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This event is in the "Everyone" group
Feb 4 2026 Wed

Social Work Intern Appointment

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Feb 4 2026 Wed

Social Work Intern Appointment

5:00pm–6:00pm
Closed
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Space
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb 4 2026 Wed

Soul Food Basics

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Cooking
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb 4 2026 Wed

Soul Food Basics

5:00pm–6:00pm
Cooking
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Chef Cheryl of Chara's Kitchen and Catering, for a night of classic soul food dishes. Creamy macaroni and cheese, fried cabbage and the ultimate buttermilk fried chicken.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

In-person programs, as well as online Zoom classes, all require advanced registration, and are limited to

Central Islip Public Library cardholders.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Feb 4 2026 Wed

Social Work Intern Appointment

6:15pm–7:15pm
Everyone
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Feb 4 2026 Wed

Social Work Intern Appointment

6:15pm–7:15pm
Closed
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Space
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb 4 2026 Wed

Soul Food Basics

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Cooking
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb 4 2026 Wed

Soul Food Basics

6:30pm–7:30pm
Cooking
Closed
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Chef Cheryl of Chara's Kitchen and Catering, for a night of classic soul food dishes. Creamy macaroni and cheese, fried cabbage and the ultimate buttermilk fried chicken.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

In-person programs, as well as online Zoom classes, all require advanced registration, and are limited to

Central Islip Public Library cardholders.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Feb 4 2026 Wed

Social Work Intern Appointment

7:30pm–8:30pm
Everyone
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Feb 4 2026 Wed

Social Work Intern Appointment

7:30pm–8:30pm
Closed
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Space
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
Feb 5 2026 Thu

Crochet For Kids: Ages 8-12

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children, School Age
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
Feb 5 2026 Thu

Crochet For Kids: Ages 8-12

6:00pm–7:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ms. Katie will teach you some of the basics of crochet as well as assist you with your creations! All materials will be provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

Children's Programming

All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.

Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.

If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb 5 2026 Thu

Oral History Project: Share Your Story

8:00pm–8:45pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb 5 2026 Thu

Oral History Project: Share Your Story

8:00pm–8:45pm
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month by sharing your personal experiences, memories, or reflections related to Black culture, community, or history.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

In-person programs, as well as online Zoom classes, all require advanced registration, and are limited to

Central Islip Public Library cardholders.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infants" group
This event is in the "Pre-School" group
Feb 6 2026 Fri

Little Bookworms: Ages birth-4

10:45am–11:15am
Children, Infants, Pre-School
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infants" group
This event is in the "Pre-School" group
Feb 6 2026 Fri

Little Bookworms: Ages birth-4

10:45am–11:15am
Storytime
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infants, Pre-School
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Little Bookworms

Join us on Friday mornings for these special storytimes that are just right for little listeners.

Disclaimer(s)

Children's Programming

All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.

Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.

If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb 6 2026 Fri

Inspirational Quote Journals

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Community Service
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb 6 2026 Fri

Inspirational Quote Journals

3:30pm–4:30pm
Community Service
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Service
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Programming

Teen programs are for patrons ages 13-18

 

In-person programs, and Zoom classes, all require advanced registration, and are limited to Central Islip Public Library cardholders.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Pre-School" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
Feb 7 2026 Sat

Family Coloring Time: Ages 3-12

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Pre-School, School Age
Music, STEM/STEAM
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Pre-School" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
Feb 7 2026 Sat

Family Coloring Time: Ages 3-12

2:00pm–3:00pm
Music, STEM/STEAM
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, School Age
Program Type: Music, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend a relaxing afternoon at the library coloring, listening to music, and having fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Children's Programming

All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.

Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.

If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.

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