Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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

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

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

02/01/2026 @ 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. 

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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.

Preschool Play Date

6:00pm–7:00pm
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: 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.

Social Work Intern Tia

10:00am–10:45am
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Adult Program 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.

Custom Rubber Stamps

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Maker Space (Combined)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use Canva to design your own custom made rubber stamp.

Social Work Intern Tia

11:00am–11:45am
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Adult Program 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 Tia

12:00pm–12:45pm
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Adult Program 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 Tia

1:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Adult Program 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.

Senior Fit Chair Workout

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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.

Gathering Grounds Support Group

2:00pm–3:45pm
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Adult Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Counseling/Support
Event Details:

This program provides a space to meet in a group setting for Social Work assistance. Open to all.

Creative Writer's Workshop

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Moriches Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Adult Rooms Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Creative Writer's Workshop with Anne

This will take place at the Moriches Branch.

Poetry Lab

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Lobby Rooms Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for The Poetry Lab, where we ditch the "rules" of poetry and focus on the fun of creation. No experience required—just a curious mind and a willingness to experiment! Open to all.

Social Work Intern Anne

4:00pm–4:45pm
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Adult Program 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.

Yarn Bracelets

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Moriches Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 25, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Teen Room 1L
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a macrame bracelet to take home. 

Social Work Intern Anne

5:00pm–5:45pm
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Adult Program 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. 

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

Tween Cooking Club: Shamrock Cookies 

6:00pm–6:45pm
School Age
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: 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! 

Library Feud

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun game of library feud! Come on your own or bring a team; we’ll match solo players together. Get ready to guess the top answers and enjoy a night of friendly competition!

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.  

What's On Your Nightstand?

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Deciding what to read next? Join us for a discussion about books at Sunsets at Senix! There is no assigned reading; chat about what you are currently reading, what you want to read, or your most favorite book of all time. Snacks will be provided.

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. 

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.  
 

Virtual Author Talk with Kate Quinn

7:00pm–9:00pm
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.

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.