Weekly eNewsletter

February 13, 2023

Have a Heart Food Drive

February 2023


For February, the library will collect non-expired, nonperishable food items to replenish local food pantries. Donations will be accepted at all open library locations.  

 

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” 

-Coretta Scott King 




CHILDREN & PARENTS

You Have a Gnome in My Heart @ Mastic Beach

Monday, 2/13, 4:30 - 5:15 PM 


Join Ms. Hillary to create a one-of-a-kind gnome made with love for yourself or to gift to a loved one! Grades 3-6.

Valentine Playdough Drop-In @ Mastic Beach

Tuesday, 2/14 - 10:00 AM -1:00 PM 


Join us for some Valentine-themed scented playdoh fun! Make and decorate hearts or use your imagination to create just about anything. Families. All Ages Welcome. No registration required.

Winter Break Drop-In Activities @ Mastic Beach

Friday, 2/17, 10:00 - 2:00 PM


Ready to get out of the house? Join us at the Mastic Beach branch for some fun activities! We’ll have playdough, “invitation to play,” bird feeders to make, and some other fun activities! Dress for mess! Families. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. 


Random Acts of Kindness @ Mastic Beach

Friday, 2/17, 4:30 - 5:15  PM


Join Ms. Hillary on Random Acts of Kindness Day to create positive messages and cards to spread kindness throughout the day. Families with at least one child grade K-6.


Great Backyard Bird Count @ Mastic Rec Center

Saturday, 2/18, 1:15 - 1:45 PM 


Join Ms. Hillary to learn about the common local backyard birds and resources to participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count occurring 2/17/23 - 2/20/23. Learn more here; https://www.birdcount.org/ Families of all ages are welcome.

'Meet the Quogue Wildlife Animals' @ Mastic Rec Center

Saturday, 2/18, 2:00 -3:00 PM


Come meet the animals of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge! A variety of animals including a snake, turtle, bird, and insect will be presented. Participants will get a chance to meet these creatures up close and learn all about their personal histories and adaptations. This program is taking place at Mastic Rec Center. Families with at least one child aged 4 years through grade 6.

TEENS

Tabletop Game Club @ Mastic Beach

Tuesday, 2/14, 6:00 - 8:00 PM


Sign up to play with Ms. Chelsea, Ms. Sam, and your friends to play a variety of Tabletop Games including D&D and Magic the Gathering.


Puzzle Night! - Virtual

Thursday, 2/16, 6:00 - 7:00 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.

Cookie Decorating @ Mastic Beach

Friday, 2/17, 5:45 - 7:30 PM


Use icing and sprinkles to decorate sugar cookies with your friends! Registration is now open.

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ADULTS

Enrichment: Karaoke, Cookies & Cocoa @ Mastic Rec

Thursday, 2/16, 4:30 – 5:30 PM


Join your friends, including Ms. Currao (WFHS Special Education Teacher) and Nick Nappi, program manager.  This is an inclusive program for those 18 years and older.  This is a drop-off program. Register now. 

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