Spring Break Fest for Families at Mastic Beach Branch


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Tuesday, April 4th

No registration required.

Families with children birth-grade 6.

Hang out all day for springtime activities for all! Don't forget to vote in the Library's budget vote, happening all day from 9am-9pm.

Spring Crafts and Activities - Drop-in

10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Come by on your own schedule and make some crafts with our friendly staff.

Music by Anne O’Rourke.

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Anne is a singer-songwriter from the North Fork of Long Island (NY).

Her music blends her love of indie, folk, and musical theater into a unique way of story telling.

Decorate Flower Pots for spring.

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Balloon Twisting by Thoroughly Modern Lily

5:00-6:30 p.m.

Be amazed with Lily's creative balloon twists! One per child.

Seashore Safari Touch Tank

5:00-7:00 p.m.

Interact with live sea creatures in this educational experience.

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