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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

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! 

tea

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

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

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 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 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. 

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

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

cheese

The Art of Making Cheese

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join Chef Ron Fan for a cheese-making demonstration. You will learn how to make cheese and other dairy products such as yogurt and sour cream. The class will conclude with a tasting of each product.

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

Adult Programs

Join Chef Ron Fan for a cheese-making demonstration. You will learn how to make cheese and other dairy products such as yogurt and sour cream. The class will conclude with a tasting of each product.

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
Soul Food Cooking

Soul Food Cooking Demonstration

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join Chef Cheryl Grigg of Chara’s Kitchen and Catering for a night of delicious soul food classics;
buttermilk fried chicken and creamy mac and greens

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

Adult Programs

Join Chef Cheryl Grigg of Chara’s Kitchen and Catering for a night of delicious soul food classics;
buttermilk fried chicken and creamy mac and greens

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
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

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

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! 

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! 

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

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

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. 

Fire Island Vines

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

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

Quesadilla

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:

Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food
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
art pops

Art Pops

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join Fanny Cakes and create edible art on a stick. You will
make approximately six cake pops during this program.

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

Adult Programs

Join Fanny Cakes and create edible art on a stick. You will
make approximately six cake pops during this 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
chocolate

World Chocolate Day!

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Come in for a fun afternoon of dipping different items into chocolate in honor of World Chocolate Day!  

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

Teen Programs

Come in for a fun afternoon of dipping different items into chocolate in honor of World Chocolate Day!