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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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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, January 12. 

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, January 12. 

Art for Two: Drying Mittens

6:30pm–7:15pm
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 – 5 with caregiver. Join Kathy Reccardi for a special collaborative painting program designed for one caregiver and up to two children.

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.

Valentine Puzzle Palooza

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Compete in teams of four to five people to
complete a 300-piece Valentine’s Day puzzle.
The first two teams to finish will win a prize!

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

Get Fit with Vicki

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Upcoming
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 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! Please bring to the class the following

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

Fairytale Fun Storytime

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Grades K – 2.  Join us for a twist on some of your favorite fairytales along  with craft activities.

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.

Device Dilemma Day

10:00am–10:30am
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Are you having a technology dilemma with one of your
devices? Make an appointment and have the experts from
Senior Net take a look. Note: Please bring one device per
appointment.

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

Device Dilemma Day

10:30am–11:00am
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Are you having a technology dilemma with one of your
devices? Make an appointment and have the experts from
Senior Net take a look. Note: Please bring one device per
appointment.

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

Device Dilemma Day

11:00am–11:30am
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Are you having a technology dilemma with one of your
devices? Make an appointment and have the experts from
Senior Net take a look. Note: Please bring one device per
appointment.

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

Device Dilemma Day

11:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Are you having a technology dilemma with one of your
devices? Make an appointment and have the experts from
Senior Net take a look. Note: Please bring one device per
appointment.

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

Junior Historical Society Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books and More, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Join us as we uncover Islip’s hidden history—from historic homes to legendary locals—and earn community service hours while you’re at it! It’s a fun way to learn more about where you live and make a difference in your community!

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, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Join Ms. Anna for a fun night of book bingo. Snacks will be served!

Finger Paint Fun

3:00pm–3:30pm
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

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  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 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.

Sourdough 101

10:00am–11:00am
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

If the program is filled, please call us at 631-581-5933 or click HERE

Meet Libby

2:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and More, Technology
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Libby is the app used for downloading ebooks and
audiobooks onto your phone, iPad or Kindle device. Bring
your device to this workshop and Librarian Laurie Aitken
will teach you how to download the Libby app and search

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

Teenship Boxes

All Day
Teens
Open
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 February 1st. Registration for these boxes will begin on January 2nd.  There will be two themes for February.

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, January 12. 

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, January 12. 

Random Acts of Kindness: Storytime & Craft

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books and More, Storytime
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Grades 3 – 5.  Random Acts of Kindness Day, celebrated each year on February 17, is all about encouraging small, thoughtful gestures that brighten someone’s day. Join Ms.

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.

Hearts and Crafts

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

Grades 2 – 4.  Join us for a heart-filled crafting session where you’ll make quilling designs on a Valentine’s Day card, foil decorations, and a Swedish woven heart.

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.

Your Home's Interior

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

Join Brian Schnee and discover the types of
materials that comprise the interior of your home and the
importance of maintaining them. The following topics
will be discussed: interior and exterior doors, including

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

Get Fit with Vicki

10:00am–11:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
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 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! Please bring to the class the following

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

My First Book Club

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages infant – 24 months with caregiver. Read along and sing songs together during an interactive lapsit storytime. Each registered child will receive a board book to keep.

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.

Game On!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Events, Food, Games, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Come kick off Superbowl Weekend with some fun and games, and lots of yummy snacks. Wear your favorite football jersey.