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Basket Bonanza

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Islip Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Events, Food, General Interest

Age Group:

Adults

Adult Programs:

Adult Programs

Program details:

Join us for our first ever Basket Bonanza! Patrons can put in tickets for raffle baskets that they wish to win! Winners will be chosen that night! Price includes: 2 raffle sheets, ...

Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Events, Food, General Interest
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Join us for our first ever Basket Bonanza! Patrons can put in tickets for raffle baskets that they wish to win! Winners will be chosen that night! Price includes: 2 raffle sheets, food, snacks, soft drinks and dessert.

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CANCELLED - Squiggle Time

5:30pm–6:15pm
Children
Cancelled
Closed
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.

Get to Know Universal Class

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Technology
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Are you looking to develop a new skill or searching for a new hobby this year?

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

We Go Together: Clay Creations

5:30pm–6:15pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Grades K – 2. Join Kristen Duer of Traveling Art Programs. Pick a favorite pair that are much better together than by themselves, and create away using polymer clay.

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.

Food & Flicks

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Events, Food, General Interest, Movies
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Come in for a fun movie night and lots of yummy snacks. Teens will pick the movie on the night of the program.

We Go Together: Clay Creations

6:45pm–7:30pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Grades 3 - 5. Join Kristen Duer of Traveling Art Programs. Pick a favorite pair that are much better together than by themselves, and create away using polymer clay.

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.

Bus Trip to the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show

7:30am–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Off-site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Trips
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Please note that all trips are rain or shine

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

Lil' Athletes: Hoop Stars

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 36 months – 5 years with caregiver. Children learn to dribble, shoot, pass, and other fun and exciting basketball skills.

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.

Teenship Boxes

All Day
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Food, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

The next set of Teenship boxes will be given out on March 1st. Registration for these boxes will begin on January 2nd. The theme for March is “Pot of Gold Reads,” which will focus on fantasy reads for all teens. 

Basket Bonanza Helpers

5:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Open
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. 

Basket Bonanza

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

Adult Programs

Join us for our first ever Basket Bonanza! Patrons can put in tickets for raffle baskets that they wish to win! Winners will be chosen that night! Price includes: 2 raffle sheets, food, snacks, soft drinks and dessert.

Oreo Taste Testing

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Events, Food
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join us for a deliciously fun Oreo tasting event featuring a lineup of classic, rare, and downright surprising flavors. Come enjoy a relaxed and social atmosphere with fellow snack enthusiasts! 

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

Chicken and Zucchini with Lemon Potatoes

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join Chef Brian Adwar for a demonstration and tasting
of Greek-style braised chicken and zucchini with lemon
potatoes.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, March 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, March 4th

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: 3/9, 3/16, and 3/23/2026.  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, March 3rd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 4th 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.

Senior Advocate

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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. 

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: 3/09, 3/16, and 3/23/2026.  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, March 3rd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 4th 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.

Pikachu and Friends

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

Children's Program

Grades K – 3. Let’s celebrate this popular series with some Pokémon-inspired crafts and games. All participants will receive a few Pokémon trading cards which they are invited to swap with fellow fans.

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, March 3rd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 4th at 10:00 am.

Musical Mother Goose

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages infant - 24 months with caregiver.  Have fun with songs, fingerplays, rhymes and more using puppets and props. 

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, March 3rd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 4th 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.

St. Patrick's Day Mosaic

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
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

Using beautiful shades of green mosaic tiles, you will learn how to shape, place, and design a mosaic four-leaf clover that brings warmth and positivity into any space. This workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced makers.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, March 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, March 4th

Colorful Kaleidoscopes

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Grades 2 – 5.  What’s even better than seeing the world through rose-colored glasses? How about seeing the endless and dazzling variety of colorful images inside a kaleidoscope that you have created?

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, March 3rd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 4th at 10:00 am.

Lil' Athletes: Soccer Stars

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 20 months – 5 years with caregiver. Join Lil' Athletes as they teach no-contact classes by breaking down the basics of the game, mixing skill-specific activities with fun props.

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, March 3rd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 4th 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.

The Varick Trio

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

We are honored to welcome back the very talented Varick Trio to perform a selection of 19th and 20th century violin, 
clarinet and piano music. Violinist Rachel Lim, pianist Kevin Kyaw, and clarinetist Guilherme Batalha are all highly

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, March 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, March 4th

Ultimate Playdate

10:00am–10:45am
Children
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, March 9.

 

Ultimate Playdate

11:00am–11:45am
Children
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, March 9.

 

Spring Has Sprung

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Storytime
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 18 months – 5 years with caregiver.  Join A Time for Kids in this family-friendly preschool program.  Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development, and storytelling.

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, March 3rd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, March 4th at 10:00 am.