Weekly eNewsletter

April 17, 2023

The Moriches Satellite Branch is Now Open!

Thanks to everyone who attended the Grand Opening of our newest branch at 201 Montauk Hwy! We look forward to bringing our excellent library collection, programs, and services to our community in Moriches.

MastiCon 2023

Saturday, 5/6, 12:00 - 4:00 PM

MasticCon is back for its 3rd year. Join us at the new Moriches Branch on Saturday, May 6th, as we show our love of anime, cosplay, manga, and comics. We’ll have your favorite characters, arts and crafts for all ages, a dragon egg hunt, vendor sales, and more! Costumes are encouraged.

Zumbini @ Mastic Beach

Tuesday, 4/18, 11:00 - 11:45 AM

It’s Zumbini fun! Join instructor Lauren Blum from Dance, Laugh, Play, LLC as you dance and sing, play various instruments, and have fun with bubbles. This early childhood program offers original music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine/gross motor skills. Children Birth - 4 years old w/ their adult.

Code Club @ Mastic Rec Center

Wednesday, 4/19, 6:00 - 7:00 PM 

Join Ms. Sam at Mastic Recreation Center to learn how to do basic coding using Sphero Edu. Grades 3-6.

Spring Playdough Drop-In @ Mastic Beach

Thursday, 4/20, 3:00 - 6:00 PM 

Join us for some Spring scented playdough fun! Create worlds for mini animals, make cookies or use your imagination to create just about anything! Families w/ at least one child Grade 6 or younger. Drop-In, No Registration necessary. 

Junie B. Jones Shenanigans @ Mastic Beach

Friday, 4/21, 4:30 - 5:00 PM 

Let’s throw a party in honor of Barbara Parks, the author of Junie B. Jones, on her birthday by celebrating with various Junie B. Jones book talks and activities! Grades 2-4.

Jellybean Exploration @ Mastic Beach

Saturday, 4/22, 12:00 - 12:45 PM or 1:00 - 1:45 PM

Join Ms. Hillary in exploring all the fun activities and crafts you can do with jellybeans! Families w/ at least one child Grade K-6. Please register for only one session. 

Earth Day Seed Sowing @ Mastic Beach

Monday, 4/17, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Celebrate Earth Day with us by creating a mini greenhouse from recycled containers. Plant flower or vegetable seeds to get an early start on summer growing. Register today!

D&D @ Mastic Beach

Tuesday, 4/18, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Play with Ms. Chelsea and your friends in an epic tabletop adventure full of magic, puzzles, and more. Characters and dice will be provided. Register today!

Paint Night @ Mastic Beach

Friday, 4/21, 5:45 - 7:30 PM

Paint with your friends during this fun paint tutorial. Register today!

Beginner Sketching and Drawing  @ Mastic Beach    

Tuesday, 4/18, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Join art instructor Jennifer Lucas to learn the basics of sketching and drawing. Materials needed for class: HB, 2B and 4B pencils, a kneaded eraser, a small clear ruler and a sketchbook or sketchpad.    

HIICAP Medicare/Medicaid Assistance @ Mastic Beach

Wednesday, 4/19, 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, 4/20, 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 is required. Open to all.

Home Improvement Series: Exterior Painting @ Mastic Rec Center

Saturday, 4/22, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM 

In this hands-on workshop with Brian Schnee, you will learn the difference between water-based paints, alkyd-based paints, and primers; how to prepare and prime all of the surfaces of your home before finishing; how to treat and cover both mold and mildew; and how to select the correct tools for your project.

Please note: Because of the hands-on nature of these workshops, only adults over the age of 18 will be allowed to attend.

Earth Day: DIY Pollinator Garden Drop-in Program @ Mastic Rec

Saturday, 4/22, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This Earth Day, learn to help pollinators in your own backyard. Craft your own bee bath for your backyard garden, learn about native plants and plant seeds.

Identity Theft and Scams @ Mastic Rec

Saturday, 4/22, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Learn the ways to recognize, respond and reduce the risk of identity theft and recognize scams targeting older adults. Learn how to be financially prepared for disasters and other unexpected life events. Open to All.

Presented by Flushing Bank.

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