Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library: Weekly ENewsletter For Week Of October 18

Press release from the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library:

October 18, 2021

THE GREAT GIVE BACK 2021

See the Adults section for ways on how to participate with helping our community this month.

HAUNTED LIBRARY

Celebrate the season with spooks and scares at our first annual Haunted Library! Walk through a haunted house experience...if you dare, by taking a guided tour. Registration for families, teens, and adults begins on 10/1. Call 631-399-1511 ext. 365 for more information.

Children and Family Registration, 6:00-6:30pm or 6:30-7:00pm
Enrichment Teens and Adults, 7:00-7:30pm or 7:30-8:00pm
Teens and Adults, 8:00-8:30pm

CHILDREN & PARENTS

ON THE ROAD

October Big Day @ Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, October 9, 2:00-3:00pm

Mark your calendars for October Big Day-October 9, 2021! Big Days are a 24-hour opportunity to celebrate birds near and far. Join Ms. Hillary during World Migratory Bird Day to count and celebrate the local birds of Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge. Families with at least one child, birth-7th grade. Click here to register.

@ THE LIBRARY & IN-PERSON PROGRAMS
To register for events, click the corresponding links or call 631-399-1511 ext. 260.

Creation Station
Wednesday, October 20, 5:30-6:30pm

Use your imagination and get creative with our on-hand art supplies and crafts! Drop in! No registration necessary. Grades K-6.

Halloween Silhouette Candle Holder Workshop
Wednesday, October 20, 6:00-7:00pm

Make a spooky and fun Halloween silhouette candle holder. Click here to register. Grades 3-7.

Steam Fun Fridays
Friday, October 22, 4:30-5:30pm

Work on a fun STEAM project with new friends and Ms. Hillary. Click here to register. Grades 3-6.

Crafting Smiles
Monday, October 25, 4:30-5:30pm

Craft a smile for a friend or for community service. Click here to register. Grades 3-6.

GRAB & GO

Chef Rob's Pumpkin Pie Scones
Celebrate the season of autumn by baking pumpkin pie scones with your family. Click here to register and watch Chef Rob’s instructional video on Facebook, starting on 10/22. Families with children grades 6 or younger.

TEENS

@ THE LIBRARY & IN-PERSON PROGRAMS
To register for events, click the corresponding links or call 631-399-1511 ext. 365.

Perler Beads
Mondays, October 18 & 25, 7:00-8:00pm

Create art with perler beads. Drop in! No registration required.

Get Crafty
Tuesday, October 19, 4:00-5:00pm

Paint your own Halloween ceramic character. No registration required. Sneak peek for next week, 10/26: Easy DIY Halloween Costumes.

Graphic Novel Book Club
Wednesday, October 20, 4:00-5:00pm

Read The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Vol. 1 by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and discuss it with friends and Ms. Sam in the Teen Department. Click here for a digital copy. Drop in! No registration required.

Art Club
Wednesdays, October 20 & 27, 6:00-7:00pm

Come down to the Teen Department to work on your art projects with the art cart, while chatting with your friends. Drop in! No registration required.

Puzzle Night
Thursdays, October 21 & 28, 6:00-7:00pm

Work on a cool jigsaw puzzle with friends and Ms. Erica. Drop in! No registration required.

Illustrators Workshop
Friday, October 22, 4:00-5:00pm

Draw, paint, sketch, and explore art with fellow artists and Mr. Casper! Click here to register or call 631-399-1511 ext. 365.

Game On!
Friday, October 22, 6:00-7:30pm

Teens in grades 6-12, the library is open just for you on Friday night, after hours! Make new friends or join old friends while you play video games or use the computer. Click here to register.

Anime & Superheroes
Monday, October 25, 4:00-5:00pm

Enjoy Japanese cartoons, snacks, and plenty of awesomeness! Click here to sign up.

MONTHLY BOXES

Slime of the Month

Love playing with slime? Well, you’re in luck! This month’s slime theme is Halloween! Click here to sign up.

YOUR LIBRARY LOVES TO HELP

Rainbow Soup
Wednesday, October 20, 7:00-8:00pm

However you identify, whatever your personal pronouns, you are invited to be part of this program. Mr. Alex, a social worker, will be here to answer questions and offer guidance. Drop in. No registration required.

Guidance with Ms. Joseph
Monday, October 18, 4:00-5:00pm
Monday, November 1, 3:00-4:00pm OR 4:00-5:00pm

Teens can sign up for a one-on-one appointment for help with planning for their futures, which will include job and college applications, interview prep, and resume help. To register, click on one of the above dates and times.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Community Service is now available for 6-12th graders, who have a library card in good standing. To register, click on the link or call 631-399-1511 ext. 365.

• Encouragement Cards on 10/19 @ 6:00-7:00pm

Help us staff our Halloween costume exchange. Teens in grades 9-12 are needed to keep our program neat and organized. If you are interested in this opportunity, email skyle@communitylibrary.org with your name, grade, and library barcode.

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