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	The Islip Public Library 71 Monell Avenue Islip, NY 11751 You may contact us by phone at (631) 581-5933, or by email by filling out the "Contact Us" form under Library Information. Library Hours Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fall Sunday hours: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. View Your Circulation Record Click here to renew select items, view your record, place holds on items, or create a reading history. Our Collection Search our Catalog. NextReads: Picking your next books just got a lot easier! Click on the image to sign up. Bus Trips New England Maple Sugar Tour Date: Saturday, March 31st, 2007 Departure from Islip Library: 7:15 a.m. Departure from Babylon Library: 7:45 a.m. Approximate return home: 9:00 p.m. Cost: $72 per person made payable by check or money order to the Islip Public Library. Refunds will be given only if we can fill your seat. Registration begins: Saturday, March 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Registration closes: Saturday, March 17th at 5:00 p.m. We’re off to the lovely Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts. Our first stop will be for a delicious pancake luncheon, prepared with all the trimmings: bacon, sausage, muffins, and maple butter. Choose from plain, blueberry, or chocolate chip pancakes—all you can eat! Next, a tour guide will teach us about maple sugaring. You’ll see how the sap is collected, boiled, and made into that wonderful sweet syrup. After lunch and our maple sugar tour, we’ll visit the famous Norman Rockwell Museum to see his many paintings and to spend some time in the gift shop before heading for home. Price includes deluxe motor coach transportation as well as all fees and gratuities. King TUT Exhibit at the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, Pa. Date: Thursday, April 19th, 2007 Departure from Islip Library: 8:15 a.m. Departure from Deer Park Library: 8:45 a.m. Approximate return home: 10:00 p.m. Cost: $92.00 per person made payable by check or money order to the Deer Park Public Library. Refunds will be given only if we can fill your seat. Registration begins: Saturday, March 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Registration closes: Wednesday, April 4th at 9:00 a.m. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see the prestigious Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs Exhibit. Since the discovery of his tomb in 1922, Tutankhamun has captured the hearts of people around the world. Treasures of the “Golden Age of the Pharohs” were buried with Tutannkhamun, giving us a glittering glimpse into the past. Upon arrival in Philadelphia, we will have a full luncheon (spaghetti feast, salad, entree, soda, and dessert) at The Spaghetti Warehouse. After lunch we’ll go to the Franklin Institute and see an IMAX presentation, then have time to view the exhibit. Each person will be provided with an audio headset for the exhibit tour. Price includes deluxe motor coach transportation as well as all fees and gratuities. Right menu Latest Updates to the Site Long Island Reads 2007 Long Island Reads 2007 The Color of Water: A Performance Reading Thursday, April 26th 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. David Houston and Debbie Starker will perform a reading from The Color of Water, in the style of a radio drama, with jazz and traditional music. Registration begins Saturday, March 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Long Island Reads 2007 Long Island Reads 2007 What’s All That Jazz About? Sunday, April 22nd 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. In celebration of The Color of Water, award-winning jazz saxophonist and Tierra Records recording artist, Shenole Latimer, will be performing along with piano accompaniment on our Steinway grand piano. The performance will include various jazz standards, as well as some original compositions. Free tickets will be available beginning Saturday, March 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Eat a Good Book Eat a Good Book Thursday, April 19th 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Eat a good book lately? Bring in your favorite book and illustrate the cover (or a scene or character from it) onto a large cookie using edible paints with toothpicks and brushes. Check out one of the new books at the Library for inspiration and ideas. There is a fee of $7.00 due when you register beginning Saturday, March 3 at 9:00 a.m. Please present your Islip Library Card when registering for this program.