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Bingo Night

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Let’s end 2025 with a fun night of bingo. Enjoy some sparkling cider and cookies too!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Let’s end 2025 with a fun night of bingo. Enjoy some sparkling cider and cookies too!

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 "Children" group

Ultimate Playdate

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all three dates: 1/12, 1/26, and 2/2/2026.  Ultimate Playdate is fun for all!

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

Children's Program

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all three dates: 1/12, 1/26, and 2/2/2026.  Ultimate Playdate is fun for all!

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.

If you're registering a sibling outside of the age group requirement, please indicate the name and age of each sibling in the "Special Notes" field.

This event is in the "Children" group

Ultimate Playdate

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all three dates: 01/12, 1/26, and 2/2/2026.  Ultimate Playdate is fun for all!

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

Children's Program

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all three dates: 01/12, 1/26, and 2/2/2026.  Ultimate Playdate is fun for all!

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.

If you're registering a sibling outside of the age group requirement, please indicate the name and age of each sibling in the "Special Notes" field.

This event is in the "Children" group

Chess Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades K - 5. Learn key strategies from a chess master from NY Chess Academy in this introduction to chess.

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

Children's Program

Grades K - 5. Learn key strategies from a chess master from NY Chess Academy in this introduction to chess.

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 "Teens" group

Hot Cocoa Hangout

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Events, Food, Games, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Join us for a fun night of games, music, snacks and of course, hot cocoa.

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

Teen Programs

Join us for a fun night of games, music, snacks and of course, hot cocoa.

This event is in the "Children" group

Ultimate Playdate

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Ultimate Playdate

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Valentine Puzzle Palooza

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games, General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Compete in teams of four to five people to
complete a 300-piece Valentine’s Day puzzle.
The first two teams to finish will win a prize!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Compete in teams of four to five people to
complete a 300-piece Valentine’s Day puzzle.
The first two teams to finish will win a prize!

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

Ultimate Playdate

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Ultimate Playdate

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Game On!

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Events, Food, Games, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Come kick off Superbowl Weekend with some fun and games, and lots of yummy snacks. Wear your favorite football jersey.

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

Teen Programs

Come kick off Superbowl Weekend with some fun and games, and lots of yummy snacks. Wear your favorite football jersey.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Galentine's Day

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Events, Food, Games, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Celebrate Galentine’s Day early with a Paint and Pass Art Party! Join Ms. Stephanie for a one-of-a-kind Galentine’s themed Canvas Art Roulette!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Events, Food, Games, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Celebrate Galentine’s Day early with a Paint and Pass Art Party! Join Ms. Stephanie for a one-of-a-kind Galentine’s themed Canvas Art Roulette!

This event is in the "Children" group

Lego Block Party

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades K – 2. Calling all engineers! Are you ready to get your creative juices flowing? Come and build something magnificent. 

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

Children's Program

Grades K – 2. Calling all engineers! Are you ready to get your creative juices flowing? Come and build something magnificent. 

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 "Children" group

Winter Olympics Escape Room

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades 3 – 5.  Please register for one session. The Olympic torch has been stolen and we need your help to get it back! Work together with friends to uncover clues and solve puzzles before the timer runs out.

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

Children's Program

Grades 3 – 5.  Please register for one session. The Olympic torch has been stolen and we need your help to get it back! Work together with friends to uncover clues and solve puzzles before the timer runs out.

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 "Children" group

Winter Olympics Escape Room

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades 3 – 5.  Please register for one session. The Olympic torch has been stolen and we need your help to get it back! Work together with friends to uncover clues and solve puzzles before the timer runs out.

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

Children's Program

Grades 3 – 5.  Please register for one session. The Olympic torch has been stolen and we need your help to get it back! Work together with friends to uncover clues and solve puzzles before the timer runs out.

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 "Children" group

Squiggle Time

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 36 months – 6 years with caregiver. Join us for messy fun as we explore a variety of sensory activities. Dress for a mess. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 36 months – 6 years with caregiver. Join us for messy fun as we explore a variety of sensory activities. Dress for a mess. 

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.

If you're registering a sibling outside of the age group requirement, please indicate the name and age of each sibling in the "Special Notes" field.

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 "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!