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Game Day

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adult

We provide the space, tables and chairs.  You bring your friends and a favorite board or card game to play. We also have 2 Mah Jongg sets available upon request. (You must supply your own cards.)  No registration required.

Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

We provide the space, tables and chairs.  You bring your friends and a favorite board or card game to play. We also have 2 Mah Jongg sets available upon request. (You must supply your own cards.)  No registration required.

Photograph of an array of books splayed atop a wooden counter with a strand of warm tealights draped across their open pages

New Year Book Buzz [IN PERSON]

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Share the books you loved in 2025 and the new releases you are awaiting in 2026. Before you go, Librarian Emma Yohannan will tell you about some great new titles coming out this year.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Share the books you loved in 2025 and the new releases you are awaiting in 2026. Before you go, Librarian Emma Yohannan will tell you about some great new titles coming out this year.

Snowman Pillar Candles for Newly Housed Individuals

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Follow step-by-step instructions to paint snowmen onto pillar candles, to be donated as wintery decorations for newly housed individuals.  Taught by Donna Carucci-Krumm.  Earn 1.5 hours of community service credit upon completion of the

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Follow step-by-step instructions to paint snowmen onto pillar candles, to be donated as wintery decorations for newly housed individuals.  Taught by Donna Carucci-Krumm.  Earn 1.5 hours of community service credit upon completion of the

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Notice

Pictures/Videos taken at or for library events or activities may be posted online, printed in our newsletter or other print media, or displayed in-house.

If you do not want yourself and/or your minor child photographed, please notify the librarian/photographer at the time of the event.

Tech Help (from teens)

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Technology Center at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult
Tech Help (from teens):

Teen Tech Tutors will assist patrons with basic questions about their mobile devices.  Registration is required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Technology Center
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required

Tech Help (from teens)

Teen Tech Tutors will assist patrons with basic questions about their mobile devices.  Registration is required.

Rocket launch

Junior Rocketry Club (Grades 3-5)

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Science, STEM
Age Group:
Children

Experience rocketry with The Stony Brook School's Rocketry Club! Learn about and launch your own model rocket, then see a real rocket launch. This program will take place at Kansas Commons at The Stony Brook School.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience rocketry with The Stony Brook School's Rocketry Club! Learn about and launch your own model rocket, then see a real rocket launch. This program will take place at Kansas Commons at The Stony Brook School.

Disclaimer(s)

Offsite Program

This program is taking place offsite, not in the Library.  If minors are attending the program, a parent/guardian who is 18 years old or older must stay with the minor at all times.  Minors are not allowed to be dropped off at offsite programs without a parent/guardian.  Minors may share a parent/guardian.  All minors must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Parents Must Stay in Library

Parents must stay in the Children's Library when their children are in a Children's program.

Photography Notice

Pictures/Videos taken at or for library events or activities may be posted online, printed in our newsletter or other print media, or displayed in-house.

If you do not want yourself and/or your minor child photographed, please notify the librarian/photographer at the time of the event.

Tech Help (from teens)

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Center at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult
Tech Help (from teens):

Teen Tech Tutors will assist patrons with basic questions about their mobile devices.  Registration is required.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Technology Center
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required

Tech Help (from teens)

Teen Tech Tutors will assist patrons with basic questions about their mobile devices.  Registration is required.

Surprise Tabletop Roleplaying Game

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Board Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Join your friends for a Tabletop Roleplaying Game, overseen by Librarian River Rodriguez.  The game will be chosen by River once the players are registered!  No prior experience necessary.  Must be able to attend all 5 sessions,

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join your friends for a Tabletop Roleplaying Game, overseen by Librarian River Rodriguez.  The game will be chosen by River once the players are registered!  No prior experience necessary.  Must be able to attend all 5 sessions,

Disclaimer(s)

Allergen Notice

Please review the program description for any potential allergies before signing yourself or a loved one up for this program.

Photography Notice

Pictures/Videos taken at or for library events or activities may be posted online, printed in our newsletter or other print media, or displayed in-house.

If you do not want yourself and/or your minor child photographed, please notify the librarian/photographer at the time of the event.

