Please let us know if you enjoyed our programs and why:
e-mail: help@eipl.org
Online Programs Disclaimer – East Islip Public Library
Registration begins for EIPL cardholders on Friday, July 1 at 9 a.m.
Limit of 2 people for each exercise class (yourself and another EIPL cardholder) Space is limited to first-come, first-served.
Please have your library card.
All fees are collected at the Circulation Desk upon registration.
All programs are in-person ONLY unless otherwise noted.
Out of district registration begins on Wednesday, July 6 at 9 a.m.
R– Registration Required $ - Program has a fee
Exercise Classes (East Islip)
Register for paid programs at the Circulation Desk
Senior Fitness Tuesdays (EIA125) R $
July 12, 19, 26 & August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Uses a chair for stability and other props to build strength.
Starts at 2:30 p.m. Fee $24
For more information click here.
Chairobics Friday (EIA676) R $
July 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5, 12, 19, 26
Balance, aerobics, and strength-training while in a chair.
Starts at 12 p.m. Fee $24
For more information click here.
Tai Chi Fridays (EIA345) R $
July 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5, 12, 19, 26
Gentle physical exercise and stretches.
Starts at 1 p.m. Fee $24
For more information click here.
Yoga Monday Evenings (EIA312) R $
July 11, 18, 25 & August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Starts at 5:30 p.m. Fee $24
For more information click here.
Yoga Wednesday Mornings (EIA399) R $
July 13, 20, 27 & August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Starts at 10 a.m. Fee $24
For more information click here.
Yoga Wednesday Evenings (EIA397) R $
May 11, 18, 25, & June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Starts at 5:30 p.m. Fee $24
For more information click here.
Yoga Saturdays (EIA100) R $
July 9, 16, 30 & August 6, 13, 20, 27
Starts at 9:15 a.m. Fee $21
For more information click here.
Ongoing Programs and Services
Game Day EIA128
Every Tuesday anGame Day EIA128
Every Tuesday and Thursday 10:30am-3pm (In-Person)
We provide the room, you provide your game of choice. Bring a friend, cards, or any board game and we have the space for you. Very informal and getting groups together is up to those that attend. Registration is not required.
For more information click here.
Sewing Circle EIA285
Every Wednesday 1:00pm- 3pm (In-Person)
Bring your craft and enjoy the company and help from others.
For more information click here.
Patches and Pieces – A Quilting Club
2nd Monday of the month (In-Person)
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.00pm
For more information click here.
`Knitting & Crocheting Circle EIA437
Saturdays, 2 - 4 p.m. (In-Person)
For more information click here.
Monthly Book Discussion (East Islip)
Monthly Book Discussion
Monthly Book Discussion EIA144 R (In-Person)
Wednesday, Jul 20 2022 7:00pm-8:00pm |
EI-East Meeting Room |
Jo-Ann Carhart |
Registration Opens 07-01-22 09:00AM |
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro |
Wednesday, Aug 17 2022 7:00pm-8:00pm |
EI-East Meeting Room |
Jo-Ann Carhart |
Registration Opens 07-01-22 09:00AM |
Love in Lower-case by France Miralles |
To register for this program click here.
Adult - Wednesday Films (East Islip)
Location: EI-North Meeting Room
No Registration Required
Wednesday Film Series
Wednesday, Jul 06 2022 2:15pm-3:54pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
Summerland (2020) |
No Registration Required |
Summerland. Rated: PG; Starring: Gemma Arterton |
Wednesday, Jul 13 2022 2:15pm-4:04pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
Summer Stock (1950) |
No Registration Required |
Summer Stock. Rated: G; Starring: Gene Kelly |
Wednesday, Jul 20 2022 2:15pm-3:47pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
Summer Holiday (1948) |
No Registration Required |
Summer Holiday. Rated: G; Starring: Mickey Rooney |
Wednesday, Aug 31 2022 2:15pm-4:39pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
The Great Gatsby (1974) |
No Registration Required |
The Great Gatsby. Rated: PG; Starring: Robert Redford |
Wednesday, Jul 27 2022 2:15pm-4:13pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
Summer and Smoke (1961) |
No Registration Required |
Summer and Smoke. Rated: NR; Starring: Laurence Harvey |
Wednesday, Aug 03 2022 2:15pm-4:40pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
Eat, Pray, Love (2010) |
No Registration Required |
Eat, Pray, Love. Rated: PG; Starring: Julia Roberts |
Wednesday, Aug 10 2022 2:15pm-4:07pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) |
No Registration Required |
Under the Tuscan Sun. Rated: PG-13; Starring: Diane Lane |
Wednesday, Aug 17 2022 2:15pm-4:03pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
The Time Traveler's Wife (2009) |
No Registration Required |
The Time Traveler's Wife. Rated: PG-13; Starring: Rachel McAdams |
Wednesday, Aug 24 2022 2:15pm-4:37pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
Forrest Gump (1994) |
No Registration Required |
Forrest Gump. Rated: PG-13; Starring: Tom Hanks |
For more information click here.
