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Summer Reading Kickoff Event
2025-06-28 10:00:00 2025-06-28 12:00:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Kickoff Event Sign up for our summer reading programs and enjoy some food, music, art and bubbles. West Islip Public Library - Community Room A

Saturday, June 28
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-28 10:00:00 2025-06-28 12:00:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Kickoff Event Sign up for our summer reading programs and enjoy some food, music, art and bubbles. West Islip Public Library - Community Room A

West Islip Public Library

Community Room A

Sign up for our summer reading programs and enjoy some food, music, art and bubbles.

Celebrate the start of summer with rainbow bagels from Higbie bagels and specialty coffee from The Babylon Bean. Cartoonist Tom Duffy will create your very own caricature and you can enjoy some bubble fun in the sun. Sign up for our Children, Teen or Adult Reading Clubs and grab some books to begin your reading journey.   

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Fun & Entertainment | Book Clubs & Discussions |

TAGS: | Teen | Senior | Children | Adults |

West Islip Public Library
ContactUs@westisliplibrary.org
Phone: 631-661-7080
Fax: 631-661-7137
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, May 26 Closed
(Memorial Day Weekend)
Tue, May 27 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 28 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 29 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The West Islip Public Library is located on the corner of Higbie Lane and Montauk Highway.

Upcoming events

Senior Fitness
Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room A
Registration is now closed
Lego Bingo - for Ages 2-Pre-K with an adult
Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration is now closed
Friends Vintage & Premium Book Sale
Fri, May 30, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday Afternoon Movie
Fri, May 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A
Lego Bingo - for Ages 2-Pre-K with an adult
Fri, May 30, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration is now closed
Friends Vintage & Premium Book Sale
Sat, May 31, 9:00am - 2:00pm
E-Waste Recycling Event
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Parking Lot
Broadway on a Budget
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A
Zumbini - for Birth-Pre-K with an adult
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 10:45am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
This event is full
Zumba for Kids - for Grades K-3
Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 11:45am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Out & About: Junie B. Jones at Argyle Theater - for All Ages
Sun, Jun 01, 10:30am - 1:00pm
This event is full
Teens and Tweens Chess Club - for Grades 3-12
Mon, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Zumbini - for Birth-Pre-K with an adult
Tue, Jun 03, 10:15am - 11:00am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Zumbini - for Birth-Pre-K with an adult
Tue, Jun 03, 11:15am - 12:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Hands Up for Dad - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult
Tue, Jun 03, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Hands Up for Dad - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult
Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Giggles and Grooves - for Ages 2-4 with an adult
Wed, Jun 04, 10:15am - 11:00am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Giggles and Grooves - for Ages 2-4 with an adult
Wed, Jun 04, 11:15am - 12:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Learn Italian
Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room B
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Father's Day Fanfare - for Grades K-3
Wed, Jun 04, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Father's Day Fanfare - for Grades K-3
Wed, Jun 04, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Father's Day Fanfare - for Grades 4-6
Wed, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
All-By-Myself Storytime - for Ages 3-PreK without an adult
Thu, Jun 05, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Yoga with Margot - for Grades K-3
Thu, Jun 05, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Block Island Seafood on Zoom
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - Adult Reference
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Rescheduled
Pajama Storytime - for Ages 2-Pre-K with an adult
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
New date Wednesday, June 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Senior Fitness
Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room A
Storytime Yoga - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult
Fri, Jun 06, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Friday Afternoon Movie
Fri, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A
Baby & Me Yoga - for Ages 6 weeks to Pre-crawlers
Fri, Jun 06, 1:15pm - 1:45pm
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Broadway Bigs - for Grades K-3
Fri, Jun 06, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Defensive Driving
Sat, Jun 07, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Community Room A
Register
Geometry Regents Review
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room B
This event is full
Rescheduled
Spring Planting - For Families with Kids Up to Grade 6
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Saturday, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Women Folk
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A
Mommy & Me - for Ages 12-35 months with an adult
Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Mommy & Me - for Ages 12-35 months with an adult
Mon, Jun 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Babies Boogie/Toddlers Tango - Ages 3 months-4 years with an adult
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room A
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Teens and Tweens Chess Club - for Grades 3-12
Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Twist & Shout Storytime - for Ages 2-Pre-K with an adult
Tue, Jun 10, 9:45am - 10:15am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Twist & Shout Storytime - for Ages 2-Pre-K with an adult
Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Earth Science Regents Review
Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room B
This event is full
Composting Methods
Tue, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
It's A Banner Summer - for Grades 4-6
Tue, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Baby Sign Language - for Birth-Age 3 with an adult
Wed, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Learn Italian
Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room B
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Lego Buddies
Wed, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Lego Buddies - for Grades K-3
Wed, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Biology Regents Review
Wed, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room B
This event is full
Cooking with Chef Rob
Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Pajama Storytime - for Ages 2-Pre-K with an adult
Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
All-By-Myself Storytime - for Ages 3-PreK without an adult