Photograph of three felted snowmen with knitted hats in various shades of blue held in the palm of someone's hand

Needle Felting: Snowman

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Learn how to needle felt, step-by-step, with local fiber artist, Shamma Murphy. At the end of the session you will each have your own felted snowman to take home. All materials and tools will be supplied. We will be using 100% wool.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to needle felt, step-by-step, with local fiber artist, Shamma Murphy. At the end of the session you will each have your own felted snowman to take home. All materials and tools will be supplied. We will be using 100% wool.

Take & Make: DIY Heating Pads

All Day
Pick Up at the Lower Level Service Desk at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Register to reserve a Take & Make: DIY Heating Pads kit.  Pick up your kit at the Lower Level Service Desk between Monday January 12th-Friday January 16th, any time the library is open. Instructions will be prov

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Pick Up at the Lower Level Service Desk
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register to reserve a Take & Make: DIY Heating Pads kit.  Pick up your kit at the Lower Level Service Desk between Monday January 12th-Friday January 16th, any time the library is open. Instructions will be prov

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Notice

Pictures/Videos taken at or for library events or activities may be posted online, printed in our newsletter or other print media, or displayed in-house.

If you do not want yourself and/or your minor child photographed, please notify the librarian/photographer at the time of the event.

Tot Storytime (Ages 2-3 yrs w/ caregiver)

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Tot Story Time:

Themed activities that you and your child can enjoy together.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required

Tot Story Time

Themed activities that you and your child can enjoy together.

PreSchool Storytime Ages 3.5- 5 yrs

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children

We'll share lively stories & crafts that spark imagination, build early literacy skills & bring lots of smiles and giggles!

Preschool Story Time:

Have fun and meet some new friends. This storytime is geared to give the childrena little independence. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

We'll share lively stories & crafts that spark imagination, build early literacy skills & bring lots of smiles and giggles!

Preschool Story Time

Have fun and meet some new friends. This storytime is geared to give the childrena little independence. 

After-School Story Time (Grades K-2)

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
After-School Story Time:

Have fun listening to stories, creating crafts, and making new friends. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required

After-School Story Time

Have fun listening to stories, creating crafts, and making new friends. 

Photograph of three felted snowmen with knitted hats in various shades of blue held in the palm of someone's hand

Needle Felting: Snowman

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Learn how to needle felt, step-by-step, with local fiber artist, Shamma Murphy. At the end of the session you will each have your own felted snowman to take home. All materials and tools will be supplied. We will be using 100% wool.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to needle felt, step-by-step, with local fiber artist, Shamma Murphy. At the end of the session you will each have your own felted snowman to take home. All materials and tools will be supplied. We will be using 100% wool.

Tot Storytime (Ages 2-3 yrs w/ caregiver)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Tot Story Time:

Themed activities that you and your child can enjoy together.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required

Tot Story Time

Themed activities that you and your child can enjoy together.

PreSchool Storytime Ages 3.5- 5 yrs

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:15pm - 1:45pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Story Time:

Have fun and meet some new friends. This storytime is geared to give the childrena little independence. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required

Preschool Story Time

Have fun and meet some new friends. This storytime is geared to give the childrena little independence. 

Group of older women exercising together

Simply Strong for Life [IN PERSON]

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Strength training can improve your quality of life at any age! Join us for this fitness class in which we will focus on increasing muscle strength, improving range of joint motion, and light stretching.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Strength training can improve your quality of life at any age! Join us for this fitness class in which we will focus on increasing muscle strength, improving range of joint motion, and light stretching.

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies Required

Please review the program description for materials required for participation in this program.

Woman exercising next to laptop

Simply Strong for Life [ZOOM]

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Programming
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Strength training can improve your quality of life at any age! Join us for this fitness class in which we will focus on increasing muscle strength, improving range of joint motion, and light stretching.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Strength training can improve your quality of life at any age! Join us for this fitness class in which we will focus on increasing muscle strength, improving range of joint motion, and light stretching.

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies Required

Please review the program description for materials required for participation in this program.

Social Identity Quest

Social Identity Quest (Grades 3-5)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Training
Age Group:
Children

Is your child getting their first phone or more access to the internet? Social Identity Quest is a brief, interactive experience that will teach children the basics of digital safety and online friendships.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshops & Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

Is your child getting their first phone or more access to the internet? Social Identity Quest is a brief, interactive experience that will teach children the basics of digital safety and online friendships.

