Upcoming Events

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Painted Warhammer 40k figurine

Joe Cisar

All Day 3/1 - 3/30
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:

This hobbyist's artistry is dedicated to The Sisters of the Battle / Adepta Sororitas, an elite group of female warriors in the Warhammer 40k universe known for their rigorous discipline and unwavering faith.    

Picture of 18th century scissors on the left, and a picture of three pieces of jewelry made by Unkechaug women.

"The Diane Schwindt Collection of 18th Century Cookware" and "The Artistry and Craftsmanship of Unkechaug Women." 

All Day 3/1 - 3/30
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:

"The Diane Schwindt Collection of 18th Century Cookware" will be located in the showcase.

"The Artistry and Craftsmanship of Unkechaug Women" will be located in the pedestals.

Abstract painting - faces and lines

Tia Morris - "Monachopsis"

All Day 3/1 - 3/30
Moriches Branch

Program Type:

Exhibition

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exhibition
Event Details:

Abstract pieces made with acrylic and oil pastels by our Social Work Intern.

Montauk Hoodoos, dryppoint, 2023

Meghan Goparaju - "Woodblock & Other Prints"

All Day 3/1 - 3/30
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:

"Woodblock & Other Prints"

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.

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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Total Body Workout

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness & Health, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

A full body workout using resistance bands and weights to improve strength and flexibility. The workout includes cardio to strengthen the heart and improve circulation.

D&D

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Mastic Beach Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Adult Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Charlie (super-cool Teen Services librarian) and your friends for a heroic D&D adventure! Character sheets and dice will be provided. 

Colorful Suncatchers

6:30pm–7:30pm
School Age
Mastic Beach Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Mastic Beach
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. 

Celebrate summertime with colorful DIY glue suncatchers! 

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2
Program Type: Library Board Meeting
Event Details:

The regular meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library.

Stroller Club

10:00am–10:45am
Babies, Parents
Off Site
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will open on May 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Fitness & Health, On the Road
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages birth - 23 months with an adult. 

Meet us at Patriots Preserve for a morning walk with your little one!

 

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!

Virtual Author Talk with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy

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.

Kindness Keychains

4:30pm–5:15pm
School Age
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 26, 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-3.

Learn about kindness and friendship, then make your own colorful keychain to take home or share with a friend! 

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

Cafe Chefs: Strawberry Shortcake Towers! (ages 2-5)

6:00pm–6:45pm
Preschool, Parents
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with one adult or caregiver. 

Positive Parenting: VIRTUAL

6:00pm–7:30pm
Parents
Online Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will open on June 9, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Parents
Program Type: Counseling/Support
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tuesdays, June 23, 30 and July 7, 14, 21 & 28 - 6:00-7:30 p.m.  

American Flag Tray Mosaic

6:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Moriches Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will open on May 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Adult Rooms Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

This special American Flag project offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on history, freedom, and personal expression through art in celebration of America 250.

Retirement: Financial Literacy Seminar

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Information/Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Making your money last - How do you picture your retirement? We’ll discuss strategies designed to help you work toward fulfilling your retirement expectations.

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.  

Messy Meetups

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Preschool, Parents
Moriches Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Moriches
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 years with an adult.  

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.

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!

Patriotic Sand Art

6:00pm–6:45pm
School Age
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1 + 2
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5.

Kids will celebrate America 250 at the library by creating colorful patriotic sand art! Get creative while making a red, white, and blue masterpiece to take home. 

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.

Retro Gaming

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
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!

Vote Now: Unearth the BEST Dinosaur!

9:00am–9:00pm
Preschool, School Age
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Children in Grade 5 and younger.

Start Your Day the Right Way Walking Club

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Off Site
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will open on May 28, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness & Health
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event occurs offsite at the Terrell County Park, 43 Montauk Highway, Center Moriches, NY 11934.

Summer Reading Kickoff

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Teen Summer Reading Club 2026

June 25th-August 13th 

Summer Reading Kickoff

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Fireplace Lounge Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Events
Event Details:

Sign up for our Adult Summer Reading Program at any of our three branches!