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Memorial Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Online Program, Mastic Beach Branch, Mastic Recreation Center, Moriches Branch, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Relax With Yoga

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness & Health
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class will take place in person at the Main Building.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Tail Waggin' and Readin' Fun!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age
Mastic Beach Branch
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Mastic Beach
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Drop-In. No registration required. 
 

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Learn how to write cursive

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 2
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Workshop, Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. 

Can you sign your name in script? Can you read something written in script? Come and learn how! 

This event is in the "Parents" group.

Positive Parenting: VIRTUAL

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Parents
Online Program
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Parents
Program Type: Counseling/Support
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tuesdays, May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10 and 17.   

6:00-7:30 p.m.  

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Learn Game Design

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to make your own "Choose Your Own Adventure" game? Learn all the basics of game design with the free interactive storytelling program, Twine! No experience is necessary. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sourdough: 101

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Moriches Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Adult Rooms Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fee: $10

This event is in the "Adults" group.

NY State Health Insurance Navigator

9:30am - 5:00pm
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Lobby Room 1L
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Counseling/Support
Event Details:

Held at our Mastic Beach Branch.  

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Parents" group.

Messy Meetups

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Preschool, Parents
Moriches Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Teen Rooms Combined
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 18 months-5 with an adult.  

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Art Teacher Amy: Koala Bear Father’s Day Painting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 1-5. 

Create an early Father’s Day gift with Art Teacher Amy! Paint an adorable koala bear father and baby using oil pastels and watercolors. Step-by-step instruction. No experience necessary. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Social Worker

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Counseling/Support
Registration Required
Event Details:

Appointments are required. Appointments will be held in person at the Main Branch, 407 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley.  

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Art Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Draw, paint, sketch and explore art with Mr. Casper. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Social Worker

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Counseling/Support
Registration Required
Event Details:

Appointments are required. Appointments will be held in person at the Main Branch, 407 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley .  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Secrets of Sea Glass

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Moriches Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Adult Rooms Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Information/Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention beachcombers! Tumbled By the Sea will present a "colorful" history of these tantalizing finds, sharing clues to help you accurately date and identify sea glass.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Guided Meditation for Kids

7:00pm - 7:30pm
School Age
Moriches Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Moriches
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Fitness & Health
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5. 

Never meditated before? No worries! Bring a blanket and your imagination for a relaxing pre-bedtime experience.  

This event is in the "Teens" group.

OMU

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Counseling/Support, Health & Wellness, Information/Lecture
Event Details:

A place where any teen can come down to discuss any topic they want in a judge-free atmosphere. Where they will feel accepted and appreciated for the differences that make them unique.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Budgeting With Excel

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Maker Space (L)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer is right around the corner, and it's time to think about taking a well-deserved vacation. Learn how you can use Microsoft Excel to create a budget spreadsheet to help plan your trip while keeping your finances in check.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Let's Talk

8:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Counseling/Support, Health & Wellness, Information/Lecture
Event Details:

A unique program where teens get to pick topics that are of concern to them that will be discussed among their peers in a judgement free and open atmosphere.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Start Your Day the Right Way Walking Club

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Off Site
Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness & Health
Registration Required
Event Details:

Improve your health and enjoy spring with a walk at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge. We will meet at the Visitor Center and will leave promptly at 9:30 a.m. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes for outdoors and rugged, uneven trails.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Color A Smile

1:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens
Online Program
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick up a packet of “Color A Smile" coloring sheets from the Moriches branch or Main building anytime in May. Color all 8 pages at home to earn 2 hours of community service.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Parents" group.

Preschool Play Date

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Preschool, Parents
Mastic Beach Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Mastic Beach
Age Group: Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Fun & Games, Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with an adult.
 

Bring your preschooler for a fun play date! This is an unstructured meetup meant for play, exploring and socializing.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

"Howl's Moving Castle" Watch Party

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Watch the movie, eat snacks, and make your own Calcifer plushie!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paper Hydrangea in a Teacup

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Moriches Branch
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Adult Rooms Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Fee: $12

Join Laurie as she helps you create a paper hydrangea in a tea cup. This project will be a cute addition to your spring or summer decor! Materials fee of $12, nonrefundable.

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Parents" group.

Baby Play Date

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Parents
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 2
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages birth-18 months with an adult.
 

Bring your little one for a fun baby play date! This is an unstructured meetup meant for play, exploring and socializing.