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Halloween Bingo!

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Events, Food, Games
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Join us for a fun afternoon of spooky treats and Halloween bingo!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Events, Food, Games
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Join us for a fun afternoon of spooky treats and Halloween bingo!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Halloween Movie Day

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Movies
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Get in the Halloween spirit with a Halloween movie and spooky treats! Movie will be voted on that day by the teens. 

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

Teen Programs

Get in the Halloween spirit with a Halloween movie and spooky treats! Movie will be voted on that day by the teens. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Halloween Cupcake Contest!

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Do you have what it takes to win our Halloween-themed cupcake decorating contest? Come in for a night of fun. All supplies will be included. The best cupcakes win a prize!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Do you have what it takes to win our Halloween-themed cupcake decorating contest? Come in for a night of fun. All supplies will be included. The best cupcakes win a prize!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stuffed Mini Sweet Bell Peppers

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Learn how to make this tasty meal with veggies and spices all wrapped up in a mini sweet pepper. Chef Kathryn, Integrative Nutritional Health Coach, will be providing the demonstration and tasting.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Learn how to make this tasty meal with veggies and spices all wrapped up in a mini sweet pepper. Chef Kathryn, Integrative Nutritional Health Coach, will be providing the demonstration and tasting.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, September 3rd
This event is in the "Adults" group

Judy's Cucina: Italian Cookies

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Learn the tips and tricks to making bakery-style Italian
cookies with Judy Boshnack. Dipped in chocolate, filled
with jam, these tasty buttery delights melt in your mouth
and are as beautiful as they are scrumptious! You will bring

Upcoming
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

Learn the tips and tricks to making bakery-style Italian
cookies with Judy Boshnack. Dipped in chocolate, filled
with jam, these tasty buttery delights melt in your mouth
and are as beautiful as they are scrumptious! You will bring

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

Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Decorate five turkey cookies with Fanny
Cakes ready to take home and enjoy for
Thanksgiving!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Decorate five turkey cookies with Fanny
Cakes ready to take home and enjoy for
Thanksgiving!

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

Fantastic Homemade Flautas

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join Chef Janeth Galliani of Maria’s Mexican Cooking and learn how to make taquitos dorados, also known as flautas. Fill them, roll them, fry them and enjoy them!

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

Adult Programs

Join Chef Janeth Galliani of Maria’s Mexican Cooking and learn how to make taquitos dorados, also known as flautas. Fill them, roll them, fry them and enjoy them!

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

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

Date: Friday, December 12, 10:45 am – 2:00 pm
Fee: $80 per person
Registration begins: Monday, November 3, at 6:30 pm
Registration ends: Wednesday, December 3, at 9:00 pm
Meet at Bayard Cutting Arboretum: 440 Montauk Highway,

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

Adult Programs

Date: Friday, December 12, 10:45 am – 2:00 pm
Fee: $80 per person
Registration begins: Monday, November 3, at 6:30 pm
Registration ends: Wednesday, December 3, at 9:00 pm
Meet at Bayard Cutting Arboretum: 440 Montauk Highway,

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "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
Registration Required
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

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
Registration Required
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! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Spelling Bee!

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Events, Food, Games
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Put your spelling skills to the test at our Teen Spelling Bee Challenge! First and second place winners will earn awesome prizes! And yes, there will be snacks! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Events, Food, Games
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Put your spelling skills to the test at our Teen Spelling Bee Challenge! First and second place winners will earn awesome prizes! And yes, there will be snacks!