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Mah jongg

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Conference Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Purpose of Meeting:

play mah jongg

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

play mah jongg

Quogue Wildlife Hike

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Offsite Field Trip at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Program Type:
Field Trips & Tours, Health & Wellness, In-person
Age Group:
Adults

Join author, naturalist, and photographer Lee McAllister for a spring hike at Quogue Wildlife Sanctuary. This hike spans just over 3 miles through wetlands and pine barrens.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Offsite Field Trip
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Field Trips & Tours, Health & Wellness, In-person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join author, naturalist, and photographer Lee McAllister for a spring hike at Quogue Wildlife Sanctuary. This hike spans just over 3 miles through wetlands and pine barrens.

snacks

Snacks Around the World (Part II)

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Craft Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Teens

Take your taste buds on a trip! Teens will sample popular snacks from new countries and learn a bit about the culture behind them. Try something new, share your favorites, and discover your next go-to treat!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take your taste buds on a trip! Teens will sample popular snacks from new countries and learn a bit about the culture behind them. Try something new, share your favorites, and discover your next go-to treat!

Bridge

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Purpose of Meeting:

play bridge

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

play bridge

Weekly Book Discussion: Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Craft Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a weekly, in-depth discussion of Tess of the d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. We’ll read the novel together and explore its themes, characters, and big questions through thoughtful group discussion.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly, in-depth discussion of Tess of the d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. We’ll read the novel together and explore its themes, characters, and big questions through thoughtful group discussion.

Charlotte and Werther

Invitation to the Opera: Massenet's Werther

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Age Group:
Adults

The Vienna State Opera production of Massenet's Werther features a critically acclaimed performance starring tenor Marco Alvarez as Werther and mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca as Charlotte.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Vienna State Opera production of Massenet's Werther features a critically acclaimed performance starring tenor Marco Alvarez as Werther and mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca as Charlotte.

National Poetry Month Celebration

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Program Type:
In-person
Age Group:
Adults

Browse staff & community poetry picks while enjoying refreshments, games, and giveaways.

Personalized typewriter poems by Kate Seward available from 5–6 PM!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Browse staff & community poetry picks while enjoying refreshments, games, and giveaways.

Personalized typewriter poems by Kate Seward available from 5–6 PM!

Mah jongg

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Purpose of Meeting:

play mah jongg

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

play mah jongg

Tai Chi MAKE UP CLASS from March/April Series

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-person
Age Group:
Adults

This is a make up class for the cancelled class on 3/20/26. 

Patrons who registered for the March/April Tai Chi series do not need to pay for this class.

Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-person
Event Details:

This is a make up class for the cancelled class on 3/20/26. 

Patrons who registered for the March/April Tai Chi series do not need to pay for this class.

Tai Chi Walk-In

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mattituck-Laurel Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-person
Age Group:
Adults

Experience the ancient art of Tai Chi, often called “meditation in motion,” in this gentle, low-impact class series led by Alan Stewart.

Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-person
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Experience the ancient art of Tai Chi, often called “meditation in motion,” in this gentle, low-impact class series led by Alan Stewart.

Northeast Stage: Shakespeare in Modern Context Lecture

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Program Type:
Education, In-person, Lecture, Theatre & Acting
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

The Shakespeare in Modern Context Lecture explores the universality of Shakespeare's themes (love, power, identity, ambition, etc.) and how they continue to resonate within today's world.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Education, In-person, Lecture, Theatre & Acting
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Shakespeare in Modern Context Lecture explores the universality of Shakespeare's themes (love, power, identity, ambition, etc.) and how they continue to resonate within today's world.

SAT Prep Course

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Program Type:
Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required

Screen Free Week

05/04/2026 @ 9:00am to 05/08/2026 @ 4:00pm
Children's Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library

Stop in each day and enjoy something new.  Learn about Super Simple Machines, Engineering, use Strawbees, create something with Duct Tape and play Giant Connect 4.  

Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Children's Room
Event Details:

Stop in each day and enjoy something new.  Learn about Super Simple Machines, Engineering, use Strawbees, create something with Duct Tape and play Giant Connect 4.  

Mah jongg

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Conference Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Purpose of Meeting:

play mah jongg

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

play mah jongg

Music, singing and hands on instrument play

Musical Monday

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Registration Required

Vaccine Clinic

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-person
Age Group:
Adults

Stay Healthy This Season at Your Library!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stay Healthy This Season at Your Library!

Come read a book to Blitzen the therapy dog!

Read to a Dog

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Create your own suncatcher

CD Suncatchers

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Age Group:
Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Registration Required

Intermediate Crochet Class (5/5-6/2)

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
First Floor - Local History Area at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In-person
Age Group:
Adults

Join instructor Alice Jones, who will teach an intermediate-level crochet class focusing on advanced stitches, reading patterns and more. This five class series will enable patrons to complete an agreed upon project.

Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: First Floor - Local History Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-person
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join instructor Alice Jones, who will teach an intermediate-level crochet class focusing on advanced stitches, reading patterns and more. This five class series will enable patrons to complete an agreed upon project.

Disclaimer(s)

Refund Policy

Program registration, special program admission, and program material fees are non-refundable, including where the program does not meet the expectations of the user. If the Library cancels the program, all fees will be refunded in full.

Make a sand art butterfly, kit supplied

Butterfly Sand Art

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required

Weekly Book Discussion: Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Craft Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a weekly, in-depth discussion of Tess of the d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. We’ll read the novel together and explore its themes, characters, and big questions through thoughtful group discussion.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly, in-depth discussion of Tess of the d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. We’ll read the novel together and explore its themes, characters, and big questions through thoughtful group discussion.

Advanced Beginner Crochet Class (5/6-6/3)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
First Floor - Local History Area at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In-person
Age Group:
Adults

Join crochet instructor Alice Jones as she teaches basic crochet stitches in this introductory level class. All participants will finish this class with the skills they need to complete a crocheted hat or scarf.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: First Floor - Local History Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join crochet instructor Alice Jones as she teaches basic crochet stitches in this introductory level class. All participants will finish this class with the skills they need to complete a crocheted hat or scarf.

Blood Drive

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

1 Pint can save 3 Lives.  Give Blood, Give Life. Appointments strongly preferred. To make an appointment, please click here.

Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

1 Pint can save 3 Lives.  Give Blood, Give Life. Appointments strongly preferred. To make an appointment, please click here.

DIY: Pressed Flower Suncatchers

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Craft Room at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

In this hands-on workshop, teens will design and assemble beautiful suncatchers using real pressed flowers and simple crafting materials. Each participant will leave with a decorative window piece to take home.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this hands-on workshop, teens will design and assemble beautiful suncatchers using real pressed flowers and simple crafting materials. Each participant will leave with a decorative window piece to take home.