Happening at the Library

Week of May 22, 2023 - May 28, 2023

En Español

Ukulele Club: For Beginners to

Experienced Players

Tuesdays: June 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th

5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

-in-person event-

Be part of a growing group of music enthusiasts and create a sense of community and friendship at your local library. Ukulele players of all skill levels (even those who are just interested in learning) are encouraged to join.

Not ready to purchase a ukulele yet? We have two circulating ukuleles available to adult Mattituck-Laurel Library cardholders. Your card will allow you to borrow it for up to 2 weeks.

**Please be advised that participants must bring their own ukuleles.

Adult Events & Services

Discounted Tickets for Splish Splash

The discounted tickets are $44.99

To proceed with your purchase, please follow these simple steps:

Access the provided link
Enter the code
Select the desired number of tickets
Click on "Continue" to proceed

*You must enter the code to get the discount*

Splish Splash Ticket Link

BOAT AMERICA: The Recreational Boating Safety Course

Saturday, June 3rd & 10th

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

-in-person event-

BOAT AMERICA is the recreational boating safety course, presented by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and taught by Certified Instructors. During the 8-hour course, you will become familiar with boat handling, navigation rules, common problems, and safe boating practices. Upon completion of the course and passing the multiple choice questions, you will receive a Boat America Certificate and a laminated, wallet-sized, Boat America Card. This course satisfies the requirements for Federal and New York State Parks and Recreation for personal watercraft (Jet Ski) and recreational boating operators.

Participants must be at least 10 years old to attend this class.

Registration requires a $50 fee, which includes the BOAT AMERICA Study Guide that will be mailed to you before the class.

May Grab and Go

Tissue Paper Flower

Grab and Go Kits for May are tissue paper flowers. Kits include materials and instructions. There is no charge.

They are first-come, first served. No reservations allowed. Available while supplies last.

We need your feedback!

In an effort to understand the technology needs of our community we are conducting a survey. Your feedback will be used to inform programming and other technology related decisions!

Access the Survey Here

Ongoing services

We have four donation bins located in the library's lobby to collect:

Damaged/torn American flags for proper disposal by the local VFW 861
Old reading and prescription glasses-collected by the East End Lions Club
Old batteries for proper disposal
The library has partnered with call2recycle to collect both old cellphones and cellphone batteries to be recycled. There will be a collection bin in the front lobby where you can drop these items off.

Notary Services:

Notary services are available by appointment only

Please call 631-298-4134

with questions or to schedule an appointment

A Social Work Intern:

Seline is available to help with services including, but not limited to:

government assistance, benefits, housing, food, employment, healthcare and counseling.

She is available on Thursdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and can be reached at seline@mattlibrary.org or via cell phone 631-560-3114

Technology Help:

You can now schedule an appointment with our technology librarian, Chloe, if you have questions about a device, the internet, EBooks or any other software issue

Appointments are available on Monday and Wednesday 10am-12pm and will be scheduled in half hour increments

Please call 631-298-4134 to schedule

Adult Events & Services: Upcoming Programs

Rebuilding Together Long Island Celebrates Seniors and Veterans

Tuesday, May 23rd, 1:00 p.m.

-in-person event -

Come and learn about approved home repairs at no charge to improve accessibility, safety and warmth to qualified low-income homeowners! Rebuilding Together Long Island is neighbors helping neighbors who can lend a hand at NO charge to low-income senior homeowners and veterans struggling to age in place because of needed home repairs. Our North Fork Team will give a presentation to all interested homeowners as well as potential volunteers.

Anti-Crime Travel Safety: don't be a victim when traveling

Wednesday, May 31st, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

-in-person event -

Americans are targeted for crimes more than any other group when they are traveling abroad. This course is an invaluable guide on how to travel safely and avoid becoming a victim, and also provides instruction on how to safely and properly respond should an incident occur.

Co-sponsored with the Floyd Memorial Library and the Mattituck-Laurel Library.

Event will be held in the Southold Free Library.

Rembrandt: the Conspitacy of Claudius Civilis

Thursday, June 1st, 1:00 p.m.

-in-person event -

Participants will view Simon Schara’s Power of Art, Episode Three. The painting was commissioned as a stirring depiction of the legendary story of how the Dutch nation came to be born. What they got was Rembrandt's version of history: ugliness, deformity, and barbarism; the paint slashed and stabbed, the caked-on face paint of warriors. Presented by Jerry Matovcik

Yoga-Next Session

5/03, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31; 6/07, 06/14, 6/21 and 6/28 - 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

Bev's Book Beat