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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

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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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

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

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:

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Thursday, April 30, 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

Long Island and the Legacy of Eugenics

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

Mark Torres, author of Long Island and the Legacy of Eugenics: Station of Intolerance, will discuss the dark history of the eugenics program developed by the Eugenics Record Office in Cold Spring Harbor during the early 20th century,

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, Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mark Torres, author of Long Island and the Legacy of Eugenics: Station of Intolerance, will discuss the dark history of the eugenics program developed by the Eugenics Record Office in Cold Spring Harbor during the early 20th century,

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

Instrument Petting Zoo (Ages 3-8 yrs.)

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music & Performance
Age Group:
Children

Experience a hands-on introduction to musical instruments with the Staller Center for the Arts.

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

Experience a hands-on introduction to musical instruments with the Staller Center for the Arts.

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 "Children" group

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

Monday, May 4, 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, May 4, 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 "Children" group

After-School Story Time (Grades K-2)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
After-School Story Time:

Have fun listening to stories, creating crafts, and making new friends. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required

After-School Story Time

Have fun listening to stories, creating crafts, and making new friends. 

This event is in the "Children" group

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

Tuesday, May 5, 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, May 5, 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 "Children" group

Mother's Day Surprise (Grades K-5)

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Mother's Day is around the corner! Surprise your mom, aunt, grandma, or any special woman in your life with a gift made just for her.

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:

Mother's Day is around the corner! Surprise your mom, aunt, grandma, or any special woman in your life with a gift made just for her.

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 "Children" group

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

Wednesday, May 6, 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)

Wednesday, May 6, 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: Make Your Own Puffy Paint (Grades K-5)

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

Using everyday ingredients, create puffy paint and paint a flower!

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:

Using everyday ingredients, create puffy paint and paint a flower!

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 "Children" group

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

Thursday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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

Sew-A-Plushie (Grades 4-5)

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Star Wars Day (Family)

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Library at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy carnival games with a Star Wars twist and enter our raffle contest. Star Wars or space-themed costumes are welcome, but not necessary. No registration required.

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

Enjoy carnival games with a Star Wars twist and enter our raffle contest. Star Wars or space-themed costumes are welcome, but not necessary. No registration required.

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.