Name: Genealogy for Beginners
Start: 2025-08-19T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-19T20:30:00-04:00
Location: West Islip Public Library

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Registration opens:
August 01st, 2025

Genealogy for Beginners

2025-08-19 19:00:00 2025-08-19 20:30:00 America/New_York Genealogy for Beginners Life-long genealogist Colleen Kells-Ullmer will guide you in your first steps to finding your ancestors. West Islip Public Library - Community Room A

Tuesday, August 19
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-19 19:00:00 2025-08-19 20:30:00 America/New_York Genealogy for Beginners Life-long genealogist Colleen Kells-Ullmer will guide you in your first steps to finding your ancestors. West Islip Public Library - Community Room A

West Islip Public Library

Community Room A

Life-long genealogist Colleen Kells-Ullmer will guide you in your first steps to finding your ancestors.

Life-long genealogist Colleen Kells-Ullmer will guide you in your first steps to finding your ancestors, sharing excellent resources to help you get started, touching on the use of DNA in a genealogy search.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors (55+) | Adult (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Workshops | History & Local Interest |

TAGS: | Senior | Adults |

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Learn Italian

Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Community Room A

Balloon Hockey at Our Lady of Consolation

Thu, Jul 31, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Mommy & Me - for Ages 12-35 months with an adult

Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

This event is full

July Evening Book Discussion

Thu, Jul 31, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room D

Senior Fitness

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Rooms A & B

Sidewalk Chalk Art Show - For Families with Kids Up to Grade 6

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Parking Lot

This event is full

Defensive Driving

Sat, Aug 02, 9:30am - 3:30pm

Community Room A

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Cancelled

Drop In Craft: School Days - For Kids up to Grade 6

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Out & About: Sleeping Beauty at the Argyle Theatre - For All Ages

Sun, Aug 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm

34 W. Main Street, Babylon

Registration is now closed

Mommy & Me - for Ages 12-35 months with an adult

Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Mommy & Me - for Ages 12-35 months with an adult

Mon, Aug 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Lego Building Mix-Up - for Grades K-3

Mon, Aug 04, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

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Legos & Laughs - for Tweens in Grades 4-6

Mon, Aug 04, 7:00pm - 7:45pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Summer Stories at the Beach ! - for Ages 2-PreK with an adult

Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:15am

Community Room A

Colorful Fish Bowl - for Grades K-3

Tue, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room,Children's Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Colorful Fish Bowl - for Grades K-3

Tue, Aug 05, 2:15pm - 3:00pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Science of Art - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:15am

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Science of Art - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult

Wed, Aug 06, 11:30am - 12:15pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Lights, Color, Action - for Grades K-3

Wed, Aug 06, 12:30pm - 1:15pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Lights, Color, Action - for Grades K-3

Wed, Aug 06, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Playbill Canvas Art

Wed, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Community Room D

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Zumba

Wed, Aug 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room A

This event is full

Rainbow Rounds - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:15am

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Rainbow Rounds - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult

Thu, Aug 07, 11:30am - 12:15pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Paint Palette Sugar Cookies - for Grades K-3

Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Water Balloon Battle

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Paint Palette Sugar Cookies - for Grades K-3

Thu, Aug 07, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Tie Dye Coasters

Thu, Aug 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room A

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Senior Fitness

Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Rooms A & B

Quack Me Up Preschool Craft - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult

Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Quack Me Up Preschool Craft - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult

Fri, Aug 08, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Monthly Quilting Workshop

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room A

Intro to Excel

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room D

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 9:00am

Babies Boogie - for 3-23 months with an adult

Mon, Aug 11, 10:15am - 11:00am

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Toddlers Tango - for Ages 2-4 with an adult

Mon, Aug 11, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Children's Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Take & Make: Colorful Cupcakes - for Ages 2-Grade 6

Mon, Aug 11, 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Children's Room

Wildflower Bookmarks for Homebound Patrons

Mon, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room D

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

S'Mores Tray - for Grades 4- 6

Mon, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Animal Interviews - for Grades K-3

Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:45am

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Art of Paper Quilling

Tue, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room A

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

pH Factor - for Tweens in Grades 4-6

Tue, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 7:45pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Let's Move with Playhooray - for Birth to Pre-K with an adult

Wed, Aug 13, 10:15am - 11:00am

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Let's Move with Playhooray - for Birth to Pre-K with an adult

Wed, Aug 13, 11:15am - 12:00pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Chocolate Atlas: Taste, Travel, Create

Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room D

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Zumba

Wed, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room A

This event is full

Giggles and Grooves - for Ages 2-4 with an adult

Wed, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

All About Solo Traveling

Wed, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room D

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Koi Kites - for Grades K-3

Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 11:45am

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Koi Kites - for Grades K-3

Thu, Aug 14, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Art Expression for Cognitive Wellness

Thu, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Room D

Afternoon at Sea on the Yankee III

Thu, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Yoga with Margot - for Grades K-3

Thu, Aug 14, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Tweens Yoga - for Tweens in Grades 4-6

Thu, Aug 14, 5:15pm - 6:00pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Mat Pilates for Teens

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room B

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Save Money by Saving Energy

Thu, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room A

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Music with Dara - for Birth-Age 3 with an adult

Fri, Aug 15, 10:15am - 10:45am

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Senior Fitness

Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Rooms A & B

Youth Enrichment Services Table

Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 2:00pm

Patio

Family Service League Table

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Lobby

Music with Dara - for Birth-Age 3 with an adult

Fri, Aug 15, 11:15am - 11:45am

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Summer Stencils - for Grades K-3

Fri, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Summer Stencils - for Grades K-3

Fri, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Puzzlepalooza on the Patio

Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room D with Patio

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Mario Kart Tournament - for Grades K-3

Mon, Aug 18, 3:15pm - 4:15pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Smash Bros. Tournament - for Tweens in Grades 4-6

Mon, Aug 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Yoga Nidra

Mon, Aug 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room A

Musical Petting Zoo - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult

Tue, Aug 19, 10:15am - 11:00am

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Estate Planning

Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Community Room A

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Musical Petting Zoo - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult

Tue, Aug 19, 11:15am - 12:00pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Out & About: Bad Guys 2 (PG) at South Bay Cinemas - For Families with Kids up to Grade 6

Tue, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

495 Montauk Hwy, West Babylon

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Teen Paint Night

Tue, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Community Room B

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Genealogy for Beginners

Tue, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Room A

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Storytime Yoga - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult

Wed, Aug 20, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Baby & Me Yoga - for Ages 6 weeks to Pre-crawlers

Wed, Aug 20, 1:15pm - 1:45pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Zumba

Wed, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room A

This event is full

Summer Skincare Routine

Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Family Game Night - For Families with Kids Up to Grade 6

Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Garden Area

This event is full

The Problem with People (2024) - West Islip Movie Club

Wed, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Community Room B

August Evening Book Discussion

Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room D

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 9:00am

Make Your Own Mini Comic Book

Thu, Aug 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Community Room D

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Mat Pilates for Teens

Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room B

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Mommy & Me - for Ages 12-35 months with an adult

Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Rescheduled

Sweet Ride LI Concert

Thu, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

New date Thursday, August 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Senior Fitness

Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Rooms A & B

Cancelled

Build and Display Legos - for Ages 3-PreK with an adult

Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:15am

Cancelled

Build and Display Legos - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult

Fri, Aug 22, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Lock-In: Laser Tag Edition

Fri, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Baby Sign Language - for Birth-Age 3 with an adult

Mon, Aug 25, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

3D Dirty Pour: Candy Corn - for Grades K-3

Mon, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

CPR Certification

Mon, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room A

3D Dirty Pour: Candy Corn - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult

Mon, Aug 25, 5:15pm - 6:00pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Take & Make: DIY Pizza Kit - for Families with Kids Up to Grade 6

Mon, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Children's Room

Mega Bracelets - for Grades 4-6

Mon, Aug 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Beaded Dog Collar

Mon, Aug 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room B

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Beach Cleanup and Walk to Kismet

Tue, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Cooking w/ Chef Rob

Tue, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Library Playdate - for 18 Months-Age 4 with an adult

Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Rainbow Bagels - For Families with Kids Up to Grade 6

Wed, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

This event is full

Author Talk: Stacy Horn

Wed, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Room A

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Sweet Ride LI Concert

Thu, Aug 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Rooms A & B

Senior Fitness

Fri, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Rooms A & B

Teens and Tweens Retro Gaming

Fri, Aug 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Community Room B

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

Vintage Games - for Tweens in Grades 4-6

Fri, Aug 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am

All About Canva

Sat, Aug 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room D

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 9:00am

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Wed, Jul 30	10:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Aug 01	10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Genealogy for Beginners

Tuesday, August 19
7:00pm - 8:30pm

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