Disclaimer(s)

Parents Must Stay in Library

Parents must stay in the Children's Library when their children are in a Children's program.

Photography Notice

Pictures/Videos taken at or for library events or activities may be posted online, printed in our newsletter or other print media, or displayed in-house.

If you do not want yourself and/or your minor child photographed, please notify the librarian/photographer at the time of the event.

Cyber Safety

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Service, Educational Lecture, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Join a representative from the Crime Victim’s Center, Parents for Megan’s Law to learn proper safety measures to take while using the internet, phone apps, texting, and social media, and tackle common misconceptions surrounding these things.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Community Service, Educational Lecture, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a representative from the Crime Victim’s Center, Parents for Megan’s Law to learn proper safety measures to take while using the internet, phone apps, texting, and social media, and tackle common misconceptions surrounding these things.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Notice

Pictures/Videos taken at or for library events or activities may be posted online, printed in our newsletter or other print media, or displayed in-house.

If you do not want yourself and/or your minor child photographed, please notify the librarian/photographer at the time of the event.

Aerial view of a laptop with an organized Excel document open on the screen

Advanced Microsoft Excel [ZOOM]

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programming
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult

Learn more advanced features such as vLookup, data validation, subtotals and much more! Must have intermediate knowledge of Excel. Presented by Sharper Training Solutions.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Learn more advanced features such as vLookup, data validation, subtotals and much more! Must have intermediate knowledge of Excel. Presented by Sharper Training Solutions.

Parent Toddler Workshop (Ages 18m-3.5 yrs. w/ caregiver)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Mommy & Me
Age Group:
Children
Parent Toddler Workshop:

Experience sharing, group participation, and play.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Mommy & Me
Registration Required

Parent Toddler Workshop

Experience sharing, group participation, and play.

AARP logo (red text over a blank backdrop)

AARP Defensive Driving Course

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Training, Other
Age Group:
Adult
AARP Smart Driver Course:

This 6-hour course for those age 50 and up qualifies licensed drivers to receive a reduction of up to four points on their driver’s license or a 10% deduction on collision and liab...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshops & Training, Other
Registration Required

AARP Smart Driver Course

This 6-hour course for those age 50 and up qualifies licensed drivers to receive a reduction of up to four points on their driver’s license or a 10% deduction on collision and liability auto insurance rates for a period of three years.  Some insurance companies give both benefits.  Certificates of completion will be mailed within a month after completion of the class. 

A $30 fee ($25 with proof of AARP membership) must be paid by check to the instructor before class.  Checks should be made payable to AARP.

Attendees should arrive before 9:45 to avoid losing their place. Standbys will be admitted to fill any seats not yet claimed and paid for when the class begins. Latecomers will not be admitted.

Receipt of Certificate:
Should you have any issues in the receipt of your certificate after taking part in this two-day course, please contact AARP directly at the following number and speak with one of their representatives.:

1-866-732-4213 

Neither Emma S. Clark Library staff nor the AARP volunteer instructor retain the information necessary to resolve individual certificate disputes.

Disclaimer(s)

Out-Of-District Registration Enabled

REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN OPENED FOR ALL SUFFOLK COUNTY RESIDENTS.
Simply supply the barcode number from your local library card to register.

Parent Toddler Workshop (Ages 18m-3.5 yrs. w/ caregiver)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Mommy & Me
Age Group:
Children
Parent Toddler Workshop:

Experience sharing, group participation, and play.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Mommy & Me
Registration Required

Parent Toddler Workshop

Experience sharing, group participation, and play.

Crafts R Fun: Friendship Bracelets (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Come learn how to weave a friendship bracelet using a cardboard wheel.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn how to weave a friendship bracelet using a cardboard wheel.

Disclaimer(s)

Parents Must Stay in Library

Parents must stay in the Children's Library when their children are in a Children's program.

Photography Notice

Pictures/Videos taken at or for library events or activities may be posted online, printed in our newsletter or other print media, or displayed in-house.

If you do not want yourself and/or your minor child photographed, please notify the librarian/photographer at the time of the event.