Monthly eNewsletter
Week of January 10, 2022
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COME ON IN, WE'RE OPEN!
Visit in-person | Browse the collection | Use computers, copy & fax machine | 24/7 Pickup lockers
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ON THE ROAD
To register for events, click the corresponding links or call 631-399-1511 ext. 260.
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Messy Meetups @ Southaven Park
Saturday, 1/15 @ 10:00-11:00 AM
Come explore the new “Forest School” trend with your little ones with this all-weather program. Children 2-5 years with their adult. Siblings welcome. Register here.
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Winter Walk @ Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, 1/22 @ 12:30-1:30 PM
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@ THE LIBRARY & IN-PERSON PROGRAMS |
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Vision Board Day
Tuesday, 1/11 @ 4:30-5:30 PM
Create a vision of your hopes, dreams, and goals! Grades 3-6. Register here.
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Lego Builders
Calling all LEGO builders! Come hang out at the library to build and explore with LEGO’s! What will you create when you let your imagination run wild? Grades K-2. Register here.
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Mommy and Me Yoga
Saturday, 1/15 @ 10:00-11:00 AM
Join Adrienne for a mommy and me (or daddy) yoga class! We will explore fun postures for both parent and baby. Babies birth-24 months. Register here.
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Sketch-N-Stretch
Saturday, 1/15 @ 11:30 AM-12:20 PM
Relax with a winter themed yoga and art class. Grades K-3. Register here.
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Buckets of Compliments
Monday, 1/24 @ 10:00-10:30 AM
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Jeopardy For Kids
Thursday, 1/27 @ 7:00-8:00 PM
Come test your general knowledge, including categories like movies, history, and children’s books with this Jeopardy style trivia game for kids! Grades 4-7. Registration begins on 1/20.
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Spanish For Kids
Saturday, 1/29 Preschool @ 9:45-10:30 AM | School Age @ 10:45-11:30 AM
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@ THE LIBRARY & IN-PERSON PROGRAMS
To register for events, click the corresponding links or call 631-399-1511 ext. 365.
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Get Crafty
Create marble painted ornaments by using swirl paint technique! Drop in! No registration required. While supplies last. Sneak peek of the upcoming weeks:
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Art Club
Come down to the Teen Department to work on your art projects with the art cart supplies, while chatting with your friends. Drop in! No registration required.
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Illustrators Workshop
Draw, paint, sketch, and explore art with fellow artists and Mr. Casper! Click the above dates to register.
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Teen Enrichment: Pizza & Police
Enjoy pizza with a Suffolk County Police Officer, who would love to answer your questions! Ms. Currao will also be there! This is an inclusive program for those that are in grades 6-12. Register here. This is a drop-off program.
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Snacks and Stories
Wednesdays, 1/26 @ 4:00-5:00 PM
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Anime & Superheroes
Monday, 1/31 @ 4:00-5:00 PM
Enjoy Japanese cartoons, snacks, and plenty of awesomeness! Register here.
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Tech Try Out Time
The library has tons of cool technology for you to learn about and use. Visit the Teen Department to experience 3D Pens, Minecraft EDU, Sphero BOLT, and Oculus. Drop in! No registration required.
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3D Print Club
Monday, 2/7 @ 5:30-6:30 PM
Learn the basics of 3D modeling using Tinkercad, with Ms. Sam and Mr. Keith. Register here.
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Friday Nights in the Library
Monday, 2/7 @ 5:30-6:30 PM
Teens in grades 6-12, the library is open just for you after hours on Friday nights! Make new friends or join old pals at these upcoming events (registration required):
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YOUR LIBRARY LOVES TO HELP |
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Rainbow Soup
However you identify, whatever your personal pronouns, you are invited to be part of this program. Mr. Alex, a social worker, will be here to answer questions and offer guidance. Drop in. No registration required.
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Guidance with Ms. Joseph
Teens can sign up for a one-on-one appointment for help with planning for their futures, which will include job and college applications, interview prep, and resume help. To register, click on one of the above times.
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Home Improvement Workshop
Saturday, 1/22 @ 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Keep your home toasty this winter with a course by Brian Snee of KL Home Inspections, who will teach you how to keep home repair costs down, while making certain repairs at a high level of confidence. This workshop will focus on your home's heating and hot water systems. Register here.
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Cricut Crafters Club
Thursday, 1/27 @ 6:45-8:45 PM
Join fellow Cricut Crafters and share ideas, work on existing projects, or get help learning new techniques. You are welcome to bring your own machine. The library’s Cricut will be available for those who do not own a machine. Register here.
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Author Talk Book Signing Event: Lake Strife
Sunday, 1/30 @ 1:00-2:00 PM
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The Wilderness in Your Backyard
Wednesday, 1/12 @ 7:00-8:30 PM via Zoom
Just a few miles south of the library is NYS’s only federal designated wilderness. Join a Park Ranger for this virtual visit to learn more about what makes the Fire Island Otis Pike High Dune Wilderness so special. Register here.
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Join us this January for two book discussions!
First is our Zoom book discussion of Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner, on Tuesday, 1/18 @ 7:00-8:30 PM. Digital copies are available on Libby and Overdrive or physical copies are available at the front desk. Register here.
Second is our in-person book discussion of Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson, on Thursday, 1/27 @ 2:00-4:00 PM. Digital copies are available on Libby and Overdrive. Register here.
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DROP-IN CRAFT
Drop in and craft! No registration required. While supplies last.
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Score Business Mentoring
Do you want to open your own business and are not sure where to start? Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner seeking business advice? Speak with a SCORE business mentor. To register, click on one of the above times.
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YOUR LIBRARY LOVES TO HELP |
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Community Library Health Bus
Thursday, 1/20 @ 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
The Catholic Health Services Community Outreach Bus will be in the library’s parking lot. The bus will provide free blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index, and glucose screenings; along with patient preventative health education and referrals as needed. These free health screenings will be administered by a Catholic Health register nurse. No appointments necessary. Insurance is not required and there are no fees. Open to all 18 years and older.
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USCIS Citizenship Workshop
Wednesday, 1/12 @ 7:00-8:00 PM via Zoom
Join a virtual presentation by the Long Island Field Office of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This workshop is for prospective citizens to learn about the naturalization process including the interview and citizenship exam. Register here. Open to all.
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English and Citizenship Classes
The Literacy Department offers English as a New Language (ENL) and citizenship classes to adult English Language Learners in our community. A new session of morning and evening classes begins this week with virtual and in-person options. If you, or someone you know, are interested, please visit the library, call 631-399-1511 ext. 214, or email LiteracyServices@communitylibrary.org.
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CUSTOMER RESOURCE SERVICES |
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ONLINE LIBRARY CARD SERVICES |
Apply for, renew, or replace your library card all from the comfort of your home with online card services!
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CONVENIENT PICKUP OPTIONS |
Lockers are available 24/7. Request items online or by calling 631-399-1511 and be sure to choose Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library Lockers as your pickup location.
Curbside can be scheduled when we call or email you to let you know that your items are ready.
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STUDY AND MEETING ROOMS NOW AVAILABLE |
The library now has meeting rooms available for community groups. If your community group would like to request space, click here to apply.
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HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT YOUR LIBRARY CARD? |
Call 631-399-1511 ext 282
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