Upcoming Events

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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

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

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

02/01/2026 @ 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

02/17/2026 @ 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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Spring Card Craft- Handmade Greeting Card Workshop

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Moriches Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 24, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Adult Rooms Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your spring brighter by learning how to create handmade greeting cards to send to your family and friends.  Using stamps and dies, you will make amazing cards for birthdays, Mother's Day and other occasions when you need to send a card.

Rain Cloud in a Cup

6:30pm–7:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-2. 

Create a mini rain cloud in a cup and watch the raindrops fall! 

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.

Social Work Intern Allen

10:00am–10:45am
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 24, 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 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.

Parent/Toddler Workshop

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Preschool, Parents
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 23, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Parenting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Parent/Toddler Workshop

Tuesdays, April 14, 21, 28 & May 5 - 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Registration required for each separate session.

Ages 12-35 months with an adult.

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!

Social Work Intern Allen

11:00am–11:45am
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 24, 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 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 Allen

12:00pm–12:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 24, 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 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–1:45pm
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.

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.

Social Work Intern Allen

2:00pm–2:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 24, 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 Allen

3:00pm–3:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 24, 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 Tia

3:00pm–3:45pm
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 Allen

4:00pm–4:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 24, 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 Tia

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.

Social Work Intern Tia

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: Lobby Rooms Combined
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.

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

Paper Egg Painting

6:00pm–6:30pm
School Age
Moriches Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 23, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Moriches
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint paper eggs with us for Spring!

Grades K-5.

Social Work Intern Tia- LIBRARY AREA

6:00pm–6:45pm
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Front Desk
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.

Learn How to Write in Cursive

6:00pm–7:00pm
School Age
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 23, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 2
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Workshop, Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. 

Can you sign your name in script? Can you read something written in script? Come and learn how! 

Positive Parenting: VIRTUAL

6:00pm–7:30pm
Parents
Online Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will open on March 17, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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.