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Family Night: Gingerbread Houses

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come work as a family to create gingerbread houses from all sorts of ingredients!Please register 1 participant from your family, then indicate the total number of adults and childr...

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

Come work as a family to create gingerbread houses from all sorts of ingredients!

Disclaimer(s)

Allergen Notice

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

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.

Screenshot from the TV series "Seinfeld" (Season 9; Episode 10 - "The Strike"), featuring characters Frank Costanza and Cosmo Kramer

Seinfeld Trivia [IN PERSON]

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adult, Teen
Event Details:

Kick off Festivus for the rest of us with a trivia about nothing. Ring Dings, Pepsi, and other dinner party food awaits. Compete for prizes but remember, you never could compete wi...

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

Kick off Festivus for the rest of us with a trivia about nothing. Ring Dings, Pepsi, and other dinner party food awaits. Compete for prizes but remember, you never could compete with Lloyd Braun.

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.

Baby Boogie (Newborn-17 mos. w/parent or caregiver)

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Mommy & Me
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Sing and play along with Nicole Sparling. 

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

Sing and play along with Nicole Sparling. 

Colorful cartoonish figures with empty speech bubbles

Social Work Intern Appointments

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Small Study Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adult, Teen
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...

Event Details:

The last available appointment time for Saturday begins at 3:30pm.

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

The last available appointment time for Saturday begins at 3:30pm.

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 weekday appointment, email emilya@emmaclark.org. To cancel your Saturday appointment, email kiera@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.

Toddler Tango (18 mos. - 4 yrs. w/ parent or caregiver)

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Mommy & Me
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Enjoy this high energy music and movement class with Nicole Sparling.

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

Enjoy this high energy music and movement class with Nicole Sparling.

Book and movie covers

Book & Movie Club: If I Stay

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Movie
Age Group:
Teen
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 If I Stay by Gayle Forman, then come to our Book and...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Book Discussion, Movie
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 If I Stay by Gayle Forman, then come to our Book and Movie Club to watch the 2014 movie version (rated PG-13).

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.

LEGO

LEGO Club (Grades K-6)

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Enjoy connecting with your friends during some open LEGO play!

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

Enjoy connecting with your friends during some open LEGO play!

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.

Christmas Eve - Early Closure

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

Christmas Day

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 9:30am - 9:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Snowman Bottle Caps

Winter Bottle Cap Art (Grades 2-4)

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Upcycle plastic waste to create a winter creature with bottle caps!

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

Upcycle plastic waste to create a winter creature with bottle caps!

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.

Past engineering challenge

Engineering Challenge (Grades K-6)

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join the Ward Melville High School Robotics Team for an engineering challenge!

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

Join the Ward Melville High School Robotics Team for an engineering challenge!

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.

Colorful cartoonish figures with empty speech bubbles

Social Work Intern Appointments

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Small Study Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adult, Teen
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...

Event Details:

The last available appointment time for Thursday begins at 7:30pm.

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

The last available appointment time for Thursday begins at 7:30pm.

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 weekday appointment, email emilya@emmaclark.org. To cancel your Saturday appointment, email kiera@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.

Magazine Strip Art (Grades K-6)

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Library at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We love turning trash into treasure! Stop by the Children's Library to make a unique silhouette decoration out of magazine strips.

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

We love turning trash into treasure! Stop by the Children's Library to make a unique silhouette decoration out of magazine strips.

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.

Group of friends playing board games

Game Day

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adult
Game Day:

We provide the space, tables and chairs.  You bring your friends and a favorite board or card game to play.  We also have 2 Mahjong sets available upon request. (You must...

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

Game Day

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

Colorful cartoonish figures with empty speech bubbles

Social Work Intern Appointments

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Small Study Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adult, Teen
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...

Event Details:

The last available appointment time for Saturday begins at 3:30pm.

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

The last available appointment time for Saturday begins at 3:30pm.

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 weekday appointment, email emilya@emmaclark.org. To cancel your Saturday appointment, email kiera@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.

page to stage flyer

Page to Stage: A Christmas Carol, The Musical at the Argyle Theatre

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Music & Performance
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Registered Teens must have a Permission Form on File to attend this trip.  Please fill out the form, FOUND HERE: https://forms.gle/rqx9eyrBYyfAibPRAJoin us at the Argyle Theat...

Cancelled
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Music & Performance
Event Details:

Registered Teens must have a Permission Form on File to attend this trip.  Please fill out the form, FOUND HERE: https://forms.gle/rqx9eyrBYyfAibPRA

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.

Chess board

Chess Club (Grades 2-6)

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Improve your chess skills and have fun playing other kids with Long Island Chess Nuts. All levels welcome.

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

Improve your chess skills and have fun playing other kids with Long Island Chess Nuts. All levels welcome.

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.

Snowed In Escape Room (Grades 3-6)

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Find clues, solve puzzles, and unlock locks in this winter-themed escape room. Will you make it out?!

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

Find clues, solve puzzles, and unlock locks in this winter-themed escape room. Will you make it out?!

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.

Snowed In Escape Room (Grades 3-6)

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Find clues, solve puzzles, and unlock locks in this winter-themed escape room. Will you make it out?!

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

Find clues, solve puzzles, and unlock locks in this winter-themed escape room. Will you make it out?!

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.

Snowed In Escape Room (Grades 3-6)

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Find clues, solve puzzles, and unlock locks in this winter-themed escape room. Will you make it out?!

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

Find clues, solve puzzles, and unlock locks in this winter-themed escape room. Will you make it out?!

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.

"Noon" Years Eve Party Truffles

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Tasting
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Make some Oreo chocolate truffles, then countdown to noon to ring in 2025!Ingredients: Oreos, cream cheesePlease contact us at least 48 hours before the program with any allergy co...

Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Cooking & Tasting
Required
Event Details:

Make some Oreo chocolate truffles, then countdown to noon to ring in 2025!

Ingredients: Oreos, cream cheese

Please contact us at least 48 hours before the program with any allergy concerns.

Disclaimer(s)

Allergen Notice

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

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.

New Year's Eve - Early Closure

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

New Year's Day

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 9:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

Tech Help (from teens)

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Technology Center at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult
Tech Help (from teens):

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

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

Tech Help (from teens)

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