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Library Book Subscription Box: Snow & STEM Box

All Day 12/8 - 12/14
In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment
Age Group:
Children

 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Stop the Bleed

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Room 2 at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens

 

 

AGES 13-17 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Room 2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Volunteer Opportunities
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

 

AGES 13-17 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Over The River and Through the Wood - Thanksgiving in Nineteenth Century Islip

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Local History Room at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, History
Age Group:
Adults

In the midst of our Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln declared that the last Thursday in November would be a national day of Thanksgiving. What was the impetus for this celebration?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the midst of our Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln declared that the last Thursday in November would be a national day of Thanksgiving. What was the impetus for this celebration?

This event is in the "Adults" group

NY State of Health Navigator/Navegador del estado de salud de Nueva York

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Café at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Health & Fitness, Services
Age Group:
Adults

A bilingual (English-Spanish) NY State of Health Navigator will be available to assist in enrolling for health insurance through the New York State of Health Marketplace.

Library Branch: In-person
Room: Café
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Health & Fitness, Services
Event Details:

A bilingual (English-Spanish) NY State of Health Navigator will be available to assist in enrolling for health insurance through the New York State of Health Marketplace.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby & Me

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at In-person
Program Type:
Early Childhood Development, Educational & Self-Improvement, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Share stories, songs and playtime together.

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Childhood Development, Educational & Self-Improvement, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Share stories, songs and playtime together.

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Pathstone (Tabling)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Atrium at In-person
Program Type:
Career Development, Educational & Self-Improvement, Services
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

PathStone provides customized, people-centered professional development services leading to portable skills and enhanced employability for diverse individuals: unemployed and under-employed adults, agricultural workers, mature workers aged 55+, re

Library Branch: In-person
Room: Atrium
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Career Development, Educational & Self-Improvement, Services
Event Details:

PathStone provides customized, people-centered professional development services leading to portable skills and enhanced employability for diverse individuals: unemployed and under-employed adults, agricultural workers, mature workers aged 55+, re

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

ECLI-VIBES (Tabling)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Atrium at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Services
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

ECLI-VIBES serves victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

Cancelled
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Atrium
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Services
Event Details:

ECLI-VIBES serves victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family and Children's Association (tabling)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Services
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

FCA is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to providing help and hope to Long Island’s most vulnerable children, families, seniors and communities. FCA is funded by Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands. 

Library Branch: In-person
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Services
Event Details:

FCA is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to providing help and hope to Long Island’s most vulnerable children, families, seniors and communities. FCA is funded by Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Café: English for Everyday Life

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 5 at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, Services
Age Group:
Adults

Looking to speak English with more confidence? Join us once a week! We'll talk about real-life topics, build everyday vocabulary, and have fun along the way. No pressure, just practice.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, Services
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to speak English with more confidence? Join us once a week! We'll talk about real-life topics, build everyday vocabulary, and have fun along the way. No pressure, just practice.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Walk-In Hiring Event – WorkForce1

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium at In-person
Program Type:
Career Development, Educational & Self-Improvement, Services
Age Group:
Adults

Join WorkForce1 for a Walk-In Hiring Event and explore a rewarding opportunity in Childcare!

Benefits include:

Library Branch: In-person
Room: Atrium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career Development, Educational & Self-Improvement, Services
Event Details:

Join WorkForce1 for a Walk-In Hiring Event and explore a rewarding opportunity in Childcare!

Benefits include:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Legal Help Project

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Career & Learning Study Room 7 at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Services
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need help with a legal problem? Free limited legal advice and assistance is available on various topics. To make an appointment, please call: 631-822-3272

Library Branch: In-person
Room: Career & Learning Study Room 7
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Services
Event Details:

Do you need help with a legal problem? Free limited legal advice and assistance is available on various topics. To make an appointment, please call: 631-822-3272

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Make Your Own 2D Game Part One

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, Gaming, Technology Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Explore game development with MicroStudio. In this session, you'll create your first 2D game while exploring core concepts like character design, movement, and simple logic. 

