This Week from Your Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library

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March 25, 2024

Solar Eclipse Glasses

March 25-29

Be prepared for the April 8th Solar Eclipse!

Long Island will see a partial eclipse, with the moon covering about 89 percent of the surface of the sun. Solar Eclipse Glasses are needed to safely view the eclipse. For more information about eclipse safety please go to https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/

To register, you must have an MMSCL Library Card. One pair of glasses per registration while supplies last.

Be sure to pick up your glasses between March 25 and March 29 during the library's operating hours. Don't miss this opportunity to safely experience the solar eclipse!

For more information about the April 8th Solar Eclipse go to https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/

Exhibit of Historic Solar Eclipse Photographs @ Moriches

3/12 - 4/10

When photography debuted in the 19th century, it profoundly changed science. Impartial observation, critical to scientific method, was supported by photography and as cameras "saw" the world differently, new worlds were revealed to scientists. In astronomy, solar eclipses provided the backdrop for groundbreaking discoveries such as helium and Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity.

Poetry Contest

Now - March 31

Please help us celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Fire Island National Seashore. Write a poem about how nature inspires you and submit it to cgorden@communitylibrary.org. All poems must be original works about nature and must be less than 100 words in length. Poems must be received by March 31st. Winning submissions will be displayed at a Poetry Walk in April co-hosted by the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library, the National Park Service, and Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge. This is a family friendly event.

CHILDREN & PARENTS

Art Teacher Amy: Van Gogh's Starry Night with a Cat @ Mastic Rec Center

Monday, 3/25, 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Paint Van Gogh's Starry Night w/ a Cat! with Art Teacher Amy!...In celebration of Van Gogh's Birthday. Learn about the artist and art, while we draw and color with oil pastels and watercolors. Step-by-step instruction. No experience necessary. Grades 1-6.

Watercolor Paper Egg Painting @ Mastic Beach

Tuesday, 3/26, 6:30 - 7:00 PM

Join us to create an egg-inspired craft! Grades K-6.

Scribble Day @ Moriches

Wednesday, 3/27, 11:00 -11:45 AM

Enjoy your child’s journey with mark-making while doodling together during Scribble Day. Ages 2-5 with an adult.

Parent Cafe: The First Five Years @ Mastic Beach

Wednesday, 3/27, 12:30 - 2:30 PM

Parents or Guardians, join us for our parenting class series, 'The First 5 Years'! Each week, we'll cover a different topic related to caring for yourself and your child during birth through K. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension, these classes offer great information and lively discussions. The series runs every Wednesday in March from 12:30pm-2:30pm at our Mastic Beach Branch. Childcare is available (please request it when signing up), and we'll also serve a light lunch. Plus, there are free prizes at every class!

Pillows and PJ's Guided Meditation @ Moriches

Wednesday, 3/27, 7:00 - 7:30 PM

Come in comfy clothes to experience deep calm before sleep.

Chairs and a rug will be available but feel free to bring a blanket/mat if you prefer. Families with children grades K-6.

Bookworm Book Club: New Kid @ Moriches

Friday, 3/29, 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Join Ms. Sam to read a fun new middle grade book each month! For March we will be reading New Kid by Jerry Craft, pick up the book at Circulation starting March 1st. Grades 4-6.

TEENS

Breakfast for Dinner @ Mastic Beach

Monday, 3/25, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

If you like pancakes with warm maple syrup, come and mix and flip a batch with us.

Pop Culture Club @ Mastic Beach

Thursday, 3/28, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

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

Perler Beads @ Mastic Beach

Thursday, 3/28, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Make a fun perler bead craft of any design that you would like! This is a drop-in program; no registration is necessary.

Don’t miss out on any info or fun! Follow @MMSCLTeens on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube. Chat with us on Discord.

ADULTS

Start your Day the Right Way Walking Club @ Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge

Tuesday, 3/26, 9:30 – 10:30 AM

Improve your health and look for signs of spring with a walk at Wertheim. We will meet at the Visitor Center and leave promptly at 9:30 a.m. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes for cold weather and rugged trails. Open to all.

Solar Eclipses, Past and Present @ Moriches

Thursday, 3/28, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Hamptons Observatory Senior Educator William Francis Taylor will regale us with then-and-now tales of totality. “Whether you’re a seasoned sky-watcher or new to astronomy, this talk will equip you with actionable knowledge for a memorable eclipse-viewing experience.” He’ll be arriving in Moriches with two telescopes, so if the weather cooperates, we’ll be treated to a guided tour of the sky that evening. A second bonus: each participant will receive one pair of solar eclipse glasses to take home.

William Francis Taylor, MSc, has been a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador since 2014, lecturing about the universe around us and sharing his love of the heavens by giving guided tours of the sky through telescopes. He is a lifelong East End resident.

Beginner Painting: Daffodil Wall Hanging @ Moriches

Saturday, 4/6, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Registration begins Thursday, March 28.

Join painting instructor Linda and learn how to paint this pretty daffodil wall hanging on a 5” x 7” suede board. Brushes and paint will be supplied by the instructor. Materials fee: $7.00 (non-refundable)

Beginner Sketching and Drawing with Colored Pencils @ Moriches    

Tuesday, 4/9, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Registration begins Tuesday, March 26.         

Join local artist Jennifer Lucas to learn the basics of sketching and drawing using colored pencils.  Materials needed for class: A set of 24 Prismacolor colored pencils (either Premier or Scholar), Prismacolor colorless blender pencil, a plastic eraser, a hand sharpener and a Strathmore colored pencil paper pad. Open to All. 