Adult - Friday Films (East Islip)
Location: EI-North Meeting Room
No Registration Required
Friday Films Series: The Blockbusters
Friday, Jul 01 2022 2:00pm-4:07pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
Death on the Nile (2022) |
No Registration Required |
Death on the Nile, Rated: PG-13 ; Starring: Kenneth Branagh |
Friday, Jul 08 2022 2:00pm-3:45pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
0-[\'The Outfit (2022) |
No Registration Required |
The Outfit, Rated: R ; Starring: Mark Rylance |
Friday, Jul 15 2022 2:00pm-3:41pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
The Dog (2022) |
No Registration Required |
The Dog, Rated: PG-13 ; Starring: Channing Tatum |
Friday, Jul 22 2022 2:00pm-3:52pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
Marry Me (2022) |
No Registration Required |
Marry Me, Rated: PG-13 ; Starring: Jennifer Lopez |
Friday, Jul 29 2022 2:00pm-4:04pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
Cyrano (2021) |
No Registration Required |
Cyrano, Rated: PG-13 ; Starring: Peter Dinklage |
Friday, Aug 05 2022 2:00pm-3:52pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
Tesla (2020) |
No Registration Required |
Tesla, Rated: PG-13 ; Starring: Ethan Hawke |
Friday, Aug 12 2022 2:00pm-3:49pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
C'mon, C'mon (2021) |
No Registration Required |
C'mon, C'mon, Rated: R ; Starring: Joaquin Phoenix |
Friday, Aug 19 2022 2:00pm-4:30pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) |
No Registration Required |
Spider-Man: No Way Home, Rated: PG-13 ; Starring: Tom Holland |
Friday, Aug 26 2022 2:00pm-3:40pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
Turning Red (2022) |
No Registration Required |
Turning Red, Rated: PG ; Starring: Rosalie Chiang |
For more information click here.
Saturday: Documentary Films
Saturday, Jul 16 2022 2:00pm-3:36pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52 (2021) |
No Registration Required |
The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52, Rated PG |
Saturday, Aug 20 2022 2:00pm-3:44pm |
EI-North Meeting Room |
MLK/FBI (2020) |
No Registration Required |
MLK/FBI, Rated PG |
For more information click here.
Adult Programs
One on One Medicare Counselor EIA156 R
Monday, Jul 11 2022 10:00am-12:00pm
Monday, Aug 08 2022 10:00am-12:00pm
Community members can schedule an in person consultation with a local professional Medicare Assistance Counselor. Get help with any questions you may have with the Medicare process. To request an appointment, call the Reference Desk and schedule for any available 30-minute appointment.
Contact the Reference Desk to register.
Coins And Stamp Appraisal (EIA405) R
Saturday, July 9, 1-3 p.m.
Join coin and stamp appraiser Frank McAlonan to find out if you have valuable stamps or coins.
Call the Reference Desk to schedule an appointment. 631-581-9200 ext. 5.
For more information click here.
Learn to Crochet: Beach bag (EIA671) R
Tuesday, July 5th & 12th
5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Skein of number 4 yarn and H crochet hook
To register for this program click here.
Catholic Health Charities Outreach Bus (EIA431) R
Wednesday, July 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The outreach nurse provides blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index and glucose screenings along with patient education and referrals to care as needed.
For more information, click here.
S’Mores Parfait Take and Make (EIA472) R $
Thursday, July 14 FEE: $2
First make your pudding and then layer it with marshmallows, graham crackers, and fluff to make the most delicious parfait! Additional themed craft is included to create a topping. Kits are $2 and can be paid for at the Circulation
Desk. Kits will be available for pickup at the Reference Desk beginning, Thursday, July 14.
For more information, click here.
