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Books & Bagels

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join Librarian Kelly Harvey to discuss
Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell. This novel
masterfully blurs the lines between truth
and deception – a must read! Bagels and
juice will be served.

Upcoming
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 Kelly Harvey to discuss
Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell. This novel
masterfully blurs the lines between truth
and deception – a must read! Bagels and
juice will be served.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Book Bingo

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More, Events, Food, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Join Ms. Anna for a fun night of book bingo. Snacks will be served!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books and More, Events, Food, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Join Ms. Anna for a fun night of book bingo. Snacks will be served!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meet Libby

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Libby is the app used for downloading ebooks and
audiobooks onto your phone, iPad or Kindle device. Bring
your device to this workshop and Librarian Laurie Aitken
will teach you how to download the Libby app and search

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

Adult Programs

Libby is the app used for downloading ebooks and
audiobooks onto your phone, iPad or Kindle device. Bring
your device to this workshop and Librarian Laurie Aitken
will teach you how to download the Libby app and search

Disclaimer(s)

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

Random Acts of Kindness: Storytime & Craft

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades 3 – 5.  Random Acts of Kindness Day, celebrated each year on February 17, is all about encouraging small, thoughtful gestures that brighten someone’s day. Join Ms.

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

Children's Program

Grades 3 – 5.  Random Acts of Kindness Day, celebrated each year on February 17, is all about encouraging small, thoughtful gestures that brighten someone’s day. Join Ms.

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, January 6th at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, January 6th at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meet Libby

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Libby is the app used for downloading ebooks and
audiobooks onto your phone, iPad or Kindle device. Bring
your device to this workshop and Librarian Laurie Aitken
will teach you how to download the Libby app and search

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and More, Technology
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Libby is the app used for downloading ebooks and
audiobooks onto your phone, iPad or Kindle device. Bring
your device to this workshop and Librarian Laurie Aitken
will teach you how to download the Libby app and search

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, January 6th
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, January 6th
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, January 7th
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
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 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!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Basket Bonanza Helpers

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Events, Food, Games, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Come help us with our first ever “Basket Bonanza!” Teens will help set up and clean up, as well as hand patrons their winning baskets, and assist with picking the winning tickets! Teens will earn two hours of community service. 

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

Teen Programs

Come help us with our first ever “Basket Bonanza!” Teens will help set up and clean up, as well as hand patrons their winning baskets, and assist with picking the winning tickets! Teens will earn two hours of community service. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Basket Bonanza

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Events, Food, General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join us for our first ever Basket Bonanza! Patrons can put in tickets for raffle baskets that they wish to win! Winners will be chosen that night! Price includes: 2 raffle sheets, food, snacks, soft drinks and dessert.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Events, Food, General Interest
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join us for our first ever Basket Bonanza! Patrons can put in tickets for raffle baskets that they wish to win! Winners will be chosen that night! Price includes: 2 raffle sheets, food, snacks, soft drinks and dessert.