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Stand for the Right to Read Freely

Since 1982, libraries across the United States have observed Banned Books Week, a time to highlight titles that have been targeted for removal from schools and libraries. 

"This morning,the sun endures past dawn.

I realize that it is August: the summer's last

stand."

Sara Baume

“A perfect summer day is

when the sun is shining, 

the wind is blowing,

the birds are singing,

the lawnmower is broken,"

Registered voters in the Mattituck-Laurel Library District will be voting on the proposed 2025 budget as well as elect two (2) trustees, to fill two (2) at-large seats, each with a three-year term commencing November 18, 2024 and expiring November 8, 2027.

“June is the pearl of summer, shining with love and joy.” 

L.M Montgomery 

May the warmth of the sun and the fresh breeze of May greet you with a warm hello…and a good book.

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!

"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 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.

"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

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.

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.

"We may sit in our library and 

yet be in all quarters of the earth."

John Lubbock

Turn a page and read everyday .

Happy New Year! 

Take a look at the top ten check-outs of physical books this year:

Mattituck-Laurel Library's top adult titles