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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
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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
Closed
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
Closed
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 "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 "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 "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 "Adults" group

Spinach with Paneer Curry

7:00pm–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

Certified nutrition coach Geetu Makin will demonstrate
how to make palak paneer, a delicious and healthy
vegetarian dish made with puréed spinach and Indian
cottage cheese.

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Charcuterie Board Class

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
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 Melinda Space for a charcuterie board demonstration
featuring three boards including: a classic meat-andcheese
spread, a butter board with flavorful varieties,
and a sweet dessert board. Throughout the class you will

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
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 "Children" group

Bear Hug Cupcakes

4:45pm–5:30pm
Children
Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bear Hug Cupcakes

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children
Upcoming
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.

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! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

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!