This Week from Your Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library

Weekly eNewsletter

Week of March 15, 2020

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CHILDREN & PARENTS

CRAFTS-TO-GO

March Origami Kit (grades 4-7)

Fold paper “in like a lion and out like a lamb.”

Register by clicking the above titles, by calling 631-399-1511 ext. 262, or by visiting us in person. While supplies last.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR BABIES & TODDLERS

Dara Sings: Wind Songs

Monday, March 15 to Sunday, March 21

Ages birth-5 years with their adult.

Sing along with Miss Dara using pinwheels or streamers and set the wind to music! Stories include Like a Windy Day by Frank Asch.

Miss Kathy

Every Friday, 10:00 & 10:30am via Facebook

Join Miss Kathy for special online episodes of baby and toddler programs! All the fun, play, and learning from our in-person classes are included.

DOG MAN AND WIMPY KID CHARACTERS TRIVIA

Test your knowledge and see how you rank with Kahoot! This is fun for the whole family and will be sure to spark a discussion. Play Friday, 3/19-Sunday, 3/21.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS

Meet With Our Social Work Intern

Thursday, March 18, 12:00-5:00pm via Zoom or phone

A social work intern, fluent in English and Spanish is available to help you find answers to questions regarding food stamps, emergency services, employment opportunities, and other issues. Sign up for your one-hour appointment.

Please see the Adult and Literacy Department for more appointment times.

Parenting A Second Time Around (PASTA)

Monday, March 29, 7:30pm via Zoom

Join our support group for grandparents raising grandchildren. This month there will be a representative of legal counsel and/or an advocate for emotional well-being. Register now.

TEENS

@ THE LIBRARY & IN PERSON

Art Club

Wednesday, March 17, 6:00-8:00pm

Come down to the Teen Department to work on your art projects with the art cart, while chatting with your friends.

Minecraft Club

Wednesday, March 17, 4:00-5:00pm

Drop into the Teen Department and join Ms. Sam to play Minecraft EDU!

Illustrators Workshop

Friday, March 19, 4:00-5:00pm

Draw, paint, sketch, and explore art with Mr. Casper and fellow library artists. Sign up here.

VIRTUAL CRAFTING, GAMING & MORE

Digital Escape Room

This month test your puzzle solving skills with the Pokémon themed escape room. Click here to escape from the Rocket Hideout !

Graphic Novel Book Club

Tuesday, March 16, 3:30-4:30pm

Join Ms. Sam via Zoom to discuss WYND by James Tynion IV. Digital copy of WYND available here. If you need help downloading the title, please call us at 631-399-1511 ext. 365. Zoom ID: 862 4696 6923

Trivia Tuesday

Tuesday, March 16

Test your knowledge of popular reality TV from Big Brother to America’s Next Top Model. Play here.

Let's Play Fortnite

Wednesday, March 17, 6:00-7:00pm

We can play Fortnite Creative Mode or Fortnite Battle Royale! Add username minniequinnie to play with Teen Department staff. Tune in on Twitch to watch us play. Fortnite is available as a free download on all video game consoles and PC.

Let's Play Jackbox Games!

Wednesday, March 17, 7:30-8:30pm

Play these hysterical games with the TSD staff! Join us via Zoom Meeting ID: 861 6844 1338 or watch on Twitch .

Cooking 101

Friday, March 19

Learn how to make black bean tacos with our YouTube tutorial. The recipe will be provided in the video description.

Don’t miss out on any info or fun! Follow @MMSCLTeens on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube. Chat with us on Discord.

ADULTS

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Beginner Painting: Happy Easter Sign

Thursday, March 18, 7:00-8:00pm via Facebook Live

Learn how to paint this adorable Easter sign with painting instructor, Linda O’Connell. Click here for the list of supplies.

Scrapbooking Memories

Thursday, March 25, 7:00-8:15pm via Facebook Live

Sign up here to register and purchase your scrapbook kit, so you may scrapbook along with Laurie Janowitz. Scrapbook kits are $13.00 and non-refundable.

VIRTUAL BOOK DISCUSSION

Manhattan Beach

Tuesday, March 23, 7:00-8:30pm via Zoom

Register here to join us for a live Zoom book discussion of Manhattan Beach, an historical novel set during WW II. Anna becomes the first female diver at the Brooklyn Naval Yard, reunites with a stranger who was vital to her family’s survival, and learns important truths about her father’s complex life and disappearance.

Copies of the book are available at the library’s front desk. You may also access digital copies from Libby and Overdrive.

CAREER AND BUSINESS

Small Business Mentoring via Zoom

Monday, March 22, 6:00, 7:00, or 8:00pm

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner seeking business advice? Book your appointment today to speak with a SCORE business mentor. To schedule your appointment, click on one of the above times or call 631-399-1511 ext. 242. Open to all.

Starting a Home-Based Business

Wednesday, March 24, 10:00-11:00am via Zoom

Learn about starting a business from home, including legal requirements, financing and marketing fundamentals, and how to present a professional image in this virtual workshop from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Certified Business Advisors. Register here through the SBDC website, to receive your Zoom link. Open to all.

Job and Career Counseling

Saturday, March 27, 11:00am, or 12:00pm

Get help with resumes, job searches, interviewing techniques, and explore career options with our Career Counselor for a one-hour telephone appointment. For MMSCL cardholders only. To schedule your appointment, click on one of the times above or call 631-399-1511 ext. 242.

LITERACY SERVICES

KAHOOT TRIVIA: ST. PATRICK'S DAY

St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th! Get into the festive spirit with trivia all about this celebration of Irish culture. Click here to play until Tuesday, 3/16. Good luck and have fun!

WE CAN HELP!

Each Monday, from 5-9 PM, you may book an appointment with our bilingual social work intern (English and Spanish speaking). One-on-one consultations are one hour via Zoom or telephone.

Assistance with employment or support with food, clothing, and housing.
Referrals for counseling or support groups, legal aid, family matters, social services, and more.
Get help with forms, applications, or making appointments.

Registration is open for Monday, 3/22 @ 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, or 8:00pm

¡Podemos Ayudar!

Cada lunes, de 5 a 9 p.m., puede reservar una cita con nuestra trabajadora social interna bilingüe (habla inglés y español). Las consultas individuales son de una hora a través de Zoom o por teléfono.

Puede recibir ayuda con el empleo o apoyo con comida, ropa y vivienda
Puede recibir referencias para consejería, grupos de apoyo o citas médicas, asistencia legal, asuntos familiares, servicios sociales, y más
Obtenga ayuda con formularios, solicitudes o para hacer citas

La registración está abierta para el lunes, 22 de marzo, a las 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, or 8:00pm

STAY CONNECTED

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CUSTOMER RESOURCE SERVICES

ONLINE LIBRARY CARD SERVICES

Apply for, renew, or replace your library card all from the comfort of your home with online card services!

LOW-CONTACT PICKUP OPTIONS

Lockers are available 24/7. Request items online or by calling 631-399-1511 and be sure to choose Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library Lockers as your pickup location.

Curbside can be scheduled when we call or email you to let you know that your items are ready.