Children’s Room Blog

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December Bedtime Storytime: Never Let a Unicorn Meet a Reindeer

Welcome to Montauk Library special holiday reading of Never Let a Unicorn Meet a Reindeer by Diane Alber, read by Lisa. Happy Holidays from the Montauk Library! For more information about the author visit: https://www.dianealber.com https://www.amazon.com/Never-Let-Unicorn-Meet-Reindeer/dp/1951287045

PlayFit with Miss Rachel: Snow Dancer

Welcome to PlayFit with Miss Rachel. Today, Miss Rachel will be reading, Snow Dancer by Addie Boswell. After listening to the story, get ready to do ‘snow dancer’ workout. For more information about the author visit, http://www.addieboswell.com

French Bilingual Storytime with Mary Jane: I Want to See Froggy

Welcome to French Bilingual Storytime with Mary Jane. Today Mary Jane will be reading, I Want to See Froggy by Frederic Bibard. The story features carefully selected vocabulary to help kids learn basic words like shapes, sizes, colors, as well as how to introduce themselves—in both English and French.

Online Library Card Form

Montauk residents are now able to apply for a library card online.  Simply click here and complete the form.  Following the submission, applicants will receive a confirmation and request for proof of residency via email.  Proof can either be scanned or photographed and submitted via secure email. Following verification, new patrons will receive their library card,… Read more »

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

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 »