Weekly eNewsletter
August 22, 2022
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21st Annual Smith Point "Bridge to Beach" 5K Run for Literacy
Saturday, 9/10, 9:00 AM
Save the date! The beautiful ocean and white sand beach at Smith Point County Park offer a scenic backdrop for the 5K Run for Literacy on Saturday, September 10, at 9 AM. We are pleased to announce that this year’s “Bridge to Beach” race is taking place in-person and virtually.
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Outdoor Movie: Legally Blonde
All ages are welcome to this Outdoor Movie Night, sponsored by the Teen Department. Register to watch Legally Blonde in the yard at the Mastic Recreation Center, 15 Herkimer St, Mastic. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
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Visit us at the Mastic Recreation Center
Library services are temporarily relocated to the Mastic Recreation Center at 15 Herkimer St, Mastic, NY.
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Tuesday, 8/23, 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Children in grades K-6 are invited to drop in and read their favorite book to a certified therapy dog. This activity helps strengthen reading skills while children gain confidence in reading out loud. No registration required.
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On the Road - Sandcastles @ Smith Point Beach
Meet up with library staff on the sand in front of Tiki Joes at Smith Point Beach for sandcastles and summer fun. Weather permitting.
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Intergenerational Drum Circle
Come Jam with the Fam! Join librarians Mr. Scott and Miss Debbi for an intergenerational drum circle while engaging in different beats and music styles in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring your own drum if you have one. We are providing drumsticks, practice pads, and various percussion items. We have a limited supply of drums that can be borrowed. Weather Permitting this program will take place outdoors. All ages welcome.
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Water Play @ Shirley Beach
Meet us at Shirley Beach on Grandview Drive for some fun water play! Weather permitting. Ages 18 months - 5 years old w/ an adult.
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Zumbini @ Mastic Rec
Saturday, 8/27
Join us for the ultimate bonding experience with your child through music. Sing, dance, and play instruments with certified Zumbini instructor Miss Lauren and learn how music can help develop cognitive, social, and motor skills for your little one!
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Fishing & Crabbing @ Osprey Park
Join librarians from Adult and Teen and have fun crabbing and fishing. All materials will be provided. Bring your own cooler or bucket to take home anything you catch. This program will take place at Osprey Park on Oceanview Dr, Mastic Beach. Registration is required for each MMSCL patron.
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Rainbow Soup @ Mastic Rec Center
Wednesday, 8/24, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
However you identify, whatever your personal pronouns, you are invited to be a part of this program. Mr. Alex, a social worker, will be here to help answer questions and offer guidance. This is a drop-in program at the Mastic Recreation Center. Participate on discord if you cannot come in person. 15 Herkimer Street, Mastic.
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Virtual Puzzle Night
Thursday, 8/25, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Complete a virtual jigsaw puzzle every Thursday with Ms. Erica! The link to each week’s puzzle will be posted in our discord. Registration is not required.
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Illustrators Workshop
Friday, 8/26, 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Draw, paint, sketch, and explore art with Mr. Casper and other library artists. 15 Herkimer St, Mastic. This is a drop-in program.
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Case Manager
Get help with everyday problems. A Case Manager from Colonial Youth and Family Services will be available to assist patrons via telephone with issues relating to housing, insurance, food stamps, emergency services, and other advocacy resources and referrals.
Appointments are required.
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Book Discussion: Nine Perfect Strangers
The story centers on a formerly best-selling author, Frances, and the eight strangers she meets on a 10-day health and wellness retreat at Tranquillum House. When Frances arrives at the retreat, she learns that, in addition to not being allowed coffee, wine, junk food, or cell phones, the guests will also not be permitted to talk to each other for the first five days.
During a meditation session on the first day, the guests meet Masha, the director of Tranquillum House. She tells her guests about her near-death experience, a moment that transformed her life and led her on the path to health and wellness. What Masha’s nine guests don’t realize is that they are part of a new wellness protocol she’s implementing during this retreat. See, Masha is tired of changing people temporarily. This time, she’s going to transform her guests’ lives permanently.
Copies of the book are available at the Mastic Recreation Center.
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Beginner Painting: Polka Dot Chicken
Join painting instructor Linda O’Connell to create an adorable polka dot chicken wall hanging.
Materials fee: $4.00 (non-refundable). All materials are supplied by the instructor.
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Friday, 8/26, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Meet with library staff at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge at the Visitor Center on Smith Road in Shirley to walk the trails. Remember to wear sunblock and bug spray if needed. Bring water and wear comfortable walking shoes! Weather Permitting. Open to all.
No registration necessary.
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Meet up with the library staff for a treasure hunt! Geocaching is a worldwide activity where you search for tiny containers with GPS coordinates and hints. Some caches are very tiny and can only fit the find-log, whereas other caches are filled with tiny knick-knacks and trinkets which can be taken or traded. Sign your name on the log inside to document your find, and then log it onto your Geocaching app to keep track of your successes!
Our treasure hunt will be at Sans Souci County Park on Broadway Ave in Sayville. Meet us in the parking lot. Bring a pen, your phone, and good walking shoes! Weather permitting.
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