SAT Preparation Workshop Wednesdays, April 4, 18, 25, May 2 6:30 – 9:00 PM FEE: $85.00 payable by check to Greg Walsh Develop skills and strategies to help raise your SAT test More »
Battle of the Books! Our team did such a great job and won Best Costume and the Team Choice Award!!!! The Battle of the Books is a countywide competition of young adults More »
The Library offers patrons free family passes to several area museums, including the Intrepid, the L.I. Museum, the Vanderbilt & more. Click here to learn more & to have your parents reserve More »
The mission of the WIIT Council is to promote the West Islip Public Library services to teens by: Planning and implementing teen programs Creating an inviting atmosphere to the library by maintaining More »
SAT Preparation Workshop
Wednesdays, April 4, 18, 25, May 2
6:30 – 9:00 PM
FEE: $85.00 payable by check to Greg Walsh
Develop skills and strategies to help raise your SAT test scores. This indispensible 4-week course is instructed by NYS certified English and Math teachers.
Authors Unlimited
Celebrating reading by connecting teens and authors
Saturday, April 28
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Please note event takes place at St. Joseph’s College Campus in Patchogue.
A FREE full-day event open to everyone, but teens get preferred seating. Meet dynamic authors of young adult literature. Break out sessions with the following authors: Michael D. Beil, Sarah Beth Durst, Madeleine George, Christopher Grant, Lisa Greenwald, Adele Griffin, Paul Griffin, Jenny Han, Marthe Jocelyn, Janet Lee, Robert Lipsyte, David Nayeri, George O’Connor, Lauren Oliver, Dave Roman, and Mark Shulman. Cool giveaways, books for sale & autographing will be available. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from this event. NO ticket required. See www.authorsunlimited.org for further details.
Book Sale Volunteers
Teen volunteers are needed to help out with the Friends of the West Islip Public Library’s Book Sale. We will have a variety of hours available between Tuesday, March 27 and Saturday, March 31. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Mrs. Fowler at the Adult Reference Desk to sign up. Community service credit will be rewarded. Open to grades 7-12.
WIIT Council Meetings
Tuesdays, March 27 & April 24
3:00 PM
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join our teen advisory group (WIIT Council)! Join Teen Librarian Jenn Fowler to discuss ideas for upcoming teen library programs, what events and items you would like to see at the library and much more! Bring your friends!
Teen Volunteer Workshop
Tuesday, March 27
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Attend our volunteer workshop where we will be doing a fun and creative project to be donated to deserving members of theWest Islipcommunity. A great way to make new friends and a volunteer service certificate will be given to each participant.
Teens Night Out: March
Wednesday, March 14
7:00 – 8:30 PM
$3.00 Material Fee
Make a sweet treat for yourself or someone else to celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day.
Teens Night Out: April
Wednesday, April 18
7:00 – 8:30 PM
$3.00 Material Fee
Spruce up some holiday lights to make a fantastic set ot decorate your room or anywhere you wish!
AP Chemistry Exam Review
Thursday, May 3
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Fee is $40 per student made payable to Lizbeth Tumminello
This class will be taught by an experienced, NYS Certified Science Teacher.
AP US History Exam Review
Tuesday, May 8
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Fee is $40 per student made payable to Jodi Thompson
This class will be taught by an experienced, NYS Certified History Teacher.
AP World History Exam Review
Tuesday, May 15
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Fee is $40 per student made payable to Jodi Thompson
This class will be taught by an experienced, NYS Certified History Teacher.
The Battle of the Books is a countywide competition of young adults representing participating Suffolk County public libraries. The competition took place on Saturday, August 13th at Stony Brook University. Teams answered trivia questions based on eight different books and scored points for their team with each correct answer. West Islip’s Team name was Angry Birds MMARCH to Battle! The members of this year’s team were Meghan Bevan, Caitlin Yilmaz, Hannah Kim, Rachel Hunter, Molly McLaughlin, and Anna Hightower. Special thanks to assistant coaches Emily Anne O’Neill and Gabby Amico.
The Library offers patrons free family passes to several area museums, including the Intrepid, the L.I. Museum, the Vanderbilt & more.
Click here to learn more & to have your parents reserve your passes today!
Please note: You must be 18 or older to actually reserve a pass.
Real tutors are available to help you with your homework from 2PM – 11PM everyday. Click on the image above.
Click on the stack of books to see the latest books added to our collection.
Click on the book to reserve your copy! Two popular television stars who dislike each other intensely must pretend to be a couple for publicity purposes, and when the truth is discovered their relationship goes through many changes.
