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The Stitching Circle

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Are you already skilled in knit, crochet, felting, sewing, or another fiber-art, and want to put your skills to philanthropic use?  Join us at the Stitching Circle for a self-led stitching session!  Attendees will be given ideas for proj

Open
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:

Are you already skilled in knit, crochet, felting, sewing, or another fiber-art, and want to put your skills to philanthropic use?  Join us at the Stitching Circle for a self-led stitching session!  Attendees will be given ideas for proj

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.

Knit for a Cause

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Board Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Learn basic knitting skills from Librarian Emily and skilled teen knitting volunteers, then put those skills to good use making items to donate people in need!  Earn 1 hour of community service credit per class and 7 hours of credit for knitt

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn basic knitting skills from Librarian Emily and skilled teen knitting volunteers, then put those skills to good use making items to donate people in need!  Earn 1 hour of community service credit per class and 7 hours of credit for knitt

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.

Portable Board Games for Kids in Need

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Create portable board games from recycled DVD cases for kids going through the NY courts system.  Taught by Teen & Tween Dept Staff.  Earn 1.5 hours of community service credit upon completion of the program.

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:

Create portable board games from recycled DVD cases for kids going through the NY courts system.  Taught by Teen & Tween Dept Staff.  Earn 1.5 hours of community service credit upon completion of the program.

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.

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Book & Movie Club: The Wild Robot

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Board Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Movie
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

You've heard it said many times before, "The book was better than the movie!"  But was it really?  Check out and read The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, then come to our Book and Movie Club to watch the 2024 movie version,

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

You've heard it said many times before, "The book was better than the movie!"  But was it really?  Check out and read The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, then come to our Book and Movie Club to watch the 2024 movie version,

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.

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The Stitching Circle

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Are you already skilled in knit, crochet, felting, sewing, or another fiber-art, and want to put your skills to philanthropic use?  Join us at the Stitching Circle for a self-led stitching session!  Attendees will be given ideas for proj

Open
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:

Are you already skilled in knit, crochet, felting, sewing, or another fiber-art, and want to put your skills to philanthropic use?  Join us at the Stitching Circle for a self-led stitching session!  Attendees will be given ideas for proj

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.

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Nintendo Switch Tournament

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Bring your friends and meet other gamers at this Nintendo Switch Tournament!  The Library will provide all equipment; teens are welcome to bring their own wireless controllers if they prefer. We will be playing Super Smash Bros!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your friends and meet other gamers at this Nintendo Switch Tournament!  The Library will provide all equipment; teens are welcome to bring their own wireless controllers if they prefer. We will be playing Super Smash Bros!

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.

STOP THE BLEED® Training

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshops & Training
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

When a medical emergency occurs, do you know how to stop someone’s bleeding?  American Red Cross Disaster Service Manager Celia Vollmer will teach you the three quick actions that can save a life.  STOP THE BLEED® Training is hands on, a

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops & Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

When a medical emergency occurs, do you know how to stop someone’s bleeding?  American Red Cross Disaster Service Manager Celia Vollmer will teach you the three quick actions that can save a life.  STOP THE BLEED® Training is hands on, a

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.

NEW DATE Behind the Post (for grades 6-8)

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Service, Educational Lecture, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Join a representative from the Parents for Megan’s Law Crime Victims Center for a workshop, preparing middle schoolers as they age into using social media.  Participants will learn how social media can skew their view of the relationships aro

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, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a representative from the Parents for Megan’s Law Crime Victims Center for a workshop, preparing middle schoolers as they age into using social media.  Participants will learn how social media can skew their view of the relationships aro

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.

NEW DATE Behind the Post (for grades 9-12)

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Service, Educational Lecture, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Join a representative from the Parents for Megan’s Law Crime Victims Center for a workshop, during which teen participants will learn how social media can skew their view of the relationships around them and influence their decision to stay in unh

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, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a representative from the Parents for Megan’s Law Crime Victims Center for a workshop, during which teen participants will learn how social media can skew their view of the relationships around them and influence their decision to stay in unh

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.

Christmas Eve - Early Closure

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

Christmas Day

Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 9:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

Tote Bags for Library Drives

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Decorate canvas totes to be donated to local pantries and soup kitchens, along with items from the Library’s various supplies drives.  Taught by Teen & Tween Dept Staff.  Earn 1 hour 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:

Decorate canvas totes to be donated to local pantries and soup kitchens, along with items from the Library’s various supplies drives.  Taught by Teen & Tween Dept Staff.  Earn 1 hour 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.

Trivia and Pizza

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Tasting, Games
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Are you terrific at trivia? Test your skills at this program! Work as a team with your tablemates to win fabulous prizes! Plus, we’ll have pizza and snacks for all!  Led by Library Assistant Kiera.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Cooking & Tasting, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you terrific at trivia? Test your skills at this program! Work as a team with your tablemates to win fabulous prizes! Plus, we’ll have pizza and snacks for all!  Led by Library Assistant Kiera.

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.

Pocket Scarves for People in Need

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Handsew Pocket Scarves to be donated to people in need, via the library’s Give Warmth drive.  Taught by Teen & Tween Dept Staff; no prior sewing skills necessary. Earn 1 hour of community service credit upon completion of the program

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:

Handsew Pocket Scarves to be donated to people in need, via the library’s Give Warmth drive.  Taught by Teen & Tween Dept Staff; no prior sewing skills necessary. Earn 1 hour of community service credit upon completion of the program

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.

