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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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

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:

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.

This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

Knit for a Cause

Wednesday, January 14, 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

Open
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Evening Book Discussion

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

(Book pickup starts 12/9)

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

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

(Book pickup starts 12/9)

This event is in the "Children" group

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

Thursday, January 15, 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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

AARP Defensive Driving Course

Thursday, January 15, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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

Thursday, January 15, 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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Wonders of Ancient Egypt [IN PERSON]

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Educational Lecture, History, World & Wildlife
Age Group:
Adult

The civilization of Ancient Egypt, with its rich history and enduring mysteries, stands as a testament to human achievement and integrity.

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

The civilization of Ancient Egypt, with its rich history and enduring mysteries, stands as a testament to human achievement and integrity.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Cricut: Tea Towel [LOTTERY]

Thursday, January 15, 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 January 1, 2026 at 9:30am and closes on January 3, 2026* at 1:30pm.

TECH CLASS: Cricut Tea Towel:

In this beginner class, we’ll learn how to use Cricut Design Space to create a trendy kitchen tea towel to elevate your decor. All materials provided. Taught by Librarian Brieanne ...

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 January 1, 2026 at 9:30am and closes on January 3, 2026* at 1:30pm.

TECH CLASS: Cricut Tea Towel

In this beginner class, we’ll learn how to use Cricut Design Space to create a trendy kitchen tea towel to elevate your decor. 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Time For Baby (Newborn - 15 mos w/ caregiver)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Mommy & Me
Age Group:
Children
Time for Baby (Newborn - 15 mos. w/ caregiver):

We will learn songs, rhymes, and finger plays.

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

Time for Baby (Newborn - 15 mos. w/ caregiver)

We will learn songs, rhymes, and finger plays.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Game Day

Friday, January 16, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Time For Baby (16 mos. - 24 mos. w/ caregiver)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Mommy & Me
Age Group:
Children
Time for Baby (Ages 16 mos. - 24 mos. w/caregiver):

There will be music, dancing, and games to enjoy with your baby.

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

Time for Baby (Ages 16 mos. - 24 mos. w/caregiver)

There will be music, dancing, and games to enjoy with your baby.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Friday Matinee: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult

Starring Hugh Bonneville 

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

Starring Hugh Bonneville 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

Social Work Intern Appointments

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

Seed Packet Processing

Friday, January 16, 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.

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, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Night: Penguin Snow Globe

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Work together as a family to create a penguin snow globe keepsake that you can display in your home each winter! Best suited for families with children in Grades K-5, but all family members are welcome. Presented by Lisa Colon.

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:

Work together as a family to create a penguin snow globe keepsake that you can display in your home each winter! Best suited for families with children in Grades K-5, but all family members are welcome. Presented by Lisa Colon.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Relax and Paint: Mountain Bear [ZOOM]

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Programming
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Follow along step-by-step with art instructor Teresa Grant and, using acrylic paints, create a majestic mountain scene of a black bear surrounded by pine trees.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Follow along step-by-step with art instructor Teresa Grant and, using acrylic paints, create a majestic mountain scene of a black bear surrounded by pine trees.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Fair

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adult, Children

 

Come and visit preschools all in one place, 

No Registration required 

All are welcome 

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

 

Come and visit preschools all in one place, 

No Registration required 

All are welcome 

This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

The Stitching Circle

Saturday, January 17, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

Seed Packet Processing

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

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, 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.

This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

Comfort and Cocoa

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service, Cooking & Tasting, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Write messages of empowerment for survivors of human trafficking on a piece of felt, creating a quilt which will be donated to SCATI (Suffolk County Anti Trafficking Initiative). We will serve hot cocoa during 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, Cooking & Tasting, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Write messages of empowerment for survivors of human trafficking on a piece of felt, creating a quilt which will be donated to SCATI (Suffolk County Anti Trafficking Initiative). We will serve hot cocoa during 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.