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Long Island Reads Book Discussion: On Fire Island

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

Join Librarian Laurie Aitken for a discussion of this year’s Long Island Reads pick. Following our discussion, the author Jane Rosen will talk with us via Zoom. 

Battle of the Books Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books and More, Events, General Interest
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Teen Programs

CALLING ALL READERS - If you are interested in doing Battle of the Books, please sign up at the Reference Desk. Teens will read 6 books (books chosen at random) and then compete in a trivia battle against other libraries on Long Island. 

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required but please call ahead in the event of inclement weather.  Thank you.  

Book Discussion: The Wedding People

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration
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 for a discussion of The Wedding People by Alison Espach. A woman who is down on her luck forms an unexpected bond with the bride at a wedding in Rhode Island.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 7

Teenship Boxes

All Day
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Food, General Interest
Registration Required
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Teen Programs

The next set of Teenship boxes will be given out on June 2nd. Registration for these boxes will begin on Thursday, May 1st.  The theme for June is “Let the Adventure Begin,” in honor of this year’s summer reading club theme! 

Summer Reading Club Bags

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Food, General Interest, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Come help us put together our Summer Reading Club bags! *Teens will earn two hours of community service. 

Book & Craft Buddies

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books and More, Volunteer
Registration Required
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Teen Programs

Come share some special reading time with kids as they practice their reading. You will receive one hour of Community Service. 

Get to Know the Teen Department

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Books and More, General Interest, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Stop in to meet Ms. Kelly and get to know the Teen Department before Summer Reading Club begins! You'll receive a tour of the Teen Room and learn about the Summer Reading Club, along with some exciting upcoming programs!

Book Discussion: All the Colors of the Dark

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
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 Mark Irish for a lively discussion of All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker, a literary and
romantic crime thriller set in a rapidly transforming 1970s America.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 7

Books & Bites

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Off-site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and More
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join Librarian Kelly Harvey at J&R’s Steakhouse for lunch and a book discussion.  We will be discussing Charlie Donlea’s Those Empty Eyes, where there is a dark, chilling twist at every corner! 

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 7