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There are many online resources available at the library. We also have links for materials that you can get from home.

SuffolkWeb

SuffolkWeb.... A Cooperative Project of the Public Libraries in Suffolk County, NY.

Just what is SuffolkWeb? Well, in 1995 we began to collect on-line resources that would supplement the Suffolk County Public Libraries collections. SuffolkWeb was this result. There are many links on our parent site from quick links of News and Weather, to more specific information such as resources in alternate languages. Please click on the link above and take a wander around the site and you'll be surprised at the types of information that have been categorized for you.

Books in Print

Find what you’re looking for quickly and easily, using this comprehensive database of 5 million book, audio book, and video titles! Click here for remote access to books in print.

NoveList - Your Guide to Fiction for Adults

Your Guide to Fiction for Adults. To access NoveList from home click here.

Your Guide to Fiction for Young Readers. To access NoveList K-8 from within the library click here.

NoveList K-8 - Your Guide to Fiction for Young Readers

Your Guide to Fiction for Young Readers. To access NoveList K-8 from home click here.

Your Guide to Fiction for Young Readers. To access NoveList K-8 from within the library click here.

Hoovers - Comprehensive Company Information

Comprehensive company information with a database of 12 million companies. In Library Use Only.

Westlaw

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Access New York State statutes, New York State case law materials, and other legal resources, along with current news articles and business information. In Library Use Only.

Tumblebooks

 

Tumblebooks: An online collection of animated, talking picture books, reading c
omprehension quizzes, and educational games. Available to Islip Public Library Patrons Only - Click on the image above and have your barcode and PIN number available.

NextReads

 

NextReads: Picking your next books just got a lot easier! Click on the image to sign up.

OPAC

Click here to go to the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC). When the next screen comes up, you will be able to search for materials, request materials, and view your record.

VRC

Virtual Reference Collection

The Virtual Reference Collection is a cooperative project of the Suffolk County public libraries. It allows free access to a large selection of research databases, divided by subject.

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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.

 

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