Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Library mascot Ricardo holding a can, standing next to a box of cans decorated with hearts.

Have A Heart Food Drive

02/01/2026 @ 12:00pm to 02/28/2026 @ 5:00pm
Fireplace Lounge Area at Main Library

Program Type:

Events

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Fireplace Lounge Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Events
Event Details:

The library will be collecting non-expired, nonperishable food items to replenish local food pantries. Donations will be accepted at each library location. 

Library mascot Ricardo holding a can, standing next to a box of cans decorated with hearts.

Have A Heart Food Drive

02/17/2026 @ 12:00pm to 02/28/2026 @ 5:00pm
Adult Reference Area at Moriches Branch

Program Type:

Events

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Adult Reference Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Events
Event Details:

The library will be collecting non-expired, nonperishable food items to replenish local food pantries. Donations will be accepted at each library location. 

Painted Warhammer 40k figurine

Joe Cisar

All Day 3/1 - 3/30
Pedestals Moriches at Moriches Branch

Program Type:

Exhibition

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Pedestals Moriches
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exhibition
Event Details:

This hobbyist's artistry is dedicated to The Sisters of the Battle / Adepta Sororitas, an elite group of female warriors in the Warhammer 40k universe known for their rigorous discipline and unwavering faith.    

Unkechaug Jewelry

"The Diane Schwindt Collection of 18th Century Cookware" and "The Artistry and Craftsmanship of Unkechaug Women." 

All Day 3/1 - 3/30
Display Cases & Pedestals at Main Library

Program Type:

Exhibition

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Display Cases & Pedestals
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exhibition
Event Details:

"The Diane Schwindt Collection of 18th Century Cookware" will be located in the showcase.

"The Artistry and Craftsmanship of Unkechaug Women" will be located in the pedestals.

Abstract painting - faces and lines

Tia Morris - "Monachopsis"

All Day 3/1 - 3/30
Moriches Branch

Program Type:

Exhibition

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exhibition
Event Details:

Abstract pieces made with acrylic and oil pastels by our Social Work Intern.

Montauk Hoodoos, dryppoint, 2023

Meghan Goparaju - "Woodblock & Other Prints"

All Day 3/1 - 3/30
Hanging Wall Art at Main Library

Program Type:

Exhibition

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Hanging Wall Art
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exhibition
Event Details:

"Woodblock & Other Prints"

Clay pumpkin house

Margaret Navaez' "Sacred Adornment" and Hannah Perretti's "Whimsical Homes"

All Day 4/1 - 4/4
Display Cases & Pedestals at Main Library

Program Type:

Exhibition

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Display Cases & Pedestals
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exhibition
Event Details:

Margaret Navaez, “Sacred Adornment”  will be located in the pedestals. 

Nature, love, and spirituality are her ultimate inspiration for creating this jewelry.

Feltwork rabbit with pink background

JoAnn Henn - "Felted Friends"

All Day 4/6 - 4/30
Wall Art Moriches at Moriches Branch

Program Type:

Exhibition

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Wall Art Moriches
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exhibition
Event Details:

“Felted friends,” JoAnn's feltwork depictions of beloved animals and pets. 

Exhibition will run the whole month of April

Margaret Navaez's pink and green beaded necklace

Margaret Navaez' "Sacred Adornment" and Hannah Perretti's "Whimsical Homes"

All Day 4/6 - 4/30
Display Cases & Pedestals at Main Library

Program Type:

Exhibition

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Display Cases & Pedestals
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exhibition
Event Details:

Margaret Navaez, “Sacred Adornment”  will be located in the pedestals. 

Nature, love, and spirituality are her ultimate inspiration for creating this jewelry.

Feltwork rabbit with pink background

JoAnn Henn - "Felted Friends"

All Day 4/6 - 4/30
Pedestals Moriches at Moriches Branch

Program Type:

Exhibition

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Pedestals Moriches
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exhibition
Event Details:

“Felted friends,” JoAnn's feltwork depictions of beloved animals and pets. 

Exhibition will run the whole month of April

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Tail Waggin' and Readin' Fun!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 2
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Families with at least one child Grade 5 or younger.

Drop-in. No registration required. 
 

Valen-Slime Time! (RE-SCHEDULED FROM 2/9)

6:30pm–7:30pm
School Age
Mastic Beach Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Mastic Beach
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. 

Make your Valentine’s Day extra sweet with your own strawberry-scented butter slime! (RE-SCHEDULED FROM 2/9)

March Bracket Battle: Dum Dum Pops!

All Day 3/3–3/31
Preschool, School Age
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

A new round of voting begins each Tuesday. 

For Children in Grades 5 and younger.

Family Connect: Family Art Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 2
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Families with children Grade 5 or younger. Drop-In, No Registration Required.


Family Art Night! This is an unstructured meet-up. 
 


 

Family Roller Skating Night @ Gr8skates

6:00pm–8:00pm
Babies, Preschool, School Age, Parents, Families
Off Site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on March 5, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, School Age, Parents, Families
Program Type: On the Road
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families with at least one child in Grade 5 or younger. 

Crescent Moon Suncatchers

11:00am–11:30am
School Age
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1 + 2
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5.

Children will create crescent moon suncatchers that sparkle in the sunlight. Let your creativity shine and help us continue celebrating our winter holidays!


 


 

Lego Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

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

Show off your Master Builder Skills! 

 

Tail Waggin' and Readin' Fun!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 2
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Families with at least one child Grade 5 or younger.

Drop-in. No registration required. 
 

Lucky Leprechaun Trap

4:30pm–5:15pm
School Age
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5.
 

Ever wanted to catch a leprechaun? Today’s your lucky day! Come create your very own leprechaun trap!    

 


 

STEAM Club@ Makerspace: Sphero Bot

4:30pm–5:00pm
School Age
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Maker Space (Combined)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3 - 5.

This month's STEAM Club is Sphero Bots!

Basic knowledge of computers is required.

 

Leprechaun Bait

6:00pm–6:45pm
School Age
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1 + 2
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5.

Tween Cooking Club: Shamrock Cookies 

6:00pm–6:45pm
School Age
Mastic Beach Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Mastic Beach
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. 

Love to mix, stir, and create? Join us each month as we explore basic cooking techniques, safe food handling, and tasty recipes. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and appetite! 

Basketball Bracelets

4:30pm–5:15pm
School Age
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 13, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5.

Celebrate March Madness with creativity! Join us to make Rainbow Loom bracelets that look just like basketballs!  


 


 

Tail Waggin' and Readin' Fun!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 2
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Families with at least one child Grade 5 or younger.

Drop-in. No registration required. 
 

Can You Break Out?

5:30pm–6:30pm
School Age
Moriches Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 16, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Moriches
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. 

Come compete for prizes with an escape room-like game!

 

Lucky Charm Sculpey Clay Key Chains

4:15pm–5:45pm
School Age
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 17, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1 + 2
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-5.

Beginner D&D

6:00pm–7:30pm
School Age
Mastic Beach Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 17, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Mastic Beach
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. 

Learn how to play the game from Game Master Chris and continue the adventure! 

Minecraft Builders

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: CPSD Floor at Main
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 1 - 5.

Join your fellow Minecraft enthusiasts to hang out and play Minecraft. Please note this is an unstructured meetup. Prior knowledge of Minecraft for PC is required.  

Shamrock Art Lab

6:00pm–6:45pm
School Age
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1 + 2
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-3.

Step into the lab and get creative! Kids will use tin foil to make fun, colorful shamrocks.


 


 

Bookworm Book Club: Hildafolk by Luke Pearson

4:30pm–5:00pm
School Age
Mastic Beach Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 20, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Mastic Beach
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5.

We will be discussing the graphic novel Hildafolk by Luke Pearson. 

Tail Waggin' and Readin' Fun!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 2
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Families with at least one child Grade 5 or younger.

Drop-in. No registration required. 
 

Chess Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
School Age
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 23, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. 

Learn the basics of the classic game or show off your Grandmaster skills! 
 


 

DIY Lava Lamps

6:30pm–7:00pm
School Age
Mastic Beach Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Mastic Beach
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-2. 

Come make your own bubbly DIY lava lamp as we explore colors, movement, and science fun! 

Oreo Challenge

6:00pm–6:45pm
School Age
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 24, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. 

How tall can you stack your snacks? Do you know all the flavors? Do a blind taste test!