Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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

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

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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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.

Family Roller Skating Night @ Gr8skates

6:00pm–8:00pm
Babies, Preschool, School Age, Parents, Families
Off Site
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will open on April 29, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, School Age, Parents, Families
Program Type: On the Road
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families with at least one child in Grade 5 or younger. 

Vote Now: Ultimate Children’s Book Character

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

Children in Grade 5 and younger.

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. 

Books and Blossoms

5:30pm–6:00pm
Preschool, Parents
Mastic Beach Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Mastic Beach
Age Group: Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 years with an adult. 

Snuggle up for a cheerful story time and a fun, hands-on craft made with love for Mom or your special person! 


 

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

Minecraft Keychains

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

Grades K-5. 

Love Minecraft? Turn your favorite characters and items into real-life pixel keychains! Use Perler beads to craft blocky designs and make Minecraft loot you can carry everywhere. 
 

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.

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!

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/

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! 


 

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.

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

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/

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!

Fizzing Slime

6:30pm–7:30pm
School Age
Mastic Beach Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 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-5. 

Slime with a twist: mix it, stretch it, and watch it bubble and fizz! 

Vegetable Gardening

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Moriches Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 28, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Adult Rooms Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Information/Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class, participants will learn the basics of how to start a vegetable garden.  This presentation will also go over the most common types of vegetables that can be planted in the garden.

Books, Balls, and Blocks Presented by Help Me Grow (Ages Birth-23 months)

10:00am–10:45am
Babies, Parents
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Parenting, Play, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Books, Balls, and Blocks Presented by Help Me Grow 

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!

Books, Balls, and Blocks Presented by Help Me Grow (Ages 2-5)

11:00am–11:45am
Preschool, Parents
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Parenting, Play, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Books, Balls, and Blocks Presented by Help Me Grow 

Plant and Potting Party

4:45pm–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, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5.

Get hands‑on with plants, create a custom pot, and leave with a beautiful new plant to grow 

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

Positive Parenting: VIRTUAL

6:00pm–7:30pm
Parents
Online Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will open on April 28, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Parents
Program Type: Counseling/Support
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tuesdays, May 12, 19, 26 and June 2, 9 & 16 - 6:00-7:30 p.m.  

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.