Posts By:Montauk Library

Throwback Thursday- Panoramic View Postcard

Postcard of The Panoramic View, Inc., Old Montauk Highway      The archives at the Montauk Library holds a rich collection of postcards, many of which represent now-defunct Montauk motels from days gone by. It makes sense that motel owners would have created their own postcards; it was a cheap but ingenious form of advertising…. Read more »

Bilingual Storytime with Mary Jane

    Listen as Mary Jane reads, Off We Go to Mexico by Laurie Krebs. Visit turquoise seas, grey whales, monarch butterflies and native villages. Sing and dance to the music of Mariachi bands. This beautifully illustrated book teaches children Spanish words and phrases and discover Mexican culture.  

Tuesday Storytime!

  Thank you for joining the Montauk Library Tuesday Storytime. Listen to the story, Summer Song by Kevin Henkes, read by Lonna Theiling, Children’s Librarian. In book, Summer Song, bees buzz, birds sing, and children roll in the grass and feel the heat of the summer sun. With verbal imagery, repetition, and alliteration, this book introduces… Read more »

Hometown Heroes Storytime

  Many members of the Montauk community have stepped up to assist those in need or have continued to provide needed services during the past few months. The Library would like to recognize those people/organizations and especially our officers in uniform. We hope you enjoy the Hometown Heroes Storytime lineup!          

National Geographic SHARKFEST 2020

National Geographic SHARKFEST 2020 begins Sunday, July 19!   50 Amazing Shark Facts HERE     Track Sharks HERE (also alligators, turtles, whales and dolphins)   Shark books to borrow now:  

Summer Reading Saturday Special: PlayFit with Miss Rachel

  Thank you for joining the Montauk Library special summer reading edition of PlayFit with Miss Rachel! Listen to the story, My Magical Dreams by Becky Cummings then use your imagination in a magical workout! Be sure to sign up for the Montauk Library Summer Reading Program. After participating in this program, enter the secret… Read more »

It’s Thursday! Sharing Music with Lori

  https://youtu.be/_mTs9zv6r60   Thank you for joining the Montauk Library for another beautiful Thursday morning with Sharing Music with Lori!  If you haven’t done this yet, try doing this program outside under a big shady tree for lots of fresh air!

Throwback Thursday- The Dock

     This great shot from the Montauk Library’s Al Holden Collection was taken in 1988. The fish tank over the bar has been replaced by a boxing print, and the name has changed to The Dock Bar and Grill, but other than that the Dock Rest doesn’t look that different from the way it… Read more »