult Programs Let’s end 2025 with a fun night of bingo. Enjoy some sparkling cider and cookies too! 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
This event is in the "Teens" group Healthy Burritos Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Community Room at Islip Public Library Program Type: Food, General Interest Age Group: Teens Teen Programs: Teen Programs Come enjoy wholesome, flavorful burritos! Choose from a variety of fresh, fun toppings to build your own delicious creation! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Healthy Burritos 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Open Library Branch: Islip Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food, General Interest Registration Required Program details: Teen Programs Come enjoy wholesome, flavorful burritos! Choose from a variety of fresh, fun toppings to build your own delicious creation!
This event is in the "Teens" group Test Payment Event Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Art Gallery at Islip Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Teens Children's Program: Children's Program Open Register Now Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Test Payment Event 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens Open Library Branch: Islip Public Library Room: Art Gallery Age Group: Teens Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Payment Required Children's Program
This event is in the "Adults" group Sourdough 101 Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Community Room at Islip Public Library Program Type: Food Age Group: Adults Adult Programs: Adult Programs Curious about sourdough? Join us for a hands-on workshop presented by A Mano Baking Company! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Sourdough 101 10:00am–11:00am Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Islip Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food Registration Required Program details: Adult Programs Curious about sourdough? Join us for a hands-on workshop presented by A Mano Baking Company!
This event is in the "Adults" group Book Discussion: My Friends Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library Program Type: Books and More, Food Age Group: Adults Adult Programs: Adult Programs Join Librarian Dan Coster to discuss My Friends by Fredrik Backman. An emotional novel about four teenagers whose powerful friendship changes the life of a complete stranger 25 years later. Desserts will be served! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Book Discussion: My Friends 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Islip Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books and More, Food Registration Required Program details: Adult Programs Join Librarian Dan Coster to discuss My Friends by Fredrik Backman. An emotional novel about four teenagers whose powerful friendship changes the life of a complete stranger 25 years later. Desserts will be served!
This event is in the "Adults" group Oreo Taste Testing Friday, March 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Community Room at Islip Public Library Program Type: Events, Food Age Group: Adults Adult Programs: Adult Programs Join us for a deliciously fun Oreo tasting event featuring a lineup of classic, rare, and downright surprising flavors. Come enjoy a relaxed and social atmosphere with fellow snack enthusiasts! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 6 2026 Fri Oreo Taste Testing 2:30pm–3:30pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Islip Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Events, Food Registration Required Program details: Adult Programs Join us for a deliciously fun Oreo tasting event featuring a lineup of classic, rare, and downright surprising flavors. Come enjoy a relaxed and social atmosphere with fellow snack enthusiasts!
