May 2024 Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees monthly meeting will be held on Monday, May 13 at 6:00pm in the Library's Conference Room.
Posts
Bev's Book Beat-May 2024
May the warmth of the sun and the fresh breeze of May greet you with a warm hello…and a good book.
From the Director's Desk - May / June 2024
The ospreys have returned to their nests, the forsythia have bloomed, and signs of spring are everywhere. I hope you have been enjoying the season and are looking forward to the summer after a really wet winter - I know I am!
Bev's Book Beat-April 2024
"One glance at a book and
you hear the voice of another person,
perhaps someone dead for 1,000 years.
To read a book is to voyage
National Library Week 2024: Ready, Set, Library!
National Library Week is here (April 7 – 13)!
Each year we celebrate National Library Week, which is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.
Bev's Book Beat-March 2024
"By March, the worst of winter would be over.
The snow would thaw, the rivers begin to run
and the world would wake up into itself again."
Neil Gaiman
Advocacy Day 2024
Library Advocacy Day is a coordinated day of action for library champions across New York to come together and make sure our voices are heard by lawmakers in Albany.
February is National Library Lover's Month!
Show Your Community Library some love in the following ways:
Browse the stacks and check out a book, make sure to let the circulation staff know how wonderful they are!
Not sure what to read? Our Readers Advisor, Bev, will personalize recommendations for you.
Bev's Book Beat-February 2024
"We may sit in our library and
yet be in all quarters of the earth."
John Lubbock
Mattituck-Laurel Library 2023 Wrapped
Take a look at the top ten check-outs of physical books this year:
Mattituck-Laurel Library's top adult titles
Bev's Book Beat-November 2023
“Fear not November’s challenge bold—
We’ve books and friends,
And hearths that never can grow cold: These make amends!”
Alexander L. Fraser
Bev's Book Beat-October 2023
“Anyone could see that the wind was a special wind this night, and the darkness took on a special feel because it was All Hallows’ Eve.”
Ray Bradbury
Staff travel stories: Thailand
Our technology librarian Chloe just got back from Thailand. The slideshow linked below is a summary of her experience. We are curious about community interest in programming on travel topics.
Bev's Book Beat - September 2023
"I guess I'm just feeling September-ish...
All the trees change color, the days get very clear
with a little smoke on the horizon from burning leaves. Pumpkins begin to come out."
Welcome to our new website!
Celebrate 120 years of serving our community with an exciting new appearance!
The Mattituck-Laurel Library is delighted to introduce you to our brand-new digital branch.