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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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Poetry Writing Workshop: Where is My Longing?

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Creative Writing, Workshops & Training
Age Group:
Adult

Join author and poet Ramya Ramana for this guided workshop to explore the origins and core of our longings. Longing is the language of the soul— its desires, where it is unsatisfied and where it finds its satisfaction.

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

Join author and poet Ramya Ramana for this guided workshop to explore the origins and core of our longings. Longing is the language of the soul— its desires, where it is unsatisfied and where it finds its satisfaction.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card Validation Disabled

REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN OPENED TO BOTH RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS.
Simply supply your name and contact information to register.

This event is in the "Children" group

Money Basics for Kids and Their Caregivers (Grades 3-5)

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Training
Age Group:
Children

Join the Child Consumer Behavior Lab at Stony Brook University for a family workshop about money! We'll have fun learning about key money concepts like saving and spending, needs and wants, and how banks work.

Upcoming
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:

Join the Child Consumer Behavior Lab at Stony Brook University for a family workshop about money! We'll have fun learning about key money concepts like saving and spending, needs and wants, and how banks work.

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

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

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

Adulting for High Schoolers: Say Yes to the College Essay

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Educational Lecture, Workshops & Training
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Dr. Kellie Coppi of Say Yes to the Ess-say will guide you through the college admissions essay process from the common app to letters of continued interest to scholarship essays.

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

Dr. Kellie Coppi of Say Yes to the Ess-say will guide you through the college admissions essay process from the common app to letters of continued interest to scholarship essays.

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

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

Monday, April 27, 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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

PreSchool Storytime Ages 3.5- 5 yrs

Monday, April 27, 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. 

Upcoming
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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

AARP Defensive Driving Course

Tuesday, April 28, 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

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

Tuesday, April 28, 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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

PreSchool Storytime Ages 3.5- 5 yrs

Tuesday, April 28, 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. 

Upcoming
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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

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.

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

Social Work Intern Appointments

Tuesday, April 28, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

STEM Buddies: Bubble Science (Ages 3.5-5 w/ caregiver)

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Children and their caregivers will learn about mixtures, paint with bubbles, and design bubble wands together!

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

Children and their caregivers will learn about mixtures, paint with bubbles, and design bubble wands together!

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

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Center at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Technology Class, Workshops & Training
Age Group:
Adult

This two-part class introduces Microsoft Excel. Excel is an electronic spreadsheet program used for storing, organizing and manipulating data such as address lists and budgets. Taught by Tech Librarian Jen Mullen.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Technology Center
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshops & Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

This two-part class introduces Microsoft Excel. Excel is an electronic spreadsheet program used for storing, organizing and manipulating data such as address lists and budgets. Taught by Tech Librarian Jen Mullen.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Gardening for Hummingbirds

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Educational Lecture, Garden & Environment, World & Wildlife
Age Group:
Adult

Would you like to transform your yard into a haven for hummingbirds? Naturalist Kevin Walsh will share all he has learned from his many years hosting these flying jewels.

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

Would you like to transform your yard into a haven for hummingbirds? Naturalist Kevin Walsh will share all he has learned from his many years hosting these flying jewels.

This event is in the "Children" group

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

Wednesday, April 29, 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, April 29, 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, April 29, 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

BARK (For Readers Up to 5th Grade)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Experience the wonders of reading to a trained therapy dog!

These one-to-one sessions give children the chance to sharpen their reading skills in a non-judgmental environment while having fun.

Other possible benefits for the kids:

Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Experience the wonders of reading to a trained therapy dog!

These one-to-one sessions give children the chance to sharpen their reading skills in a non-judgmental environment while having fun.

Other possible benefits for the kids:

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, 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

Waitlist
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

Inbox Zero [ZOOM]

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programming
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult

Is your inbox overwhelming? Learn how to take back control! From creating an email account to organizing folders, filtering spam, and writing polished messages, this session will turn email into a tool that works for you—not against you.

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

Is your inbox overwhelming? Learn how to take back control! From creating an email account to organizing folders, filtering spam, and writing polished messages, this session will turn email into a tool that works for you—not against you.

This event is in the "Children" group

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

Thursday, April 30, 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 "Children" group

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

Thursday, April 30, 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
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

Social Work Intern Appointments

Thursday, April 30, 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.