Happening at the library, online!
Week of January 18 - January 24, 2021
The Impact of COVID-19 on College Admissions
Tuesday February 2, 7:00pm
-For High School Students & Parents-
Understand how COVID-19 is changing the college admissions landscape for high school Juniors, Sophomores and Freshman. Certified college counselor Ronald Feuchs will be presenting this valuable information. Learn how to increase the likelihood of acceptance now that schools are putting less emphasis on test scores. Hear the best ways to interact with colleges virtually to help develop a preliminary list of colleges to consider visiting when campuses are fully open. This is a virtual program.

Please contact your local North Fork Library to register
Mattituck-Laurel Library, 631-298-4134
Cutchogue New-Suffolk Free Library. 631-734-6360
Southold Free Library. 631-765-2077
Floyd Memorial Library, 631-477-0660
Virtual Events for Adults
The Honeymoon of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald:
The Origins of the Great Gatsby
Friday January 22, 6:00pm
Author and Gatsby scholar Richard Webb, Jr., will discuss his book, Boats Against the Current: the Honeymoon of Scott and Zelda; his related award-winning documentary Gatsby in Connecticut of which he was Executive Producer; and the origins of the iconic novel The Great Gatsby. This is an East End Libraries Event, with Westhampton Free Library.
Preparing Spuds on Zoom
Thursday January 21, 6:30pm
Potatoes are the perfect winter comfort food. Join Cornell cooperative on Zoom for a presentation featuring delicious and healthy potato recipes. Potato facts.


Brooklyn Style Pretzels
with Chef Rob on YouTube
Winter Writing Course
Thursdays Jan. 28 - March 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join John Brush, professor at LIU and Suffolk County Community College for a six week writing course. Participants will meet weekly via Zoom.

Program fee: $60 (cash or check, non-refundable) to be paid before the start of the program.

Space is limited, registration required.
To register call 631-298-4134 ext. 104 or email Bev.
Book Discussion
Wednesday February 17, 2pm
-OR- Thursday February 18, 4pm
Join Bev for a discussion of the novel This Tender Land by William Kent Kruger.
Interested in the Winter Reading Club?
Youth and Parenting Department
Stop in to see our Bulletin Board Display & Book Displays.
Coloring sheets, word searches, bookmarks are all available.
This month in the Tween Place we are featuring Dave Pilkey’s Dog Man.

Enjoy the antics of George and Harold and their new breed of justice. From the creator of Captain Underpants come the antics of the crime fighting hero who has the head of a dog and the body of a man. How did that happen?  Start reading this exciting series to find out. Come in and check out the physical book or go over to our Libby App and download the book. The display also features similar books.
Available Programming

Monday January 18
10 a.m.  Bilingual Sing a Long with Katherine C.H.E. Found on our Facebook page.

Monday January 25
11  a.m. Music and Movement with PlayHooray’s Molly Mouse. Found on our Facebook page.

*Registration required for the Family Jigsaw Puzzles Grab and Go Kit.
Call 298-4134 Line 2 or email us to sign up for this family program. Space is limited.
Follow us on Facebook. On Monday 1/18 Mrs. L reads The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. Then on Thursday 1/21 enjoy the book Tracks in the Snow by Wong Herbert Yee.

There is a permanent link on our website, under Youth and Parenting, just above the calendar.
Stop in, call, or email us if you have any questions,
need our assistance or just to say hello. 631-298-4134 Line 2
Teens
Seating is available in the teen lounge!

Teens are welcome to browse our collection, grab a take-and-make craft, try your luck at our guessing jar contest and use the charging station. Masks are required and social distancing guidelines must be followed. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Teen Shrinky Dinks
January 19 - While Supplies Last
Make your very own shrinky dinks that you can turn into a keychain, necklace, magnet, etc. You will need your own colored pencils or sharpie markers and a hole puncher (for keychain/necklace). Everything else is provided.
QuaranTEENS
Click below for a list of community service opportunities for teens to do at home!
January Guessing Jar
Try your luck with our monthly guessing jar contest! Guess how many items are in the guessing jar located in our teen space. The teen who guesses the closest without going over will win a prize! January guessing jar winner will be determined February 1st.
To register for programs call 631-298-4134 line 2 or email sara.colichio@mattlibrary.org