Mahopac Public Library

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." - The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr MPL is OPEN regular hours today 9:30am-7:00pm

Next week at MPL: The Library is OPEN on Martin Luther King Day, Monday January 18th regular hours 9:30am-7:00pm On Monday our weekly storytime begins featuring books by David Ezra Stein. Watch Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise read by Ms. Beth. Pick up craft materials at the Youth Services desk to make an elephant puppet, while supplies last. https://mahopaclibrary.assabetinteractive.com//virtual-sto... On Monday at 5:00pm, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets film discussion https://mahopaclibrary.assabetinteractive.com//harry-pott/ Tuesday Jan 19th at 7:00pm: The Immune System, Maintaining Balance. Join Dr. Somesh Kaushik for a virtual monthly series discussing topics in Ayurvedic medicine. https://mahopaclibrary.assabetinteractive.com//the-immune/ Wednesday Jan 20th at 1:00pm, join the Light Bite Book Club via Zoom as they discuss The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. Register to get a Zoom invite: https://mahopaclibrary.assabetinteractive.com//light-bite/ Thursday Jan 21st 4:30-5:15pm - Picture book author David Ezra Stein will visit with us via Zoom to talk about his books and perform a puppet show of his very popular book, The Interrupting Chicken! Register here: https://mahopaclibrary.assabetinteractive.com//zoom-puppe/ And don't forget to check out our Teen Mystery Book Bags! https://mahopaclibrary.org/teen-mystery-book-bags/

Request a personalized reading list from the MPL reader’s services staff! Fill out the online form and we will hand pick possible book matches for you to borrow based on your interests. https://mahopaclibrary.org/shelf-service/ Allow one week to receive your recommendations in your email. A valid email address is required.

Hey teens, if you're looking for a good book but don't know what to read, fill out our form for personalized selections! Let Paul and Simona know which genres you prefer and they'll put together a Mystery Bag - you won't know the titles until you check it out! https://mahopaclibrary.org/category/programs/teen/ https://youtu.be/bwKfbWHdCCo

Wow, a really nice gesture of support from one of our terrific neighbors! Purchase a "Give Back" shopping bag at the Stop & Shop in Mahopac for $2.50, and Stop & Shop will donate $1.00 per bag to the Friends of Mahopac Public Library & The Book Barn Thank you Stop & Shop!