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Featured Events

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Island Harvest Food Bank: Senior Program Distribution

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Side Parking Lot at Central Islip Public Library

Program Type:

Grab & Go, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 5 2023 Tue

Island Harvest Food Bank: Senior Program Distribution

9:00am - 1:00pm
Grab & Go, Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Side Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Grab & Go, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
This program is intended to serve qualifying seniors only, Island Harvest will provide calendars for community events for those who are interested in collecting food at any of the available sites. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Not run by the Library/ No ejecutado por la Biblioteca

Please note that this is not a program run by the Central Islip Public Library. / 

Tenga en cuenta que este no es un programa administrado por la Biblioteca Pública Central Islip.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Island Harvest Food Bank: Senior Program Distribution

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Side Parking Lot at Central Islip Public Library

Program Type:

Grab & Go, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 12 2023 Tue

Island Harvest Food Bank: Senior Program Distribution

9:00am - 1:00pm
Grab & Go, Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Side Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Grab & Go, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
This program is intended to serve qualifying seniors only, Island Harvest will provide calendars for community events for those who are interested in collecting food at any of the available sites. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Not run by the Library/ No ejecutado por la Biblioteca

Please note that this is not a program run by the Central Islip Public Library. / 

Tenga en cuenta que este no es un programa administrado por la Biblioteca Pública Central Islip.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Island Harvest Food Bank: Senior Program Distribution

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Side Parking Lot at Central Islip Public Library

Program Type:

Grab & Go, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 19 2023 Tue

Island Harvest Food Bank: Senior Program Distribution

9:00am - 1:00pm
Grab & Go, Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Side Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Grab & Go, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
This program is intended to serve qualifying seniors only, Island Harvest will provide calendars for community events for those who are interested in collecting food at any of the available sites. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Not run by the Library/ No ejecutado por la Biblioteca

Please note that this is not a program run by the Central Islip Public Library. / 

Tenga en cuenta que este no es un programa administrado por la Biblioteca Pública Central Islip.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Island Harvest Food Bank: Senior Program Distribution

Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Side Parking Lot at Central Islip Public Library

Program Type:

Grab & Go, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 26 2023 Tue

Island Harvest Food Bank: Senior Program Distribution

9:00am - 1:00pm
Grab & Go, Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Side Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Grab & Go, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
This program is intended to serve qualifying seniors only, Island Harvest will provide calendars for community events for those who are interested in collecting food at any of the available sites. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Not run by the Library/ No ejecutado por la Biblioteca

Please note that this is not a program run by the Central Islip Public Library. / 

Tenga en cuenta que este no es un programa administrado por la Biblioteca Pública Central Islip.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Island Harvest Food Bank: Senior Program Distribution

Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Side Parking Lot at Central Islip Public Library

Program Type:

Grab & Go, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 27 2023 Wed

Island Harvest Food Bank: Senior Program Distribution

10:00am - 12:00pm
Grab & Go, Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Side Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Grab & Go, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
This program is intended to serve qualifying seniors only, Island Harvest will provide calendars for community events for those who are interested in collecting food at any of the available sites. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Not run by the Library/ No ejecutado por la Biblioteca

Please note that this is not a program run by the Central Islip Public Library. / 

Tenga en cuenta que este no es un programa administrado por la Biblioteca Pública Central Islip.

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9 am
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Island Harvest Food Bank: Senior Program Distribution

9:00am - 1:00pm
Grab & Go, Health & Wellness
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov 28 2023 Tue

Island Harvest Food Bank: Senior Program Distribution

9:00am - 1:00pm
Grab & Go, Health & Wellness
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Side Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Grab & Go, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
This program is intended to serve qualifying seniors only, Island Harvest will provide calendars for community events for those who are interested in collecting food at any of the available sites. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Not run by the Library/ No ejecutado por la Biblioteca

Please note that this is not a program run by the Central Islip Public Library. / 

Tenga en cuenta que este no es un programa administrado por la Biblioteca Pública Central Islip.

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Public Health Solutions

9:30am - 4:30pm
Nov 29 2023 Wed

Public Health Solutions

9:30am - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Outreach Table in Lobby
Purpose of Meeting
We are a nonprofit agency through New York State of Health-Marketplace. Our purpose is to provide affordable health insurance at no cost or lower cost to the community. We assist people enroll in health insurance such as Medicaid, Child Health Plus, ...
10 am
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Fitness

10:00am - 11:00am
Health & Wellness
Closed
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov 27 2023 Mon

Senior Fitness

10:00am - 11:00am
Health & Wellness
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Instructor Marybeth will lead the class through a series of  movements using weights and balls that will help patrons feel stronger, more flexible, and improve their balance. Balls will be provided.  We ask that patrons bring their ow...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tuesday Morning Knitting and Crochet Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov 28 2023 Tue

Tuesday Morning Knitting and Crochet Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
Meet other knitters and crocheters while working on your own projects. We will have an instructor available to answer questions. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School" group.

Read & Play - Ages 1-4

10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime
Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School" group.
Nov 29 2023 Wed

Read & Play - Ages 1-4

10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime
Waitlist
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us for stories, toys, games and fun!  ...

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.

