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

Social Work Intern Appointment

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

The Six Triple Eight

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar 4 2026 Wed

The Six Triple Eight

6:00pm–8:00pm
Movie
Closed
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

An inspiring true story about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a group of African-American women who defied racial prejudice while delivering crucial mail to soldiers during World War II.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

In-person programs, as well as online Zoom classes, all require advanced registration.

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

Social Work Intern Appointment

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

Social Work Intern Appointment

7:30pm–8:30pm
Everyone
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Mar 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 "Adults" group
Mar 5 2026 Thu

PSEG: Consumer Assistance

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Workshop
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar 5 2026 Thu

PSEG: Consumer Assistance

1:00pm–2:00pm
Workshop
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

PSEG representatives will discuss programs such as Home Energy Assistance, Deferred Payment Program, Residential Energy Affordability Partnership, and Household Assistance Program

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

In-person programs, as well as online Zoom classes, all require advanced registration.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
Mar 5 2026 Thu

Magnetic Mayhem: A Slime Sensation- Ages 7-12

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, School Age
STEM/STEAM
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
Mar 5 2026 Thu

Magnetic Mayhem: A Slime Sensation- Ages 7-12

6:00pm–7:00pm
STEM/STEAM
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This exciting program combines the gooey fun of slime with the intriguing power of magnets! Join Creatology Kidz to create magnetic slime and conduct magnetic experiments. 

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
Mar 5 2026 Thu

The Secret Language of Women: Friendship Fans & the Art of Nushu

7:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar 5 2026 Thu

The Secret Language of Women: Friendship Fans & the Art of Nushu

7:30pm–8:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn from instructor Rachelle Haff  about the secret language that ancient Chinese women developed in order to speak to each other without their husbands or male relatives spying on them.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

In-person programs, as well as online Zoom classes, all require advanced registration.

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

Little Bookworms: Ages birth-4 w/adult

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Infants, Pre-School
Storytime
Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infants" group
This event is in the "Pre-School" group
Mar 6 2026 Fri

Little Bookworms: Ages birth-4 w/adult

10:30am–11:00am
Storytime
Waitlist
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 "Adults" group
Mar 6 2026 Fri

Floating Teacup

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar 6 2026 Fri

Floating Teacup

2:00pm–3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create the illusion of a teacup pouring out flowers and decorations in midair in this craft program by Joan Hoppe

 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

In-person programs, as well as online Zoom classes, all require advanced registration.

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

National Oreo Day: Blind Taste Test Challenge

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

National Oreo Day: Blind Taste Test Challenge

3:30pm–4:30pm
Cooking
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think you know your Oreos? Put your taste buds to the test! Sample a variety of Oreo flavors blindfolded! Compete with friends to guess each flavor and see who truly deserves the title of Ultimate Oreo Connoisseur. 

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Programming

Teen programs are for patrons ages 13-18

 

In-person programs, and Zoom classes, all require advanced registration.

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