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July 17, 2023

Operation Gratitude Drive

July 1 - 31


Help us collect for Operation Gratitude, an organization that creates care packages for Active Military and First Responders. We will be collecting Crazy Socks (Sizes 9-13), New Card Games, New Puzzle Books, Hacky Sacks and Yo-Yo's. Pick up cards at any service desk or letter writing information to include with our donation. We will be collecting cards and letters throughout the of July. Donations will be collected at all branches in designated boxes.


Crabbing and Fishing @ Osprey Park

Friday, 7/18, 4:00 - 6:00 PM


Have fun crabbing and fishing with librarians from the Adult and Teen Departments. All materials will be provided or you may bring your own. Bring your own cooler or bucket to take home anything you catch. This program will take place at Osprey Park on Oceanview Dr, Mastic Beach. Registration is required. 

CHILDREN & PARENTS

Splash Time: Littles @ Mastic Beach

Monday, 7/17, 5:30 - 6:30 PM


This is a water play program; bring a bathing suit, towel and sunscreen. Ages 18 months - 5 years with an adult.

Babies Boogie @ Mastic Beach

Wednesday, 7/19, 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 birth to 23 months with their adult.

Toddlers Tango @ Mastic Beach

Wednesday, 7/19, 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 with their adult.

LARP Quest @ Moriches

Thursday, 7/20, 12:00 - 2:00 PM


Magic! Battle! Adventure! Join Mr. Chris as he leads you through an epic story of monsters and magic, where you get to decide how it all turns out! Grab your sword, create your character, and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Children entering Grades 3-7.

Blue's Clues Party @ Moriches

Thursday, 7/20 - 5:00 - 5:30 PM


Listen to a Blues Clues story and do a craft! Children 2-5 with an adult.

Never Too Old For...Bubbles @ Mastic Beach

Thursday, 7/20, 5:00 - 5:45 PM


What’s more fun than playing with bubbles? Making your own and having some to take home! We will learn how to make our own scented bubbles and bubble wands, have some fun playing and then take our creation home along with the recipe! Prepare for mess. Children entering Grades 1-7.

TEENS

D&D @ Mastic Beach

Tuesday, 7/18, 6:00 - 8:00 PM


Play with Ms. Chelsea and your friends in an epic table-top adventure full of magic, puzzles and more. Characters and dice will be provided. Register for each session.

Theater Club @ Moriches

Wednesday, 7/12, 5:00 - 6:00 PM


Join Mr. Kyle and play theatre games, listen to musicals and talk about all-things theatre! No registration required.

Improv group

Board Games and Pizza @ Mastic Beach

Friday, 7/21, 5:45 - 7:30 PM


Sign up to play games like Uno, Bamboozled, and Heads Up and eat pizza.

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ADULTS

Start your Day the Right Way Walking Club 

@ Terrell River County Park 

Tuesday, 7/18, 9:30 – 10:30 AM 



Improve your health with a refreshing walk around Terrell River County Park, a passive park and preserve located south of Montauk Highway in Center Moriches.  The park has beautiful vistas and is known for its hiking trails.  The Terrell River Trail is about a 2.6-mile trail good for all skill levels.  Walking will begin promptly at 9:30 AM.  Dress appropriately for trail hiking.  Bring sunscreen and bug spray as necessary.  Weather permitting.  Open to all. 

HIICAP Medicare/Medicaid Assistance @ Mastic Beach

Wednesday, 7/19, 2:00 – 5:00 PM



A HIICAP counselor from RSVP can assist you with Medicare and health insurance questions, reviewing Medicare Part D plans and more.  Appointments required.  Open to all. 

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program @ Mastic Beach

Thursday, 7/20, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM


A SNAP Program Coordinator from the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island can help individuals and families apply for SNAP.  No appointment required.  Open to all 

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group @ Mastic Beach 

Thursday, 7/20, 6:30 – 7:30 PM 



The Family and Children’s Association is hosting a monthly support group for persons who care for someone with dementia or memory loss. The support group provides caregivers with emotional and social support, as well as educational materials to assist with caring for their loved ones. This group is for spouses, children, or any other family members or friends who are caring for someone with memory loss.  Open to all. 

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