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Roll for a Book: Spring Edition

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

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!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
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.

Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

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

Waitlist
Registration Required
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.

Super Smash Brothers Free Play

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Programming

Teen programs are for patrons ages 13-18

 

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

National Anime Day

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Programming

Teen programs are for patrons ages 13-18

 

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

Family Pictionary: Ages 5-12 w/adult

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, School Age

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

National Library Week Trivia

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

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

Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Family Bingo: Ages 4-12 w/adult

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, School Age

Join us for a fun time of Bingo for the whole family! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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:

Join us for a fun time of Bingo for the whole family! 

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.

Fish On! Game Workshop- Ages 7-12

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Fish on! Join artist Chris Vivas to create your own school of fish that are hungry to be caught! This game is easy to make and fun to catch. We will design, color, create, and catch some keepers. So let's go fishing!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fish on! Join artist Chris Vivas to create your own school of fish that are hungry to be caught! This game is easy to make and fun to catch. We will design, color, create, and catch some keepers. So let's go fishing!

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.

Book Bingo

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

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

Chess for Beginners

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Programming

Teen programs are for patrons ages 13-18

 

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

Adult Battle of the Books Information Session

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Gaming
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

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

Chess for Beginners

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

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

Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Outreach Table in Lobby at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Outreach Table in Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

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

Chess for Beginners

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

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

Chess for Beginners

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

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

Library Lawn Games

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Programming

Teen programs are for patrons ages 13-18

 

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

Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Programming

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

One Piece Trivia

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Programming

Teen programs are for patrons ages 13-18

 

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

Super Smash Bros. Free Play

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Programming

Teen programs are for patrons ages 13-18

 

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

Just Dance And Pizza

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room at Central Islip Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Programming

Teen programs are for patrons ages 13-18

 

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