The Mattituck-Laurel Library is offering patrons the opportunity to borrow a blood pressure monitor for a period of 28 days. Along with the monitor, we will provide information about how you can achieve a healthy blood pressure level, find heart healthy recipes and find follow up information on blood pressure self-monitoring. No holds; patrons must come in to the the library to check out blood pressure kits. We also a have a blood pressure kit with a small cuff, a large cuff, and a talking kit as well. Thank you to our partners at Stony Brook Medicine and the American Heart Association for their assistance with this program.

Enjoy the sonic sound waves of Quartz crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, frame drum, rattles, and other meditative sounds. The vibrations of the crystalline structure within the bowls produce powerful energetic sounds that strongly resonate with the human body. The meditative sounds create a restorative and relaxing experience.

An adaptation of Charles M. Blow’s harrowing memoir, Fire Shut Up in My Bones is the second opera from six-time Grammy Award–winner Terence Blanchard and follows the young Charles as he navigates adolescence and struggles to overcome a life of trauma. This recording, part of the Met Live in HD series, will be presented on the large screen in the Meeting Room.

Content Advisory: Fire Shut Up in My Bones addresses adult themes and contains adult language. Run Time: 2 hrs 52 min

Ever wonder where the idea of a holiday break first came from? Well, we have ancient Romans to thank for that! When expanding their empire into a large part of the known world at the time got to be too much, emperors would leave their palaces and hectic life in rome and head for their expansive estates along the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Naples, Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, the island of Capri and even farther south to Sicily, were among the most popular spots to soak up the sun and sea. So for this Bucket List excursion, we will make like old time emperors and head for sunny southwestern Italy!

Teens will learn to create their own 3D models using a web-based program called TinkerCAD. At the end of the class, patrons will have designed their own IQ tester game ready for 3D printing at the library! Patrons can work on their own 3D models, then bring them into the library to have them printed.

Teens are encouraged to bring their laptop, however if they are unable to one can be provided for them.

The Teen Advisory Board is a great way for teens to have a say in the teen space, teen library programs, the collection and to earn community service!