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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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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!

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

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

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.

Galentine's Day

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, Events, Food, Games, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Celebrate Galentine’s Day early with a Paint and Pass Art Party! Join Ms. Stephanie for a one-of-a-kind Galentine’s themed Canvas Art Roulette!

Bear Hug Cupcakes

4:45pm–5:30pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Grades 1 – 5.  Please register for one session. Get ready to bake up some love with Fanny Cakes. In this sweet and snuggly class, create adorable bear-themed cupcakes that are almost too cute to eat! 

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.

Bear Hug Cupcakes

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

Children's Program

Grades 1 – 5.  Please register for one session. Get ready to bake up some love with Fanny Cakes. In this sweet and snuggly class, create adorable bear-themed cupcakes that are almost too cute to eat! 

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's Cupcakes

6:00pm–7:00pm
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

Decorate cupcakes for Valentine’s Day. The best decorator will win a prize!

Shrimp Amore

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

“Tutta rosa” means everything red, and that’s what this dish is
all about! Join Chef Robert Dell’ Amore for a demonstration and
tasting of this delicious dish, made with roasted red peppers,

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

National Banana Bread 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 celebrate National Banana Bread Day and taste test different banana breads! 

Book Discussion: My Friends

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, 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!

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

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.

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 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

Spelling Bee!

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

Teen Programs

Put your spelling skills to the test at our Teen Spelling Bee Challenge! First and second place winners will earn awesome prizes! And yes, there will be snacks!