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Easter

Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
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knitting person pic

The Stitching Circle

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 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

Upcoming
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.

Monarch Butterfly

Mission: Monarch (Grades 3-5)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Garden & Environment
Age Group:
Children

Discover the superpowers of monarch butterflies and create a butterfly craft to take home. Presented by Diane Santangelo, Lynn Walsh, and Liz Welsh.

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

Discover the superpowers of monarch butterflies and create a butterfly craft to take home. Presented by Diane Santangelo, Lynn Walsh, and Liz Welsh.

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.

Photograph of a series of purple-tinted sheer sachets filled with ground lavender, tied together with purple twine

DIY Lavender Sachets

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Make your own lavender sachet by filling and decorating a small muslin bag. Take home the delightful scent of lavender! Led by Librarian Emma and Library Assistant Erin.

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:

Make your own lavender sachet by filling and decorating a small muslin bag. Take home the delightful scent of lavender! Led by Librarian Emma and Library Assistant Erin.

Axolotyl craft

Axolotl Adventure (Grades 1-5)

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science
Age Group:
Children

Explore gills, frills, and the incredible axolotl, a creature that uses four different ways to get oxygen. Bring your imagination to life by creating an axolotl buddy. Presented by the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum.

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

Explore gills, frills, and the incredible axolotl, a creature that uses four different ways to get oxygen. Bring your imagination to life by creating an axolotl buddy. Presented by the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum.

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.

Take & Make: Coloring Books for Kids in Need

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: Coloring Books for Kids in Need kit.  Pick up your kit at the Lower Level Service Desk between Monday April 13th-Friday April 17th, any time the library is open.  Instructions

Upcoming
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: Coloring Books for Kids in Need kit.  Pick up your kit at the Lower Level Service Desk between Monday April 13th-Friday April 17th, any time the library is open.  Instructions

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.

Hands adding paper into Cricut printing device

Cricut: Keychain [LOTTERY]

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Center at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult

NOTE: Registration lottery opens on March 31, 2026 at 9:30am and closes on April 1, 2026 at 1:30pm.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Technology Center
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

NOTE: Registration lottery opens on March 31, 2026 at 9:30am and closes on April 1, 2026 at 1:30pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Lottery

THIS IS A LOTTERY PROGRAM.

Upon registration, your name will be added to a waitlist pool from which individuals will be randomly selected.

Registration for lottery programming will run for 28 hours, opening at 9:30am two weeks ahead of the program start-date and then closing the next day at 1:30pm. Please note that registration itself does not guarantee admittance. Rather, this will add you to the lottery pool from which registrants are drawn.
If selected, you will receive an additional email confirming as much no sooner than 24 hours after lottery registration has closed.

Earth Day Living Houses (Grades K-5)

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

Turn sponges into building blocks to create a house, then cover it with grass seeds so you can watch it grow.

Upcoming
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:

Turn sponges into building blocks to create a house, then cover it with grass seeds so you can watch it grow.

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.

Knit for a Cause

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

Hands adding paper into Cricut printing device

Cricut: Tote Bag [LOTTERY]

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Center at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult

NOTE: Registration lottery opens on April 2, 2026 at 9:30am and closes on April 3, 2026 at 1:30pm.

TECH CLASS: Cricut Tote:

In this beginner class, we’ll learn how to use Cricut Design Space and create a stylish and personalized tote bag. All materials provided. Taught by Librarian Brieanne Kocka. [Tech...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Technology Center
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

NOTE: Registration lottery opens on April 2, 2026 at 9:30am and closes on April 3, 2026 at 1:30pm.

TECH CLASS: Cricut Tote

In this beginner class, we’ll learn how to use Cricut Design Space and create a stylish and personalized tote bag. All materials provided. Taught by Librarian Brieanne Kocka. [Tech Center]

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Lottery

THIS IS A LOTTERY PROGRAM.

Upon registration, your name will be added to a waitlist pool from which individuals will be randomly selected.

Registration for lottery programming will run for 28 hours, opening at 9:30am two weeks ahead of the program start-date and then closing the next day at 1:30pm. Please note that registration itself does not guarantee admittance. Rather, this will add you to the lottery pool from which registrants are drawn.
If selected, you will receive an additional email confirming as much no sooner than 24 hours after lottery registration has closed.

Oil painting by Henry Ossawa Tanner titled "The Banjo Lesson" (1893) depicting an old black man is teaching a young boy to play the banjo in a humble domestic setting

The American Experience: American Artists Through Our History

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational Lecture, History
Age Group:
Adult

As we are celebrating 250 years of our nation let us look at some of the artwork that has expressed the patchwork of voices, ideas, culture, history, and perspectives.

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

As we are celebrating 250 years of our nation let us look at some of the artwork that has expressed the patchwork of voices, ideas, culture, history, and perspectives.

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.

Seal Plushie

Sew-A-Plushie (Grades 4-5)

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Have fun hand-sewing your own plushie while learning a practical skill with the Long Island Youth Development Art Club!

Upcoming
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:

Have fun hand-sewing your own plushie while learning a practical skill with the Long Island Youth Development Art Club!

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.

Hands adding paper into Cricut printing device

Cricut: Keychain [LOTTERY]

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Center at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult

NOTE: Registration lottery opens on April 7, 2026 at 9:30am and closes on April 8, 2026 at 1:30pm.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Technology Center
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

NOTE: Registration lottery opens on April 7, 2026 at 9:30am and closes on April 8, 2026 at 1:30pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Lottery

THIS IS A LOTTERY PROGRAM.

Upon registration, your name will be added to a waitlist pool from which individuals will be randomly selected.

Registration for lottery programming will run for 28 hours, opening at 9:30am two weeks ahead of the program start-date and then closing the next day at 1:30pm. Please note that registration itself does not guarantee admittance. Rather, this will add you to the lottery pool from which registrants are drawn.
If selected, you will receive an additional email confirming as much no sooner than 24 hours after lottery registration has closed.

Hooked on Books (Grades K-5)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate National Library Week with a book-themed craft!

Grades K-2: Book boxes

Grades 3-5: Book keychains

 

Upcoming
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:

Celebrate National Library Week with a book-themed craft!

Grades K-2: Book boxes

Grades 3-5: Book keychains

 

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.

Knit for a Cause

Wednesday, April 22, 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.

Bird Nesting Garden Decor

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service, Garden & Environment
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Create garden décor that assist local birds as they seek materials to build their nests. Taught by Jackie Parente.  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: Arts & Crafts, Community Service, Garden & Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create garden décor that assist local birds as they seek materials to build their nests. Taught by Jackie Parente.  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.

Eiffel Tower Samples

Draw and Paint with Art Teacher Amy (Grades 1-5)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Draw and paint a colorful version of the iconic Eiffel Tower with Art Teacher Amy.

Upcoming
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:

Draw and paint a colorful version of the iconic Eiffel Tower with Art Teacher Amy.

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.

Family Night: Eco Art (Families w/ Children Ages 4-11 yrs.)

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Create and connect with a hands-on, eco-friendly project the whole family can enjoy. Presented by Ayse Sirin Budak.

Upcoming
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:

Create and connect with a hands-on, eco-friendly project the whole family can enjoy. Presented by Ayse Sirin Budak.

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.

Craft art of a hummingbird as depicted made of colorful seashells laid atop a sandy backdrop within a wooden frame

Hummingbird Seashell Art

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Welcome spring with a hummingbird sand and seashell craft, guided by renowned mixed-media artist Anna Chan.

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:

Welcome spring with a hummingbird sand and seashell craft, guided by renowned mixed-media artist Anna Chan.

knitting person pic

The Stitching Circle

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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

Upcoming
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.

Craft art of a hummingbird as depicted made of colorful seashells laid atop a sandy backdrop within a wooden frame

Hummingbird Seashell Art

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Welcome spring with a hummingbird sand and seashell craft, guided by renowned mixed-media artist Anna Chan.

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:

Welcome spring with a hummingbird sand and seashell craft, guided by renowned mixed-media artist Anna Chan.

Knit for a Cause

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

Fabric Wreath (Grades K-5)

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Twist and tie colorful fabric strips into a bright, cheerful wreath.

Upcoming
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:

Twist and tie colorful fabric strips into a bright, cheerful wreath.

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.

Totes Bags for Library Drives

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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

Upcoming
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.