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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
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.

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?

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Beanstack Spring Into Reading! Challenge - VIRTUAL

All Day 4/6–4/11
Children, Babies, Preschool, School Age
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Join our Beanstack Spring Into Reading! Reading Challenge!

From Thursday, April 2 through Saturday, April 11.

Complete our online reading challenge during spring break to earn the chance to win a prize!

What's On Your Nightstand?

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Deciding what to read next? Join us for a discussion about books at Sunsets at Senix! There is no assigned reading; chat about what you are currently reading, what you want to read, or your most favorite book of all time. Snacks will be provided.

Tail Waggin' and Readin' Fun!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 2
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Families with at least one child Grade 5 or younger.

Drop-in. No registration required. 
 

Vote Now: Kids' Choice Picks!

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.

Virtual Author Talk with Brad Taylor

7:00pm–9:00pm
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.

Book Discussion: The Doorman by Chris Pavone

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 16, 2026 @ 2:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required

Spring Into A Good Book

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Moriches Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 20, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Moriches Branch
Room: Adult Rooms Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Look through some staff book picks to find something good to read for the spring! Designed for adults with sensory issues, those on the autism spectrum, or those who have other specific needs.

Tail Waggin' and Readin' Fun!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 2
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Families with at least one child Grade 5 or younger.

Drop-in. No registration required. 
 

Virtual Author Talk with Miranda Cowley Heller

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.

Bookworm Book Club: InvestiGATORS by John Patrick Green

4:30pm–5:00pm
School Age
Mastic Beach Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 24, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: CPSD Program Room Mastic Beach
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5.

We will be discussing InvestiGATORS by John Patrick Green.

Tail Waggin' and Readin' Fun!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 2
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Families with at least one child Grade 5 or younger.

Drop-in. No registration required. 
 

Virtual Author Talk with Jason Reynolds

7:00pm–9:00pm
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.

Beanstack Children's Book Week! Reading Challenge - VIRTUAL

All Day 5/4–5/9
Children, Babies, Preschool, School Age
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Join our Beanstack Children's Book Week! Reading Challenge!

From Monday, May 4 through Sunday, May 10.

Complete our online reading challenge during Children's Book Week to earn the chance to win a prize!

Tail Waggin' and Readin' Fun!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 2
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Families with at least one child Grade 5 or younger.

Drop-in. No registration required. 
 

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.

Virtual Author Talk with Marjan Kamali

7:00pm–9:00pm
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.

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

Tail Waggin' and Readin' Fun!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 2
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Families with at least one child Grade 5 or younger.

Drop-in. No registration required. 
 

Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Vivienne Ming

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.

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

Tail Waggin' and Readin' Fun!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 2
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Families with at least one child Grade 5 or younger.

Drop-in. No registration required. 
 

Virtual Author Talk with Nir Eyal

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.

Edna White Book Talk

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Mastic Beach Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 29, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Mastic Beach Branch
Room: Lobby Rooms Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

An interactive discussion based on The YOU Project by Edna White. Exploring identity, mindset, and personal direction.

Book Discussion: Just As I Am by Cicely Tyson

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 29, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a powerful and inspiring discussion of Just as I Am by Cicely Tyson—a deeply personal memoir that traces her extraordinary journey from a determined young woman in Harlem to a groundbreaking, award-winning actress who re