Program Registration: You will need your library card to register for all programs.
Programs with a fee require in person registration and are non-refundable.
If you will need special accommodations because of a disability, or if you need further information, please contact Judy. Moccio or Andrea Smith at (631) 581-9200 Ext.123 at least two weeks before the program so we can accommodate you.
EXERCISE CLASSES:
Registration begins for EIPL cardholders on Monday, July 2 at 9 a.m.
Limit of 2 people for each exercise class (yourself & another EIPL card-holder).
Out of district registration begins on , Monday, July 9 at 9 a.m.
Programs with a fee are non-refundable and require in-person registration.
Senior Fitness (eia125)
Tuesday, July 10, 17, 31
August 7, 14, 21, 28 at 1 p.m. Fee: $21
While seated in a chair, participants engage in weight bearing
activities using dumbbells and resistance bands.
Tai Chi (eia345)
Friday, July 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 1 p.m. Fee: $24
Tai chi is now used for stress reduction and to help with a
variety of health conditions. Class size limited to 20. Must Register.
Zumba Gold (eia278)
Monday, July 9, 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20, 27 at 9:30 a.m. Fee: $24
Zumba is modified to suit the needs of
the active older participant.
YOGA
Chair yoga (eia441)
Thursday, July 12, 19, 26
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 1 p.m. Fee: $24
Yoga (eia100)
Saturday, July 14, 21
August 4, 11, 18, 25 at 9 a.m. Fee: $18
Yoga (eia399)
Wednesday, July 11, 18, 25
August 1, 8 at 10 a.m. Fee: $15
Yoga (eia406)
Monday, July 9, 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20, 27 at 5:30 p.m. Fee: $24
Yoga (eia312)
Monday, July 9, 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20, 27 at 7 p.m. Fee: $24
Yoga (eia115)
Thursday, July 12, 19, 26
August 2, 16, 23, 30 at 5:30 p.m. Fee: $21
PLEASE BRING A MAT OR TOWEL
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PROGRAMS
Performance Poets Association (eia455)
The Performance Poets will NOT be meeting in July or August.
Look for their return on Saturday,
September 8 and Saturday,
October 13 at 2 p.m.
Night Out for Special Needs Adults (eia257)
Caregivers Must Be Present
Monday, July 9 at 7 p.m. - Make a patriotic wall hanging.
Monday, August 27 at 7 p.m. - Make and decorate a pinwheel.
One-On-One Medicare Counseling and Assistance
Must Be Medicare Eligible (eia156)
Wednesday, July 11 & Wednesday, August 8 at 10 a.m. Register for an appointment at the Reference Desk to meet
with a Suffolk County RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) volunteer from HIICAP (Health Insurance
Information, Counseling & Assistance Program) to answer questions and provide information specific to your own
needs regarding Medicare health insurance and benefits, Medicare Savings Programs, Extra Help for prescription
drugs and EPIC.
Adult Coloring Night (eia169)
Monday, July 16 and Monday, August 20 at 7 p.m.
Adult coloring is now a huge trend and many are finding that it is not only fun but also a great way to reduce stress and spend time with friends--or meet new ones. All supplies are provided.
The Writers Group (eia122)
Tuesday, July 17 and Tuesday, August 21 at 7 p.m.
The library now has its own WRITER’S GROUP which is run by Debra Peoples. She ran our writer’s workshop and will be leading this group of aspiring writers. Participants will share
their work with other writers to be gently critiqued, as well as sharing any thoughts on the writing and publishing process.
Decoupage Tray (eia138)
Thursday, July 19 at 7 p.m. - Fee: $7
Take an unfinished wooden tray and turn it into a masterpiece with some paint and decoupaging a design on the inside.
Quilling - Coiled Paper Heart Wreath (eia142)
Wednesday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. - Fee: $8
Learn the art of Paper Quilling by making a coiled paper heart wreath. You will learn about this Victorian craft that has been given a modern twist.
Essential Oils - How To Use Them (eia126)
Thursday, July 26 at 7 p.m.
Please join Angela Farinacci for an educational series about Essential Oils. We will discuss the basics of essential oils (what they are and how to use them), and how we incorporate them into our daily lives. They can be used to help make living with allergies easier or as a bug repellent. Everyone will leave with a blend they make themselves.
The X-Files Demystified (eia194 )
Saturday, July 28 at 10 a.m.
Get an insider’s view of the X-Files with Glenn Greenberg. Mr. Greenberg is an award winning editor and writer who has worked for Marvel Comics and DC Comics. He has written two Star Trek
novellas and an X-File novella, “XXX”, which was nominated for a Scribe Award for Best Short Fiction, by the International Association of media Tie-in Writers. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Travel Snacks - Germany (eia106)
Friday, July 27 at 2 p.m.
