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Adult Summer Reading Club 2025: Craft Your Adventure

06/21/2025 @ 9:00am–08/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and More
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Adult Summer Reading Club 2025: Craft Your Adventure
Saturday, June 21 – Friday, August 22
Registration begins Saturday, June 21 at 9:00 am
Sign up in-person, by phone (631-581-5933) or online.

Teen Summer Reading Club

06/21/2025 @ 9:00am–08/28/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books and More, Events, General Interest, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Sign up for our Teen Summer Reading Program this summer! Read books and earn raffle tickets for super cool prizes!

Bus Trip: Lunch on the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Excursion

7:00am–7:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Trips
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

If the program is filled, please call us at 631-581-5933 OR click HERE to add your name to the waiting list.  

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, July 2nd

Book Bingo

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books and More, Events, Food, Games, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Join Ms. Anna for a fun night of bingo where you can win different books as prizes! Snakcs will also be served! 

Puzzle Palooza

10:30am–12:00pm
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Compete in groups of four to five
people to complete a 300-piece
art-inspired jigsaw puzzle. The
first team to complete their puzzle
wins a prize!

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, July 2nd

Summer Beach Huts

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Think gingerbread houses – but with a summer theme! Come in and decorate your very own summer beach hut. The best hut wins a special prize! 

Cooking with Naela's Organics

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join Naela from Naela’s Organics as she demonstrates
how to make beef and veggie fatayer with sauteed
onions, baba ghanoush, and roasted eggplant. This will
be followed by a Middle Eastern salad and Umm Ali (an

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, July 2nd

Summer Reading Club Party!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Events, Food, Games, General Interest, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Come celebrate the end of our summer reading club with a fun night of pizza and bingo. Snacks will also be served! Summer raffle baskets will also be raffled off (winner does not have to be present to win.). 

Islip Goes Purple

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Program details:

Adult Programs

Islip Goes Purple is a month-long initiative uniting the Town of Islip to raise awareness of mental health and substance use disorders.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

Happy Birthday Ms. Kelly!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
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

Come in and celebrate Ms. Kelly’s birthday with an afternoon of games, snacks and yummy cupcakes! There may even be a surprise or two! 

Chess Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Open
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, July 1st at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.

Tranquility Paint Night

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join Kathy Reccardi and create this tranquil scene
using acrylic paints on a 16 x 20 inch canvas.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, July 2nd
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. 

Brushes & Bliss

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Enjoy an evening of painting in a calm, relaxed environment that promotes emotional expression, reduces stress, and enhances mindfulness. Presented by YES Community Mental Health Promotion & Support.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 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

Ultimate Playdate

10:00am–10:45am
Children
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: 09/08, 09/15 and 09/22.  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, September 2nd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, September 3rd 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.

Ultimate Playdate

11:00am–11:45am
Children
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: 9/8, 9/15 and 9/22. 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, September 2nd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, September 3rd 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.

Ultimate Playdate

5:45pm–7:00pm
Children
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: 9/8, 9/15 and 9/22. 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, September 2nd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, September 3rd 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.

Ultimate Playdate Buddies

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Help us organize the playroom and clean the toys. Teens will earn one hour of community service.

Pop-In Play-Doh Playtime

10:30am–12:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 2 – 5 years with caregiver. Have fun playing with Play-Doh and leave the mess with us! “Pop-in” at your convenience.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

Aromatic Rice with Grilled Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Discover the secrets to cooking perfect rice every time with Chef Robert Dell’Amore. Toasting the grains and adding spices will elevate your dish to a rich, fragrant flavor. Enjoy samples following the demonstration.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 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

Back-to-School Cookies

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Grades K - 5.  Join Nicole from Sugar Island Bake Shop as she shows us how to decorate these delicious fall treats.

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.

Introduction to Zentangle

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Learn this meditative style of line drawing with Aimee Saccio.

 

If the program is full, click HERE to add your name to the waiting list. 

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 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

Giggles and Grooves

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, Music
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages infant – 5 years with caregiver. Please register for one session. Join Miss Rebecca on a musical journey filled with singing, dancing, and playing!

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.

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.

Calling All Teens

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
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! 

Van Dough Focaccia

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Get creative in this program led by Judy Boshnak. On a dough canvas, create Van Gogh inspired focaccia using veggies. Please bring a cutting board to the class.

 

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 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