Holiday Concert

Musical Quintet Route 110 performed on Sunday, December 19th.

December displays

November Display

Bus Trip to the Culinary Institute and Hyde Park, November 1, 2010

View pictures of our bus trip to the Culinary Institute's beautiful Caterina de Medici Restaurant and home of president FDR.

October Concerts

"What is America to Me": Frank Sinatra tribute performed by Jerry Cardone on October 16th.

"Rhythm Road Across the Americas": Piano concert performed by Alex Wu on October 24th.

Colleges Behind Closed Doors

Author and Professor, John Roberts spoke at the Library on October 12. He provided guidance for making the all important college decision. Professor Roberts' unique perspective comes from his experience of over two decades in the corporate world and as a professor to college students.

Illusion Show with Robert Austin

Magician and illusionist Robert Austin was at the library on October 5 for this spectacular show!

Banned Books Week 2010

Banned Books Week: September 25 - October 2, 2010: Celebrate the Freedom to Read!

Job Fair

On Friday, September 24 from 10-1, Islip Library held its 4th annual job fair, coordinated by Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center. Over 25 representatives from various LI businesses and organizations attended. This year over 250 job seekers attended.

Did you attend the job fair? What was your experience? Please let us know!

Back to the Garden: The Story of Woodstock

Pete Fornatale, award-winning broadcaster, currently heard nationally on Mixed Bag on XM Sirius Satellite Radio and in the NY area on WFUV, presented a multimedia program on Sunday, September 26th, which included rare audio clips and video footage of Woodstock.


Afterwards, he signed copies of his book, "Back to the Garden."

Live-brary.com launch at the Islip Public Library

Photos from our launch of Live-brary, our new digital branch!

Learn Something New

September Display

East End Wineries Bus Trip

View pictures of our East End Wineries Bus Trip
September 10, 2010

We Will Never Forget

September 11, 2001

Welcome to Live-brary, Your Digital Branch!

August Display

Beach Reads!

Download Audiobooks, eBooks, Music & Videos

Click here to access SuffolkWave where you can download eBooks and Audiobooks to your portable device including the Sony eReader and the Nook! Catch the SuffolkWave!

Summer Film Festival

Our Summer Film Festival "Academy Award Winners Through the Years" began on July 13 with an opening night ice cream party. Yum!

July Display

Summer Vacation!

Summer Film Festival

Our Summer Film Festival, Academy Award Winners through the Years, begins on Tuesday, July 13 with an Opening Night Ice Cream Party at 6:30 p.m.! Click here for more information or to register online.

Summertime is Reading Time!

Fill out a raffle to win our Reader's Basket, when you sign up to attend one of the summer book discussions. This basket includes several paperback books, a blank reader's journal, fine pen, bookmarks and a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble Bookstore.




Click here to register for the July 23 book discussion (A Mercy by Toni Morrison)


Click here to register for the August 19 book discussion (Loving Frank by Nancy Horan)

Blu-Ray Movie Showings

Saturday, July 24
Showtimes:
10:30 AM & 2:00 PM


Which Blu-Ray movie would you like shown on Sat., July 24 at 10:30 a.m.:
Up In The Air (George Clooney, Vera Farmiga)
Book of Eli (Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman)
The Messenger (Woody Harrelson, Steve Buscemi)

Which Blu-Ray movie would you like shown on Sat., July 24
at 2:00 p.m.:
Shutter Island (Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Kingsley)
Invictus (Matt Damon, Morgan Freeman)
The Road (Viggo Mortensen, Charlize Theron)

Click here to register

Career and Job Resources

Click here for links to career and job resources!

Your Research Starts Here!

So you Googled your question and can't find the answer? Or the answers you find seem questionable? You're not willing to pay for reputable information?
Access the deep web here.

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Enjoy Backyard Living

Research Pro

Search for magazine and newspaper articles, reference books including encyclopedias in one easy search!
Click here and type in your library barcode number and password.
Need help? Email us at islippubliclibrary@gmail.com or call us at (631) 581-5933.

Hiking Long Island

On Thursday, May 20th, Lee McAllister, author of Hiking Long Island which is now in its third addition, discussed the many hiking opportunities Long Island has to offer.

May is Older Americans Month

May Display

Teddy Roosevelt Show

In recognition of National Library Week & Long Island Reads,

on Sunday, April 11th, actor and historian Derek Evans brought the exciting personal & public life of our 26th President to life, in a lively and engaging performance.

This program was co-sponsored by the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet.

Favorite Places in Islip

Whats your favorite places in Islip? Where do you like to eat, walk, or meet up with friends in Islip?

Spring At Last!

National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month

Learning Express

Take online practice tests for academic, civil service, citizenship, or college prep exams such as the GED, SAT or ASVAB. Also included are exercises for general math and writing skills, job search and workplace skills.
Please Note: If you are using Learning Express for the first time, click register under "New Users" and type in your Islip Library barcode number and password of your choice.

Take a guided tour of Learning Express by clicking here.

National Crafts Month

March is National Crafts Month!

Sweet Treats

On display for February: some "sweet" books!

February is Black History Month

January Display

On display this month: Novels Into Films

"Novels Into Films" Winter Film Festival

Our Winter Film Festival begins tonight, Tuesday, January 12 at 6:00 p.m. with an opening night pizza party! Click here for more information or to register: http://bit.ly/5jwOfU