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Holiday Movie Trivia

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Come in for a fun afternoon of holiday movie trivia. Snacks will also be served!

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 "Adults" group

Bingo Night

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

Adult Programs

Let’s end 2025 with a fun night of bingo. Enjoy some sparkling cider and cookies too!

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 "Children" group

Ultimate Playdate

10:00am–10:45am
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

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all three dates: 1/12, 1/26, and 2/2/2026.  Ultimate Playdate is fun for all!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Ultimate Playdate

11:00am–11:45am
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

Ages infant - 5 years with caregiver.  Please register for one time slot. This registers you for all three dates: 01/12, 1/26, and 2/2/2026.  Ultimate Playdate is fun for all!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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, January 6th at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, January 6th at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Ultimate Playdate

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Ultimate Playdate

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Ultimate Playdate

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Ultimate Playdate

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. Please register on the first date of the series: Monday, January 12. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Lego Block Party

5:30pm–6:15pm
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 – 2. Calling all engineers! Are you ready to get your creative juices flowing? Come and build something magnificent. 

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

Winter Olympics Escape Room

10:00am–10:45am
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 3 – 5.  Please register for one session. The Olympic torch has been stolen and we need your help to get it back! Work together with friends to uncover clues and solve puzzles before the timer runs out.

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

Winter Olympics Escape Room

11:15am–12:00pm
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 3 – 5.  Please register for one session. The Olympic torch has been stolen and we need your help to get it back! Work together with friends to uncover clues and solve puzzles before the timer runs out.

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

Squiggle Time

5:30pm–6:15pm
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 36 months – 6 years with caregiver. Join us for messy fun as we explore a variety of sensory activities. 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.

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!