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This event is in the "Everyone" group
Mar 18 2026 Wed

Social Work Intern Appointment

6:15pm–7:15pm
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Mar 18 2026 Wed

Social Work Intern Appointment

6:15pm–7:15pm
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Space
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Mar 18 2026 Wed

Social Work Intern Appointment

7:30pm–8:30pm
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Mar 18 2026 Wed

Social Work Intern Appointment

7:30pm–8:30pm
Open
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 "Pre-School" group
Mar 19 2026 Thu

PlayHooray Kids: Ages 2-5 w/adult

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children, Pre-School
Fitness, Music
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Pre-School" group
Mar 19 2026 Thu

PlayHooray Kids: Ages 2-5 w/adult

6:00pm–6:45pm
Fitness, Music
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: Fitness, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Molly Mouse in this interactive music and movement class. Come ready to dance, sing and play!

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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Infants" group
This event is in the "Pre-School" group
Mar 20 2026 Fri

Little Bookworms: Ages birth-4 w/adult

10:30am–11:00am
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
Mar 20 2026 Fri

Little Bookworms: Ages birth-4 w/adult

10:30am–11:00am
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 "Adults" group
Mar 20 2026 Fri

Delicious Ireland: Afternoon Tea

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Cooking
Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar 20 2026 Fri

Delicious Ireland: Afternoon Tea

1:00pm–2:30pm
Cooking
Full
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Margaret M. Johnson for a delightful three-course Irish lunchtime tea featuring savory tarts, freshly baked tea breads, traditional sweets, and a curated selection of Irish teas.

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 20 2026 Fri

Roll for a Book: Spring Edition

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Gaming
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Mar 20 2026 Fri

Roll for a Book: Spring Edition

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

Inspired by the concept of Blind Dates with Books, help us create a fun display in the teen room: Pick up a book, wrap it up, and let the fates decide who shall read your rec!

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Adults" group
Mar 21 2026 Sat

Intro to Computers, Word, and Internet

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Technology
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar 21 2026 Sat

Intro to Computers, Word, and Internet

11:00am–1:00pm
Technology
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a slow-paced, user-friendly class for first-time computer users. Using Windows computers, this unique class covers the basics in a way that even the most inexperienced user will understand.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar 21 2026 Sat

Dungeons and Dragons

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Gaming
Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar 21 2026 Sat

Dungeons and Dragons

2:00pm–4:00pm
Gaming
Waitlist
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in playing Dungeons and Dragons? Fun adventures await you in this new campaign! Come with your own Level 1 character or you can select a pre-made one before the session begins. Lead by Librarian Mackenzie

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Pre-School" group
Mar 23 2026 Mon

Sensory Storytime: Ages 2-5 w/adult

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Pre-School
Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Music, Storytime
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Pre-School" group
Mar 23 2026 Mon

Sensory Storytime: Ages 2-5 w/adult

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

Join A Time For Kids, Inc for this fun program filled with music, movement, sensory toys and bins, a craft station, and more!

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 24 2026 Tue

Tuesday Morning Knit & Crochet Circle

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar 24 2026 Tue

Tuesday Morning Knit & Crochet Circle

10:00am–12:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Patrons bring their own knitting or crochet projects to work on, offering support, sharing tips, and learning from one another.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

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

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