The Board of Trustees monthly meeting will be held on Monday, May 13 at 6:00pm in the Library's Conference Room.
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
Take a look at the top ten check-outs of physical books this year:
Mattituck-Laurel Library's top adult titles
“Fear not November’s challenge bold—
We’ve books and friends,
And hearths that never can grow cold: These make amends!”
Alexander L. Fraser
“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
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.
"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."
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.