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on fire island

Long Island Reads Book Discussion: On Fire Island

Wednesday, April 23, 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 Laurie Aitken for a discussion of this year’s Long Island Reads pick. Following our discussion, the author Jane Rosen will talk with us via Zoom. 

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

Adult Programs

Join Librarian Laurie Aitken for a discussion of this year’s Long Island Reads pick. Following our discussion, the author Jane Rosen will talk with us via Zoom. 

battle of the books

Battle of the Books Meeting

Thursday, May 1, 2025 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

CALLING ALL READERS - If you are interested in doing Battle of the Books, please sign up at the Reference Desk. Teens will read 6 books (books chosen at random) and then compete in a trivia battle against other libraries on Long Island. 

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

Teen Programs

CALLING ALL READERS - If you are interested in doing Battle of the Books, please sign up at the Reference Desk. Teens will read 6 books (books chosen at random) and then compete in a trivia battle against other libraries on Long Island. 

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required but please call ahead in the event of inclement weather.  Thank you.  

The Wedding People

Book Discussion: The Wedding People

Saturday, May 24, 2025 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 Anna Howard for a discussion of The Wedding People by Alison Espach. A woman who is down on her luck forms an unexpected bond with the bride at a wedding in Rhode Island.

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

Adult Programs

Join Librarian Anna Howard for a discussion of The Wedding People by Alison Espach. A woman who is down on her luck forms an unexpected bond with the bride at a wedding in Rhode Island.

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
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! 

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. 

book buddies

Book & Craft Buddies

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More, Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Come share some special reading time with kids as they practice their reading. You will receive one hour of Community Service. 

Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books and More, Volunteer
Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Come share some special reading time with kids as they practice their reading. You will receive one hour of Community Service. 

teen room

Get to Know the Teen Department

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More, General Interest, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Stop in to meet Ms. Kelly and get to know the Teen Department before Summer Reading Club begins! You'll receive a tour of the Teen Room and learn about the Summer Reading Club, along with some exciting upcoming programs!

Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Books and More, General Interest, Summer Reading
Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Stop in to meet Ms. Kelly and get to know the Teen Department before Summer Reading Club begins! You'll receive a tour of the Teen Room and learn about the Summer Reading Club, along with some exciting upcoming programs!

All the Colors of the Dark

Book Discussion: All the Colors of the Dark

Wednesday, June 25, 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 Mark Irish for a lively discussion of All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker, a literary and
romantic crime thriller set in a rapidly transforming 1970s America.

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

Adult Programs

Join Librarian Mark Irish for a lively discussion of All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker, a literary and
romantic crime thriller set in a rapidly transforming 1970s America.

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
Those Empty Eyes

Books & Bites

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Off-site at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join Librarian Kelly Harvey at J&R’s Steakhouse for lunch and a book discussion.  We will be discussing Charlie Donlea’s Those Empty Eyes, where there is a dark, chilling twist at every corner! 

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Off-site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and More
Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join Librarian Kelly Harvey at J&R’s Steakhouse for lunch and a book discussion.  We will be discussing Charlie Donlea’s Those Empty Eyes, where there is a dark, chilling twist at every corner! 

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