Thu, Jun 12, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Grad Cap Decorating
Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room D
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Under the Sea - for Grades K-3
Thu, Jun 12, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Under the Sea - for Grades K-3
Thu, Jun 12, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Paint Night for Adults
Thu, Jun 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Father's Day Mustache Cookie Kit
Fri, Jun 13, All day
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Jam Session - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult
Fri, Jun 13, 10:15am - 11:00am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Senior Fitness
Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room A
Jam Session - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult
Fri, Jun 13, 11:15am - 12:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Friday Afternoon Movie
Fri, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A
Monthly Quilting Workshop
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room A
Algebra I Regents Review
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room B
This event is full
Slice and Bake Sprinkle Cookies - for Families with Kids Up to Grade 6
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Let's Move with Playhooray - for Birth to PreK with an adult
Mon, Jun 16, 10:15am - 11:00am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Let's Move with Playhooray - for Birth to PreK with an adult
Mon, Jun 16, 11:15am - 12:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Wood Slice Pet Art
Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room B
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Take & Make: Summer Cookie Creations - for Ages 2-Grade 6
Mon, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Room
Teens and Tweens Chess Club - for Grades 3-12
Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Gentle Yoga
Mon, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A
Dinosaur Eggs - for Grades K-3
Tue, Jun 17, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Dinosaur Eggs - for Grades K-3
Tue, Jun 17, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Butterfly Seashell Art
Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Build Your Own 3D Printed Dragon
Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room D
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Babies Boogie - for 3-23 months with an adult
Wed, Jun 18, 10:15am - 11:00am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Toddlers Tango - for Ages 2-4 with an adult
Wed, Jun 18, 11:15am - 12:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Learn Italian
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room B
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Library Board Meeting
Wed, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room D
Summer Glow Makeup Routine
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Grass is Greener (1961) - West Islip Movie Club
Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room D
Name That Tune: 80s Edition
Wed, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room A
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Resin Beach - for Grades 4-6
Wed, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Music with Dara - for Birth-Age 3 with an adult
Thu, Jun 19, 10:15am - 11:00am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Music with Dara - for Birth-Age 3 with an adult
Thu, Jun 19, 11:15am - 12:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Summer Reading Decorations
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room D
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Summer Fun Bingo - for Grades K-3
Thu, Jun 19, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Summer Fun Bingo - for Grades K-3
Thu, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Senior Fitness
Fri, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room A
Let's Go to the Zoo Preschool Craft - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult
Fri, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Friday Afternoon Movie
Fri, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A
Let's Go to the Zoo Preschool Craft - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult
Fri, Jun 20, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Chemistry Regents Review
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room A
Create a Winning Resume -RESCHEDULED
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room D
Drop-In Craft: Games and Sun - for All Kids up to Grade 6
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Algebra II Regents Review
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room B
Library Playdate - for 18 Months-Age 4 with an adult
Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Unclaimed Funds
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Teens and Tweens Chess Club - for Grades 3-12
Mon, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Teen Bingo Bash
Tue, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room D
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Giggles and Grooves - for Ages 2-4 with an adult
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Tinctures & Herbs
Tue, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Rescheduled
Storytime Yoga - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult
Wed, Jun 25, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
New date Friday, June 06, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Learn Italian
Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room B
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Rescheduled
Baby & Me Yoga - for Ages 6 weeks to Pre-crawlers
Wed, Jun 25, 1:15pm - 1:45pm
New date Friday, June 06, 1:15pm - 1:45pm
Sea Creature Cupcakes - for Grades K-3
Wed, Jun 25, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Sea Creature Cupcakes - for Grades K-3
Wed, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Intro to Comics Plus
Wed, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room D
Sea Creature Cupcakes - for Grades 4-6
Wed, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Rescheduled
Yoga with Margot - for Grades K-3
Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
New date Thursday, June 05, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Prompt Me: Memories
Thu, Jun 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room D
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Swoon and Spoon Society
Thu, Jun 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Senior Fitness
Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room A
Friday Afternoon Movie
Fri, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A
Adult Summer Reading Program - Color Our World
Sat, Jun 28, All day
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Summer Reading Kickoff Event
Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room A
Bubbledad Bubble Show! - for Families with Kids up to Grade 6
Sat, Jun 28, 10:15am - 10:30am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Bubbledad Bubble Show! - for Families with Kids up to Grade 6
Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
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Sat, Jun 28, 11:45am - 12:15pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
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