Take a virtual vacation to Germany with “Savvy Sightseer” Jeanne Schnupp. You’ll be spellbound by scenic splendors including: iconic Neuschwanstein Castle, infamous Brandenburg Gate, historic Potsdam and Aaachen, the picturesque Rhine River, and the charming towns of Heidelberg, Rothenburg, and Dresden.
Cooks Among The Books
Vegetarian Summer Make-Ahead Recipes (eia129)
Wednesday, August 1 at 7 p.m.
Make an easy recipe that you can serve straight from your fridge to the table. Pick a recipe that is perfect to make ahead and serve at anytime. As always, bring a sample for all to share as well as a copy of the recipe.
Adult Karaoke (eia137)
Saturday, August 4 at 12 p.m.
Let your inner Voice shine - join us for an afternoon of fun and come sing your favorite songs! So, whether you are a skilled singer, or you enjoy beautiful music, please join us. Judy and Julio are back with their varied collection of songs.
Bay Shore and the South Shore (eia254)
Tuesday, August 7 at 7 p.m.
Author, Christopher Verga will be here to present an interactive lecture using vintage photos to explore the rich heritage that built the vibrant, enduring community of Bay Shore. Discussed will be the community’s involvement in the American Revolution, the rise and fall of the fishing industry, the boom and bust of the
Gilded Age, the impact of deinstitutionalization, and community revitalization. This will all relate to what was going on on Long Island at the time. Local history buffs won’t want to miss it.
Senior Advocate (eia201)
Monday, August 13 at 9 a.m.
Senior Advocates educate seniors on benefits they may be eligible for and assist them in applying for those benefits. Emphasis is on programs that foster economic independence such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as Food Stamps), Medicare Savings Program (MSP), and HEAP.
Simply Creative Summer Tea
with Chef Rob Scott (eia120)
Wednesday, August 22 at 6:30 p.m. - Fee: $7
It’s hot out and it calls for an “Iced Tea” and cold food. Join Chef Rob as he shows you how to prepare chicken apple cranberry tea
sandwiches, shrimp & crab reoulade tea sandwiches, and wild berry basil iced tea. Samples and recipes for everyone!
Mediumship: What is it? (eia142)
Wednesday, August 29 at 7 p.m.
Join Winter Brook, a certified psychic medium, as she explains the various ways mediums use to connect with those who have passed
over into the World of Spirit. She will discuss how our deceased loved ones try to reach out to us during everyday life and how we can recognize the signs. A demonstration of mediumship will be given.
FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY.
Travel Snacks - Greenland: The Vanishing Frontier (eia106)
Friday, August 31 at 2 p.m.
This program examines Greenland from above and below the water, including the wildlife found there. It will also examine the issues of climate change on the ice that covers the island.
THE 4TH ANNUAL EIPL COMIC CON
Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 10 a.m.
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COMIC CON - JULY 28
Stranger Things Breakfast - 9:30-10 a.m. (eia214)
Fuel up for Comic Con with Eleven’s favorite food: Eggos!
The X-Files Demystified - 10 a.m. (eia194 )
Get an insider’s view of the X-Files with Glenn Greenberg. Mr. Greenberg is an award winning editor and writer who has worked for Marvel Comics and DC Comics. He has written two Star Trek novellas and an X-File novella, “XXX”, which was nominated for a Scribe Award for Best Short Fiction, by the International Association of media Tie-in Writers. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Superhero Trivia - 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (eia777)
Attend this informative panel where you will learn about superheroes as well as be able to demonstrate your knowledge
with a little trivia.
Animation Artist Ed Klein - 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. (eia219)
Mr. Klein will speak about his career drawing for Warner Brothers, Disney, Hyperion Studios, Hanna Barbera, and
others, while doing a demonstration of his drawing. Mr Klein also designs and illustrates toys, games, apparel, jewelry and classic figurines. He will be in our Artist Alley from 12:30-2:30 p.m. if you would like to meet him.
For ages 8 and up.
The Real Heroes of Star Wars - 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (eia221)
Sit down with members of the 501st Empire City Garrison Legion and the Saber Guild to learn all about their charitable
organizations. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and potentially become a member. For ages 13 and up.
Virtual Reality Experience -12:30 p.m.-3 p.m. (eia296)
Register for a 15 minute time slot to immerse yourself in several virtual worlds. Virtual Reality is the cutting edge of
entertainment. This program is for the whole family, starting at 6th grade. This is a great way to experience Virtual Reality before investing in VR equipment for your home. This experience
is made possible through a loan from the Suffolk Cooperative Library System. Grade 6 and up.
