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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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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.

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.

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.

Art for Two: Drying Mittens

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Space
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.

Resin Heart Pendant

11:00am–12:30pm
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

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

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!

Weaving Workshop

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
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

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

Winter Break * Winter Fun

02/17/2026 @ 10:00am–02/20/2026 @ 12:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program details:

Children's Program

Available each day from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. 

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

We Go Together: Clay Creations

5:30pm–6:15pm
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 – 2. Join Kristen Duer of Traveling Art Programs. Pick a favorite pair that are much better together than by themselves, and create away using polymer clay.

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.

We Go Together: Clay Creations

6:45pm–7:30pm
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

Grades 3 - 5. Join Kristen Duer of Traveling Art Programs. Pick a favorite pair that are much better together than by themselves, and create away using polymer clay.

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.

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.