Islip, NY News & Events

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Upcoming Events

Wednesday, December 17

All About LinkedIn Learning

Dec17

Learn how to use LinkedIn Learning with your library card, including how to code or polish your Excel skills, register starting Dec. 1

Where

West Islip Public Library

3 Higbie Ln.

West Islip, NY

Phone

631-661-7080

Price

free

Website

westisliplibrary.org

Book Discussion: The Husbands

Dec18

Librarian Anna Howard will lead a discussion of the novel "The Husbands" by Holly Gramazio, cardholders only, register

Where

Islip Public Library

71 Monell Ave.

Islip, NY

Phone

631-581-5933

Price

free

Website

isliplibrary.org

Two Old Friends

Dec18

Film historian Larry Wolff will discuss the making of the animated holiday specials "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "How The Grinch Stole Christmas," featuring a book, memorabilia and autograph display, register starting Dec. 1

Where

West Islip Public Library

3 Higbie Ln.

West Islip, NY

Phone

631-661-7080

Price

free

Website

westisliplibrary.org

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