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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

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

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 4/1 - 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?

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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Positive Parenting: VIRTUAL

6:00pm–7:30pm
Parents
Online Program
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Parents
Program Type: Counseling/Support
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tuesdays, March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28 & May 5 - 6:00-7:30 p.m.  

Jam Session

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 7, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you're a pro or just starting out, come on down with your acoustic instrument and join the jam! Open to all.

GED Prep Class

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
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.  
 

NY State Health Insurance Navigator

9:30am–5:00pm
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Lobby Room 1L
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Counseling/Support
Event Details:

Held at our Mastic Beach Branch.  

Social Work Intern Anne

10:00am–10:45am
Adults
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
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.

Canasta Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Moriches Branch
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Adult Rooms Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Open Play. All Welcome.

Little Creators Art Studio & Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Preschool, Parents
Moriches Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Moriches
Age Group: Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 years with an adult.

Social Work Intern Anne

11:00am–11:45am
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 8, 2026 @ 11:00am.
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 Anne

12:00pm–12:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 8, 2026 @ 12:00pm.
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

1:00pm–1:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 8, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
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.

Scandalous! Scandals in the Art World

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 8, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Information/Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

From stolen masterpieces to artwork that shocked the world, join us as artist and professor Chris Vivas discusses major events in the art world that range from theft, to murder and exploitation.

Learn the Art of Quilting

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 8, 2026 @ 1:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program will take place at the Main Branch.

Teen Writers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Mastic Beach Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 8, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Mastic Beach
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab a prompt, write a story, and share it with the group or keep it for yourself.

STEAM Club @ Makerspace: Minecraft EDU Coding

4:30pm–5:00pm
School Age
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 8, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Maker Space (Combined)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5.

This month's STEAM Club is Minecraft EDU Coding!

Basic knowledge of computers is required.

 

Peter Pan - Rehearsal

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 8, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Service, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help us put on our production of the classic play Peter Pan for the children’s department!
Rehearsals will count as one hour of community service each. Speak to Mr. Kyle in the Teen Department if you'd like to join!

Spring Celebration Prep

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Moriches Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 8, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Teen Rooms Combined
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earn one hour of community service by turning upcycled cans into planters for the seed-planting table at our Spring Celebration. 

Preschool Play Date

6:00pm–7:00pm
Preschool, Parents
Mastic Beach Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 8, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
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.

Relax With Yoga

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness & Health
Registration Required
Event Details:

This in-person yoga practice is guided from a chair and a mat to provide options and variations for accessibility.  You will be encouraged to move at your own pace and in a way that is kind to your body.  It is a practice for beginners o

"Hello Spring" Wall Pocket

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Moriches Branch
Full
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Adult Rooms Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Create this multi-media wall pocket with Laurie. You will be decoupaging, flower arranging and creating the canvas pocket on the backer board that measures 6x15 inches

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 

Social Work Intern Tia

10:00am–10:45am
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 9, 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.

Filing Season Readiness Workshop

10:00am–1:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Local History Room
Event Details:

2026 Filing Season Readiness Presentation.

Social Work Intern Tia

11:00am–11:45am
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 9, 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 9, 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.