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Guardians of the Garden

2026-08-18 18:30:00 2026-08-18 19:30:00 America/New_York Guardians of the Garden Earn one hour of community service while helping our LINPI pollinator garden thrive! Teens will work in pairs to water our garden. Email teens@westisliplibrary.org to sign up for a time slot! West Islip Public Library - Garden Area

Tuesday, August 18
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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West Islip Public Library

Garden Area

Earn one hour of community service while helping our LINPI pollinator garden thrive! Teens will work in pairs to water our garden. Email teens@westisliplibrary.org to sign up for a time slot!

Earn one hour of community service while helping our LINPI pollinator garden thrive! Teens will work in pairs to water our garden. Email teens@westisliplibrary.org to sign up for a time slot!

AGE GROUP: | Teens (Gr. 7-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Gardening & Nature | Community Service |

TAGS: | Teen |

West Islip Public Library

Hours

About the branch

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

Upcoming events

Out & About: Summer Stories - for Ages 2-Pre-K with an adult

Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Registration is now closed

Wildlife Wonders: America's Bird - for Kids Entering Grades 1-6

Tue, Jul 21, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

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

Registration is now closed

Wildlife Wonders: America's Bird - for Kids Entering Grades 1-6

Tue, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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

Registration is now closed

Guardians of the Garden

Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Garden Area

Learn American Sign Language

Tue, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room D

Registration is now closed

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

Wed, Jul 22, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

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

Baby & Me Yoga - for Ages 6 Weeks-Pre-crawlers with an adult

Wed, Jul 22, 1:15pm - 1:45pm

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

This event is full

Wed, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Community Room A

Registration is now closed

Sun-Kissed No Makeup Makeup

Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Swoon & Spoon July Discussion

Wed, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Offsite, Bay Shore

This event is full

Chicken Rolls with Chef Naela

Wed, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Room B

This event is full

Dino Mint Sugar Scrub - for Tweens Entering Grades 4-6

Wed, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

This event is full

Mini Golf @ Monster Mini Golf

Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

This event is full

Yoga with Margot - for Kids Entering Grades K-3

Thu, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

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

This event is full

Tweens Yoga - for Tweens Entering Grades 4-6

Thu, Jul 23, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

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

Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room A & B

Registration is now closed

Sidewalk Chalk (Family) - for Families with Kids Up to Grades 6

Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Parking Lot

This event is full

Friday Afternoon Movie

Fri, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Room A

Itermediate Microsoft Excel

Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room D

Amazing Dancing Dogs - for Families with Kids Up to Grades 6

Sat, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Community Room A & B

This event is full

Out & About: Finding Nemo at the Argyle Theatre - For Families

Sun, Jul 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Please contact the library to register for this event.

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

Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

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

This event is full

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

Mon, Jul 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm

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

This event is full

Clay Dinos - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult

Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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

This event is full

Clay Dinos - for Kids Entering Grades K-3

Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

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

This event is full

Modern Wave Summer Art - for Tweens Entering Grades 4-6

Mon, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

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

This event is full

Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children's Room

Chess Club - for Kids Entering Grades 1-6

Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Zumbini - for Ages Birth-Pre-K with an adult

Tue, Jul 28, 10:15am - 11:00am

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

This event is full

Zumbini - for Ages Birth-Pre-K with an adult

Tue, Jul 28, 11:15am - 12:00pm

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

This event is full

Jurassic Journey: Escape Room - for Tweens Entering Grades 4-6

Tue, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

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

This event is full

Jurassic Journey: Escape Room - for Tweens Entering Grades 4-6

Tue, Jul 28, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

This event is full

Jurassic Journey: Escape Room - for Tweens Entering Grades 4-6

Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

This event is full

Jurassic Journey: Escape Room - for Tweens Entering Grades 4-6

Tue, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

This event is full

3D Printed Dino Zen Garden

Tue, Jul 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Community Room D

This event is full

Tots Night Out - for Ages 18 months- Pre-K with an adult

Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

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

This event is full

Guardians of the Garden

Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Garden Area

Long Island's Tropical Drifters

Tue, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room A

Dinosaurs Rock - For Families with kids up to Grade 6

Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room A & B

This event is full

July Book Discussion

Wed, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room D

Mario Kart Racing - for Kids Entering Grades K-3

Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

This event is full

Mario Kart Racing - for Tweens Entering Grades 4-6

Thu, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

This event is full

Draped in Color: Fashion Color Analysis

Thu, Jul 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Community Room B

This event is full

Draped in Color: Fashion Color Analysis

Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Community Room B

This event is full

Family Movie Night: The Land Before Time - For Families with Kids Up to Grades 6

Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Community Room A

Fri, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room A & B

Registration is now closed

Alzehimer's Foundation of America

Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Lobby

Friday Afternoon Movie

Fri, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Room A

Defensive Driving

Sat, Aug 01, 9:30am - 3:30pm

Community Room A

Makerspace Monday

Mon, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Quiet Study Room

Makerspace Monday

Mon, Aug 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Quiet Study Room

Out & About: Summer Stories - for Ages 2-Pre-K with an adult

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

Coffee on the Patio

Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Community Room D with Patio

Babies Boogie/Toddlers Tango - for Ages 3 months-4 years with an adult

Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Guardians of the Garden

Tue, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Garden Area

Dungeons & Dragons

Tue, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Community Room D

This event is full

Spice of the Month

Wed, Aug 05, All day

Adult Reference Room

Sprouts and Friends - for Ages Birth-Pre-K with an adult

Wed, Aug 05, 10:15am - 11:00am

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Senior Fitness (Rescheduled)

Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room A & B

Youth Enrichment Services Table

Wed, Aug 05, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Lobby

Sprouts and Friends - for Ages Birth-Pre-K with an adult

Wed, Aug 05, 11:15am - 12:00pm

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Beach Shell Canvas - for Ages 3-Pre-K an adult

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

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Clay Earths - for children entering Grades K-3

Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Gaming Bus Smash Bros Tournament

Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Parking Lot

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Clay Earths - for Tweens Entering Grades 4-6

Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Wed, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Community Room A

Registration is now closed

Little Builders - for Ages 2 1/2-Pre-K with an adult

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

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Afternoon at Sea on the Yankee III

Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Water Gun Tie Dye

Thu, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Patio

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Wildlife Wonders: Amazing Race - for Kids Entering Grades 1-6

Thu, Aug 06, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Wildlife Wonders: Amazing Race - for Kids Entering Grades 1-6

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

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Outdoor Concert: The Warp & Weft Of American Music

Thu, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Room A & B

Friends of WIPL National Book Lovers Sale - Friends of WIPL National Book Lovers Sale

Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Lobby

Fri, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room A & B

Registration is now closed

Friday Afternoon Movie

Fri, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Room A

Friends of WIPL National Book Lovers Sale - Friends of WIPL National Book Lovers Sale

Sat, Aug 08, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Lobby

Monthly Quilting Workshop

Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room A

Sweet Stories - for Ages 3-Pre-K with an adult

Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Sweet Stories - for Kids Entering Grades K-3

Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children's Room

Chess Club - for Kids Entering Grades 1-6

Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room B

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room A

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

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

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

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

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

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

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Sweet Science - for Tweens Entering Grades 4-6

Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Guardians of the Garden

Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Garden Area

Dungeons & Dragons

Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Community Room D

This event is full

Alcohol Ink Coasters

Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Room A

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

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

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

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Baby & Me Yoga - for Ages 6 weeks-pre-crawlers with an adult

Wed, Aug 12, 1:15pm - 1:45pm

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Teen Advisory Board

Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room D

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Wed, Aug 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Community Room A

Registration is now closed

Butter Churning & Johnny Cakes - For Families with Kids Up to Grades 6

Wed, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room B

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Intro to iPad/iPhone

Wed, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Room D

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Urgent Way Medical Center Tabling Event

Thu, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Lobby

Building Brain Healthy Habits

Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Room A

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Patriotic Embroidery

Thu, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Community Room D

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

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

Thu, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Yoga with Margot - for Kids Entering Grades K-3

Thu, Aug 13, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Sweet Shoppe Bingo - For Families with Kids Up to Grades 6

Thu, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Community Room A

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Unearthing History: Witness to Tribulation Author Event

Thu, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room A & B

Registration is now closed

Friday Afternoon Movie

Fri, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Room A

How Dinosaurs Lived - For Families with Kids Up to Grades 6

Fri, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room A & B

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Laser Tag Lock In

Fri, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Adult Reference Room

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Adult Summer Reading Program 2026

Sat, Aug 15, 9:00am - 10:00am

Adult Reference Room

Movie Matinee: Disney's Dinosaur - For Families with Kids Up to Grades 6

Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Community Room A

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Zumbini - for Birth-Pre-K with an adult

Mon, Aug 17, 10:15am - 11:00am

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Zumbini - for Birth-Pre-K with an adult

Mon, Aug 17, 11:15am - 12:00pm

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Fingerpaint Butterfly - for Ages 2-4 with an adult

Mon, Aug 17, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Dinosaur Cookie Decorating

Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room D

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Fingerpaint Butterfly - for Ages 2-4 with an adult

Mon, Aug 17, 6:15pm - 6:45pm

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Mon, Aug 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room A

Special Needs Program: GSB Dance Party! - for Kids Entering Grades K-6

Tue, Aug 18, 10:00am - 10:45am

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

K-Pop Dance Party - for Kids Entering Grades K-3

Tue, Aug 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Sing & Sign - for Ages Birth-Pre-K with an adult

Tue, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Cooking with Chef Rob

Tue, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Community Room A

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Guardians of the Garden

Tue, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Garden Area

Dungeons & Dragons

Tue, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Community Room C

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Students

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

Community Room D

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Wed, Aug 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Community Room A

Registration is now closed

Silent Book Club @ Babylon Bean

Wed, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Blush-Only Makeup

Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wed, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room A

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Babies Boogie - for Ages 3-23 months with an adult

Thu, Aug 20, 10:15am - 11:00am

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Toddlers Tango - for Ages 2-4 with an adult

Thu, Aug 20, 11:15am - 12:00pm

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

The Perfect Ensemble - Outing to Gateway and Porters on the Lane

Thu, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 6:30pm

Pajama Storytime - for Ages 2-Pre-K with an adult

Thu, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:00am

Rescheduled

No Bull Beef Jerky

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

New date Wednesday, August 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm