Upcoming Events

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Black & white photo of car in Brooklyn

David Bradshaw: Brooklyn Ready

All Day 2/1 - 2/15
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:

Bradshaw will showcase a selection of photos from his publication "Brooklyn Ready.”   

Exhibition will be running the whole month of February

Black & white photo from Egypt

David Bradshaw: Journey to Egypt

All Day 2/1 - 2/15
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:

Bradshaw will showcase a selection of photos from his recent sojourn to Egypt.  

Exhibition will be running the whole month of February

Sample basket by Jeannie Baker

Urban Fiction + Jeannie Baker: Woven Artistry

All Day 2/1 - 2/15
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:

We dedicate our showcase exhibit this month to the stories, authors, and characters that give this fiction genre its rich vibrancy and contemporary vibe. 

African mask collected by Jeannie Baker

Statuary

All Day 2/1 - 2/15
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:

Jeannie Baker shares statuary and 3-D figures her mother collected as she traveled the globe.   

Exhibition will be running the whole month of February

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Sonic's Pixel Dash

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
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. 

DIY Snowflake Decoration

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grades K-2. 

Drop-in. No registration required. 

Craft a unique sparkly snowflake to decorate your home!

 

Makerspace DIY Tote Bag

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 26, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Maker Space (Combined)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Personalize a tote bag with positivity using words and pictures for 2026!

Frosty Winter Frame

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Mastic Beach Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 26, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Mastic Beach
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Melissa to create a winter-themed picture frame for your favorite 4x6 photo. Bring a few photos with you to design a frame that fits your photo. 

Junior Slime Makers: Unwind With Lavender Slime

6:30pm–7:30pm
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: Lobby Room 1L
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-2. 

Relax before bedtime with soothing lavender-scented slime.

Valentine Pop-Up

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Moriches Branch
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will close on January 27, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Adult Rooms Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join artist and professor Chris Vivas to make your own Valentine Heart Pop-Up card.  Not only will your creation pop out but personalize the decorations for your Valentine.  Make this lovely card for a loved one.

Snow-Covered Evergreen Painting

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will close on January 27, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Fee: $6.50 (Non-Refundable, No Kits)

Snow-Covered Evergreen Painting

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Fee: $6.50 (Non-Refundable, No Kits)

Art Teacher Amy: Polar Bear Sledding

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

Grades 1-5.

Paint a polar bear sledding scene with Art Teacher Amy! Blend oil pastels and watercolors to make your wintry artwork pop. All skill levels welcome.

 

Art Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Draw, paint, sketch and explore art with Mr. Casper. This is a drop-in program.

AI Art with Google Gemini

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 29, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Lobby Rooms Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class, participants learn how to use Google Gemini prompts to create one-of-a-kind pictures.  

Crafty Thursdays: Drop In & Create!

5:15pm–6:00pm
School Age
Moriches Branch
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Moriches
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Join us for a Fun Seasonal Craft!  

 

Puzzle Palooza

4:30pm–5:15pm
School Age
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 30, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-5. 

Celebrate National Puzzle Day with fun puzzles and a chance to make your very own jigsaw puzzle! 
 


 

A Time for Kids: Snowman Fun!

11:00am–11:45am
Preschool, Parents
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 31, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1 + 2
Age Group: Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Music, Play, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 19 months to 5 years with their adult. 

Hidden Hearts Sublimation Pillowcase

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Maker Space (Combined)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use sublimation techniques to add a customized message to a 14X14 inch sequined pillowcase. 

Beading Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 3, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make jewelry and keychains using assorted beads!

Hidden Hearts Sublimation Pillowcase

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Maker Space (Combined)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use sublimation techniques to add a customized message to a 14x14 inch sequined pillowcase. 

Crochet & Knit

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Moriches Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 4, 2026 @ 1:30pm.
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Adult Rooms Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

All skill levels are welcome!

Art Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Maker Space (Combined)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Draw, paint, sketch and explore art with Mr. Casper. This is a drop-in program.

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. 
 


 

Hats Off to Presidents - Storytime and Craft

6:00pm–6:30pm
School Age
Mastic Beach Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 5, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Mastic Beach
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5.

Learn about leadership, history, and creativity as we celebrate Presidents Day! Enjoy a story time about America’s presidents and make a patriotic craft to honor the day. 

 

Super Bowl Spirit Lanterns

6:30pm–7:15pm
School Age
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 5, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 2
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for the Super Bowl with us by creating light up mason jar lanterns decorated in Super Bowl team colors.

Grades 2-5.
 


 

Super Bowl Saturday Kick-Off Party!

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 7, 2026 @ 1:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1 + 2
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 1-5. 

Valentine Decorating

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Moriches Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 9, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Adult Rooms Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Needs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create and decorate Valentines for family and friends! Designed for adults with sensory issues, those on the autism spectrum, or those who have other specific needs.