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Ultimate Playdate Clean Up

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

Teen Programs

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

Pinstripes & Tales

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Bill Schulman is a lifelong Yankees fan who wrote the
columns Collecting Memories and Where Are They Now,
for Yankees Magazine. During this time he interviewed
113 former “Bombers” from the 1950s through the

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.  

National Iced Tea Day!

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

Teen Programs

Come have some iced tea and snacks while celebrating “National Iced Tea Day!” We will also play some Bingo! 

Wooden Welcome Sign

6:30pm - 8:30pm
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 Diana McDonough and
create an attractive
10-inch-round welcome sign.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 7

Summer Reading Club Bags

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

Teen Programs

Come help us put together our Summer Reading Club bags! *Teens will earn two hours of community service. 

Once Upon a STEM Challenge

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Join us for classic fairy tales with a STEM twist! Help Little Red Riding Hood save her grandma by building a super loud musical instrument to scare off the wolf.

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 am.

Country Western Line Dancing

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

Adult Programs

Let’s dance! Learn basic country western
line dancing steps, while more advanced
dancers can brush up on their dance
skills. Line dances and couple/partner
dances will be taught, but partners are

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 7

Book & Craft Buddies

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books and More, Volunteer
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Come share some special reading time with kids as they practice their reading. You will receive one hour of Community Service. 

Book & Craft Buddies

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books and More
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Teen volunteers will be on hand to read and listen as kids practice reading. Share some special reading time with a big kid and make some crafts 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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 am.

Get to Know the Teen Department

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Books and More, General Interest, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Stop in to meet Ms. Kelly and get to know the Teen Department before Summer Reading Club begins! You'll receive a tour of the Teen Room and learn about the Summer Reading Club, along with some exciting upcoming programs!

Gentle Fitness

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join Debbie Krzyminski from Fitness Figures with exercises
for strength, balance, aerobics, and flexibility that can be
done seated or standing.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 7

Fire Island Sunset Cruise Aboard the Island Spirit III

6:30pm - 9:00pm
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

Itinerary: 

6:15 pm: Meet at Captree State Park

NO parking fee 

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 7

Father’s Day Socks

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Get ready to unleash your inner Picasso with fabric markers and socks to create a totally unique Father’s Day gift for that special guy! And wait, there’s more—we’ll even craft our own snazzy packaging to make it pop!

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 am.

Coil Bowl

10:30am - 12:00pm
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

Create a unique handmade bowl while learning different
coiling techniques using stoneware clay.

 

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 7

Family Garden Party

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

Children's Program

Help us plant the Library garden! The vegetables that you plant will be donated to a local food pantry. Everyone will get their own herb garden to take home. Grades K - 5 with caregiver.

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 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.

Fingerpaint Fun

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
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 

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 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.

Fire Island Vines Wine Tasting

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Off-site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, General Interest, Trips
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join us for a delightful evening of
wine tasting at Fire Island Vines
in Bay Shore. Guests will enjoy an
introduction to the world of wine,
learn the art of proper wine tasting,
savor four unique wines from Long

Disclaimer(s)

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

Parmesan-Crusted Quesadilla

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

Adult Programs

Join Chef Rob Scott and make a parmesan-crusted
quesadilla with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and basil
which you will take home and bake. Enjoy a delicious
sample during the class. Please bring to the program:

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 7

Marine Life Adventure

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children
Waitlist
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

Which sea animal block set will you build? Rescue the last piece frozen in an ice cube to complete your creation!

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, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 am.

Country Western Line Dancing

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

Adult Programs

Let’s dance! Learn basic country western
line dancing steps, while more advanced
dancers can brush up on their dance
skills. Line dances and couple/partner
dances will be taught, but partners are

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 7

Gentle Fitness

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join Debbie Krzyminski from Fitness Figures with exercises
for strength, balance, aerobics, and flexibility that can be
done seated or standing.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 7

Puzzle Swap

9:00am - 5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Program details:

Adult Programs

Calling all puzzle enthusiasts. Stop by the Library for a community
puzzle swap. Bring a puzzle and take a puzzle! No registration required, 

 

Teen Summer Reading Club

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

Teen Programs

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