Weekly eNewsletter

September 12, 2022

Happy Library Card Sign-Up Month!

September 2022


Visit the library or apply online to receive your very own library card! All brand new patrons who sign up this month will be entered for a chance to win a Kindle Fire, allowing you to access digital library resources. 


Visit us at the Mastic Recreation Center


Library services are temporarily relocated to the Mastic Recreation Center at 15 Herkimer St, Mastic, NY

CHILDREN & PARENTS

Stroller Club @ Southaven Park

Tuesday, 9/13, 10:30 - 11:30 AM 


Weather permitting, join us for songs and a stroll.  Meet at Southaven County Park, Victory Ave., Shirley, on the left side (west side) of the parking lot. Each registered child gets a free book to add to your home library.  




Switch September Sports @ Mastic Rec

Tuesday, 9/13, 5:00 - 6:00 PM


Play, Win, and Triumph! Have fun playing tennis, bowling, and other Switch Sports with us. Grades 4-7. 


Apple Sports @ Mastic Rec

Saturday, 9/17, 11:00 - 11:45 PM


Autumn is the season for picking and eating apples right off the tree.  Children will bounce along to upbeat songs, enjoy rhymes, and learn fingerplays led by Miss Dara. We’ll also sing about some of the delightful scents of the season. This session includes the book Apple Farmer Annie by Monica Wellington. Ages birth-5 years with an adult/caregiver.

Guinea Pig Playtime @ Mastic Rec

Ages 2-4, Saturday, 9/17, 12:00 - 12:45 PM

Grades K-3, Saturday, 9/17, 1:00 - 1:45 PM


Join us for some fun Guinea Pig playtime with live guinea pigs!

TEENS

3D Print Workshop

Monday, 9/12, 4:00 - 5:00 PM


Hang out with Mr. Keith and Ms. Sam to learn the basics of 3D modeling with Tinkercad.


 

Knit and Crochet Club

Tuesday, 9/13, 6:00 - 7:00 PM 



Help us work on a different project each month that will be donated to various organizations. This is not an instructional program.

Welcome to Teen Services!

Friday, 9/16, 4:30 - 5:30 PM 



Calling all 6th graders or those new to the community! Come meet the Teen Department staff and eat pizza!

Tie Dye Party

Friday, 9/16, 5:45 - 7:30 PM


Come hang out with TSD staff and Tie Dye a T-Shirt and anything else you want to bring along. 

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ADULTS

Hidden Cemeteries of Brookhaven: Rose Family Cemetery 

Wednesday, 9/14, 1:00 - 2:00 PM


Join local history librarian Brad Shupe on a visit to the Rose Family Cemetery in Brookhaven located at Jared’s Path in South Brookhaven town. Mr. Shupe will provide a history of the area and family for all interested. 




Learn the Art of Quilting

Wednesday, 9/14, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

 

Explore the world of quilting!  All levels of experience are welcome to join the group. Instructors Gloria and Sandra can assist you with an existing project or get you started on a new one! 

Finding Deals With Travel Apps (Virtual)

Wednesday, 9/14, 7:00 - 8:30 PM


Looking to book a vacation soon? Learn about various apps and websites you can take advantage of, along with some tips and tricks, to find deals and the best price for your trip. 

Intermediate Painting: Spooky Spider Sign 

Monday, 9/19, 6:00 - 9:00 PM


Join painting instructor Linda O’Connell to create an adorable Halloween spooky spider sign. Materials fee: $16.00 (non-refundable). 


CUSTOMER RESOURCE SERVICES

WHEN IN DOUBT, GO TO THE LIBRARY 



Students of all ages must not forget their most important school supplies this year...a library card! 

 

Your library card will give you access to live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP, and state standardized tests. A 24-hour online writing lab and homework question center are also available. 

 

Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month by signing up for your very own library card, in-person or online! Your library card will grant you access to books, magazines, movies, music, and much more! 

A LIBRARY CARD IS THE START OF A LIFELONG ADVENTURE 

Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month by signing up for your very own library card, in-person or online!  Your library card will grant you access to books, magazines, movies, music, and much more! 

CHECK IT OUT

Reserve items online and then visit the Mastic Recreation Center to pick them up when they are ready. Your Community Library also offers digital books, magazines, music, movies, and more

HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT YOUR LIBRARY CARD?

THE DIGITAL LIBRARY
Available 24/7 from anywhere with your MMSCL Card
eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies, TV Shows, Full Music Albums

Collection of thousands of eBooks and Audiobooks

Over 100 titles of popular magazines to download from

Stream from millions of songs & download 5 free songs per week

Kanopy features award-winning films, & documentaries

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