Library Hours
- Monday-Thursday 9:30am – 9:00pm
- Friday & Saturday 9:30am – 5:00pm
- Sunday (Oct-May)1:00pm – 5:00pm
Holiday Closings
2023 LIBRARY OPEN 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- SATURDAY 11/11/2023 Veteran's Day
- WEDNESDAY 11/22/2023 Thanksgiving Eve
UPCOMING CLOSINGS 2023-24
- MONDAY 9/4/2023 Labor Day
- MONDAY 10/9/2023 Columbus Day
- FRIDAY 11/10/2023 Observance of Veteran's Day
- THURSDAY 11/23/2023 Thanksgiving Day
- SUNDAY 12/24/2023 Christmas Eve
- MONDAY 12/25/2023 Christmas Day
- SUNDAY 12/31/2023 New Year's Eve
- MONDAY 1/1/2024 New Year's Day
- MONDAY 1/15/2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- MONDAY 2/19/2024 President's Day
- SUNDAY 3/31/2024 Easter
- SUNDAY 5/12/2024 Mother's Day
- SUNDAY 5/26/2024 Observance of Memorial Day
CLOSED SUNDAYS 5/26/24-9/29/24, WILL REOPEN 10/6/24
- MONDAY 5/27/2024 Memorial Day
- WEDNESDAY 6/19/2024 Juneteenth
- THURSDAY 7/4/2024 Independence Day
About the Library
The Central Islip Public Library serves the nearly 40,000 residents that reside within the boundaries of the Central Islip School District. The Library is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. The Library is overseen by a publicly elected five member Board of Trustees. The Library Director is responsible for Library operations. Library Board meetings are open to the public. The Central Islip Public Library was founded in 1952, and was originally located in a storefront at 81 Carleton Avenue. In 1972, the residents of the Central Islip Union Free School District approved the purchase of the land and construction of the current Library building on Hawthorne Avenue. On March 15, 1976, the new Library building was opened to the public. The Central Islip Public Library has since evolved into a true community center, offering a variety of programs, technologies and services. The Library holds collections that include a wide range of titles and subjects, adapting to our patron’s ever-changing informational, educational and entertainment needs. The Library has spaces for local community groups to meet, and holds workshops, literacy programs, cultural activities and more. The Library has embraced digital technologies by providing access to a wide variety of databases, e-books, audiobooks and digital media. The Central Islip Public Library continues to adapt and grow by integrating technology and new collections, and fostering community engagement. As the Library’s services and collections continually evolve, we seek to serve the community through excellent patron service, such remains at the core of the Library’s mission.