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Storms, Shipwrecks, Lifesavers and Lightkeepers: The History of the Fire Island Lighthouse

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, History
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join Angela Reich, author of Shipwreck of Hopes for a PowerPoint presentation of some of the historic research she did to write her novel, based on the wreck of the ship Elizabeth off the shores in 1850.

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

End of Summer Bingo Party!

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Enjoy a fun night of bingo (art themed!) with Laurie Aitken.  Refreshments will be served.

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 Movie Series - Ready Player One

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Join us for a fun afternoon and enjoy our summer movie series. All the movies chosen will be based on an adventure theme! Popcorn and snacks will be served!

BBQ with Brian Collins

6:30pm–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

Join Pitmaster Brian Collins with his 10-foot smoker for a demo and tasting of some BBQ dishes! 

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

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

7:00am–7:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
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
Upcoming
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! 

Summer Beach Huts

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
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! 

Summer Reading Club Party!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Upcoming
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.). 

Happy Birthday Ms. Kelly!

3:00pm–4:00pm
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

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
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

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
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

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. 

Bus Trip: Lighthouse Cruise

8:00am–6:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
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,
September 13
• Fee: $175 per person
• Registration begins:
Tuesday, July 1 at 6:30 pm
• Registration closes: Thursday, July 31 at 9:00 pm
• Please note: No refunds will be issued after

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

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