Week Calendar

Join the library on Tuesday mornings for a relaxing walk at Patriot's Preserve Park in Shirley. We will meet in the parking lot and will start promptly at 9:30 am. This is a paved walking trail with little to no shade.

Social Worker Alex can help with locating resources for housing, financial assistance, familial/custodial issues, substance abuse programs and much more.  Patrons are permitted to make 2 appointments in a 4 -week time period.  

Children 18 months - 5 years with adult or caregiver.

Birth-18 months w/ adult. 
 

Ages 18 months-5 with an adult.  

Social Worker Alex can help with locating resources for housing, financial assistance, familial/custodial issues, substance abuse programs and much more.  Patrons are permitted to make 2 appointments in a 4 -week time period.  

The library will be providing social work assistance by our social work intern Anne.

Ages birth - 23 months with an adult. 

Open play with a seasonal sensory bin! 

Ages birth-23 months with an adult.
 

Bring your little one for a fun baby play date! This is an unstructured meetup meant for play, exploring and socializing.

The library will be providing social work assistance by our social work intern Anne.

The library will be providing social work assistance by our social work intern Anne.

The library will be providing social work assistance by our social work intern Anne.

The library will be providing social work assistance by our social work intern Anne.

All skill levels are welcome!

The library will be providing social work assistance by our social work intern Anne.

The library will be providing social work assistance by our social work intern Anne.

Appointments are required. Appointments will be held in person at the Mastic Beach Branch, 369 Neighborhood Road, Mastic Beach.  

Appointments are required. Appointments will be held in person at the Mastic Beach Branch, 369 Neighborhood Road, Mastic Beach.  

Families with children grade 5 or younger.

Drop-in. No registration required.

Join Ms. Hillary for play with Dinosaur Playdough for all ages.

Appointments are required. Appointments will be held in person at the Mastic Beach Branch, 369 Neighborhood Road, Mastic Beach.  

Make holiday cards that will bring cheer to seniors living in nursing homes. 

Appointments are required. Appointments will be held in person at the Mastic Beach Branch, 369 Neighborhood Road, Mastic Beach.  

Join Mr. Casper for a watch party! Watch a variety of current movies/series and stay for a discussion over pizza.

Hangout and make a candy corn-shaped squishable plushie while eating candy corn!

The library will be providing social work assistance by our social work intern Anne.

Japanese cartoons, a few Marvel moments, snacks and plenty of awesomeness. Register for each session. 

Families with children grade 5 and younger. Sign-up one name to represent the family, one session per family. 

Grades K-5. Drop-In.  No registration required. 
 

Families with children grade 5 and younger. Sign-up one name to represent the family, one session per family. 

The library will be providing social work assistance by our social work intern Anne.

Grades K-5.  Drop-In.  No registration required. 
 

Appointments are required. Appointments will be held in person at the Mastic Beach Branch, 369 Neighborhood Road, Mastic Beach.  

Grades 1-5. 

Paint some cute pug puppies with Art Teacher Amy! Draw and color with oil pastels and watercolors. Step-by-step instruction. No experience necessary.   

Appointments are required. Appointments will be held in person at the Mastic Beach Branch, 369 Neighborhood Road, Mastic Beach.  

Grades 1-5. 

Join Curiously Creative Candles to construct and bring home your very own Thanksgiving themed candle with colored and scented wax! 

Drop-in to pet a therapy dog, tell a story or read a few pages of your favorite book. 

Pretend it's the arcade days with some retro NES games on the Nintendo Switch! Eat snacks and try to get the highest score! For grades 6 through 12. 

The library will be providing social work assistance by our social work intern Anne.

Grades 3-5. 

For November we will be reading Jurassic Jeff: Space Invader by Royden Lepp, pick up the book at Circulation starting November 1.  

Families with children grade 5 and younger. Sign-up one name to represent the family, one session per family. 

Use paints, dotting tools, and paint markers to create original designs for your garden or flower pots, or to spread some love in the community and earn one hour of community service.

Families with children grade 5 and younger. Sign-up one name to represent the family, one session per family. 

Families with children grade 5 and younger. Sign-up one name to represent the family, one session per family. 

