Weekly eNewsletter
September 25, 2023
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The Renaissance Faire
New Date: Saturday, 11/4, 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Due to the rainy weather, the Renaissance Faire has been postponed until Saturday, November 4th. It will still be held at the Moriches Branch from 12-4.
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Community Movie Night: Super Mario Bros.
Friday, 9/29, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Held at our Moriches Branch Yard
Bring a chair or blanket and join us to watch the Super Mario Bros. Movie under the stars on the great lawn at our Moriches Library Branch. Children grade 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Free popcorn will be served while supplies last. Weather permitting. No registration is required. Open to all.
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Baby Games @ Moriches
Monday, 9/25, 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Parents and baby, birth to 18 months, are invited to join Miss Kathy and other parents for a discussion, to share ideas and information and to make new friends in your community. We will also enjoy our children through singing, musical instruments, parachute, bubbles and age-appropriate play! Ages birth-18 months. No older siblings please.
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Art Teacher Amy: Paint a Squirrel @ Moriches
Monday, 9/25, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Paint a Squirrel with Art Teacher Amy! Learn about otters while we draw and color with oil pastels and watercolors. Step-by-step instruction. No experience is necessary. Grades 1-5 .
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LARP Quest @ Moriches
Tuesday, 9/26, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
The adventure continues! Join Mr. Chris on a quest to save the world through role-playing, fun and fellowship. Grades 3-6.
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Play-Doh Drop-In @ Mastic Beach
Thursday, 9/28, 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Join us for some unique playdough fun! Create worlds for mini creatures, make pretend food or use your imagination to create just about anything. Families with children grades 6 and younger. No registration is required. Drop in anytime to play!
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Bookworm Book Club: Dog Man @ Mastic Beach
Friday, 9/29, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Join Ms. Sam to read a fun new middle grade book each month! For September we will be reading Dog Man by Dav Pilkey, pick up the book at Circulation and register now! Grades 4-6.
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Animal Craft Drop-In @ Moriches
Saturday, 9/30, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Join us for an animal craft. Families with children grade 6 and younger.
No registration is required. Just drop in!
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Paper Marbling @ Mastic Beach
Monday, 9/25, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Learn how to paint on water by using various techniques. Each pressing is a pattern that can never be duplicated. Come experiment and create one-of-a-kind works of art!
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Pop Culture Club @ Mastic Beach
Thursday, 9/28, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Join Mr. Casper each week for a watch party! Watch a variety of current movies/series and stay for discussion over pizza.
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Solar Eclipses, Astronomy Breakthroughs and Stargazing @ Moriches
Monday, 9/25, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Explore the stars with Larry Gerstman and join us to learn about the upcoming solar eclipses and for a night of stargazing! Come see great photos of recent eclipses and prepare for the two upcoming solar eclipses on Oct 14 and next April 8. Also covered will be some of the best discoveries using the James Webb Space Telescope along with the latest space age breakthroughs. Learn about some astronomers who beat Hubble in discovering external galaxies.
If the skies are clear, after the presentation we will move outside to observe the moon, Saturn and some great star clusters in powerful tripod -mounted binoculars and a telescope. (Outdoor portion weather permitting)
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Avoiding Online Scams @ Mastic Rec Center
Tuesday, 9/26, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
In this program, participants will learn how to identify and protect themselves from online scams. We will cover the common types of online scams and the "red flags" to look out for. We will also discuss resources that are available for victims of scams, fraud, and cybercrimes.
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National Coffee Day Celebration and Coffee Tasting @ Mastic Beach
Saturday, 9/30, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Registration is now open.
Celebrate your love of all things coffee! Join us to meet the folks from Tend Coffee for a coffee tasting and to learn all about coffee!
The folks at Tend Coffee, one of the fastest growing Certified Organic coffee roasteries in New York, know how to create that perfect coffee for any situation. This presentation will discuss different countries of origin, the process and proper brewing of coffee. Taste the difference in flavor among various countries of origin and discover your favorite.
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Local Author Book Event with Joe Johnson: Book Reading of Praying with an Atheist @ Moriches
Wednesday, 10/11, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
No registration is required. Join local resident and William Floyd graduate Joe Johnson for a book reading of his debut work, Praying with an Atheist. Praying with an Atheist is an exploration of what it means to be human and live a Christian life. The work is comprised of a series of conversations and analysis about the most pressing issues that surround a life of Christian faith. It is a blend of humor, thought, and prayer that is both relatable and provoking. Copies of the book will be available to purchase. Open to all.
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CUSTOMER RESOURCE SERVICES | |
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SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and we are celebrating by giving a Library notebook to every patron who shows us their library card! Patrons can sign up for a new card, renew their existing card, or just let us scan your card and make sure you're up-to-date. Starts Tuesday, September 5. While supplies last.
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ONLINE LIBRARY CARD SERVICES
Apply for, renew, or replace your library card all from the comfort of your home with online card services.
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Reserve items online and then visit the Mastic Beach Branch or Moriches Branch to pick them up when they are ready. Your Community Library also offers digital books, magazines, music, movies, and more. | |
HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT YOUR LIBRARY CARD? | |
THE DIGITAL LIBRARY
Available 24/7 from anywhere with your MMSCL Card
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Mastic Beach Branch: 369 Neighborhood Rd, Mastic Beach
Moriches Branch: 201 Montauk Highway, Moriches
Shirley Branch: 407 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley (temporarily closed)
Phone: (631) 399-1511
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