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.”

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
4th ANNUAL BLISS MOREHEAD POETRY GRANT: “BEGINNINGS & ENDS” For unpublished poets ages 17 and older living on the East End of Long Island. Please click here to download the application/rules packet if you are planning on submitting by mail. Submissi
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!
Join Jim Preston, EMT, and Dr. Christopher Edelstein, DMSc & Lead PA at the Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital Emergency Room for an informative seminar on when to go to the Emergency Room. They will explain the basic functions of an ER and how
Pop Up Book Club: Books in Conversation Wednesday, March 26th, 5:00 pm (Zoom) Join us for an engaging discussion in this pop-up book club, where we'll dive into one of the most talked-about novels of 2024! Both books explore the story of "Huckleberr

UPCOMING ADULT PROGRAMS

CLICK ON EACH FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM.
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Feb 20
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
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Feb 20
Pop-up Book Club: The Color of a Lie
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Feb 21
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
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Feb 21
FND - Back to Bays: Shell Recycling Program (at the Nature Conservancy Education Building)
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Feb 22
Shakespeare in Community (Zoom)
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Feb 24
Mah Jongg
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Feb 24
Mystery Book Club (Zoom)
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Feb 25
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
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Feb 25
Cookbook Club (SI Presbyterian Church)
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Feb 26
Knowing When to Visit the ER
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Feb 27
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
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Feb 27
Silent Book Club (@ The Rams Head Inn)
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Feb 28
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
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Feb 28
Writing Roundtable
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Mar 3
Mah Jongg
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Mar 4
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
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Mar 6
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
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Mar 7
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
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Mar 10
Mah Jongg
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Mar 11
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
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Mar 13
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
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Mar 14
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
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Mar 17
Mah Jongg
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Mar 18
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
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Mar 20
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
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Mar 21
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
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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
Pop-Up Book Club: Books in Conversation (Zoom)
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Mar 27
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)

UPCOMING YOUTH PROGRAMS

CLICK ON EACH FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM.
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Feb 20
Movie Night (8+)
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Feb 21
Clay Day! (6+)
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Feb 21
Tween Dungeons & Dragons (10+)
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Feb 22
Library Lock In! Trailer Edition (10+)
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Feb 24
Escape Room (6+)
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Feb 25
Toddler Time at the Legion! (0-4)
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Feb 25
Magic: the Gathering Day (8+)
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Feb 27
Children's Dungeons & Dragons (9-11)
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Feb 28
Tween Dungeons & Dragons (10+)
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Mar 1
Saturday Story Time (2-5)
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Mar 1
Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 7th+)
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Mar 3
Crafternoon (6+)
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Mar 4
Toddler Time at the Legion! (0-4)
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Mar 5
Tails & Tales: Reading Session w/ a Therapy Dog (6+)
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Mar 6
Children's Dungeons & Dragons (9-11)
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Mar 7
Children's Trivia Night! (9+)
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Mar 7
Tween Dungeons & Dragons (10+)
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Mar 8
Saturday Story Time (2-5)
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Mar 8
Finger Painting (2+)
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Mar 8
Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 7th+)
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Mar 10
Crafternoon (6+)
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Mar 11
Toddler Time at the Legion! (0-4)
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Mar 12
Super Smash Bros. Tournament (8+)
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Mar 13
Children's Dungeons & Dragons (9-11)
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Mar 14
Early Childhood Movie Day (2+)
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Mar 15
Saturday Story Time (2-5)
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Mar 15
Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 7th+)
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Mar 17
Crafternoon (6+)
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Mar 20
Children's Dungeons & Dragons (9-11)
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Mar 21
Slime Time (9+)
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.

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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: February 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