Posts By:Montauk Library

December Bedtime Storytime: Winter is the Warmest Season

  Welcome to Montauk Library Bedtime Storytime. Get your PJs on and get comfortable for an evening storytime. Follow along as Linda reads, Winter is the Warmest Season by Lauren Stringer. Toasty warm PJs, grilled cheese and a fire, listen to find out what makes winter the warmest season of all! For more information about… Read more »

PlayFit with Miss Rachel: Dreidel Dog

Welcome to PlayFit with Miss Rachel. Get into the holiday spirit by following along as Miss Rachel reads, Dreidel Dog by Mark H. Newhouse. Discover the true meaning of Hanukkah with this bad puppy’s antics! Then get ready for a holiday inspired workout. For more information about the author, visit: http://www.markhnewhouse.com

Throwback Thursday- American Women’s Voluntary Service

Nellie Windsor is the woman standing underneath the pointing arrow, one of the women involved with the American Women’s Voluntary Service in Montauk.  It was important to AWVS members, like other female volunteers in organizations such as the Red Cross and the Office for Civil Defense, to participate in the war effort.    Throughout World War II, writes… Read more »

Bilingual Storytime with Mary Jane: Clifford’s First Christmas

  We are getting into the holiday spirit!  Follow along as Mary Jane reads, Clifford’s First Christmas by Norman Bridwell.  In this story, Clifford helps prepare for Christmas Eve, but after not being able to sleep, he gets up and falls into a stocking!  Find out who rescues Clifford!      

Textile Waste: Upcycling Tshirts and Sheets with Pam Peterson

  As modern society moves more to “disposable” clothing and fast fashion, there is a significant impact on our environment.  In this video, local Montauk resident, Pam Peterson demonstrates how to make “yarn” from old sheets and t-shirts.  She then shows some examples of projects you can create with your new yarn.   Ways we… Read more »

Craftmas Time: Easy Gnome Ornament

  Welcome to Montauk Library Craftmas Time! Follow along as Lisa demonstrates how to make this adorable gnome ornament to add to your holiday home! Please show us how YOU did it, email a photo of your project to:  lmontella@montauklibrary.org  

PlayFit with Miss Rachel: Elfish Workout

  Welcome to Montauk Library PlayFit with Miss Rachel.  Follow along as Miss Rachel reads, My Teacher is an Elf by Joey and Melanie Acker. Ms. Holly’s students try to discover if she really is an elf or just an ‘elfish’ teacher. She is crafty, always singing, wearing pointy shoes, and has a jingle when… Read more »

Throwback Thursday- Second House

Photograph of sheep at Second House, John Van Siclen collection, donated by James Schwartz. For more than two centuries, sheep and cattle were driven to and from Montauk during the months of March and December.  The keepers who tended the livestock in Montauk lived in three houses, two of which still exist today, Second House… Read more »