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This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Payment Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Off-site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, 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.  Thank you. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on TUESDAY, November 4th
This event is in the "Teens" group

Holiday Craft Fair Helpers

9:00am–3:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Room of Requirement
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Events, Food, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Help out at our Holiday Craft Fair! Volunteers will help our Islip Library cardholders set up their tables, which may include some light lifting of supplies.  Teens will receive community service for as many hours as they help out.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Bake Sale

10:00am–2:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Events, Food
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join us for our fourth annual bake sale! All proceeds will be donated to the Toys for Tots Foundation

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

This event is in the "Teens" group

Bake Sale Helpers

10:00am–2:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Do you like to bake? The Islip Library will be holding its fourth annual bake sale, and we want you to be a part of it!  Help us bake some treats for our sale (brownies, cookies, cupcakes, etc.), and then help us sell  our baked goods!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holiday Craft Fair

10:00am–3:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Events, Food, General Interest
Program details:

Adult Programs

Stop by our annual Holiday Craft Fair and get some holiday shopping done early!

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Peppermint Oobleck

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 K – 3.  What is oobleck? Is it a solid or a liquid? Find out for yourself as we conduct this classic science experiment with a festive twist! 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 MONDAY, November 3, at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on TUESDAY, November 4, at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba/Dance Fitness

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, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join instructor AnnMarie Rigoroso for this dance class that combines fitness and fun!

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on TUESDAY, November 4th
This event is in the "Teens" group

Holiday Movie Trivia

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

Teen Programs

Come in for a fun afternoon of holiday movie trivia. Snacks will also be served!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Jane Austen Embroidered Tea Towel

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Full
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

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

 

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on TUESDAY, November 4th
This event is in the "Children" group

Winter Storytime

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

Children's Program

Grades K – 2 with caregiver. Warm up with us at the Library for a magical winter storytime! We will sing songs, read a story, and create a fun craft.  

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 MONDAY, November 3, at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on TUESDAY, November 4, at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Holiday Paint Pour

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Full
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

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

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Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on TUESDAY, November 4th
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holiday Cooking Demonstration

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

Adult Programs

Chef Rob Scott will make his version of the popular French dish “Barristers Chicken Chasseur.” Participants will also make one super-sized holiday sprinkle cookie.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on TUESDAY, November 4th
This event is in the "Teens" group

Ugly Sweater Cookie Swap

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

Join us for our annual ugly sweater cookie swap.  Bring in your favorite cookies, as well as an empty container.  Each teen will leave with lots of different cookies. A prize will be given for best ugly sweater!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Discussion: The Husbands

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and More
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join Librarian Anna Howard to discuss The Husbands by Holly Gramazio. When Lauren discovers an attic that produces an endless stream of husbands, she’s forced to confront what she truly wants from love and life.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on TUESDAY, November 4th
This event is in the "Teens" group

Holiday Movie Day

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, General Interest, Movies
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Come in and watch "How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)," and enjoy lots of yummy holiday-themed snacks!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Trips
Registration Required
Payment Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Date: Saturday, December 20
Fee: $11.00 per person for round-trip ticket
Meet at the Islip Train Station: 8:50 am
Registration begins: Monday, November 3, at 6:00 pm
Registration ends: Sunday, December 7, at 4:00 pm

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on TUESDAY, November 4th
This event is in the "Children" group

Jinglebell Bracelets

9:00am–4:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 36 months – grade 5 with caregiver. No registration is required.  Make some noise on New Year’s Eve with your jinglebell bracelets! Pick up a jinglebell bracelet kit at the Children’s Desk.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Fingerpaint 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 MONDAY, November 3, at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on TUESDAY, November 4, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bingo Night

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

Adult Programs

Let’s end 2025 with a fun night of bingo. Enjoy some sparkling cider and cookies too!

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on MONDAY, November 3rd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on TUESDAY, November 4th
This event is in the "Teens" group

Healthy Burritos

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Come enjoy wholesome, flavorful burritos! Choose from a variety of fresh, fun toppings to build your own delicious creation! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Test Payment Event

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Payment Required

Children's Program

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sourdough 101

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

Adult Programs

Curious about sourdough? Join us for a hands-on workshop presented by A Mano Baking Company!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Discussion: My Friends

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and More, Food
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join Librarian Dan Coster to discuss My Friends by Fredrik Backman. An emotional novel about four teenagers whose powerful friendship changes the life of a complete stranger 25 years later. Desserts will be served!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Oreo Taste Testing

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
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!