Week Calendar

Children 18 months - 5 years with adult or caregiver.

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.

Social Work Intern Anne 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.  

Social Work Intern Anne 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.  

Ages 2-3 years with an adult.
 

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

Appointments are required.  

Social Work Intern Anne 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 award-winning ensemble Serenade Duo featuring flutist Michelle LaPorte and guitarist Gerry Saulter will take the stage share music of the world with their warm stage presence and engaging performances of culturally diverse repertoire.

Appointments are required.  

This program will take place at the Main Branch.

Appointments are required.   

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.  

Social Work Intern Anne 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.  

Craft a personalized trinket dish and take it home with you!  

This class will take place in person at the Main Building.

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.  

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

Start a new air-dry clay project or finish an old one. Clay and tools will be provided.

Social Work Intern Anne 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.  

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

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

Appointments are required. 

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 K-5. Drop-in, no registration required. 

Use our provided materials to make a craft of your choice! This is an unstructured program. 

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

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! 

Social Work Intern Anne 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.  

Grades 3-5. 

 Join us for an MLK Jr. Story and Art Craft!

Grades 3-5. 

 Learn the basics of the classic game or show off your Grandmaster skills!  
 

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.

Appointments are required. 

Brighten the day of a homebound neighbor. Our cards will be distributed by a local food pantry. Earn one hour of community service. 

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

Meet up to get information and ask questions about performing in our production of the classic story of The Wizard of Oz for the Children’s Department! Rehearsals will count as community service.

Try and rate snacks from around the world!

Join Charlie, Teen Services Librarian, for a unique, custom-made D&D adventure that will span 5 epic sessions! Character sheets and dice will be provided. 

Felted snowmen are back!! Join Anne to learn the art of needle felting by making an adorable snowman or snowwoman. If you have a felting needle and pad from a previous class, please bring with you.

Grades K-2.

Hear about Tacky’s wacky ways, then craft your own penguin pal! 

Grades 3-5. 

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

Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4 & 11.   6:00-7:30 p.m. 

Learn tips and tricks to painting your favorite models and figures. Bring your own supplies and imagination. Open to all.

Draw, paint, sketch and explore art with Mr. Casper. 

Families with children Grade 5 or younger. 
 

Family Art Night! Please note this is an unstructured meet-up. 

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

Join local artist Jennifer Lucas to learn the basics of sketching and drawing using colored pencil this month!

New to Cricut? Come learn the basics of Design Space and create your own custom mug using our Cricut cutting machine. One mug and all necessary supplies will be provided for each participant. 

Grades K-5. Drop-in, no registration required. 

Join us to make a Snowman Lantern Craft!  

Deciding what to read next? Join us for a discussion about books at La Buena Vida!

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

Advanced Battle of the Books practice. 

Advanced Battle of the Books practice. 

Join craft instructor Laurie for a fun workshop where you’ll create an indoor winter themed wall decoration.  In this class, you will learn to incorporate techniques like decoupage and painting to bring your vision to life.  

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.

The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with TJ Klune: Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the s

¡Bienvenido! Learn basic conversational Spanish in a casual setting with Profesora Sylvia. 

Practice vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and more! Bring a notebook and pen to class. Open to all.  

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.