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National Library Week!

All Day 4/6 - 4/12
Library Branch: Islip Public Library

Adult Programs

National Library Week

04/06/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Program details:

Children's Program

No registration is required.

Tropical Adventure Day 

Tuesday, April 8 

Ages infant – 12 years with caregiver 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Butterfly Sand and Seashell Craft

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Welcome spring with a unique sand
and seashell butterfly craft, guided
by renowned mixed media artist
Anna Chan. Unlock your creative
potential regardless of your level of
expertise

Disclaimer(s)

In-person registration begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 pm
Online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:45 pm
Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 am

Titanic Tea

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

April marks 113 years since the Titanic first set sail. Join
Margaret Johnson as she weaves tea history and Titanic
lore into a formal three-course menu that includes
sandwiches and savories, scones, tea breads and decadent

Disclaimer(s)

In-person registration begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 pm
Online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:45 pm
Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 am

Game Day!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Get to know our Teen Librarian Ms. Kelly! Play some games and enjoy some snacks! 

Miracles of the Mind: A Unique Mind-Reading and Illusion Show

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join Robert McEntee for an extraordinary show
blending mentalism, mesmerizing magic, and audience
participation. Experience a hypnotic group induction,
incredible memory feats, comedy, spellbinding stories,

Disclaimer(s)

In-person registration begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 pm
Online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:45 pm
Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 am

DIY Makerspace Day

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Program details:

Teen Programs

Stop into the Teen Room for an afternoon of DIY crafts with our new Makerspace cart! All supplies included!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Get Fit with Vicki

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Open
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join instructor Vicki Luckman as she motivates you through a series of weight-bearing resistance, cardio, balance, coordination, and flexibility exercises set to music. All levels are welcome! 

Disclaimer(s)

Please note: no refunds unless your seat can be filled by someone else.  Please contact the library at 631-581-5933 if you need to cancel.  Thank you. 
In-person registration begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 pm
Online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:45 pm
Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 am

Pre-K Baseball

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Lil’ Athletes will teach your child the fundamentals of baseball. Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear.

Disclaimer(s)

If you are registering more than one (1) person please select ADD ANOTHER and enter their name. 

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 6:30 pm Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, 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.

Movie Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Join Ms. Kelly for a movie night on the big screen! Movie will be voted on by the teens. Snacks will also be served. 

Teen Appreciation Day

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, General Interest
Program details:

Teen Programs

TEEN APPRECIATION DAY! Stop by the Reference Desk after school for a special treat! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Defensive Driving

9:30am - 4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
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 on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 pm
Online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:45 pm
Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 am

Sign Language

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join instructor Laura Romer to learn basic and intermediate sign language, the manual alphabet, numbers, key words, conve sational phrases and much more during this five-week class.

Disclaimer(s)

In-person registration begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 pm
Online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:45 pm
Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 am

Fingerpaint Fun

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Please register for one session 

Join us as we paint away the time using our fingers, stencils, rollers and more. Veggie Baby finger paints are available for our youngest guests. Dress for a mess. 

Disclaimer(s)

If you are registering more than one (1) person please select ADD ANOTHER and enter their name. 

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 6:30 pm Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, 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.

Teen Think Tank

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Get involved in the library by joining our Teen Think Tank. Hear about our upcoming programs and help us plan ahead for our fall programs! All ideas are welcome! *You will receive one hour of community service. 

Purple Chair Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Program details:

Children's Program

Gather around the purple chair for stories, songs, and fun!

No registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tiny Art Painting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Come in for a relaxing evening of painting mini canvases. Your tiny paintings will be exhibited in the Library’s front entrance
display case during the month of May.

Disclaimer(s)

In-person registration begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 pm
Online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:45 pm
Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 am

Get Fit with Vicki

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Open
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join instructor Vicki Luckman as she motivates you through a series of weight-bearing resistance, cardio, balance, coordination, and flexibility exercises set to music. All levels are welcome! 

Disclaimer(s)

Please note: no refunds unless your seat can be filled by someone else.  Please contact the library at 631-581-5933 if you need to cancel.  Thank you. 
In-person registration begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 pm
Online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:45 pm
Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 am

Craft & Chill

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

For the April 16th session, teens will make tiny art canvases that will be displayed in the lobby in May! 

Once Upon a STEM Challenge

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Join us for classic fairy tales with a STEM twist! Help Rapunzel run away from the tower by building her a creative escape route.

Disclaimer(s)

If you are registering more than one (1) person please select ADD ANOTHER and enter their name. 

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 6:30 pm Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 10:00 am

Apple Support Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Have any questions or issues with your iPhone, iPad, or MacBook? Ask about them here with your fellow Apple users and Librarian James Klopp. Open to any skill level.

Disclaimer(s)

In-person registration begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 pm
Online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:45 pm
Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 am

Cupcake & Canvas Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Come enjoy a night of cupcakes and decorating your own canvas! 

Sign Language

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join instructor Laura Romer to learn basic and intermediate sign language, the manual alphabet, numbers, key words, conve sational phrases and much more during this five-week class.

Disclaimer(s)

In-person registration begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 pm
Online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 5:45 pm
Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 am

Spring Sensory Playtime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Engage all of your senses in fun playtime. Play with sensory bins, make a craft, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

If you are registering more than one (1) person please select ADD ANOTHER and enter their name. 

In-person and online: Begins on Tuesday, March 4, at 6:30 pm Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 5, 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.