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

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

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.

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Spanish for Kids: Toddler and Preschool

9:45am–10:45am
Children, Preschool, Parents
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Literacy, Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn Spanish in a fun way- enjoy storytime, music, crafts, and games.  

For children and their accompanying adult. 

Spanish for Kids: School Age

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, School Age
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Fun & Games, Literacy, Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn Spanish in a fun way- enjoy storytime, music, crafts, and games.  

Literacy: Basic with Lore

9:30am–11:15am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English as a New Language (ENL), Literacy

Literacy: High Beg with Lindsey

9:30am–11:15am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English as a New Language (ENL), Literacy

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.

Literacy: Beginner with Carmen

9:30am–11:15am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English as a New Language (ENL), Literacy

Literacy: Basic with Lore

9:30am–11:15am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English as a New Language (ENL), Literacy

Literacy: High Beg with Lindsey

9:30am–11:15am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English as a New Language (ENL), Literacy

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.

Literacy: Beginner with Carmen

9:30am–11:15am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English as a New Language (ENL), Literacy

Literacy: Basic with Lore

9:30am–11:15am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English as a New Language (ENL), Literacy

Literacy: High Beg with Lindsey

9:30am–11:15am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English as a New Language (ENL), Literacy

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.

Literacy: Beginner with Carmen

9:30am–11:15am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English as a New Language (ENL), Literacy

Literacy: Basic with Lore

9:30am–11:15am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English as a New Language (ENL), Literacy

Literacy: High Beg with Lindsey

9:30am–11:15am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English as a New Language (ENL), Literacy

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

Literacy: Beginner with Carmen

9:30am–11:15am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English as a New Language (ENL), Literacy

Literacy: Basic with Lore

9:30am–11:15am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English as a New Language (ENL), Literacy

Literacy: High Beg with Lindsey

9:30am–11:15am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English as a New Language (ENL), Literacy

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

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

Memorial Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Mastic Beach Branch, Moriches Branch, All three library buildings, Off Site, Online Program, Mastic Recreation Center