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Book Discussion: The Names

Monday, March 30, 2026 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 Allison Franzese for a discussion
on The Names by Florence Knapp, which dives
into the ripple effects of three different name
choices for Cora’s newborn son. Stuck between

Open
Registration Required
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 Allison Franzese for a discussion
on The Names by Florence Knapp, which dives
into the ripple effects of three different name
choices for Cora’s newborn son. Stuck between

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, March 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, March 4th
This event is in the "Teens" group

Thank You Bags

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and More, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Help us celebrate National Library Week by making thank you bags for all of the Islip Library Staff! Teens will earn two hours of community service credit.

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

Teen Programs

Help us celebrate National Library Week by making thank you bags for all of the Islip Library Staff! Teens will earn two hours of community service credit.

This event is in the "Children" group

Night Owl Book Club

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades 1 – 3.  Join us for some fun activities as we snack, chat, and laugh over the graphic novel We Have 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books and More
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Grades 1 – 3.  Join us for some fun activities as we snack, chat, and laugh over the graphic novel We Have 

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, March 3rd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 4th at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Long Island Reads 2026 Book Discussion: The Doorman

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and More
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, March 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, March 4th
This event is in the "Teens" group

Battle of the Books Welcome Meeting

Thursday, April 30, 2026 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

Do you love to read and play trivia? Join our Battle of the Books team where we compete in a trivia battle against other Suffolk County libraries with the quest of becoming champions!

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

Teen Programs

Do you love to read and play trivia? Join our Battle of the Books team where we compete in a trivia battle against other Suffolk County libraries with the quest of becoming champions!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teenship Boxes

All Day
Teen Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Food, Games, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

The next set of Teenship boxes will be given out on May 1st. Registration for these boxes will begin on April 1st.  The theme for May is “Bloom & Grow”, which will feature a floral theme. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Food, Games, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

The next set of Teenship boxes will be given out on May 1st. Registration for these boxes will begin on April 1st.  The theme for May is “Bloom & Grow”, which will feature a floral theme. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Discussion: Twice

Monday, June 15, 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 Twice. A compelling novel about a man who discovers he can relive any moment in his life and make different decisions. Desserts will be served! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 Twice. A compelling novel about a man who discovers he can relive any moment in his life and make different decisions. Desserts will be served!