Upcoming Events at the Island Trees Public Library

Check out some fun events coming up at the Island Trees library. 

Please note that some events may require registration or tickets, and some events may require a fee. For the full list of events, please visit the library website. 

SPRING BOOK SALE! Something for everyone! Friday, June 7th 2:00pm-5:00pm   Saturday, June 8th 10:00am-3:00pm

CHESS: 8 Saturdays starting June 15 & 29 10:00am-12:00pm $2.00 per session for drop in **Kids under 13 FREE** (Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult) Learn to play chess from a member of Long Island Industrial Chess League. Experienced players are also welcome.

PASSPORT VAN: Saturday, June 15 11:00am-2:00pm The passport van comes to the library! You can fill out an application, have your picture taken to acquire a new passport, bring your driver’s license, a certified copy of your birth certificate, or an old passport. You must bring two checks to cover fees. Fees vary depending on the type of passport needed. 

ART SHOW RECEPTION: VERNISSAGE: Saturday, June 22 1:00pm-5:00pm Come to the library and discover the art work of our community members!

 IS YOUR WRITING READABLE? Monday, June 24 6:45pm-8:45pm Fee: $10.00 Award-winning freelance writer, editor and columnist PAUL MANTON teaches tips for more concise and interesting creative writing.            

NYS DEFENSIVE DRIVING: Saturday, June 1 10:00AM-5:00PM Fee: $22.00 Checks must be made out to NTSI Must bring lunch, pen and driver’s license    

ONGOING PROGRAMS:   ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP: Every first Thursday 1:00pm  

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Every first Thursday 3:30pm    

DAYTIME BOOK CHAT 3rd Thursday of the month 1:00pm-2:30pm Thursday, June 20th Book: The Last Good Man by A.J.Kazinski  

EVENING BOOK CHAT: 1st Thursday of the month Thursday, July 11th 7:30pm-8:30pm Book: Sutton by J.R. Moehringer        

Calling All Artisans!   The Friends of the Library will be hosting an Arts & Crafts Fair on the Library Lawn on Saturday, September 28th (Rain Date Saturday, October 5th). The cost for a spot is $25 ($30 if you use one of the Library’s tables).  

The Fair is juried meaning that the Friends would like to see a sample of your work first. Please bring a sample of your original arts and crafts along with your contact information to the Library before July 1st.

Please contact Library Director Jessica Koenig for additional information.