Commack Public Library

Did you hear about the skilled service dog who, after his medical exam was finished, left the room and returned with a checkbook in his mouth? Discover more when you join Dr. Amy Attas, Manhattan’s house call veterinarian, as she treats city resident’s pets, whether in homeless shelters or penthouses. For a quirky, pets-eye view of the Big Apple, read Pets and the City. t.ly/qm6hR

We'd like to thank and spotlight one of our local businesses for their generous donation to the Adult Summer Reading Club. Thank you to Nothing Bundt Cakes in Commack for donating a gift card to your establishment as one of our raffle prizes. A CPL patron will have the chance to be a lucky winner of this prize. There's still time to sign up and collect your tickets. Download the Beanstack app to get started!

Pack up your beach bag and don't forget these hot summer reads! These titles never sit on the shelf for too long since they've been on the best seller's list all summer. You may want to check them out! Don't forget, you can always download e-books on the Libby App, using your library card. Happy reading!

They wanted to see the world and ended up changing it. To discover the real, often dangerous struggle of the pioneer flight attendants, watch Fly With Me t.ly/u0mT8

We'd like to thank and spotlight one of our local businesses for their generous donation to the Adult Summer Reading Club. Thank you to Patrizia Marquee for donating a gift card to your establishment as one of our raffle prizes. A CPL patron will have the chance to be a lucky winner of this prize. There's still time to sign up and collect your tickets. Download the Beanstack app to get started!

There's still time to check out the Suffolk County Libraries Summer Tour! Pick up a booklet and start getting stamps as you visit libraries. Each library has an artifact for you to find and more. A family-friendly and fun way to spend the summer!

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The Library is happy to offer Commack Public Library cardholders discount codes to Adventureland! Originally $49.50, the library offers these tickets for $27.50 each! Fun for the whole family this summer. Stop by the library to purchase tickets.

Heartbreaking and bittersweet is the odyssey of legendary snowboarder Craig Kelly, a latchkey kid who revolutionized winter sports but, in pursuing his dream, died tragically young. For a gripping, inspirational narrative read The Darkest White. t.ly/CteNx

Exciting news, fellow Trainers! Discover the Pokémon BingePass now available on hoopla Digital! Embark on thrilling adventures with Ash and Pikachu in seasons 6-13 of Pokémon the Series. https://hoopla.app.link/JkRLGCzz3Ib

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The bitter-sweet story of Noele “Nolly” Gordon, a British TV icon of the 60’s whose determination to break through the glass ceiling infuriated the establishment, invoking heartbreaking consequences. With a bravura performance by Helena Bonham Carter, don’t miss Nolly t.ly/P_TEW

Embark on a heartwarming garden journey with the Gardening with Monty Don BingePass on hoopla Digital! Watch over 300 episodes of the UK's acclaimed gardening series, Gardeners' World, and enjoy three additional series for one borrow. https://hoopla.app.link/lIRPEVbHZHb

Erik Larson has written bestsellers. Which one of these is your favorite? Feel free to share by commenting below. Consider reading one or all of these: "The Demon of Unrest", "The Splendid and the Vile", "Dead Wake: the Last Crossing of the Lusitania". https://bit.ly/4d3BkQZ https://bit.ly/3RHQdiY https://bit.ly/45LROKs For a listing of more books by Erick Larson visit https://eriklarsonbooks.com/the-books/.

Brand new at the Library! These items are just a sampling of recent additions to our collection. Stop by check out what's waiting for you at your Library.

It's not too late to start the Suffolk County Libraries Summer Tour! Grab a tour booklet, visit libraries to find hidden artifacts, and get as many stamps as you can! A fun way to spend time with the family and visit neighboring communities of Suffolk County this summer.

Suffolk County Summer Libraries Tourist spotted at the Commack Public Library! The Riverhead Free Library and Huntington Public Library Reference Librarian, Andrew received his 25th stamp and badge today at the Library. He's on to his second booklet and enjoying the tour! Have you picked up your booklet yet? There's still time to visit Suffolk libraries this summer. For more info, visit https://www.livebrary.com/SummerTour

Did the Babe really call his shot? How did they fix the 1919 World series? Incredible and indelible, but true or false? Discover all in a page turning history of baseball and its 1820 New York roots. For a tale filled with visionaries and fixers, gangsters and heroes, read The New York Game. t.ly/rCqLC

Registering online for a library program is easy! Go to commackpubliclibrary.org and click the link for the Library's newsletter, The Colophon. Click on the title of the program you wish to attend then click "Register" on the program information page. Sign in to your library account and click "Continue." A registration confirmation will be generated on the next page.

Waitress celebrates the stuff of life: hopes, dreams, and, yes, inevitable despair. For a truly magical event, performed to perfection before a live audience, watch Waitress: the Musical. t.ly/BX9qe

The library building is closed on Sundays in the summer, but we're always open online! Download e-books and audiobooks using the Libby App. All you need is your library card. Check out some of these summer reads if you need a recommendation!

It is hard to believe "The Karate Kid" movie turned 40 years old this past June. "Cobra Kai" Season 6, part 1 of 3 is set to premiere on Netflix on 7.18.24. Borrow Seasons 1-5 from the library on DVD. https://bit.ly/45M3tsr

Calling all families! Embark on a journey of discovery, learning, and self-expression with the Hands On Crafts for Kids BingePass on ! From molding clay to painting masterpieces and stitching fabrics into unique creations, there's something to captivate every mind. https://hoopla.app.link/1U7mStQqpJb

The Library is closed in observance of Independence Day. Have a fun and safe holiday!

Chippy from Sachem Library visited the Commack Public Library today. He was on the road for the Suffolk Summer Library Tour and stopped at our location to find our artifact! If you haven't started yet, come in and grab a passport booklet so you can start stamping. More stamps lead to raffle tickets and chances to win prizes! For more info and a full list of all of the Suffolk libraries, visit https://www.livebrary.com/SummerTour

Happy birthday America. Based on a Tony Award-winning Broadway show, 1776 is a musical romp through the founding of our nation, and how it nearly foundered. For a not-to-be-taken-seriously, tuneful celebration of that fraught moment in our history, watch 1776. https://bit.ly/3RzhZhg

Have you picked up your summer tour booklet yet? Come on in and get started! Visit Suffolk libraries and search for hidden artifacts for a chance to win prizes! For more info and a full list of all of the Suffolk libraries, visit https://www.livebrary.com/SummerTour

Finish a book before it is due in the Libby App? It can be returned early with ease. On an iOS device, tap the "shelf" symbol at the bottom of the screen, tap "loans" at the top of the screen, tap "Manage Loan", tap "Return Early", then "Return Loan".

July 2, 1881. You are there: President James A. Garfield is shot in Washington, D.C. He dies September 19, 1881. The assassin is hanged June 30, 1882. Between these dates lies the tragic tale of an honorable man’s life cut short, Time travel through those gripping moments. Read Destiny of the Republic. t.ly/RTMpl

The Suffolk County Libraries Summer Tour officially starts tomorrow, July 1st! Make sure you're ready by picking up your passport booklet. This year there is a new challenge of looking for a unique artifact in each library. And of course, with a chance to win prizes! For more info, visit https://www.livebrary.com/SummerTour