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April 22, 2024

Poetry Walk at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge

Saturday, 4/27, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM


Join us in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Fire Island National Seashore. Meet at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge for a Poetry Walk featuring poems from the community. This family-friendly event is co-hosted by the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library, the National Park Service, and Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge. Families of all ages are welcome.


(In case of rain, this will take place at the Moriches Library Branch.)


CHILDREN & PARENTS

Jellybean Exploration

Mastic Beach: Monday, 4/22,12:00 - 12:45 PM

Moriches: Tuesday, 4/23, 1:00 - 1:45 PM


Join Ms. Hillary in exploring all the fun activities and crafts you can do with jellybeans! Grades K-6.

Music Makers

Mastic Beach: Monday, 4/22, 2:00 - 2:45 PM

Moriches: Tuesday, 4/23, 12:00 - 12:45 PM


Join Ms. Hillary in upcycling common household materials into music-making objects/instruments! Grades K-6.

Babies Boogie @ Mastic Beach

Tuesday, 4/23, 10:00 - 10:45 AM



It's Ms. Nicole's super fun Babies Boogie program! Enjoy tons of wiggles and giggles while moving and grooving together! Babies from birth to 23 months with their adult.

Toddlers Tango @ Mastic Beach

Tuesday, 4/23, 11:00 - 11:45 AM


It's Ms. Nicole's super fun Toddlers Tango program! This high energy creative music and movement program encourages you and your child to experience music by dancing and creating music with drums, tambourines, maracas and more! Children 2-5 years old with their adult.

Spring Break Activities

Mastic Beach: Wednesday, 4/24, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Moriches: Wednesday, 4/25, 2:00 - 5:00 PM


Spend some of your break at the library! We’ll have several different activities to try. Families with children Grade 6 or younger. Drop in, No registration required.

Kids Movie Night: Wish @ Mastic Beach

Wednesday, 4/24, 6:00 - 7:30 PM


Join us to watch Disney's Wish at the library!  Grades K-5.

Bookworm Book Club: Pepper Page Saves the Universe @ Moriches

Friday, 4/26, 4:30 - 5:00 PM


For April we will be reading 'Pepper Page Saves the Universe' by Landry Q. Walker. Pick up the book at the circulation dept. starting now! Grades 4-6.

Your Heart's Voice: Book Reading and Meet & Greet @ Mastic Beach

Saturday, 4/27, 12:00 - 1:00 PM



Come join us for a delightful reading session with local author Renee Greene Murphy, as she shares her exciting new picture book, "Your Heart's Voice"! Families with children Grades 6 and under are welcome. Renee will engage with children, discussing books, her writing process, and how she comes up with her fantastic ideas. As well as reading "Your Heart's Voice" to the group. Don't miss the chance to grab a copy – books will be available for purchase. Families with children Grade 6 or younger.

TEENS

Think Globally, Act Locally @ Mastic Beach

Monday, 4/22, 6:00 - 7:00 PM


Happy Earth Day! Attend a presentation by the Mastic Beach Conservancy to learn about the ecology of our beautiful waterfront and how this group of local volunteers is working to preserve it. One hour of community service will be awarded. 

Community service is for students in grades 6 through 12 who need the hours for religious studies or school. Teens must have an MMSCL library card in good standing.

Origami Pikmin & Flowers

Moriches: Tuesday, 4/23, 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Mastic Beach: Wednesday, 4/24, 5:00 - 6:00 PM


Come celebrate Earth Day by folding adorable Pikmin and a variety of beautiful paper flowers!

Seed Counting @ Moriches

Wednesday, 4/24, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM


Help us restock our Seed Library by filling envelopes with seeds for patrons to plant at home. One hour of community service will be awarded. 

Community service is for students in grades 6 through 12 who need the hours for religious studies or school. Teens must have an MMSCL library card in good standing. 

Pikmin 4 Dandori Battle Tournament @ Mastic Beach

Wednesday, 4/24, 5:00 – 6:00 PM


Come celebrate Earth Day by competing in our Pikmin 4 Tournament! The overall winner earns a $20 Nintendo eShop card!

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ADULTS

How to be a Birder... Anywhere @ Moriches  

Wednesday, 4/24, 6:00 - 7:00 PM


Learn about the hobby of bird watching, not only in your backyard but anywhere else you may go. Dianne Taggart, long time birder, will present a program on how to bird in the field, how to enjoy the birds in your own backyard and (with photos) what birds you may see.  

Drop In Craft: Garden Markers @ Moriches

Tuesday, 4/23, 5:00 - 7:00 PM


Drop-in to create a cute set of garden markers! No registration necessary. While supplies last.  *Photo is a general representation of craft*

Home Improvement Series: Your Home's Interior @ Moriches

Saturday, 4/27, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM


Discover the types of materials that comprise the interior of your home and the importance of maintaining them.

Topics Of Discussion:

· interior and exterior doors, including their locking mechanisms

· wall construction and different wall covering materials

· various ceiling materials

· flooring materials VCT vs VAT

· ceramic vs porcelain tiles

· exterior decking suggestions

· repair/update suggestions on all items presented

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