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Registration opens:
March 02nd, 2026

Poetry and Prizes: Our Collaborative Library Story
2026-03-12 19:00:00 2026-03-12 20:00:00 America/New_York Poetry and Prizes: Our Collaborative Library Story Write a couple of poetic lines about your library journey, join us as we blend them into a group poem, and cast your vote. West Islip Public Library - Community Room D

Thursday, March 12
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-12 19:00:00 2026-03-12 20:00:00 America/New_York Poetry and Prizes: Our Collaborative Library Story Write a couple of poetic lines about your library journey, join us as we blend them into a group poem, and cast your vote. West Islip Public Library - Community Room D

West Islip Public Library

Community Room D

Write a couple of poetic lines about your library journey, join us as we blend them into a group poem, and cast your vote.

Let your words shine! Write a couple of poetic lines about your library journey, join us as we blend them into a group poem, and cast your vote. The three most-loved lines take home prizes! WI residents only.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Workshops | Fun & Entertainment |

TAGS: | Senior | Adults |

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

We're open 10:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Feb 09 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 10 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 11 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 12 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 15 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

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Cancelled
All-By-Myself Storytime - for Ages 3-PreK without an adult
Thu, Feb 12, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Love Potion Simmer Pots
Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room D
Registration is now closed
Yoga with Margot - for Grades K-3
Thu, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Tweens Yoga - for Grades 4-6
Thu, Feb 12, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
2D Felting
Thu, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room B
This event is full
Babies Boogie - for Ages 3-23 months with an adult
Fri, Feb 13, 10:15am - 11:00am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Senior Fitness
Fri, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room A & B
Registration is now closed
Toddlers Tango - for Ages 2-4 with an adult
Fri, Feb 13, 11:15am - 12:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
This event is full
Friday Afternoon Movie
Fri, Feb 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A
Youth Enrichment Services Table
Fri, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby
Defensive Driving
Sat, Feb 14, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Community Room A
Register
Monthly Quilting Workshop
Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room B
AARP Tax Assistance - AARP Tax Assistance
Mon, Feb 16, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room B,Community Room C
Flamingo Love - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult
Tue, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
This event is full
Penguin Love - for Grades K-3
Tue, Feb 17, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
This event is full
Silent Book Club @ Babylon Bean
Tue, Feb 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Penguin Love - for Grades 4-6
Tue, Feb 17, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Dining with the Presidents
Tue, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A
AARP Tax Assistance - AARP Tax Assistance
Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room B,Community Room C
Lazy Day Matinee: Zootopia 2 (PG) - For Families with Kids Up to Grade 6
Wed, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room A
Library Board Meeting
Wed, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room D
Hailey Bieber-Inspired Soft Glam
Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Starlab Planetarium - for Grades K-6
Wed, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
This event is full
Canva Roundtable
Wed, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room D
Starlab Planetarium - for Grades K-6
Wed, Feb 18, 7:30pm - 8:15pm
This event is full
Legos for Littles - for Ages 2-Pre-K with an adult
Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Paint and Pass
Thu, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room B
Valentine Sloth - for Grades 4-6
Thu, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
This event is full
Go West! National Parks & Canyons
Thu, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A
Senior Fitness
Fri, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room A & B
Registration is now closed
Friday Afternoon Movie
Fri, Feb 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A
Laser Tag After Dark
Fri, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
This event is full
Out & About: Disney Descendants at Argyle Theatre - For Families with Kids Up to Grade 6
Sun, Feb 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Please contact the library to register for this event.
AARP Tax Assistance - AARP Tax Assistance
Mon, Feb 23, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room B,Community Room C
Library Playdate - for 18 months-Age 4 with an adult
Mon, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Yoga for Balance
Mon, Feb 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room A
This event is full
Babies Boogie/Toddlers Tango - Ages 3 months-Age 4 with an adult
Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
This event is full
Dungeons & Dragons
Mon, Feb 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room D
This event is full
Twist & Shout Storytime - for Ages 2-Pre-K with an adult
Tue, Feb 24, 9:45am - 10:15am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Twist & Shout Storytime - for Ages 2-Pre-K with an adult
Tue, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Community Care Kits
Tue, Feb 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room D
Music Makers - for Grades K-3
Tue, Feb 24, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
This event is full
Zumba
Tue, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room A
Registration is now closed
Musical Escape Room - for Tweens in Grades 4-6
Tue, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
This event is full
Introduction to Crocheting
Tue, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room D
This event is full
AARP Tax Assistance - AARP Tax Assistance
Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room B,Community Room C
Let's Move with Playhooray - for Birth to Pre-K with an adult
Wed, Feb 25, 10:15am - 11:00am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
This event is full
Let's Move with Playhooray - for Birth to Pre-K with an adult
Wed, Feb 25, 11:15am - 12:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
This event is full
Pajama Storytime - for Ages 2-Pre-K with an adult
Wed, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
February Book Discussion
Wed, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room D
All-By-Myself Storytime - for Ages 3-PreK without an adult
Thu, Feb 26, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
Craft Your Own Birdfeeder - for Grades 4-6
Thu, Feb 26, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
This event is full
Senior Fitness
Fri, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room A & B
Registration is now closed
Friday Afternoon Movie
Fri, Feb 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A
Zumbini - for Birth-PreK with an adult
Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
This event is full
Craft Swap
Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room A
Zumba for Kids - for Grades K-3
Sat, Feb 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room
AARP Tax Assistance - AARP Tax Assistance
Mon, Mar 02, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room B,Community Room C
Makerspace Monday
Mon, Mar 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Study Room
Oh, Scrap! Build Our WIPL Compost Bin!
Mon, Mar 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room A
Registration opens Monday, February 23 2026 at 10:00am
Dungeons & Dragons
Mon, Mar 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room D
This event is full
Makerspace Monday
Mon, Mar 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Study Room
AARP Tax Assistance - AARP Tax Assistance
Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room B,Community Room C
Spice of the Month
Wed, Mar 04, All day
Adult Reference Room
Blood Pressure Management
Thu, Mar 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Senior Fitness
Fri, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room A & B
Defensive Driving
Sat, Mar 07, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Community Room A
Register
AARP Tax Assistance - AARP Tax Assistance
Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room B,Community Room C
Oh, Scrap! Build Our WIPL Compost Bin!
Mon, Mar 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room A
Registration opens Monday, February 23 2026 at 10:00am
Uno Night
Mon, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room D
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Chair Yoga
Tue, Mar 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
SAT Prep
Tue, Mar 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room A
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Paint with Kathy
Tue, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room B
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
AARP Tax Assistance - AARP Tax Assistance
Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room B,Community Room C
Roll with It: Bowling @ AMF Babylon Lanes
Wed, Mar 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Hamilton Shrinky Dinks
Thu, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room D
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Poetry and Prizes: Our Collaborative Library Story
Thu, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room D
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Bollywood Dancing
Thu, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Senior Fitness
Fri, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room A & B
Monthly Quilting Workshop
Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room A
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