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Weekly eNewsletter
November 14, 2022
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International Games Month
November
Celebrate International Games Month this November by registering for some of our great programs promoting playing and games!
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Visit us at the Mastic Recreation Center
Library services are temporarily relocated to the Mastic Recreation Center at 15 Herkimer St, Mastic, NY
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Art Teacher Amy - Snowy Owl Painting
Monday, 11/14, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Paint a Snowy Owl with Art Teacher Amy! Learn about painting techniques in watercolors and bring home your completed painting to decorate for the holiday. No experience is necessary. Grades 1-7.
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America Recycles Day
Tuesday, 11/15, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Stop in and celebrate America Recycles Day by getting creative with the various materials we provide, or bring in your own items to recycle or upcycle creatively. Families with at least one child grade 7 or younger.
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Trees & Fall Leaves Craft
Wednesday, 11/16, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Families will create colorful trees with tissue paper leaves! Families with at least one child grade 7 or younger. No registration is required, just drop in!
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Thanksgiving Playdough
Thursday, 11/17, 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Join us for some Thanksgiving playdoh! Make playdough cookies and pies, or use your imagination to create just about anything. Families with at least one child grade 7 or younger. No registration is required. Just drop in!
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Sketch-n-Stretch: Gratitude Yoga & Painting
Saturday, 11/19, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Sketch-n-Stretch offers a unique and exciting program that combines art and yoga for children. The program starts on a yoga mat, learning to breathe, stretch and visualize. After, we swap our mats for paintbrushes and create a beautiful painting together! Every student will exit this program with a completed painted canvas! Grades K-4.
*All art supplies and yoga mats will be provided. Please wear comfortable play clothes.
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Pamper Yourself
Wednesday, 11/16, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Create your own spa-related goodies with Ms. Sam. This is a drop-in program. While supplies last.
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Greeting Cards - Community Service
Friday, 11/18, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Sign-up to help make greeting cards that will be sent to “Operation Gratitude.” For grades 6 through 12. One hour of community service will be given.
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The Doctor's Missing Key Escape Room
Friday, 11/18, 5:45 - 7:30 PM
Work with your friends to help find the missing key in this Doctor Who themed escape room. Knowledge of Doctor Who is not required.
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Learn the Art of Quilting
Wednesday, 11/16, 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!
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Making Your Own Mobile App
Wednesdays, 11/16, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Wish you had an app for your brand or business but lack the coding knowledge or funds to outsource the job? This class will explore how to create a free basic app of your own for use on mobile devices. Please note that this is a virtual workshop that requires an email address and internet access.
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Book Discussion of Wish You Were Here
Thursday, 11/17, 2:15 – 4:15 PM
Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult portrays the story of Diana O’Toole, a woman who seems to have it all. She’s on the cusp of a huge professional coup, her surgical resident boyfriend is about to propose, and she’s all set to take off on a romantic 30th birthday trip to the Galapagos. Then, the pandemic hits, and Diana is suddenly stranded, alone on her dream vacation on the Galápagos Islands. Diana finds herself examining her relationships, her choices, and herself—and wondering if when she goes home, she will have evolved into someone completely different. Copies of the book are available at the Mastic Recreation Center.
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Home Improvement: Your Home's Exterior
Saturday, 11/19, 10:00 - 12:00 PM
Learn the fundamentals of what supports your house and how cracks in various locations can be a sign for concern. Brian Schnee of KL Home Inspections will discuss: the proper installation of your home's foundation; effects of the frost line; framing connectors; issues with termites; load-bearing vs. non-load-bearing walls; signs of a weathering roof; proper roof installation and flashing techniques; proper roof drainage; and types of roofing materials Workshop will include discussion so bring your questions and photos.
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Sea Turtle Walk/Beach Monitoring at Cedar Beach
Saturday, 11/19, 10:00 - 12:00 PM
Let the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society scientists be your guide on this interactive, educational walk on the beach at Cedar Beach. You will learn about the four species of sea turtles that utilize New York waters seasonally and how human interactions can threaten their lives. They will discuss the seasonal occurrence of "cold-stunning" or hypothermia, in sea turtles, and what the community can do to help as we work to protect these threatened and endangered species.
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ONLINE LIBRARY SERVICES
Apply for, renew, or replace your library card all from the comfort of your home with online card services.
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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
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eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies, TV Shows, Full Music Albums
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Collection of thousands of eBooks and Audiobooks
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Over 100 titles of popular magazines to download from
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Stream from millions of songs & download 5 free songs per week
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Kanopy features award-winning films, & documentaries
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