Upcoming Events

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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
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 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

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
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

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Preschool Play Date

6:00pm–7:00pm
Preschool, Parents
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: 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.

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. 

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.

Mystery Video Game Tournament

1:00pm–4:00pm
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:

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

Can You Break Out?

5:30pm–6:30pm
School Age
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: School Age
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. 

Come compete for prizes with an escape room-like game!

 

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.

STEAM Club: Tinkercad Open Design

4:30pm–5:00pm
School Age
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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 Tinkercad Open Design!

Basic knowledge of computers is required.

 

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. 

Babies Bonding: Monthly Milestones - June

6:00pm–6:45pm
Babies, Parents
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: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages birth – 18 months with an adult. No older siblings please. 

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.

Magic the Gathering

2:00pm–4:00pm
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: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-5. 

Make a deck to take home and learn how to play the game!

Magic the Gathering

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Mastic Beach Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Teen Floor MB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a deck to take home and learn how to play this classic card game!

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. 

Dungeons & Dragons

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention Adventurers! Join the party and begin a brand new campaign with Dungeon Master Eric!

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

Baby Games

10:30am–11:15am
Babies, Parents
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 2
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Fun & Games, Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Birth-18 months w/ adult. 
 

Chess Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
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: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. 

Learn the basics of the classic game or show off your Grandmaster skills! 
 


 

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! 

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.

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!

Summer With Us Kickoff Celebration

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 

Chess Club

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Moriches Branch
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Adult Rooms Combined
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.