Posts By:Montauk Library

Throwback Thursday- Women’s History Month

Here’s to Montauk Women!  In celebration of Women’s History Month, we recognize the hard work and contributions made by the women who have lived and worked in Montauk. A second installment of this history examining the legacy of Montaukett women will appear before the end of the month. Montauk women drove ambulances during wartime, opened… Read more »

Bilingual Storytime with Mary Jane: The Snowy Day

  Welcome to Bilingual Storytime with Mary Jane. Today Mary Jane will be reading, Un Dia de Nieve (The Snowy Day) by Jack Ezra Keats. Enjoy the Spanish version of this well loved classic picture book. For more info about the author visit, https://www.ezra-jack-keats.org

PlayFit with Miss Rachel: Big and Strong Workout

Welcome to PlayFit with Miss Rachel. Today Miss Rachel will be reading, My Strong Muscles by A.D. Largie. After the story get ready for a workout to help you grow big and strong! For more books and info about the author, visit: kemetkidsbooks.com

Throwback Thursday- St. Therese of Lisieux Church

A few reference questions directed to the archives recently have centered around religious practice in Montauk before the construction of the two main church buildings in the village:  the Montauk Community Church (Presbyterian), dedicated in 1929, and St. Therese of Lisieux Church (Roman Catholic), which held its first public mass on August 31, 1931.  Both… Read more »

Bilingual Storytime with Mary Jane: What Color is a Kiss?

  Welcome to Bilingual Storytime with Mary Jane. Today, Mary Jane will be reading, ¿De qué color es un beso? by Rocio Bonilla. Follow along with this sweet story as Monica and her mother find out love comes in any and every color! For more info about the author, visit: https://www.facebook.com/rociobonillailustracion/  

PlayFit with Miss Rachel: Stretch and Reach Workout

Welcome to PlayFit with Miss Rachel. Today, Miss Rachel will be reading, I Can’t Reach It! by Jana Buchmann and Eduardo Paj. After the story, get ready for a stretch and reach workout! For more information about the author, visit https://www.janabuchmann.com

Sharing Music with Lori!

  Welcome to Sharing Music with Lori on this snowy winter Thursday! Gather around for a fun morning with singing and dancing. Don’t forge the hot chocolate!

Throwback Thursday- Horse Rescue

Herb Herbert donated this photograph of the Montauk Fire Department rescuing a horse trapped in the ice near Deep Hollow Ranch.  Fireman Tom Grenci reports that the rescue was successful, and that the horse survived after walking out onto the frozen surface of the lake and falling in. Most Montaukers are pet-passionate and care deeply… Read more »