Red, White, & You: 250th Celebration!
Thursday, July 2, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Held at All Locations. Drop-in. No registration required.
Stop at each building for a different craft that will help you celebrate the big day as we honor America’s incredible journey and history. While supplies last. All Ages.
250 Time Capsule Contest
All Submissions Due June 25
What will libraries look like in 50 years?
Share your vision as we prepare to bury a library time capsule on July 2 that won’t be opened for another half century! One winner from each age group — children, teens, and adults — will receive a $50 gift card and be invited to read their submission at our Time Capsule Ceremony on July 2.
Entries may be written or artistic and can be emailed to contests@communitylibrary.org or dropped off at the Customer Service Desk.
Submission Requirements:
• Children (Grades K-5): Up to 250 words OR a drawing, painting, or collage (8.5×11 max)
• Teens (Grades 6-12): Minimum 250-word essay
• Adults (18+): Minimum 300-word essay; optional artwork welcome (8.5×11 max)
Please include your name, grade (if applicable), and contact number with your submission.
Colonial Green Screen Photos
Thursday, July 2, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Held at Mastic Beach Branch.
Drop-in. No registration required. All Ages.
Travel back in time with our green screen and take a photo of it too!
Buried Treasure: Time Capsule Ceremony
Thursday, July 2, 12:00 p.m.
Join us for a memorable time capsule burial ceremony on the Moriches lawn, where we’ll preserve unique artifacts and reflections on today’s libraries beneath our magnificent 100-year-old tree. Celebrate with us as we recognize the winners of our contest, whose imaginative visions explored what libraries might look like 50 years from now. Be part of this exciting moment that bridges generations and preserves our library’s legacy! Bring a towel, beach chair, or lawn chair for seating! Open to all.