Little Essentials Pantry: Mason Jar Hot Cocoa Gifts

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Create Mason Jar Hot Cocoa Gifts for people in need, to be distributed via the Library’s Little Essentials Pantry. Taught by Teen & Tween Department Staff.  Earn 1 hour of community service credit upon completion of the program.

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:

Create Mason Jar Hot Cocoa Gifts for people in need, to be distributed via the Library’s Little Essentials Pantry. Taught by Teen & Tween Department Staff.  Earn 1 hour of community service credit upon completion of the program.

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.

Chalk Sets for Kids in Need

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Create chalk sets (multicolored chalk and decorated chalkboards) for kids going through the NY court system.  Taught by Teen & Tween Dept Staff.  Earn 1 hour of community service credit upon completion of the program.

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:

Create chalk sets (multicolored chalk and decorated chalkboards) for kids going through the NY court system.  Taught by Teen & Tween Dept Staff.  Earn 1 hour of community service credit upon completion of the program.

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.

New Year's Eve - Early Closure

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

New Year's Day

Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

Movie Night: The Greatest Showman

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Join your friends for a movie night at the library!  We’ll have snacks (Popcorn! Candy! More!) for this night of entertainment.  January’s movie: The Greatest Showman (rated PG). 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join your friends for a movie night at the library!  We’ll have snacks (Popcorn! Candy! More!) for this night of entertainment.  January’s movie: The Greatest Showman (rated PG). 

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.

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Social Work Intern Appointments

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Study Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adult, Teens & Tweens
Social Work Intern Appointments:

Throughout the academic year, the Emma S. Clark Library is host to one or more Social Work Interns from the Masters of Social Work Program at Stony Brook University who are trainin...

Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Small Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other

Social Work Intern Appointments

Throughout the academic year, the Emma S. Clark Library is host to one or more Social Work Interns from the Masters of Social Work Program at Stony Brook University who are training to become Licensed Clinical Social Workers. These individuals will be on-site to answer questions from our community, help them fill out forms, or provide referrals on topics such as:

  • Employment/Job Search
  • Housing
  • Applying for benefits
  • LGBTQIA+ topics
  • Medical Assistance
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Substance use
  • Care Coordination
  • Childcare Services

To schedule an appointment, click here:

https://emmaclark.librarycalendar.com/reserve-room/social-work-intern-appointments

To cancel your appointment, email askus@emmaclark.org.

*The Social Work Interns will be available to answer questions but are not therapists; referrals will be given to people looking for clinical therapy. All conversations will be kept confidential. The interns are mandated reporters for cases of neglect, abuse, or harm.

Knit for a Cause

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Board Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Learn basic knitting skills from Librarian Emily and skilled teen knitting volunteers, then put those skills to good use making items to donate people in need!  Earn 1 hour of community service credit per class and 7 hours of credit for knitt

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn basic knitting skills from Librarian Emily and skilled teen knitting volunteers, then put those skills to good use making items to donate people in need!  Earn 1 hour of community service credit per class and 7 hours of credit for knitt

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.

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Catholic Health Mobile Outreach Bus (in Library parking lot)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Library Parking Lot at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Teens & Tweens, Children

Registered nurses will provide flu vaccinations, as well as blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index, and glucose screenings. Nurses will also provide patient education and referrals as needed. The last screening will begin at 1:45 p.m.

Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult, Teens & Tweens, Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Registered nurses will provide flu vaccinations, as well as blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index, and glucose screenings. Nurses will also provide patient education and referrals as needed. The last screening will begin at 1:45 p.m.

Colorful cartoonish figures with empty speech bubbles

Social Work Intern Appointments

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Study Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adult, Teens & Tweens
Social Work Intern Appointments:

Throughout the academic year, the Emma S. Clark Library is host to one or more Social Work Interns from the Masters of Social Work Program at Stony Brook University who are trainin...

Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Small Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other

Social Work Intern Appointments

Throughout the academic year, the Emma S. Clark Library is host to one or more Social Work Interns from the Masters of Social Work Program at Stony Brook University who are training to become Licensed Clinical Social Workers. These individuals will be on-site to answer questions from our community, help them fill out forms, or provide referrals on topics such as:

  • Employment/Job Search
  • Housing
  • Applying for benefits
  • LGBTQIA+ topics
  • Medical Assistance
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Substance use
  • Care Coordination
  • Childcare Services

To schedule an appointment, click here:

https://emmaclark.librarycalendar.com/reserve-room/social-work-intern-appointments

To cancel your appointment, email askus@emmaclark.org.

*The Social Work Interns will be available to answer questions but are not therapists; referrals will be given to people looking for clinical therapy. All conversations will be kept confidential. The interns are mandated reporters for cases of neglect, abuse, or harm.

Seed Packet Processing

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Service, Garden & Environment
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Count, pack and label seed packets for our Seed Library.  Earn 1 hour of community service credit upon completion of the program.

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

Count, pack and label seed packets for our Seed Library.  Earn 1 hour of community service credit upon completion of the program.

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.