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Calling All Teens

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Events, Food, Games, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Welcome to a new school year, and to the Teen Department! Come in and get to know Teen Librarians Ms. Kelly and Ms. Anna. Games will be played, snacks will be served, and fun will be had! 

Senior Advocate

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Health & Wellness
Program details:

Adult Programs

An advocate from the Suffolk County Office of the Aging will be available to answer your questions regarding senior programs, services, applications, referrals and more. Anyone with questions regarding services to seniors is welcome. 

Charmed Positivity

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Engage in conversations, activities, and projects that focus on the power of positivity with Professor Danielle DiMauro.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, September 3rd

Silly Science

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

Children's Program

Grades 3 - 5. Wake up your inner scientist with Krafty Hands. Make fluffy artificial snow and slippery slime, which you can take home.  Watch an indoor volcano erupt too!

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, September 2nd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, September 3rd at 10:00 am.

Self Defense for Seniors

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Join us for a special self-defense class designed specifically for seniors!

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, September 3rd

Community Yard Sale Helpers

8:00am–3:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Union Avenue Lawn
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Events, General Interest, Volunteer
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Come help us with our Community Yard Sale! Help patrons set up for the yard sale, then help them pack up after the yard sale ends. Teens will receive community service hours for the whole day, or any time they are available.

Defensive Driving

9:30am–4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Fee: $25 check or money order payable to New York
Safety Training Associates (NYSTA) due on the day of the
class.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, September 3rd

YARD SALE

10:00am–2:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books and More, Events, General Interest, Movies, Music
Program details:

Please call 631-581-5933 or email us at reference@isliplibrary.org in the event of inclement weather. 

Stop by our annual YARD SALE on the Union Avenue lawn! Find your next great treasure!

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

Teenship Boxes

9:00am–9:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books and More, Food, General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Sign up today for our October  "Boo Box, A Box of Spooky Delights."

Teddy Bear Clinic

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

Children's Program

Grades K – 2 with caregiver.  It's time for a check-up! Bring your own stuffed animal in for a doctor's appointment and learn some safety tips as we engage in pretend play at the Library.

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, September 2nd at 5:30 pm.

Phone: Begins on Wednesday, September 3rd at 10:00 am.

Shredding Day

1:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Program details:

Adult Programs

A shredding truck from A Shred Away will be in
the Islip Library parking lot for on-site shredding of
your documents. What CAN be shredded: all office
paper (staples, small and large clips do not need to

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

Better Brain Health (part 1)

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Struggling with focus, memory lapses or brain
fog? What’s the difference between “normal
forgetfulness,” cognitive impairment and
dementia? In this informative two-part series
presented by Barb Herd, Master Certified Health

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, September 3rd

American Football Day

11/05/2025 @ 9:00am–11/12/2025 @ 9:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General Interest
Program details:

Children's Program

Ages 5 – grade 5 with caregiver.  Pick up your football field goal project kit! Take it home and enjoy building it together as a family.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration required.  Thank you.  

The A, B, C, D's of Medicare

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Learn about Medicare Parts A and B, Medicare Advantage
Part C, and Prescription Drug Plans Part D from Medicare
instructor Heidi Peborde. Also to be discussed will be the

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, September 3rd

Broadway on a Budget

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Broadway aficionado Brian Stoll dives
into all things theater in this engaging
talk. Hear him explore the history and
significance of the iconic Broadway
Playbill and pick up a range of savvy tips for scoring Broadway

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, September 3rd

The Sky Tonight with "That Planetarium Guy"

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Stargaze from the comfort of the Library as we journey through the wonders of the night sky in a portable planetarium.

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, September 3rd

The Sky Tonight with "That Planetarium Guy"

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Events, General Interest, Technology
Registration Required
Program details:

Teen Programs

Stargaze from the comfort of the Library as we journey through the wonders of the night sky in a portable planetarium.

Better Brain Health (part 2)

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program details:

Adult Programs

Share experiences from your action plan, discuss
challenges and successes, and discover new
techniques to maintain mental sharpness. Engage
in interactive activities and group discussions to

Disclaimer(s)

  • IN PERSON REGISTRATION: begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION: begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd
     
  • PHONE REGISTRATION: begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, September 3rd

Test Payment Event

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Islip Public Library
Room: Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Payment Required

Children's Program