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This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr 15 2026 Wed

Social Work Intern Appointment

1:15pm–2:15pm
Everyone
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr 15 2026 Wed

Social Work Intern Appointment

1:15pm–2:15pm
Upcoming
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Space
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 15 2026 Wed

Butterfly Seashell Mosaic Workshop

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 15 2026 Wed

Butterfly Seashell Mosaic Workshop

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

Celebrate the beauty of nature with instructor Anna Chan. In this relaxing, hands-on session you’ll design a radiant butterfly relief using Qwick Craft self-hardening sand and hand-dyed seashells. 

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Adult Programming

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr 15 2026 Wed

Social Work Intern Appointment

2:30pm–3:30pm
Everyone
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr 15 2026 Wed

Social Work Intern Appointment

2:30pm–3:30pm
Upcoming
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Space
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr 15 2026 Wed

National Anime Day

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Gaming
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr 15 2026 Wed

National Anime Day

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

Join fellow anime enthusiasts and vote on which anime to watch, try your hand at making ramen, cosplay as your favorite character for a chance to win prizes, and create adorable chibi figures with modeling clay.

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Teen Programming

Teen programs are for patrons ages 13-18

 

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr 15 2026 Wed

Social Work Intern Appointment

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr 15 2026 Wed

Social Work Intern Appointment

5:00pm–6:00pm
Upcoming
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Space
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr 15 2026 Wed

Social Work Intern Appointment

6:15pm–7:15pm
Everyone
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr 15 2026 Wed

Social Work Intern Appointment

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

Social Work Intern Appointment

7:30pm–8:30pm
Everyone
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr 15 2026 Wed

Social Work Intern Appointment

7:30pm–8:30pm
Upcoming
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Space
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 16 2026 Thu

Barreless Barre

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Fitness
Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 16 2026 Thu

Barreless Barre

11:00am–12:00pm
Fitness
Waitlist
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join instructor Alana Bergen for an energizing low-impact class that is designed to strengthen, tone and balance the entire body utilizing traditional barre movements without the barre.

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 "Pre-School" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
Apr 16 2026 Thu

Family Pictionary: Ages 5-12 w/adult

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Pre-School, School Age
Gaming
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
Apr 16 2026 Thu

Family Pictionary: Ages 5-12 w/adult

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

Enjoy an evening playing Pictionary with the whole family! Try to get your team to guess your clue by drawing a picture. 

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
Apr 16 2026 Thu

Daffodil Paper Folding

7:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 16 2026 Thu

Daffodil Paper Folding

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

Join artist Casey Cunningham to explore the art of paper folding and craft your own elegant decorative flowers.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

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

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