Don’t forget your costume or to enter the Costume Contest!
KEEP IN MINDTHE NEXT SIGN UP FOR ADULT PROGRAMS IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH.
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DOCUMENTARY FILMS
Try Something New - Enjoy Something Different
JANE– NR; 90 min; 2017
JULY 21
An intimate and exclusive documentary about Jane Goodall, featuring restored footage from the National
Geographic Archives that has not been seen in 50 years. The film uses this footage to tell the story of one of the
most influential and beloved figures in the natural history world, shown as Jane makes a return trip to Gombe 50
years after she first set foot there to launch a career that changed the world.
DARK HORSE – NR; 85 min. - 2015
AUGUST 18
In this crowd-pleasing documentary, a Welsh barmaid decides to try her hand at breeding and raising a race
horse, and sells shares in the animal to her regulars at the pub in order to pay for expenses. Their horse eventually
competes against some of the top thoroughbreds in the U.K.
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WEDNESDAY MOVIES WITH A THEME (EIA443)
Wednesdays at 2:15 p.m
JULY
THE MILITARY
7/11
Thank You for Your Service
(2017); 108 min.; R
Starring: Miles Teller
7/18
12 Strong (2018)
130 min.; R|
Starring: Chris Hemsworth
7/25
Last Flag Flying (2017)
124 min.; R Starring: Bryan Cranston
AUGUST
AUGUST IN THE TITLE
8/8
Whales of August (1987)
90 min.; NR
Starring: Lillian Gish & Bette Davis
8/15
Guns of August (1964)
99 min.; NR
Starring: Fritz Weaver
8/22
Teahouse of the August Moon (1956)
123 min.; NR
Starring: Glenn Ford & Marlon Brando
8/29
Journey of August King (1995)
90 min.; PG-13
Starring: Jason Patric & Sam Waterston
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FOREIGN FILM (EIA124)
WEDNESDAY AT 6:30 P.M.
9/5 – Past Life – NR; 109 min.; 2016 In 1977,
two Israeli sisters decide to investigate their parents’ experiences during the Holocaust.
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FRIDAY MOVIES (EIA103)
(show time 2:15 p.m.)
7/6
All the Money in the World
The kidnapping of billionaire John Paul Getty’s
grandson and Getty’s refusal to pay ransom.
Rated: R; 132 min.; 2017
Starring: Michelle Williams
7/13
The Post
USA’s first female newspaper publisher and her
editor battle the government.
Rated: PG-13; 116 min.; 2017
Starring: Tom Hanks & Meryl Streep
7/20
15:17 to Paris
August 2015, three American tourists subdue a
terrorist aboard a train headed to Paris.
Rated: PG-13; 94 min.; 2018
Starring: Spencer Stone
8/3
Stronger
A Boston Marathon bombing victim helps the police
track down the killers while still recovering.
Rated: R; 116 min.; 2017
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal
8/10
The Mountain Between Us
Stranded after a tragic plane crash, two strangers
must forge a connection to survive.
Rated: PG-13; 112 min.; 2017
Starring: Kate Winslet & Idris Elba
8/17
The Man Who Invented Christmas
Charles Dickens writes “A Christmas Carol” after
finding inspiration in the people around him.
Rated: PG; 104 min.; 2017
Starring: Dan Stevens & Christopher Plummer
8/24
Molly’s Game
A woman organizes underground poker games for
celebrity clients, but gets raided by the FBI.
Rated; R; 140 min.; 2017
Starring: Jessica Chastain & Kevin Costner
9/7
Only the Brave
An elite crew battle the 2013 Prescott, Arizona wildfire
that claimed the lives of 19 of their members.
Rated: PG-13; 133 min.; 2017
Starring: Josh Brolin & Miles Teller
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BOOK DISCUSSIONS
Join us each month for a great discussion of some of the most interesting fiction and non-fiction books.
Good company and refreshments are on the agenda. Please sign up.
A copy of each book is available at the Circulation Desk.
Silent Wife by A.S.A. Harrison
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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LET'S GO TO THE MUSEUM!
The East Islip Public Library is pleased to offer a free family pass to these museums:
- Children’s Museum of Manhattan in NYC
- Children’s Museum of the East End in Bridgehampton
- Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City
- Fire Island Lighthouse at Robert Moses State Park
- Guggenheim Museum in NYC
- Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City
- Long Island Science Center in Riverhead
- Museum of the City of New York in NYC
- South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton
- Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport
Adults with library cards in good standing may
reserve the pass in advance and
check it out on their library card.
