WELCOME TO THE
SHELTER ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

Suffolk Cooperative Library System's Great Give Back! October 1st to October 31st. The Great Give Back is a countywide service initiative that takes place every October. This year we are celebrating the Great Give Back by collecting canned and shel
Throw it away? No way! Fix clothing, lamps, and other items at the Shelter Island Repair Cafe! Saturday, November 29th, 2025, 10 am - 12:00 pm, SI Public Library. Come by 10am - 12 pm to hang out, learn to repair things, we can fix clothes, toys, tab
Opera Tickets available for the '25-'26 season for The Met: Live in HD Guild Hall in East Hampton. “Breathtaking spectacle, Heart-pounding drama. Soaring music…" The performances and composers are as follows:       October 18th:         La Sonnam
Architectural renderings showing the Shelter Island Library Anticipated Re-Opening in 2026. The collage displays four images: a bright children's area with colorful seating and a curved service desk, a main circulation and staff area with wood floors
Comics Plus! Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on your computer, tablet or phone. No holds, no wait lists, no limits. Your library card has the power to grant you unlimite
Association (NYLA) Sign-up page. Now advocating for your library services can be quick, simple and timely, plus there is no cost to you.
Library of Things. Outdoor Activities, Kitchen Gadgets, Hobbies, Games, Technology, and more! Click the slide to see a complete list of items available for you to check out with your Shelter Island Library Card. It's our Library of Things!

UPCOMING ADULT PROGRAMS

FULL CALENDAR/REGISTRATION
CLICK ON EACH FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM.
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Oct 28
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
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Oct 29
Cookbook Club: Fall Harvest
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Oct 30
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
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Oct 31
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
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Nov 1
First Saturday Crafts
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Nov 3
Mah Jongg
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Nov 3
Long Island Whaling Talk, A Talk w/ Bill Bleyer
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Nov 3
Knitting and Crochet w/ Ashely
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Nov 4
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
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Nov 5
Tai Chi (Zoom)
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Nov 6
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
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Nov 7
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
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Nov 7
East End Horseshoe Crabs w/ Jenn Hartnagel
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Nov 10
Mah Jongg
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Nov 11
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
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Nov 12
Medicare w/ Confidence: One-on-One Appointments
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Nov 13
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
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Nov 14
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
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Nov 17
Mah Jongg
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Nov 18
Shelter Island Book Club (at the Shelter Island History Museum)
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Nov 18
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
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Nov 19
Medicare w/ Confidence: One-on-One Appointments
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Nov 19
Tai Chi (Zoom)
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Nov 19
Cookbook Club: Thanksgiving Sides (at the Presbyterian Church)
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Nov 20
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
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Nov 20
High Blood Pressure: Treatments and Options (Zoom)
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Nov 21
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
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Nov 22
Shakespeare in Community (Zoom)
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Nov 24
Mah Jongg
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Nov 24
Mystery Book Club (Zoom)

UPCOMING YOUTH PROGRAMS

FULL CALENDAR/REGISTRATION
CLICK ON EACH FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM.
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Oct 29
Children's Spooky Cupcake Decorating! (6+)
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Oct 30
Dungeons & Dragons - Children's Session (10-11)
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Oct 30
Children's Movie Day (6+)
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Nov 1
Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Session (Grades 8+)
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Nov 3
Brainteasers! (10+)
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Nov 4
Toddler Time at the Legion! (0-4)
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Nov 5
Tailes & Tales: Reading Session w/ a Therapy Dog (6+)
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Nov 6
Dungeons & Dragons: Children's Session (10-11)
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Nov 7
Dungeons & Dragons: Tween Session (11-12)
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Nov 8
Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Session (Grades 8+)
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Nov 10
Brainteasers! (10+)
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Nov 13
Dungeons & Dragons: Children's Session (10-11)
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Nov 14
Tween Trivia Day! (10+)
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Nov 14
Dungeons & Dragons: Tween Session (11-12)
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Nov 15
Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Session (Grades 8+)
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Nov 17
Brainteasers! (10+)
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Nov 18
Toddler Time at the Legion! BenAnna Band Musical Special (0-4)
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Nov 20
Dungeons & Dragons: Children's Session (10-11)
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Nov 20
Children's Movie Day! (6+)
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Nov 21
Tween Trivia Day! (10+)
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Nov 21
Dungeons & Dragons: Tween Session (11-12)
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Nov 22
Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Session (Grades 8+)
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Nov 24
Brainteasers! (10+)
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Nov 25
Toddler Time at the Legion! (0-4)
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Nov 28
Dungeons & Dragons: Tween Session (11-12)
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Nov 29
Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Session (Grades 8+)
An architectural rendering of the proposed new Shelter Island Public Library building. The rendering shows a brick building with a covered porch and a parking lot.

Renovation and Expansion

All the important details about our exciting renovation and expansion project for the Shelter Island Public Library are available for you to view.

Learn More
Thumbnail image of the November 2025 newsletter, click to download.

Library Newsletter

Keep up with all the news and programs happening this month at the library with our monthly newsletter. Book recommendations, board meetings, and program descriptions and times are all at your fingertips. Download below or stop in for a paper copy!

Current Issue: November 2025
A collage of logos and text promoting various library resources. The logos include JSTOR, BookBrowse, Kanopy, Libby, Pronunciator, and Ancestry.com.

Online Resources

Did you know you can use your library card for more than just books? Learn a new language, get live homework help, or watch a movie with the family. Check out all the online resources that you can use right now!

Click here to learn more about all of the free programs available to you