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, Gaming, Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore game development with MicroStudio. In this session, you'll create your first 2D game while exploring core concepts like character design, movement, and simple logic. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Youth Leadership Workshop with Liga De Justicia

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Volunteer Opportunities
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Nature Reads

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Educational & Self-Improvement, Online
Age Group:
Adults

Join Librarian Rosa to discuss books related to nature. 

December

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Educational & Self-Improvement, Online
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Librarian Rosa to discuss books related to nature. 

December

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Medicare Counseling and Assistance (must be Medicare Eligible)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Career & Learning Study Room 7 at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Health & Fitness, Services
Age Group:
Adults

Register for a 30-minute appointment to meet individually with a HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program) counselor to answer questions and provide information specific to your own needs regarding Medicare health

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Career & Learning Study Room 7
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Health & Fitness, Services
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for a 30-minute appointment to meet individually with a HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program) counselor to answer questions and provide information specific to your own needs regarding Medicare health

This event is in the "Children" group

Tots & Tales

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
CPR/CR at In-person
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood Development, Educational & Self-Improvement, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Enjoy stories, songs and a simple art activity with your child. 

 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: CPR/CR
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood Development, Educational & Self-Improvement, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Enjoy stories, songs and a simple art activity with your child. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy the mobility, vitality, and peace of mind that this yoga practice can provide, while feeling fully supported in your chair.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy the mobility, vitality, and peace of mind that this yoga practice can provide, while feeling fully supported in your chair.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Make the Road New York (Tabling)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Atrium at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Services
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Atrium
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Services
This event is in the "Children" group

Learn to Draw with Art Teacher Amy

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Craft Room at In-person
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational & Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Children

 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Learn how to draw a gingerbread house with Art Teacher Amy as she provides step-by-step instruction. 

No experience necessary!  

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational & Self-Improvement
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Learn how to draw a gingerbread house with Art Teacher Amy as she provides step-by-step instruction. 

No experience necessary!  

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics 1

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Room 2 at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adults

This is a slow-paced, user-friendly class for first-time computer users.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a slow-paced, user-friendly class for first-time computer users.

This event is in the "Adults" group

NY State of Health Navigator/Navegador del estado de salud de Nueva York

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Café at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Health & Fitness, Services
Age Group:
Adults

A bilingual (English-Spanish) NY State of Health Navigator will be available to assist in enrolling for health insurance through the New York State of Health Marketplace.

Library Branch: In-person
Room: Café
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Health & Fitness, Services
Event Details:

A bilingual (English-Spanish) NY State of Health Navigator will be available to assist in enrolling for health insurance through the New York State of Health Marketplace.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Coffee with a Librarian

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 5 at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, Online
Age Group:
Adults

Join Librarian Julia to discuss current events/concerns.

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, Online
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Librarian Julia to discuss current events/concerns.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Guitar For Beginners

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at In-person
Program Type:
Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adults

In this series of four beginner classes, you will learn the fundamentals of music through the guitar, for students who want to learn the basics. Bring your own guitar or learn on one provided by the instructor! 

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this series of four beginner classes, you will learn the fundamentals of music through the guitar, for students who want to learn the basics. Bring your own guitar or learn on one provided by the instructor! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Manejo Defensivo

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Room 3 at In-person
Program Type:
Drivers Education, Educational & Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

Ahorre el diez por ciento en su seguro de auto por tres años y elimine hasta cuatro puntos en su record de conductor tomando este curso de seis horas. Paga $35 en efectivo, cheque, o giro postal al Empire Safety Council el día de clase.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: In-person
Room: Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drivers Education, Educational & Self-Improvement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ahorre el diez por ciento en su seguro de auto por tres años y elimine hasta cuatro puntos en su record de conductor tomando este curso de seis horas. Paga $35 en efectivo, cheque, o giro postal al Empire Safety Council el día de clase.