NYS Emergency Rental Assistance Program
This program will be here at our library on 9/27, 10/25, and 11/29 from 10am-3pm The Emergency Rental Assistance Program assists households behind on their rent that have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 and are at risk of homelessness or housing instability. In addition, the program can provide temporary rental assistance and assistance with […]
Save the Date: 5K Run for Literacy
The beautiful ocean and white sand beach at Smith Point County Park offers a scenic backdrop for the 5K Run for Literacy. We are pleased to announce this year’s “Bridge to Beach” race is taking place in-person and virtually. For more information and to register, visit our registration page: https://events.elitefeats.com/literacy21 or fill out the Registration […]
Preventing Tick-borne Diseases
Tick exposure can occur year-round, but ticks are most active during warmer months (April-September). The three most common ticks on Long Island are: Deer Ticks: These are the most common type of ticks to carry harmful bacterium that can lead to Lyme disease. The young ticks are the most active during Spring and early Summer. […]
Words of Our Time, a Book of Student Wri...
Words of Our Time is an annual compilation of stories from Literacy students in our English as a New Language program. This year’s publication reflects the dramatic changes to our lives and world as a result of Covid-19. Our students shared their experiences, challenges, and lessons from the pandemic. This year’s book is like a […]
Welcome New Citizens!
Becoming a United States citizen is a great honor- it comes with valuable rights, but also important responsibilities. Citizenship requires hard work and dedication to our country. The MMSCL Literacy Department has helped over 140 community members, from over 25 countries, achieve their goal of citizenship over the past 10 years. This year’s annual Citizenship […]