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

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

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
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

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.

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Social Work Intern Chiara

1:00pm–1:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 29, 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.

Magic the Gathering Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us at the library to cast spells, sharpen your strategy, and meet fellow Magic the Gathering players! Whether you're a veteran or a beginner, all skill levels are welcome. 

Social Work Intern Chiara

3:00pm–3:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 29, 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.

Flower Pot Decorating

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 29, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Decorate a pot and fill it with flowers. 

Social Work Intern Chiara

4:00pm–4:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 29, 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 Mother’s Day Gift

4:30pm–5:15pm
School Age
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5. 

DIY Mother’s Day Gift! 


 

Social Work Intern Chiara

5:00pm–5:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 29, 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

9:00am–9:45am
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 29, 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.

U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class

9:30am–11:30am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English as a New Language (ENL), Literacy
Event Details:

For more information and to register, visit the Literacy Department (407 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley).

Pre-registration is required.

Social Work Intern Chiara

10:00am–10:45am
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 29, 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

11:00am–11:45am
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 29, 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

12:00pm–12:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 29, 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.

Community Plant Swap

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Moriches Branch
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Children's Outdoor Space Moriches
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Events
Event Details:

Swap your extra garden or house plants, cuttings, seedlings or seeds at our Community Plant Swap! 

Social Work Intern Chiara

1:00pm–1:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 29, 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.

Mystery Video Game Tournament

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Mastic Beach Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 29, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Teen Floor MB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think you’re a video game master? Put your skills to the test, as you won’t know which game you’re playing until you arrive for the tournament! The overall winner earns themselves a $20 Nintendo eShop Card!

Library Closed

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Mastic Beach Branch, Moriches Branch, All three library buildings, Off Site, Online Program, Mastic Recreation Center

Literacy: Beginner with Carmen

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

Early Literacy - Spring!

11:00am–11:30am
Babies, Parents
Moriches Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 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 Spring!

 

Color and Dreamy Landscape Workshop

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Moriches Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will open on April 29, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Adult Rooms Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Color your world with this vibrant workshop to create a beautiful color landscape of your choice. Landscapes can be winter, mountains, cityscapes, or whatever you wish.

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/

Creating With Canva: Sublimation Car Fresheners

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 29, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Maker Space (Combined)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your Canva design skills by creating your own custom car air freshener. Once your design is complete, it will be sublimated onto a car air freshener for you to take with you.

Makerspace Drop-In Hours

1:30pm–4:30pm
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!

Conversational English/Spanish

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 15, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn and practice English/Spanish grammar/vocabulary through conversations. 

Aprende y practica tu gramática y vocabulario en inglés/español a traves de conversaciones. 

Memorial Windsocks

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5.

Craft a patriotic decoration to catch the wind!