Each pass is good for general admission for two adults and up to four children.
Reservations must be made in person at the Children’s Desk.
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LIBRARY TRIPS
Bus Trips:
Le Rivage Restaurant & Harbor Lights Cruise
Date: Saturday, September 8
Bus departs East Islip Library: 12 p.m. Bus departs Islip Library: 12:15 p.m.
Fee: $100 (Check payable to: Islip Public Library)
Registration begins: Monday, July 2 at 9 a.m.
Registration ends: Tuesday, July 31 at 9 p.m.
No refunds will be issued after Tuesday August 7 unless your seat can be filled by someone else We’ll begin our day with a 2 p.m. luncheon at Le Rivage Restaurant, a French bistro serving classic fare in an old-world, rustic setting. Following lunch, you will have some time on your own in Central Park and the nearby vicinity to walk around. Afterwards, we’ll board our coach bus and head to the Circle Line for a two hour Harbor Lights Cruise. Nothing quite compares to a NYC sunset cruise with city lights glistening like diamonds on the dark water. Sail within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty; enjoy stunning panoramic views of midtown and lower Manhattan at sunset and after dark; cruise under the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg Bridges. Learn something new from the insightful narration of one of the Circle Line’s world famous guides. Cost of trip includes transportation via Hampton Jitney motorcoach, luncheon at Le Rivage and the Circle Line Harbor Lights Cruise. Please Note: The bus driver gratuity is not included.
Approximate return time: 10:30 p.m.
Brooklyn Bridge and Backstage at Radio City Music Hall
Date: Saturday, October 13
Bus departs East Islip Library parking lot: 8 a.m. Bus departs Islip Library parking lot: 8:15 a.m.
Registration begins: Monday, July 2 at 9 a.m.
Registration ends: Tuesday, September 4 at 9 p.m.
Fee: $89 (Check payable to: Islip Public Library)
Enjoy a summer day out on Shelter Island with our step-on tour guide Bruce Michael. We begin the day by touring Hampton Bays (on coach), heading towards Sag Harbor via new Millionaire’s Row
on Middle Line Highway. We will make a stop in Sag Harbor for you to spend some time on your own. Afterwards, our coach will board the South Ferry out to Shelter Island. We will stop at the
Mashomack Preserve, located on Shelter Island where you will have an opportunity to get off the coach for a short walk. Next, a tour of Shelter Island (both on and off the coach). Then enjoy a luncheon
at the Ram's Head Inn. After lunch you will have some time to walk around Ram's Head Inn, relax and enjoy the views. We will board the coach for more Shelter Island touring (including a stop at
Sunset Beach) and then head back through Greenport via the North Ferry. Our day ends at Briermere Farms (*time permitting) where you will have an opportunity to purchase some pies! Afterwards we
will drop off our tour guide and head back to Islip and East Islip.
Approximate return time: 6:30 p.m.
*depending on the North Ferry schedule and traffic, we may be able to make a stop at Briermere Farms.
Train Trips:
For $10 (cash only) round trip Saturday, August 4
(Purchase tickets by Monday, July 30)
TRAIN LEAVES GREAT RIVER SATURDAY AT 8:58 a.m.
YOUR TICKETS ARE PAID FOR AT THE EIPL
The day of the trip, arrive at the Great River train station by 8:40 a.m. where you will be issued your return
ticket on the platform. Everyone will board the same train for the trip into NYC (with a change at Jamaica). Your return ticket can be used for any train you choose on the same day.
Please sign up and pay for your ticket (non-refundable)at the Circulation Desk.
DRIVING COURSES:
AARP Smart Driving Course (eia140)
Wednesday, August 1 from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday,
September 12 from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
***Please bring your AARP card***
Signups for August start on Thursday, July 12 for district residents and Friday, July 13 for non-district residents. Signups for September start on Thursday, August 23 for district residents and Friday, August 24 for non-district residents. A $20 check or money order made out to AARP for AARP card holders, or a $25 check for non-AARP members to be paid at the Circulation Desk. You must have your New York State Drivers License with you on the day of class. Enrollment is limited, first-come, firstserved. Class starts promptly at 9:15 a.m.; late comers will not be admitted. There will be a 30 min. lunch break; a bag lunch is suggested. Register at the Circulation Desk.
Defensive Driving Course (EIA153)
Saturday, August 25 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $40.
Saturday, September 29 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $40.
Register in advance for this course at the Circulation Desk with a non-refundable check or money order for $40 made payable to the All Suffolk Auto School. A bag lunch is suggested
Blood Pressure Screening (EIA149)
Blood Pressure Screening, scheduled on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Tuesday, July 24 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
