This Week from Your Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library

Weekly eNewsletter

February 10, 2025

CHILDREN & PARENTS

Fun Friendship Bracelets @ Mastic Beach

Monday, 2/10, 6:30 - 7:00 PM

Spread the love by creating your own friendship bracelets and trade them with new friends! Grades 3-5.

'Signing with Jessie': ASL (American Sign Language) Beginners Workshop For Kids @ Main

Tuesday, 2/11, 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Come join our interactive beginner ASL workshop for kids! We'll learn key signs and using our bodies, hands, and faces, we'll explore the world of American Sign Language communication in a fun and engaging way. Children are encouraged to attend both sessions (2/11 and 2/18) for the full experience. Grades 1-5.

Create Your Own Pluto @ Moriches

Tuesday, 2/11, 7:00 - 7:30 PM

Join us for a craft inspired by the book A Place for Pluto by Stef Wade. Grades K-5.

Early Literacy: Valentine's Day @ Mastic Beach

Wednesday, 2/12, 10:00 - 10:30 AM

Early literacy activities involving songs, fingerplays, and books about Valentine’s Day! Birth - 23 months with an adult.

Heart Art @ Mastic Beach

Thursday, 2/13, 5:30 - 6:00 PM

Spread the love! Create fun tie-dye hearts with shaving cream. Dress for mess, as we will be using paint. Grades K-3.

TEENS

D&D @ Mastic Beach

Monday, 2/10, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Join Charlie (super-cool Teen Services librarian) and your friends for a unique, custom-made D&D adventure! Character sheets and dice will be provided.

Random Acts of Kindness Week

Surprise Bookmarks @ Main

Tuesday, 2/11, 3:30 – 4:30 PM

Spread kindness to others in the community by creating inspiring bookmarks and hiding them in books throughout the Library! Earn one hour of community service.

P.S. I Love You Celebration @ Moriches

Wednesday, 2/12, 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Ms. Cabrera, William Paca Middle School social worker, will be joining us to discuss mental health and wellness and to celebrate P.S. I Love You Day. Enjoy purple snacks and enter a raffle to win this year’s P.S. I Love You theme t-shirt. You can also earn one hour of community service

Valentines for Patrons @ Main

Thursday, 2/13, 3:00 – 4:00 PM

Show off your creativity by decorating Valentine’s treats that will be given to library patrons. Earn one hour of community service.

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ADULTS

Model & Miniature Painting @ Main

Tuesday, 2/11, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Learn tips and tricks to painting your favorite models and figures. Bring your own supplies and imagination. Open to all.

Virtual Author Talk with Waubgeshing Rice @ Virtual

Tuesday, 2/11, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

You’re invited to a riveting conversation with bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice to chat about his newest book Moon of the Turning Leaves, the hotly anticipated sequel to the bestselling novel Moon of the Crusted Snow; a brooding story of survival, resilience, Indigenous identity, and rebirth. Register now for a thrilling conversation!

Saturday Matinee: Hidden Figures @ Main

Saturday, 2/15, 2:00 - 4:45 PM

Saturday Matinee movies at the Main library, celebrating Black History Month Open to all.

Falconry on Long Island

@ Main

Tuesday, 2/18, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

The sport of falconry has a rich history throughout the world. It involves a dedicated and knowledgeable falconer, and a healthy, well-trained raptor working together as a team. Come meet Chris Paparo and his Red-tailed Hawk Emmy as he talks about the instincts of raptors, how they are trained and what it took for me to become a falconer.