Meditation: A Vacation From Stress (EIA355) R
Monday, July 18 at 7 p.m.
Meditation is being prescribed by many medical practitioners and has been widely recognized as a means to enhance one’s health and reduce stress. Throughout the nation meditation has become a positive force for health and wellbeing. Join John Bednarik for this lively and engaging workshop. There will even be a chance to practice this technique
To register for this program, click here.
Night Out for Special Needs Adults (EIA257) R
Mondays at 7 p.m.
Join Ms. Joyce for this fun night out and enjoy time with friends and a craft! Please register to ensure there are enough supplies for everyone! Caregivers must be present.
Monday, July 18, 7 p.m.- Birdhouse
Monday, August 15, 7 p.m.- Wooden Seahorse
To register for this program, click here.
Savvy Sightseer Travel Rogue: Castles & Palaces – Fantastical Real Life Residences (EIA270) R
Monday, July 25 at 7 p.m.
Join Jeanne Schnupp from the Savvy Sightseer, and explore Castles & Palaces of Europe. Europe is loaded with castles and palaces, each with its own tales to tell, and maybe even a ghost or two!
To register for this program, click here.
Town of Islip, CDA (EIA546) R
Tuesdays, July 26 and August 23, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Representatives from the Town of Islip Community Development Agency will be at the library to talk about
grant funds for tenants/renters who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants are
designed to pay rent and utility arrears and are paid directly to the landlord or utility company. There is no registration; walk-ins welcome.
No registration required. For more information, click here.
Preventing Scams for Seniors (EIA300) R
Monday, August 1 at 1 p.m.
Seniors lose roughly $4 billion a year to financial fraud. This presentation will help you recognize the most common scams, discover how to prevent and report senior fraud, and find out ways to protect yourself and loved ones from financial loss.
To register for this program, click here.
Fruit Galette Take and Make (EIA605) R $
Monday, August 1 at 10 a.m. YouTube Video Fee: $2
Join Chef Rob in making a Fruit Galette. Use any berries or peaches and make a beautiful galette. The $2 fee can be paid at the Circulation Desk and kits can be picked up beginning Friday, July 29. Registrants will be sent a link for the pre-recorded video.
For more information, click here.
Learn to Knit: Hat (EIA670) R
Tuesday, August 2nd & 9th
5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Skein of number 4 yarn and size 7 knitting needle
To register for this program click here.
Mediterranean Cooking Demo with Naela's Organics (EIA350) R
Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Join Naela from Naela’s Organics as she demonstrates how to make delicious Mediterranean hummus dip, spinach pie triangles, and Za'atar flatbread.Tasting to follow.
For more information, click here.
MS Excel-Plus (EIA326) R
Tuesday, July 19 at 7:45p.m.-8:45 p.m.
Getting budgeted for home & retirement. Review of the basics of Excel, plus we will be exploring the popular program's advanced features, charts, graphs and more.
To register for this program, click here.
EIPLUG (EIA151) R
Tuesday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
Tuesday, August 30 at 7:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
Join computer expert, John Catrona and discuss the latest news and tech gossip happening today!
To register for this program, click here.
Photo Edit & Touch Up & Print (EIA318) R
Tuesday, August 23 at 7:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Learn to use free Gimp software & MS Windows Snip Tool to edit, crop, and print your digital pictures
on the library’s color or black & white printer in the computer lab.
To register for this program, click here.
Driver Safety
Empire Safety Council (EIA153) R $
Saturday, July 30 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 23 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 at the Circulation Desk. The class is $30 per person and must be paid at registration. Checks can be made payable to the East Islip Public Library. Save 10% on your auto insurance and reduce up to 4 points from your driver’s license. A short lunch break will be allotted. You must have your New York State Driver’s License with you on the day of the class.
For more information click here.
EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Borrow a Chromebook The library has Chromebook laptops available to borrow for home use. Chromebooks may be borrowed for up to 14 days with no renewals and no holds. Borrowers must be at least 18 years old with an East Islip Public Library card in good standing. Check with the library for availability.
3D Printer • A Fax/Scan Workstation • Borrow a Chromebook • Color Copying, Printing & Scanning • Electric Typewriter • Free WiFi • iMac Computer • Large Format Printer • Public Access PC's • Slide/Film/Super 8 - Converter/Digitizer • WiFi Mobile Hotspots to borrow • Remote Printing
