Posts By:Montauk Library

Throwback Thursday- 1947 Sportsman’s Show

Sportsman’s Shows were attended by Montauk fishermen on a regular basis throughout the heyday period of trophy fishing, from the 1930s to the 1960s. These trade shows took place in New York City, often in the armory in the Bronx. In this image from 1947 we see Frank Tuma (1899-1961) in the Montauk booth, and… Read more »

DIY Beach Terrarium

  Thank you for joining the Montauk Library DIY project video. Today, tweens/teens will create a beautiful beach-themed DIY terrarium.  Follow along with Theresa as she shows you step by step how to make a cool beach terrarium using pebbles, soil, gravel, succulents, shells and sea glass.    

PlayFit with Miss Rachel

    My P.E. Teacher is a Ninja by Joey and Melanie Acker. As you listen to the story, join Mr. Walker’s students in discovering if he really is a ninja or just a fast and sneaky P.E. teacher. Then follow along with Miss Rachel and show off some ninja moves of your own! For… Read more »

Throwback Thursday- Perry B.

         Chip Duryea’s compiled writings have recently been published in a book entitled Full Circle. Perry III is the official name, but Chip, as he is called, was instrumental in bringing the Lobster Deck restaurant into successful fruition alongside his father, Perry II. “He was the visionary and I was the implementer,”… Read more »

Tuesday Storytime!

  Welcome to Montauk Library Tuesday Storytime! Today Lonna is reading, The Cars and Trucks Book by Todd Parr. All cars and trucks love to be on the road! This books explores the way vehicles help us in our everyday lives while touching on topics such as safety, environmental and helping others.Visit author Todd Parr’s… Read more »

Virtual Tour Day: Aquariums!

  Travel with us beneath the sea with these world famous aquarium virtual tours!   Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Webcams!     Aquarium of the Pacific Live Webcams!     Georgia Aquarium Live Webcams!