Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Community Cares Ricardo holding a basket of hygiene items to be added to a box of cans

Community Cares Drive

03/01/2026 @ 12:00pm to 06/30/2026 @ 9:00pm
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:

Help us support our neighbors in need.  The Library’s Community Cares Drive is collecting non-expired, nonperishable food items and hygiene products to replenish local pantries now through June.  Donations will be a

Community Cares Ricardo holding a basket of hygiene supplies to be added to box of cans

Community Cares Drive

03/01/2026 @ 12:00pm to 04/04/2026 @ 9:00pm
Mastic Beach Donation Drive at Mastic Beach Branch

Program Type:

Events

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Mastic Beach Donation Drive
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Events
Event Details:

Help us support our neighbors in need.  The Library’s Community Cares Drive is collecting non-expired, nonperishable food items and hygiene products to replenish local pantries now through June.  Donations will be a

Community Cares Ricardo holding a basket of hygiene items to be added to a box of cans

Community Cares Drive

03/01/2026 @ 12:00pm to 06/30/2026 @ 9:00pm
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:

Help us support our neighbors in need.  The Library’s Community Cares Drive is collecting non-expired, nonperishable food items and hygiene products to replenish local pantries now through June.  Donations will be a

Hand on table lit by light from window

What Does Neurodiversity Look Like?

All Day 4/1 - 4/4
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:

What Does Neurodiversity Look Like?

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.

Hand on table lit by light from window

What Does Neurodiversity Look Like?

All Day 4/6 - 4/29
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:

What Does Neurodiversity Look Like?

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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Virtual Author Talk with Miranda Cowley Heller

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Online Program
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Register for this event using the Author Talk button to the right.

Bingo

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 22, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun game of bingo and a chance to win a prize! Adults only.

NYS Homes and Community Renewal (Blue Buffers)

4:00pm–7:30pm
Mastic Beach Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Lobby Room 2R
Purpose of Meeting

Blue Buffer

NYS Homes and Community Renewal (Blue Buffers)

4:00pm–7:30pm
Mastic Beach Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Adult Program Room
Purpose of Meeting

NYS Homes and Community Renewal (Blue Buffers)

National Poetry Month: Community Service

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Mastic Beach Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 15, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Mastic Beach
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Service, Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Promote a favorite poem, or write your own to share to earn one hour of community service. For students in grades 6 through 12 with a valid MMS library card. 

Build-A-Beat Guitar Lab

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
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K - 3.

Build-A-Beat Guitar Lab!

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.

Teen Art Exhibit

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Events, Exhibition

Guided Meditation for Kids

7:00pm–7:30pm
School Age
Moriches Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 22, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Moriches
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Fitness & Health
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-5. 

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

Start Your Day the Right Way Walking Club

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on April 30, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness & Health
Registration Required
Event Details:

Held at Patriot’s Preserve Park, Shirley 

Literacy: High Beg with Lindsey

9:30am–11:15am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English as a New Language (ENL), Literacy

Social Work Intern Tia

10:00am–10:45am
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 23, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Lobby Room 1L
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Counseling/Support
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library will be providing social work assistance by social work interns from Stony Brook University’s School of Social Welfare.

Social Work Intern Tia

11:00am–11:45am
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 23, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Lobby Room 1L
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Counseling/Support
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library will be providing social work assistance by social work interns from Stony Brook University’s School of Social Welfare.

Social Work Intern Tia

12:00pm–12:45pm
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 23, 2026 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Lobby Room 1L
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Counseling/Support
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library will be providing social work assistance by social work interns from Stony Brook University’s School of Social Welfare.

Social Work Intern Tia

1:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 23, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Lobby Room 1L
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Counseling/Support
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library will be providing social work assistance by social work interns from Stony Brook University’s School of Social Welfare.

Senior Fit Chair Workout

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness & Health, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to this workout using a ball for strength training and to improve posture, flexibility, and mobility. There will be a warmup first, ball incorporated into the workout, and ending with a cool down.

Social Work Intern Anne

2:00pm–2:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 23, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Counseling/Support
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library will be providing social work assistance by social work interns from Stony Brook University’s School of Social Welfare.

Social Work Intern Anne

3:00pm–3:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 23, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Counseling/Support
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library will be providing social work assistance by social work interns from Stony Brook University’s School of Social Welfare.

Social Work Intern Anne

4:00pm–4:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 23, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Counseling/Support
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library will be providing social work assistance by social work interns from Stony Brook University’s School of Social Welfare.

Adult Enrichment: Spring Craft

4:30pm–5:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 23, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Needs
Registration Required

Social Work Intern Anne

5:00pm–5:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 23, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Counseling/Support
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library will be providing social work assistance by social work interns from Stony Brook University’s School of Social Welfare.

Chess Club

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us to play some chess. You bring the skills, we provide the space. Feel free to bring your own chess set, if desired. Open to all, walk-ins welcome. 

Little Earth Day Painters

5:30pm–6:00pm
Preschool, Parents
Mastic Beach Branch
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Mastic Beach
Age Group: Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 years with an adult. 

Little Earth Day Painters!


 

Makerspace Drop-In Hours

5:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Maker Space (Combined)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts