Happening at the Library

Week of November 28-December 4, 2022

Live Cooking with Chef Rob

Wednesday, November 30, 5:30pm

- in-person event -

Chef Rob will be here for a live cooking demonstration featuring Turkey Corn Chowder, Maple Sweet Potato Hummus, and Chef Rob’s Turkey Tips. All you need to bring is your appetite. There is a $10 fee for this class.

Adult Events & Services

Hi there, my name is Seline and I am a social work intern at the Mattituck-Laurel Library.

I will be available to the community to help with finding resources, including but not limited to: government assistance, benefits, housing, food, employment, healthcare, and counseling. I can also assist with writing job resumes and voter registration.

Lastly, I am here if you just need someone to talk to. Both walk-ins and appointments are welcomed.

I am in the library Thursdays from 10am-5pm and can be reached at seline@mattlibrary.org or (631) 621-6229.

I look forward to meeting with you!

The Greatest General in History

Tuesday, November 29th, 6:30pm

- in person event -

Who is the greatest general in history: Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Hannibal, Napoleon, Rommel, Patton? Join us and discover the identity of the world's greatest military leader.

Mid-Century Christmas

Friday, December 2, 7:00 pm

- virtual event -

Christmas in America during the 1940s to the 1960s meant aluminum trees, department store Santas, and holiday cartoon TV specials. Leslie uses photographs, advertisements, greeting cards, and catalogs to explore why this era was a turning point for how we celebrate the holidays.

Co-sponsored with The Southold Free Library.

Defensive Driving

Saturday, December 3, 10:00am-4:00pm

- in-person event -

(National Point & Insurance Reduction Course)

This 6-hour class is sponsored by the National Point and Insurance Reduction Course. Upon completion, this course reduces 10% from your liability, collision and no-fault insurance for a total of 3 years. It also reduces 4 points from your driving record. It is approved through NYSDMV. Please bring lunch or snacks with you on the day of the class.

There is a $35 non-refundable fee for this class. Patrons can pay online, or via cash or check at the circulation desk. Checks should be made payable to Mattituck-Laurel Library.

Stop the Bleed

Tuesday, December 6, 6:00 pm

- in-person event -

Stop the Bleed training is a presentation and hands-on practice of direct pressure application, wound packing, and use of a tourniquet. The course was developed for a nonmedical audience to address the needs of the immediate responder to control life-threatening bleeding until help arrives.

Holiday Book Discussion

Thursday, December 8, 4:00pm

- in-person event -

The book will be The Twelve Days of Christmas by James Patterson and Tad Safran. Feel free to bring goodies to share!

For more information call our Readers' Advisor, Bev Wowak, at 631-298-4134 ext. 104

QPR Suicide Prevention Training

Thursday, December 8, 2022

5:30pm - 6:30pm

- in-person event -

"QPR stands for QUESTION, PERSUADE, and REFER-the 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to assist in saving a life from suicide. Individuals trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help."

This training empowers each of us to become aware of the signs and signals of suicidal crisis, and how to effectively assist and save lives!

Adult Events & Services: Language Skills

Thursday Afternoons at 2:00pm

December 1st-January 5th

- in-person event -

Are you looking to practice and improve your Spanish language skills? This beginner-level group designed for non-native Spanish speakers can provide you with that opportunity under the gentle guidance and support of a language-learning professional.

You'll learn to express yourself more comfortably in Spanish and have some fun doing it!

All free of charge

Registration Requested

The Camp Mineola Home Owners Association had been trying to publish additional copies of Summers at Great Peconic Bay: A History of a Summer Community by Norman Wamback. The publishing company for the original edition had dissolved, and members of the association asked the Mattituck-Laurel Library for help from Jerry Matovcik who had set the text and the layout for Norman. A new resident in the Camp Mineola community, Donald Simone, met with Jerry and volunteered to take the files of the book that were in our possession, set these files up for publication, and self-publish the book at cost, no profit to anyone. After improving a number of the images in Photoshop and following the layout of the original, Mr. Simone produced a fine new edition of Norman’s book. The books are available for purchase, softbound and hardbound, on blurb.com.

Books Available Here

Yoga-November/December Session

11/16, 12/07, 12/14, and 12/21 - 5:15pm-6:45pm

Medicare Counseling - Third Tuesday of each month

HICAP - a counseling service that assists Medicare-eligible persons with information about benefits, enrollment, insurance, and their options. In-person, 1:30 - 3pm, 30-minute sessions, by appointment only. | sign up here

Youth and Parenting Department

Programs Here at the Library

Check out the Fall Programming

starting Monday, October 24.

Upcoming Programs

Join us for Drop In Fall Crafts all month

Stop in, call, or email us if you have any questions,

need our assistance or just to say hello. 631-298-4134 Line 2

Teens

Drop-in Video Games:

Teens are welcome to drop in every Monday from 3-5pm to use our new Nintendo Switch in the teen space.

No registration is required.

Registration for December programs is now open:

To check out our teen programs go to our online program calendar.

Snowflake Art

Thursday, December 1, 3:00pm

- in person event -

Community Service Opportunity! Teens are invited to come make their own snowflake art on a mini canvas. Any teen that leaves their painting here to help decorate the teen space for winter will receive 1 hr. of community service. Teens will receive their art back at the end of the season.