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Join our Summer Virtual Reading ClubsJune 1 - August 21
Adults
Visit https://eipl.org/adultsrc to register and submit reviews of the books you've been reading (the link will also be available on our homepage). For each review you submit, you can select a book from our prize cart. Additionally, each submission earns you a chance to win in our grand prize drawing at the end of the club!
Teens, entering grades 7-12For every book you read, simply submit a 3-5 sentence review on the form that's on the blog. Each book review will earn you a virtual raffle ticket that can be entered into the raffle drawing of your choice. For every five book or ten graphic novel submissions, you will get one entry in the grand prize raffle...
a Nintendo Switch Lite!
12th Annual Young Adult Photography Contest
Grades 7-12
The Young Adult Department of the EIPL is proud to present our 12th Annual Photography Contest that is open to amateur photographers in the East Islip community, entering grades 7-12.
Entries must be 8”x10”, of an appropriate nature, and can be color or black and white. Please do not submit mounted or framed photographs.
Entries will be displayed in the Teen Bistro from Saturday, July 17, 2021 through Saturday, July 31, 2021. During this time your peers will vote upon a winner. The first place winners’ entry will be framed and hung permanently in the Teen Bistro. The winner will be announced on Monday, August 2, 2021.
Library of Things Online CatalogYou can now browse through the items in our Library of Things on our website. In addition to the different categories of things and loan rules, you can also check the availability of lawn games and library equipment. When you have figured out what item you would like and when, give the Reference Desk a call at 631-581-9200 x5 to make a reservation.
For more information visit:
Adult programs for the week of July 4, 2021:
If registering online, please make sure to include your email address in the "notes" field as all links will be shared via email.
Programs with a fee, payable via credit card and check, are non-refundable and must be registered in-person at the Circulation Desk.
Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 6:00 p.m.
Join Joy in experiencing the benefits of yoga. Improve your flexibility, strength, posture and more. This program will be offered as a hybrid, simultaneously in-person and virtually; please specify which you prefer at registration.
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Thursday July 8, 10:30am - 2:30pm
We provide the room, you provide the game: canasta, mah jongg, bridge or any game you love to play!
Friday, July 9, 2pm
News of the World
Five years after the Civil War, Captain Kidd moves from town to town as a storyteller.
Rated: PG-13; 118 minutes; 2020
Starring: Tom Hanks
Saturdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 9am
Yoga on Saturday mornings for those who cannot attend during the week. What a great way to start your weekend with instructor Doris Denton. Bring a mat or towel. This program is in-person only and space is limited; there will be no Zoom component.
Monday, July 12, 10am - 12pm
Community members can schedule an in-person consultation with the library's local professional Medicare Assistance Counselor. Get help with any questions you may have with the Medicare process. To request a 30-minute in-person appointment, call the Reference Desk at 631-581-9200 x5.
EAST ISLIP PUBLIC LIBRARY COMIC CON
SATURDAY, JULY 24
We have many exciting pre-recorded and live programs, lectures and take and make crafts for the whole family to enjoy our Seventh Annual East Islip Public Library Comic Con!
Registration for the following is currently ongoing:
R2D2 Paper Craft, Virtual Ceramic Dragon, Virtual Space Scavenger Story Time, POW: the history of superhero movies, Virtual Dungeons & Dragons, Zoom Minecraft, Let's Draw Anime, Superhero Cookie Take and Make, and more!
Green Screen Photos
We know how much you love having your picture taken in front of the green screen during Comic Con. Even though we're going virtual for the day, we are offering to take your picture in front of the screen in the library during the week leading up to Comic Con. Call the Reference Desk at 631-581-9200 x5 to schedule. Appointments will be offered every half hour on the following days:
- Saturday, July 17, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Monday, July 19 - Thursday, July 22, between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Friday, July 23, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
EIPL Comic Con Page
Stay up to date on all EIPL Comic Con happenings on our specially curated Google site that is the home-base for our Virtual Comic Con. Visit the site to access pre-recorded programs, videos from our favorite annual visitors, links to booklists, crafts and more! The site will be updated as we get new content so be sure to check in regularly, so you don't miss out. Visit: https://eipl.org/r/CC21
JobNow provides various tools to help with every step of the job search including live resume assistance, career planning, live career coaching, live interview preparation, and free live workshops.
VetNow supports veterans and their families with navigating the VA bureaucracy, providing academic tutoring, and assisting with employment transition.
To access JobNow and/or VetNow services:
- Visit livebrary.com and click on Jobs & Careers
- Select Jobs & Careers once more and then choose from JobNow or VetNow
- Sign in with your library card
Live online help for both JobNow and HelpNow is available every day
from 2:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Remote Printing at East Islip Public Library
You can use your personal computer (laptop or desktop), tablet and smartphone to print to the library's printer from anywhere. Visit www.eipl.org/print for instructions on how to upload or email your documents. Once received, we will hold on to the print job for 72 hours for you to come in at your convenience.
Town Of Islip Drive-In Movies Resume
Monday, July 5: Nim's Island at Gull Haven Golf Course
Gates open at 6:30 p.m., movie starts at 8:40 p.m.
For more information call (631) 224-5430
Click here for the complete listing of Monday night movies
Town of Islip Community Development Agency Offers Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance for Eligible Applicants
The Town of Islip CDA has grant funds for tenants/renters who have been financially impacted by the pandemic. These grants are designed to pay rent and utility arrears and are paid directly to the landlord or utility company.
Emergency Rental Assistance link.
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