PlayFit with Miss Rachel: Keeping it Cool

Welcome to PlayFit with Miss Rachel.  Today, Miss Rachel will be reading, Keeping It Cool: Skills for Coping with Change by Melissa Munro Boyd.  After the story, get ready for a mindful, keeping it cool workout! For more info about the author, visit https://www.facebook.com/melissamunroboydauthor/      

Throwback Thursday – Blessing of the Fleet

The annual Blessing of the Fleet became part of Montauk culture after Vinny Grimes witnessed a similar ceremony during his tenure with the U.S.  Navy.  In 1955, the Montauk community supported Grimes’ idea of creating a blessing ceremony for fishermen’s vessels. On June 7, 1956, the East Hampton Star ran a notice alerting the public… Read more »

Bilingual Storytime with Mary Jane: Who’s Hiding at the Zoo?

Welcome to Bilingual Storytime with Mary Jane. Today, Mary Jane will be reading the French edition of Who’s Hiding? at the Zoo, Qui Se Cache? Au zoo by Melusine Allirol. Follow along to learn the names of zoo animals in French! For more info about the author/illustrator, visit https://www.instagram.com/melusineallirol/?hl=en  

Throwback Thursday – Memorial Day Weekend

The Memorial Day weekend is upon us, which means the unofficial start of the summer season has begun. This picture radiates positive energy, and seems a good omen for Summer 2021.  Will the era of social distancing finally come to an end? This week’s Throwback Thursday photograph was donated to the archives by Herb Herbert when Joan… Read more »

PlayFit with Miss Rachel: Yoga Bunny

Welcome to PlayFit with Miss Rachel.  Today, Miss Rachel will be reading, Bunny Yoga by Brian Russo.  After the story get ready to do some yoga moves like bunny! For more info about the author, visit http://bunnyoga.com