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This event is in the "Teens" group

Calling All Teens

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Events, Food, Games, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Welcome to a new school year, and to the Teen Department! Come in and get to know Teen Librarians Ms. Kelly and Ms. Anna. Games will be played, snacks will be served, and fun will be had! 

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

Teen Programs

Welcome to a new school year, and to the Teen Department! Come in and get to know Teen Librarians Ms. Kelly and Ms. Anna. Games will be played, snacks will be served, and fun will be had! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Advocate

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

An advocate from the Suffolk County Office of the Aging will be available to answer your questions regarding senior programs, services, applications, referrals and more. Anyone with questions regarding services to seniors is welcome. 

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Health & Wellness
Program details:

Adult Programs

An advocate from the Suffolk County Office of the Aging will be available to answer your questions regarding senior programs, services, applications, referrals and more. Anyone with questions regarding services to seniors is welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Charmed Positivity

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Engage in conversations, activities, and projects that focus on the power of positivity with Professor Danielle DiMauro.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Engage in conversations, activities, and projects that focus on the power of positivity with Professor Danielle DiMauro.

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 "Children" group

Silly Science

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades 3 - 5. Wake up your inner scientist with Krafty Hands. Make fluffy artificial snow and slippery slime, which you can take home.  Watch an indoor volcano erupt too!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Grades 3 - 5. Wake up your inner scientist with Krafty Hands. Make fluffy artificial snow and slippery slime, which you can take home.  Watch an indoor volcano erupt too!

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, September 2nd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, September 3rd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Self Defense for Seniors

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Join us for a special self-defense class designed specifically for seniors!

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

Adult Programs

Join us for a special self-defense class designed specifically for seniors!

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 "Teens" group

Community Yard Sale Helpers

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 8:00am - 3:00pm
Union Avenue Lawn at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Events, General Interest, Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Come help us with our Community Yard Sale! Help patrons set up for the yard sale, then help them pack up after the yard sale ends. Teens will receive community service hours for the whole day, or any time they are available.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Union Avenue Lawn
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Events, General Interest, Volunteer
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Come help us with our Community Yard Sale! Help patrons set up for the yard sale, then help them pack up after the yard sale ends. Teens will receive community service hours for the whole day, or any time they are available.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Defensive Driving

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Fee: $25 check or money order payable to New York
Safety Training Associates (NYSTA) due on the day of the
class.
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Fee: $25 check or money order payable to New York
Safety Training Associates (NYSTA) due on the day of the
class.

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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

YARD SALE

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Parking Lot at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Events, General Interest, Movies, Music
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
No Registration Necessary:

Please call 631-581-5933 or email us at reference@isliplibrary.org in the event of inclement weather. 

Stop by our annual YARD SALE on the Union Avenue lawn! Find your next great treasure!

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Events, General Interest, Movies, Music
Program details:

Please call 631-581-5933 or email us at reference@isliplibrary.org in the event of inclement weather. 

Stop by our annual YARD SALE on the Union Avenue lawn! Find your next great treasure!

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teenship Boxes

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Teen Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Books and More, Food, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Sign up today for our October  "Boo Box, A Box of Spooky Delights."

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

Teen Programs

Sign up today for our October  "Boo Box, A Box of Spooky Delights."

This event is in the "Children" group

Teddy Bear Clinic

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Animals, General Interest
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Grades K – 2 with caregiver.  It's time for a check-up! Bring your own stuffed animal in for a doctor's appointment and learn some safety tips as we engage in pretend play at the Library.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animals, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Grades K – 2 with caregiver.  It's time for a check-up! Bring your own stuffed animal in for a doctor's appointment and learn some safety tips as we engage in pretend play at the Library.

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, September 2nd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, September 3rd at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Shredding Day

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Parking Lot at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

A shredding truck from A Shred Away will be in
the Islip Library parking lot for on-site shredding of
your documents. What CAN be shredded: all office
paper (staples, small and large clips do not need to

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Program details:

Adult Programs

A shredding truck from A Shred Away will be in
the Islip Library parking lot for on-site shredding of
your documents. What CAN be shredded: all office
paper (staples, small and large clips do not need to

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Better Brain Health (part 1)

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Struggling with focus, memory lapses or brain
fog? What’s the difference between “normal
forgetfulness,” cognitive impairment and
dementia? In this informative two-part series
presented by Barb Herd, Master Certified Health

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

Adult Programs

Struggling with focus, memory lapses or brain
fog? What’s the difference between “normal
forgetfulness,” cognitive impairment and
dementia? In this informative two-part series
presented by Barb Herd, Master Certified Health

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 "Children" group

American Football Day

11/05/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/12/2025 @ 9:00pm
Children's Space at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Children
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Ages 5 – grade 5 with caregiver.  Pick up your football field goal project kit! Take it home and enjoy building it together as a family.

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General Interest
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 5 – grade 5 with caregiver.  Pick up your football field goal project kit! Take it home and enjoy building it together as a family.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

The A, B, C, D's of Medicare

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Learn about Medicare Parts A and B, Medicare Advantage
Part C, and Prescription Drug Plans Part D from Medicare
instructor Heidi Peborde. Also to be discussed will be the

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Learn about Medicare Parts A and B, Medicare Advantage
Part C, and Prescription Drug Plans Part D from Medicare
instructor Heidi Peborde. Also to be discussed will be the

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

Broadway on a Budget

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Broadway aficionado Brian Stoll dives
into all things theater in this engaging
talk. Hear him explore the history and
significance of the iconic Broadway
Playbill and pick up a range of savvy tips for scoring Broadway

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Broadway aficionado Brian Stoll dives
into all things theater in this engaging
talk. Hear him explore the history and
significance of the iconic Broadway
Playbill and pick up a range of savvy tips for scoring Broadway

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

The Sky Tonight with "That Planetarium Guy"

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Stargaze from the comfort of the Library as we journey through the wonders of the night sky in a portable planetarium.

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

Adult Programs

Stargaze from the comfort of the Library as we journey through the wonders of the night sky in a portable planetarium.

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 "Teens" group

The Sky Tonight with "That Planetarium Guy"

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Events, General Interest, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

Teen Programs

Stargaze from the comfort of the Library as we journey through the wonders of the night sky in a portable planetarium.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Events, General Interest, Technology
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Stargaze from the comfort of the Library as we journey through the wonders of the night sky in a portable planetarium.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Better Brain Health (part 2)

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Share experiences from your action plan, discuss
challenges and successes, and discover new
techniques to maintain mental sharpness. Engage
in interactive activities and group discussions to

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Share experiences from your action plan, discuss
challenges and successes, and discover new
techniques to maintain mental sharpness. Engage
in interactive activities and group discussions to

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 "Teens" group

Test Payment Event

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Art Gallery at Islip Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Children's Program:

Children's Program

Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Payment Required

Children's Program