Weekly eNewsletter
Week of October 19, 2020
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COME ON IN, WE'RE OPEN!
Visit in-person | Browse the collection | Use computers, copy & fax machine | Pickup lockers
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VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR KIDS |
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Halloween Silhouette Candle Holder Craft
Wednesday, October 28
Children grades 3-7
Make a spooky Halloween-themed candle holder with Chris’ instructional video on Facebook. Register and then pick up your supplies at the library.
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Zombie Makeup Workshop
Friday, October 30
Children grades 4-7.
Learn how to make your own creepy and authentic zombie makeup in time for Halloween with Chris on Facebook. Register and then pick up your supplies at the library.
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Join library staff at local community locations for outdoor programs. |
Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin, Pie @ Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
Registration required for all outdoor events. Events are weather permitting. Face masks must be worn by everyone over 2 years of age when social distancing cannot be maintained. Keep 6 feet distance between each family.
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Mother Goose: Stroller Edition @ Southaven Park
Registration required for all outdoor events. Events are weather permitting. Face masks must be worn by everyone over 2 years of age when social distancing cannot be maintained. Keep 6 feet distance between each family.
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Pumpkin Picking @ Glover Farms
Registration required for all outdoor events. Events are weather permitting. Face masks must be worn by everyone over 2 years of age when social distancing cannot be maintained. Keep 6 feet distance between each family.
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PARENTING A SECOND TIME AROUND (PASTA)
Tuesday, October 27, 8:00pm via Zoom
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Join our support group for grandparents raising grandchildren. Find resources and expert information from our guest speakers, especially during these changing times.
Registration is required. You must provide your email address to receive the Zoom ID link to join the meeting, which we will email to you prior to the meeting.
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Test your knowledge and see how you rank with Kahoot! This is fun for the whole family and will be sure to spark a discussion. Play Thursday evening.
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One bundle per child, by age/grade level. AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
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Kids Crafts-To-Go Kits will continue to be offered throughout the fall! Pick up your craft kits when you visit the Children’s Department or by calling 631-399-1511 ext. 262 to request your kit.
AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
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Ghost Hunting
Saturday, October 24, 2:00-3:00pm
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Join us at Smith Point to hunt for some ghosts. Register now.
Registration required. Weather permitting.
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Join us at 369 Neighborhood Rd for a crisp night of scares, candy, and all the thrills of the season. We will have an outdoor haunted maze as well as crafts and games while you wait.
Registration required. For teens in 6th-12th grade only. Weather permitting.
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Game On!
Friday, October 23, 5:00-6:00pm
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Join us outside at 369 Neighborhood Rd in Mastic Beach to play with your friends! You can play Cornhole, KanJam or just hang out. Register HERE or by calling 631-399-1511 ext 365.
Registration required. Weather permitting. Face masks and social distancing will be required at all times.
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Tuesday Trivia: Horror Movies
Tuesday, October 20
Test your spooky cinematic knowledge with this Kahoot! quiz.
Kahoot code: 06417859
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Let's Play: Jackbox Games!
Wednesday, October 21, 7:30-8:30pm
Play these hysterical games with the TSD staff! Join us via Zoom ID 861 6844 1338 or watch on Twitch.
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Let's Play: Fortnite
Thursday, October 22, 7:00-8:00pm
We can play either Fortnite Creative Mode or Fortnite Battle Royale! Add username minniequinnie to play with TSD staff. You can even tune in on Twitch to watch us play.
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GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, October 27, 6:00-7:00pm via Zoom
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WHAT IS THE BEST HALLOWEEN CANDY? |
We want to know your favorite candy! Let us know by taking our survey. Tune into our social media pages to find out the ultimate candy ranking! |
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LET'S TALK
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm
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Let's Talk! Join your favorite Teen Services Librarians to chat about whatever is on your mind via Zoom. Do you want to discuss a specific topic? DM us your topic ideas. Zoom ID: 854 6590 5535
Registration is not required.
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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR ALL THINGS TEEN! |
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Decorate pumpkins with paint and mod podge.
Registration required. For adults and teens. This event will be outside at the library.
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Wednesday, October 21, 5:30pm
Thursday, October 22, 10:00am
Weather permitting. Remember to wear sunblock and bug spray if needed. Face masks are required but may be removed when 6 feet distance is maintained between patrons from different households.
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SMALL BUSINESS VISION SERIES: CREATING A SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY
Tuesday, October 20, 7:00-8:30pm via Zoom
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Have a small business or thinking of starting one? Learn how to develop your social media marketing strategy. Register now.
Registration required. To register, click the above link or call 631-399-1511 ext. 240.
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JOB AND CAREER COUNSELING |
Get one-on-one help with resumes, job searches, interviewing techniques, and explore career options with our Career Counselor via telephone. Book your appointment online for Thursday, October 22 at 6:00pm, 7:00pm, or 8:00pm. You may also register by calling 631-399-1511 ext. 240.
Registration is required. MMSCL cardholders only.
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Registered voters may cast their vote at the polls beginning this Saturday, 10/24 at various locations throughout Suffolk County, including the Mastic Recreation Community Center, located at 15 Herkimer St. in Mastic. |
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CUSTOMER RESOURCE SERVICES
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ONLINE LIBRARY CARD SIGNUP
Now you can sign up for a new card, replace a lost card, or renew your library card online.
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Looking for a contact-free library experience? We’ve got you covered with pickup lockers, which allow you to pick up your requested library materials any time of day, all while contact-free. Request items online or by calling 631-399-1511 and be sure to choose Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library Lockers as your pickup location.
Patrons must have their library card or barcode in order to access their locker.
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HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT YOUR LIBRARY CARD? |
Call 631-399-1511 ext 282
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THE DIGITAL LIBRARY
Available 24/7 from anywhere with your MMSCL Card
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eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies, TV Shows, Full Music Albums
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Collection of thousands of eBooks and Audiobooks
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Over 100 titles of popular magazines to download from
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Stream from millions of songs & download 5 free songs per week
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Kanopy features award-winning films, & documentaries
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(formally OneClick Digital) collection of eAudiobooks from Recorded Books
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Creativebug has thousands of award-winning arts & crafts video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
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407 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley, NY 11967 | (631) 399-1511 |
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