Classes are being held on November 18 and 19.   You must attend both sessions to receive your certificate.

Families with children grade 5 and younger. Sign-up one name to represent the family, one session per family. 

The library will be providing social work assistance by our  social work intern Anne.

Families with children grade 5 and younger. Sign-up one name to represent the family, one session per family. 

Families with children grade 5 and younger. Sign-up one name to represent the family, one session per family. 

Earn one hour of community service by making bird feeders for the birds passing through on their way down south. For students in grades 6 through 12 with a MMSC Library card in good standing. 

Appointments are required. Appointments will be held in person at the Mastic Beach Branch, 369 Neighborhood Road, Mastic Beach.  

For students in grades 6 through 10. Drop-in for help in math from a recently retired Paca Middle School math teacher. You must bring materials (books, handouts, homework) with you. 

Grades K-5. 

Create your own sand art dinosaur figurine to take home! 

Families with children grade 5 and younger. Sign-up one name to represent the family, one session per family. 

**PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONLY ONE SESSION.**

Families with children grade 5 and younger. Sign-up one name to represent the family, one session per family. 

There was no fast food in the 18th century- it could take you a whole day to make and bake a loaf of bread in a properly prepared brick oven.

Families with children grade 5 and younger. Sign-up one name to represent the family, one session per family. 

Break into groups and try not to get stumped by fact or fiction questions!

October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 and December 3. 

Grades 4-5. 

Learn how to play the game from Game Master Chris and continue the adventure! 

Families with children grade 5 and younger. Sign-up one name to represent the family, one session per family. 

Families with children grade 5 and younger. Sign-up one name to represent the family, one session per family. 

Families with children grade 5 and younger. Sign-up one name to represent the family, one session per family. 

Appointments are required. Appointments will be held in person at the Mastic Beach Branch, 369 Neighborhood Road, Mastic Beach.  

Join us biweekly for tabletop gaming adventures designed just for teens! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to dice and strategy, this program offers a fun and inclusive space to explore various tabletop games.

Create a beautiful mushroom garland. 

Join painting instructor Linda and learn how to paint this adorable penguin on a soap dispenser. Materials fee: $6.00 (non-refundable).

Grades K-3. 

Join us for a storytime and then create your very own Turkey crown! 

The Family and Children's Association is hosting a monthly support group for persons who care for someone with dementia or memory loss.  The support group provides caregivers with emotional and social support, as well as educati

Do you have an interest in reading and trivia? Advanced Battle of the Books is a county-wide competition for teens in grades 9 through 12. We will compete with other Suffolk County libraries in 2025. Attend a meeting to join our team! 

Meet firefighters and participants in the department’s Explorers training program, learn about the fire and emergency first responders in the community, and earn one hour of community service.

Families with children grade 5 and younger. Sign-up one name to represent the family, one session per family. 

Need help preparing for the General Educational Development Test known as GED?  This program will help get you started. Focus will be on math and reading/writing.  
 

Dates for this Class are:

Families with children grade 5 and younger. Sign-up one name to represent the family, one session per family. 

Grades K-5. 

Never meditated before? No worries! Bring a blanket and your imagination for a relaxing pre-bedtime experience.  

A place where any teen can come down to discuss any topic they want in a judge-free atmosphere. Where they will feel accepted and appreciated for the differences that make them unique.

Experience the tastes of fall in just 20 minutes and make your own quick and easy apple mug cake!

Class is held at William Floyd HS. 

Pre-registration is required; call or visit the Literacy Trailer for more information.

(631)399-1511 ext. 2002

369 Neighborhood Road, Mastic Beach

Native Rights and Culture in Fiction: A Conversation with Mona Susan Power  Pen/Hemingway Prize winner and an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Power's novel, A Council of Dolls, was longlisted for th

Watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and eat popcorn!

Need help preparing for the General Educational Development Test known as GED?  This program will help get you started. Focus will be on math and reading/writing.  
 

Dates for this Class are:

TBA

A unique program where teens get to pick topics that are of concern to them that will be discussed among their peers in a judgement free and open atmosphere.