WELCOME TO THE
SHELTER ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

“The Shelter Island Library is a cultural and knowledge center providing information, technology, programs, and facilities supporting the diverse needs of all of its patrons. The library plays an important role in the life of the community and fosters lifelong learning.”

March is brain injury awareness month. Graphic promoting Brain Injury Awareness month in March. Features a head silhouette filled with leaves and stars, symbolizing hope and recovery. Click here for more information. Opens a pdf brochure.
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
Pink flyer with white text announcing the 4th Annual Bliss Morehead Memorial Poetry Reading and Grant Award. Text includes event date, time, and a description of the memorial grant for unpublished poets. Click to be taken to the event page.
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!
A flyer with white text on an aqua background announces a Zoom program titled 'Songbirds of Long Island!' This virtual event, hosted by the Shelter Island Public Library in Shelter Island, New York, features Dianne Taggart and provides information ab
A flyer advertising a presentation titled 'Friday Night Dialogue: The Importance of Composting' held on April 4th at 6:00 PM at the Nature Conservancy Education Building in Shelter Island, NY. The event features Arielle Gardner, farm manager at Sylve

UPCOMING ADULT PROGRAMS

CLICK ON EACH FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM.
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Mar 24
Mah Jongg
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Mar 25
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
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Mar 26
Cookbook Club (at the Presbyterian Church)
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Mar 27
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
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Mar 27
Women of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Dept. (Zoom)
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Mar 28
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
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Mar 28
Writing Roundtable
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Mar 29
Toni Morrison Book Club (Zoom)
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Mar 31
Mah Jongg
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Mar 31
Mystery Book Club (Zoom)
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Apr 1
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
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Apr 2
Lowering Prescription Costs w/ Tom McCann (Zoom)
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Apr 2
Tai Chi w/ Denise Gillies (Zoom)
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Apr 3
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
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Apr 3
Saving Fire Island from Robert Moses (Zoom)
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Apr 4
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
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Apr 4
Friday Night Dialogue: The Importance of Composting
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Apr 7
Mah Jongg
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Apr 7
Knitting and Crochet w/ Ashley
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Apr 8
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
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Apr 10
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
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Apr 11
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
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Apr 11
Writing Roundtable
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Apr 11
Friday Night Dialogue - Songbirds of Long Island
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Apr 14
Mah Jongg
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Apr 15
Books & Bridles: The Story of the Horseback Librarians (Zoom)
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Apr 15
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
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Apr 17
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
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Apr 17
Boost Your Brain Health & Avoid Brain Drain (Zoom)
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Apr 18
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon

UPCOMING YOUTH PROGRAMS

CLICK ON EACH FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM.
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Mar 24
Escape Room (8+)
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Mar 25
Toddler Time at the Legion! (0-4)
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Mar 26
Magic: the Gathering Tournament (10+)
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Mar 27
Children's Dungeons & Dragons (9-11)
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Mar 28
Tween Dungeons & Dragons (10+)
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Mar 29
Library Lock In! Trailer Edition (10+)
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Mar 31
Brainteasers! (6+)
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 of the March 2025 Shelter Island Library Newsletter.

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: March 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