April 2025 Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees monthly meeting will be held on Monday, April 14 at 6:00pm in the Library's Meeting Room.

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/Tapping)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, In-person
Registration
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Emotional Freedom Technique aka EFT /Tapping is a powerful energy modality which helps individuals to address unwanted thoughts, behaviors and emotions leading to stress and anxiety.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hoopiness: Hula Hooping Program for Adults

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, In-person
Registration
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and energizing hula hooping experience for adults!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

*WAITLIST ONLY* for Spice Up Your Spring with Chef Rob

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Cooking, In-person
Registration
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking, In-person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

This is a WAITLIST ONLY for the program described below. You will be contacted in the event that a spot opens.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spice Up Your Spring with Chef Rob

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Cooking, In-person
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking, In-person
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Chef Rob will make a delicious BBQ Chicken Chili this goes back to his restaurant days when he was a head Chef in the Hamptons. The BBQ chicken Chili will be seasoned well, and diced tomatoes, onions, and Red Peppers will be in the dish.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ways to Become More Self-Sufficient with Jessica Milazzo (via Zoom)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Zoom Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Do you dream of having a garden, raising a few baby chicks, preserving food, or becoming over all more self-sufficient?

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

For Juniors: Creating a Compelling College Application (via Zoom)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Education
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Zoom Program
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join this free Zoom presentation for teens and parents to learn how to craft a standout college application.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Discussion: James by Percival Everett

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of James by Percival Everett, a gripping exploration of identity, family, and the complexities of the human experience.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Weinberg lost his family during the war at the hand of Hitler. His opera, extolled by Shostakovich, is his most personal and heartfelt artistic response to this horrible period in history.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Secret of Music

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Education, In-person
Registration
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, In-person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Why does music make you happy or sad or evoke special memories? Learn the secret behind melody and harmony with this interactive lecture. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Regency Era Tea Party

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
In-person
Registration
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The elegance of the Regency era and the allure of Jane Austen, whose birthday we celebrate this year, come together, deliciously, in this program from local author Margaret M.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Many caregivers today are a part of the “sandwich generation.” This means that they are caring for families of their own while caregiving for aging loved ones. It is essential for all to have proper planning in place.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Make a Pressed Flower Pendant Necklace

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, In-person
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-person
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Artist Samantha He will show you how to create preserved flowers and use them for art. In this program, we'll use preserved pressed flowers and other art supplies to create a beautiful pendant necklace.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Carole King Tribute: A Performance by Gail Storm

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Everyone
In-person, Performance
Registration
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: In-person, Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

New York based pianist/vocalist/songwriter/educator Gail Storm will honor Carole King through live performance and commentary. Ms. Storm will perform songs from the multi-Grammy award winning Tapestry album.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Health & Wellness, In-person
Registration
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Build a support system with people who understand.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Matinee: Sense and Sensibility

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Movie
Registration
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Based on Jane Austen's classic novel, Sense and Sensibility tells of the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, whose chances at marriage seem doomed by their family's sudden loss of fortune. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Watercolor Painting for Beginners

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, In-person
Registration
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join local artist Lisa Baglivi as she guides you through a step-by-step process in creating your very own watercolor painting. No experience necessary, all materials will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dance Lesson with Michelle Vicale-Smith

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
In-person
Registration
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Looking for a fun night out? Look no further! Learn to dance the Foxtrot with professional dancer and instructor Michelle Vicale-Smith. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

American History Seminar with John Viteritti

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Education, In-person
Registration
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, In-person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

John Viteritti, a local retired professor, will lead a lecture on American History. This lecture will cover key events leading up to the U.S.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Narcan Training

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Education, Health & Wellness, In-person
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, In-person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Save a life. Learn how to reverse an opioid overdose. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Zoom Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Edna Lewis is one of the most important American chefs, yet she is not a household name. Lewis was a pioneer in the food-to-table movement and her cookbooks changed perceptions on Southern foodways.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Discussion: Jane Austen's Persuasion

11:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion
Registration
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us as we continue to celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday. Participate in a fun, lively discussion of Persuasion, one of Ms. Austen's most popular and influential novels. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Defensive Driving (National Point & Insurance Reduction Course)

10:00am - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Education, In-person
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, In-person
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

This 6-hour class is sponsored by the National Point and Insurance Reduction Course. Upon completion, this course reduces 10% from your liability, collision and no-fault insurance for a total of 3 years.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cherry Blossom Shell Art

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, In-person
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-person
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Create your own seashell spring blossom wall art with the guidance of local mixed media artist Anna Chan. Her easy to use air dry sand art and step by step instructions will certainly help you unleash your creativity. No experience necessary!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Mattituck-Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

After hearing Pretty Yende, Javier Camarena, and Alessandro Corbelli in La Fille du Régiment, you might consider this comic confection Donizetti’s greatest work, thanks to the emotional force in the opera’s indomitably sunn