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Throwback Thursday- Montauk School Hats

This photograph, which probably dates from the early 1960s, was taken by Margaret (Peg) Joyce, a teacher at the Montauk School. The fabulous headgear designed by her students utilized paper cups, cardboard, and other paper throwaways.  The extremes of these innovative headpieces distantly recall traditional or “folk” headwear, discoverable on historic-costume sites that make us… Read more »

Bilingual Storytime with Mary Jane

    Welcome to the Montauk Library Bilingual Storytime with Mary Jane. Listen as Mary Jane reads, Biblioburro: a true story from Colombia by Jeanette Winter. Luis has too many books! What to do?? He buys two donkeys, Alpha and Beto, and creates a traveling library bringing books to children in far away villages. For… Read more »

PlayFit with Miss Rachel: Silly Animal ABC Workout

    Welcome to Montauk Library PlayFit with Miss Rachel.  Today Miss Rachel will be reading, Silly Animal ABC’s by Pilar Marie.  This book combines learning first letters and learning animal sounds.  Then, get ready for a silly animal workout! To find out more about Pilar Marie, https://www.facebook.com/AuthorPilarMarie/

Throwback Thursday- Rough Riders at Camp Wikoff

On September 15, 1998, Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders were officially disbanded, or “mustered out.”  Many had recuperated from the ills of the Spanish-American war at Camp Wikoff in Montauk, or were still recovering there when the news came through.  No doubt this unit’s trek away from Camp Wikoff was filled with emotion. The Rough Riders… Read more »

Bilingual Storytime with Mary Jane

  Welcome to the Montauk Library Bilingual Storytime with Mary Jane. Today Mary Jane will be reading La Llama Llama Rojo Pijama by Anna Dewdney. Will baby llama have enough patience, after being tucked into bed, to wait for mama llama to come back and read a story? Vist Llama Llama website for more books… Read more »

PlayFit with Miss Rachel

  Thank you for joining Montauk Library Playfit with Miss Rachel. Follow along as Miss Rachel reads, If You Can’t Bear Hug, Air Hug by Katie Sedmak, then do a workout based on moves from the book. For more information about the book, If You Can’t Bear Hug, Air Hug or author, Katie Sedmak visit… Read more »

Throwback Thursday- The Manor in Autumn

    The Ford Times was a publication produced between 1943 and 1993 by the Ford Motor Company of Dearborn, Michigan.  An entertaining potpourri of travel articles, automotive tips, and gadget news (plus recipes from America’s great inns on the road), the Ford Times was also noteworthy for its illustrations.  Artwork commissioned by art director… Read more »