These programs still have spots available! A Mariner’s Life: Colonial life in Maritime America At the Moriches Branch on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. What was life like on an 18th-century sailing vessel? How did pirates, privateers and seamen stay alive during epidemics, sea battles, and storms? What did they eat, […]
Join us to learn about Ocean & Stillwater Lifeguard opportunities in Suffolk County! NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! When: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm–8:30pm Where: Mastics-Moriches Shirley Community Library – Main Library 407 William Floyd Parkway Shirley, NY 11967 Who should attend this session? Stillwater Lifeguards start at $19.38/hrOcean Lifeguards start at $22.18/hr Questions? Contact: SCParks@suffolkcountyny.gov […]
December’s reptile of the month is the Eastern Milk snake! The Eastern Milk snake(Lampropeltis triangulum) is a harmless, nonvenomous snake native to much of theeastern United States and parts of Canada. Although often mistaken for a dangerousspecies due to its bold coloring and defensive behavior, the milk snake is actuallyharmless. The name “milk snake” originates […]