Posts By:Montauk Library

Throwback Thursday: Anna Viola Olson

Algot Olson was a carpenter.  He moved from Sweden with his family to Montauk in the 1920s, presumably to work for Carl Fisher.  His wife was born Anna Johannsen (Americanized to Johanson).  The Olson family had a strong presence in the community, and were stalwart members of the Montauk Community Church. This beautifully printed baptismal… Read more »

PlayFit with Miss Rachel: Let’s Go Hiking!

  Welcome to PlayFit with Miss Rachel. Today, Miss Rachel will be reading, Let’s Go on a Hike by Katrina Liu. Then, go on a hiking workout with some moves from the book! For more information about the author, visit https://www.minalearnschinese.com or https://www.instagram.com/minalearnschinese/  

PlayFit with Miss Rachel: Soccer Workout

  Welcome to PlayFit with Miss Rachel.  Today, Miss Rachel will be reading a Berenstain Bears classic, We Love Soccer by Mike Berenstain.  After the story, get ready to do a soccer workout using some moves from the book!    

Throwback Thursday- Eel Harvest

That’s fisherman Harry Clemenz spearing eels off of Star Island.  The year is 1979 and the month is February.  During the 1970s, the winters were still cold enough to freeze the lakes and ponds around Montauk. In warmer months, fishermen dredged for eel, or set eel traps and pots to catch their quarry.  Fishermen understood… Read more »

PlayFit with Miss Rachel: Truck Workout

Welcome to PlayFit with Miss Rachel. Today, Miss Rachel will be reading, Trucks: Whizz! Zoom! Rumble! by Patricia Hubbell. After the story, get ready for a truck workout by doing some moves from the book.   For more information about the author, visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/Patricia-Hubbell-424493900958597/