News by Tara D’Amato

News by Tara D’Amato on South Shore Press


Jan 5, 2026

Stream Music You Love with Freegal Music from the Library

Free music is in the air.

Nov 26, 2024

Library Celebrates Grand Reopening of Modernized Main Library

Today marks a historic day for the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library as community members, library officials, and dignitaries gather for the grand reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly renovated main library located at 407 William Floyd Parkway in Shirley. The transformed 45,000-square-foot facility promises to offer patrons modernized, accessible, and innovative spaces designed to foster learning, community connection, and cultural enrichment for all ages.

Nov 20, 2024

Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library Celebrates Grand Reopening of Modernized Main Library

historic day for the MasticsMoriches-Shirley Community

Nov 13, 2024

Visit a Museum for Free with the Library's Pass Program

Our museum passes can be reserved by Mastics-MorichesShirley Community card holders who are at least 18 years of age. Patrons need a valid, unexpired, unblocked, adult library card with fines not exceeding $25.00 to reserve a museum pass. This includes patrons who have signed up for a temporary library card via the website. Patrons must present their library card and 

Nov 6, 2024

Visit a Museum for Free with the Library's Pass Program

Our Museum Passes can be reserved by Mastics-MorichesShirley Community card holders who are at least 18 years of age. Patrons need a valid, unexpired, unblocked, adult library card with fines not exceeding $25.00 to reserve a museum pass. This includes patrons who have signed up for a temporary library card via the website. Patrons must present their library card and 

Apr 19, 2023

Programs for Schoolage Children

Please check our online program calendar for registration info and branch location of programs.

Apr 12, 2023

Programs for Children in May at the Library

Saturday, May 6, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Registration begins Saturday, April 29. Grades 2-6.

Apr 6, 2023

Spring Break Fest for Families at Mastic Beach Branch

Spring Break Fest for Families at Mastic Beach Branch

Mar 29, 2023

Serving the Library Patron's Interests

Serving the Library Patron's Interests

Mar 22, 2023

Serving the Library Patron's Interests

Serving the Library Patron's Interests

Mar 15, 2023

Serving the Library Patron's Interests

Serving the Library Patron's Interests

Mar 8, 2023

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Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off

This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.


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Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling

The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.