Friday Morning Classic Movie Musicals: Singin' in the Rain

10:00am - 12:00pm
Movie
Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 1 2023 Fri

Friday Morning Classic Movie Musicals: Singin' in the Rain

10:00am - 12:00pm
Movie
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School" group.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Storytime- Ages Birth-5

10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime
Open
Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School" group.
Dec 1 2023 Fri

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Storytime- Ages Birth-5

10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infants, Pre-School
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Let's spend some time reading books together to help you reach your goal of 1,000 books! ...

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.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Family Building Challenge- Ages 4-12

1:00pm - 2:00pm
STEM/STEAM
Open
Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Dec 2 2023 Sat

Family Building Challenge- Ages 4-12

1:00pm - 2:00pm
STEM/STEAM
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, School Age
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Use our collection of LEGOs, Magna- Tiles, Strawbees and more to build something great together. ...

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.

2 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Health & Wellness
Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 1 2023 Fri

Chair Yoga

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Health & Wellness
Waitlist
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Attendees will learn gentle exercises from the safety of a chair. Exercises will include a range of movements to stretch and strengthen all the joints of the body. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beauty Myth Buster

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Workshop
Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 2 2023 Sat

Beauty Myth Buster

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Workshop
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Ever wonder which moisturizer in a sea of many is right for you, or why you can't seem to find your perfect base match? Join Karen Gebbia, NYS licensed esthetician and makeup artist as she debunks these beauty myths!  Bring all your questions fo...
3 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Drop in Thursdays

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Open
Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov 30 2023 Thu

Teen Drop in Thursdays

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Drop into the program room most Thursdays after school to see what our librarians have in store for you! Explore some crafts, hang out with our PS5 and VS some friends or just kick back with some snacks and work on homework. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Programming

Teen programs are for students in grades 7 -12.

 

In-person programs, and Zoom classes, all require advanced registration, and are limited to Central Islip Public Library cardholders.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Kindness Rocks Community Service

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Service
Open
Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 1 2023 Fri

Kindness Rocks Community Service

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Service
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Service
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Gain community service by painting rocks with positive messages and pictures to help brighten someone's day. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Programming

Teen programs are for students in grades 7 -12.

 

In-person programs, and Zoom classes, all require advanced registration, and are limited to Central Islip Public Library cardholders.

4 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tai Chi

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Health & Wellness
Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov 28 2023 Tue

Tai Chi

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Health & Wellness
Open
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Attendees will benefit from this ancient art form. Tai Chi movements promote muscle strength, flexibility, and a relaxed mind, body and spirit. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tai Chi

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Health & Wellness
Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov 30 2023 Thu

Tai Chi

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Health & Wellness
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Attendees will benefit from this ancient art form. Tai Chi movements promote muscle strength, flexibility, and a relaxed mind, body and spirit. ...
5 pm
Reservation

Library Social Work Intern

5:00pm - 8:30pm
Nov 29 2023 Wed

Library Social Work Intern

5:00pm - 8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Outreach Table in Lobby
Purpose of Meeting
Social Work Intern ...
6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday Night Knitting & Crocheting Group

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov 27 2023 Mon

Monday Night Knitting & Crocheting Group

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Meet other knitters and crocheters while working on your own projects. We will have an instructor available to answer questions. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Playtime- Ages 2-4

6:00pm - 7:00pm
STEM/STEAM
Closed
Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov 27 2023 Mon

Sensory Playtime- Ages 2-4

6:00pm - 7:00pm
STEM/STEAM
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Get ready to get hands-on and a little bit messy! ...

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.

Book Club Café: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Book Club
Closed
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov 28 2023 Tue

Book Club Café: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Book Club
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Enjoy light refreshments and come ready to discuss great titles! Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi  Ghana, eighteenth century: two half sisters are born into different villages. One will marry an Englishman and lead a life of comfort. The other will ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Let's Dance- Ages 5-7

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Music
Open
Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov 29 2023 Wed

Let's Dance- Ages 5-7

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Music
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Join an instructor from Great South Bay Dance for this fun dance class. Learn basic movements while using props and playing creative dance games. ...

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.

Credit Reports and Scores

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Workshop
Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov 29 2023 Wed

Credit Reports and Scores

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Workshop
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
Attendees will learn tips and alternative credit building, repair and how to maintain a productive credit history.   ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Central: Podcasting Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Podcasting
Open
Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov 29 2023 Wed

Teen Central: Podcasting Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Podcasting
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Podcasting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Join us in the Teen Department as we show you the ins and outs of podcasting. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Programming

Teen programs are for students in grades 7 -12.

 

In-person programs, and Zoom classes, all require advanced registration, and are limited to Central Islip Public Library cardholders.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Bingo- Ages 4-12

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gaming
Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov 30 2023 Thu

Family Bingo- Ages 4-12

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gaming
Waitlist
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us for a night 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.

7 pm
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Hip Hop- Ages 8-12

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Music
Open
Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Nov 29 2023 Wed

Hip Hop- Ages 8-12

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Music
Open
Library Branch: Central Islip Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Join an instructor from Great South Bay Dance for an energetic hip hop class with an aerobic warmup, popular steps and fun combos to current music. ...

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.

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