Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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

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

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

02/01/2026 @ 12:00pm to 02/15/2026 @ 5:00pm
Front Desk at Mastic Beach Branch

Program Type:

Events

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Front Desk
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. 

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Age Group

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

Teen Enrichment: Pizza Party

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 5, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Needs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enrichment is a distinctive program designed for those with special needs. Hang out and eat pizza Ms. Currao (William Floyd High School special education teacher) and other library friends! 

Family Roller Skating Night @ Gr8skates

6:00pm–8:00pm
Babies, Preschool, School Age, Parents, Families
Off Site
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will open on February 24, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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. 

Game Master Games

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Moriches Branch
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Adult Rooms Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Attention all tabletop game enthusiasts! Come join Games Master Games for a night filled with board action.

TALK. CONNECT. PROTECT: Guiding Good Choices

6:00pm–8:00pm
Parents
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 26, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 2
Age Group: Parents
Program Type: Counseling/Support, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thursdays, February 26 & March 5, 12, 19 & 26

6:00-8:00 p.m.  

Spinnin' Wax: Vinyl Listening Party

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Adult Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Music
Event Details:

Come listen to vinyl records with your community. Bring your favorites, or come to discover new favorites!

Advanced Battle of the Books

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 12, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have an interest in reading and trivia? Advanced Battle of the Books is a county-wide competition for teens in grades 9 through 12. We will compete with other Suffolk County libraries in the Spring. 

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Counseling/Support
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Family and Children's Association is hosting a monthly support group for persons who care for someone with dementia or memory loss.  The support group provides caregivers with emotional and social support, as well as educati

GED Prep Class

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Lobby Rooms Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

FEE: $30

Need help preparing for the General Educational Development Test known as GED?  This program will help get you started. Focus will be on math and reading/writing.  
 

Social Work Intern Chiara

9:00am–9:45am
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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.

Mahjong Group

9:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Open Play. All Welcome.

Baby Play Date

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Parents
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 23, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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. No older siblings. 
 

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

Toddler Play Date

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool, Parents
Mastic Beach Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 23, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Mastic Beach
Age Group: Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 19 months - 3 years with an adult. No older siblings. 
 

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

Makerspace Drop-In Hours

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Maker Space (Combined)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to design, create and innovate! Come explore our 3D printers, crafting supplies, laser engraver, embroidery machines and more. No appointment needed- just bring your ideas and let' make something amazing together!

Early Literacy - Shapes!

11:00am–11:30am
Babies, Parents
Moriches Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 23, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Moriches
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Fun & Games, Play, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages birth-23 months with an adult. 

Early literacy activities like songs, fingerplays, and books about Shapes!

 

Social Work Intern Chiara

12:00pm–12:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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.

The Only Requirement

12:15pm–1:15pm
Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2
Purpose of Meeting

https://suffolkny-aa.org/meetings/178-mn-00/

Social Work Intern Chiara

1:00pm–1:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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.

Battle of the Books Information Session

1:30pm–2:30pm
Moriches Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 24, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Adult Room 1L
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you love books and pub-style trivia, Battle of the Books takes the best of both! 

Social Work Intern Chiara

3:00pm–3:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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 Chiara

4:00pm–4:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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.

DIY Shamrock Banner

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 25, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own decorative shamrock banner for St. Patrick's Day!

Retro Gaming

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Mastic Beach Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 25, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Teen Floor MB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pretend it's the arcade days with some retro NES games on the Nintendo Switch! Eat snacks and try to get the highest score!

Social Work Intern Chiara

5:00pm–5:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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.