This Week from Your Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library

Weekly eNewsletter

Week of July 19, 2021

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SUMMER WITH US - WEEK 4

Make the most of your summer and Color Your World with Creativebug, a free online platform with thousands of award-winning arts and crafts video classes. Have a question about Creativebug, call 631-399-1511.

CHILDREN & PARENTS

SUMMER WITH US journals are back! Use your journal to document all the fun you have this summer- doodle, start a diary, list the books you read, collect stickers, or keep track of the library programs you attend. Earn a raffle ticket each time you show us something from your journal! Pick up your journal starter pack in the Children’s Department today.

@ THE LIBRARY & IN-PERSON PROGRAMS

Teachers' Story Corner

Wednesday, July 21, 6:00-7:00pm

Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

Listen to stories read by your William Floyd School District teachers! All are welcome!

Mother Goose

Thursday, July 22, 10:00-11:00am

Babies brith-30 months with an adult.

Sing and chant old and new favorites at our nursery rhyme lap-sit. Register here.

Paper Self Portraits

Tuesday, July 20, 6:00-7;00pm

Children entering grades 1-4.

Express yourself! Join us as we tap into our creativity and imaginations to create our very own self-portrait works of art! Register here.

National Vanilla Ice Cream Day Party

Friday, July 23, 2:00-3:00pm (Entering grades K-2)

Friday, July 23, 3:30-4:30pm (Entering grades 3-7)

Registration begins on 7/16.

Celebrate all things vanilla ice cream, by making your own vanilla playdough ice cream with Ms. Hillary. Click on the above dates to register.

Library Olympics

Thursday, July 29, 2:00-3:00pm

Children entering grades 1-4.

Come upstairs to the Children’s Department and show your Olympic skills! Medals and prizes will be given to the winners of each game. Registration begins on 7/22.

Zumbini

Saturday, July 31, 12:00-12:45pm (Children ages 5-7 years)

Saturday, July 31, 1:00-1:45pm (Children ages 7-11 years)

Registration begins on 7/24.

Bond with your child through music and movement while you each sing, dance, and play instruments with certified Zumbini instructor, Miss Lauren.

Harry Potter Day

Saturday, July 31, 11:00am-4:00pm

For families.

Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday at the library, where there will be games, crafts, and a scavenger hunt! No registration required.

ON THE ROAD

Sandcastles @ Smith Point Beach

Wednesday, July 28, 5:30-6:30pm

Families with children entering grades 7 and younger.

Meet up with library staff on the sand at Smith Point Beach for sandcastles and Summer With Us fun! Registration begins on 7/21.

GRAB & GO

To register, click the link or call 631-399-1511 ext. 260.

Babies Book Bundle

Create your own baby storytime at home with a board book to add to your child’s bookshelf. Registration begins on 7/26. Babies birth-23 months.

Preschool Book Bundle

Enjoy a fun storytime at home with a book to add to your child’s bookshelf. Registration begins on 7/26. Children ages 2-5 years.

TEENS

@ THE LIBRARY & IN PERSON

Get Crafty

Monday, July 19, 4:00-5:00pm

Make a cute mini yarn wall hanging to decorate your space with! Make your craft in the library or at home. While supplies last.

Crafting with Keith

Monday, July 19, 7:00-8:00pm

Drop in and hang out with Keith and create art with our perler beads.

Jackbox Games

Tuesday, July 20, 6:00-7:00pm

Play these hysterical games at the library with your favorite Teen Services Department staff! Drop in to play and have snacks!

Talent Show Auditions

Wednesday, July 21, 3:00-4:00pm

Join us for our annual talent show! Bring a copy of your lyrics, if you are planning on singing or dancing with music. If you need to set up a different time, email Ms. Sam at squinn@communitylibrary.org. Click here to register to audition or call 631-399-1511 ext. 365.

Art Club

Wednesday, July 21, 6:00-8:00pm

Come down to the Teen Department to work on your art projects with the art cart, while chatting with your friends. Drop in!

Illustrators Workshop

Friday, July 23, 4:00-5:00pm

Draw, paint, sketch, and explore art with fellow artists and Mr. Casper! Sign up here or call 631-399-1511 ext. 365.

