Happening this week at the library, online!
Week of August 3 - August 9, 2020
As You Shelter in Place
You can casually broaden your appreciation of art with several notable video programs, including the “Frick Five”: Five Questions for Art Experts and “Cocktails with the Curator.”

You or your children feeling creative? Then “Sketch with Jeff” at this website .

Yes, even medical devices used to save lives in the COVID pandemic need to be designed by someone. Learn everything about design at this link .

You can walk under the cherry blossom trees (virtually) at this site .

Listen to expert historians as they describe our famous Presidents. Do you know why George Washington was selected to lead the Continental Army and why everyone thought he would make the best president? 
Enjoy a Vanderbilt Mansion tour at this link .

In 1895, Cornelius Vanderbilt opened the Breakers, one of the most opulent houses America had ever seen. Today, Newport's children of fortune live here still. You are invited to the party.

Enjoy a virtual introduction to the Gold Coast mansions of Long Island. For in person visits check museum websites regarding COVID-19 related closings and restrictions.

Here are some engaging videos of art projects for kids such as making a pressed flower book mark or creating Op Art.

Join a Virtual Astronomy discussions with astronauts and geoscientists describing breathtaking photos from outer space.

View “Artist Stories from the Pandemic” which will certainly stir your ache to create.
Current virtual programs...
Long Island and the Woman Suffrage Movement with Antonia Petrash
Thursday August 6, 5:30pm
Antonia Petrash is the retired director of the Glen Cove Public Library. She has written three books on women's history. Join her on Zoom for a presentation on the history of the woman suffrage movement on Long Island.

Chef Rob Live on Zoom
Friday August 7, 7pm
Chef Rob demonstrates how to make a Polish red potato and kielbasa skillet. Click for the recipe.

Author Talk
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Monday August 10, 5pm: Elaine Sciolino, The Seine: The River That Made Paris.
NYSDMV approved online defensive driving courses
Check with your insurance company to confirm discounts prior to paying for any online course.
Access a list of the NYSDMV approved courses here.
Imagine Your Story! Summer 2020
Summer Reading is Here!
Click this link to sign up (or the button below). If you have any questions call 631-298-4134 line 2. READsquared is also available as a free app. Check out our website and Facebook page for more information.
Fairy Tale Literature Experiences
This week's family theme is The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Each week Miss Michelle from Skoblicki Scientists and Mrs. L will pair up to provide fairy tale fun.

Call us to reserve your weekly take home story time kit as they are going fast. We will be set up under the tent by the children's room so you can pick up your kit. We are there Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am-2pm. (Note: kits are optional and will follow weekly themes). Programs are free and open to all.
This week for the older student feature The Fable Tortoise and the Hare and the Tall Tale Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. Packets include plenty of information as well as the crafts above.

Join Miss Michelle to learn about goats in this interactive science video.  Program provided by Skoblicki Scientists. The program can be found on our Facebook page Monday morning August 3 at 9 a.m.
Follow us on the library Facebook page as Mrs. L shares the Paul Galdone version of The Three Billy Goats Gruff on Monday at 1pm. Then on Thursday a related story, Bill Grogan's Goat adapted by Mary Ann Hoberman. These books will remain active on our Facebook page all summer. Call to reserve your story kit and pick it up under the tent to actively participate in our summer stories.
Programs This Week
Programs are found on the Mattituck-Laurel Library Facebook Page. Family shows are available to everyone. Call 631-298-4134 to sign up for the No Sew Gnomes program.


Monday 10am: Bilingual Sing A Long with Katherine CHE on our Facebook Page.

Wednesday 10am: Shake n Make Music for Babies with Heather Welkes.

Thursday 4pm: No Sew Gnomes with Artist Lisa Baglivi. Call to sign up & pick up your materials.

Friday 10am: Shake n Make Music for Toddlers with Heather Welkes.

Family Math play. Math and Outside, yes you can have fun and learn at the same time. Brought to you by the Erickson Institute.
Be entered to win awesome prizes this summer for reading! Click here to sign up. If you have any questions call 631-298-4134 line 2. READsquared is also available as a free app. Check our website and Facebook page for more information. Don't forget to indicate your raffle ticket preferences here .
Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Adventure
Wednesday August 5,
10:15am-2:15pm
Join the Long Island Dungeons and Dragons Master for a fun and interactive dungeons and dragons adventure! This program will be held virtually.
At Your Leisure Programs
Programs that you can do at home, at your leisure!


Home Sweet Gnome
Thursday August 6, 5:30pm
Join artist Lisa Baglivi as she teaches you how to make a stuffed gnome - no sewing required! Your gnome will be yours to keep as a decorative piece!


Materials for this program will be available for pick-up beginning at 10am on August 5.

This program will be held via Zoom live
At Your Leisure
Escape the Room
Fantasy Edition
Michelle Vamos has prepared a virtual edition, fantasy-themed escape room. Are you up for the challenge?

Email  sara.colichio@mattlibrary.org for the link to the virtual escape room!
Click here to see all teen programs being offered this summer!

To register for teen programs call 631-298-4134 line 2. You will be emailed a Zoom link to participate in the program.