Game On!

Friday, July 23, 6:00-7:30pm

Teens in grades 6-12, the library is open on Friday nights after hours just for you! Play video games and use the computer with your friends! Sign up here or call 631-399-1511 ext. 365.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Trivia Tuesday

Tuesday, July 20

Test your knowledge of Harry Potter with this Kahoot quiz. Click here to play. Good luck!

Enrichment

Thursday, July 22, 3:00-4:00pm

Join us online with Zoom to meet up with Ms. Curraro, chat with us, and catch up with your friends. Zoom ID: 871 8885 1554/Password: 129603

TEEN ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Mars is July’s Teen Artist of the Month! Their artwork will be on display in the Teen Department this month, so come on down to check it out!

SLIME OF THE MONTH CLUB

Love playing with slime? Sign up for our Slime of the Month Club with your library card. This month’s theme is edible slime! Each box contains all the ingredients needed to create DIY edible slime. Sign up here or call 631-399-1511 ext. 365.

Don’t miss out on any info or fun! Follow @MMSCLTeens on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube. Chat with us on Discord.

ADULTS

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Let's Cook with Chef Rob

Tuesday, July 20, 7:00pm via Facebook Live

Learn how to make balsamic rosemary chicken with a tomato blue cheese relish and raspberry banana chocolate chip bread with Chef Rob. If you would like to cook along with Chef Rob from home, here are the recipes for the main course and dessert.

Cetaceans of New York: Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises, Oh My!

Wednesday, July 21, 7:00-8:30pm via Zoom

Join the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society biologists for this virtual program as they introduce participants to the whales, dolphins, and porpoises we see here in New York waters. In NY alone, we commonly see up to 12 different cetacean species! Register here or by calling 631-399-1511 ext. 240.

CAREER AND BUSINESS

Job and Career Counseling, In-Person

Saturday, July 24, 11:00am or 12:00pm

Get help with resumes, job searches, interview techniques, and explore career options with our Career Counselor for one-hour appointments at the library. To schedule your appointment, click on one of the times above or call 631-399-1511 ext. 240. For MMSCL cardholders only.

Small Business Mentoring

Monday, July 26, 6:00-9:00pm

Do you want to open your own business and are not sure where to start? Are you already a business owner and need advice? Speak with a SCORE business mentor. Click here for details on requesting an appointment or call 631-399-1511 ext. 240.

YOUR LIBRARY LOVES TO HELP

HIICAP: Health Insurance Counseling

Wednesday, July 21, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, & 4:30pm via telephone

Click the above times to book your appointment or call 631-399-1511 ext. 240.

HIICAP. Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program is a federally funded program from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and a sponsored service project of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Suffolk.

A trained HIICAP counselor from RSVP will offer counseling via telephone and can assist with:

Applying for the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Program, Medicare savings programs, "Extra Help" prescription assistance, and pharmacy discount programs.
Medicare and health insurance questions about benefits, options, paperwork, and resources.
Information on insurance products that may help pay for costs not covered by Medicare alone such as a Medigap or a Medicare Advantage Plan.
How to review and select a Medicare Part D prescription plan.

LITERACY DEPARTMENT

KAHOOT TRIVIA: IT'S BBQ SEASON

Your mouth will water with this week’s Kahoot game, all about summer barbeques. Answer these 12 questions to practice English vocabulary, spelling, and grammar. Click here to play until Tuesday, 7/20. Good luck and have fun!

BRIDGE TO BEACH 5K RUN

The beautiful ocean and white sand beach at Smith Point County Park offers a scenic backdrop for the 5K Run for Literacy. We are pleased to announce this year’s race is taking place in-person, and virtually, on September 11, 2021. For more information and to register, visit our registration page.

Interested in being a sponsor and promoting your business? Click here for more information.

STAY CONNECTED

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CUSTOMER RESOURCE SERVICES

ONLINE LIBRARY CARD SERVICES

Apply for, renew, or replace your library card all from the comfort of your home with online card services!

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.