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Winter Scarf Community Service Project (Grades 3-5)

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Give the gift of warmth this holiday season! Join us to make a fleece winter scarf and gift tags to donate to our “Share the Warmth” Drive. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. 

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

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens & Tweens
Closed
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.

Holiday Ornaments and Cards for People in Need

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens & Tweens
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Decorate ornaments and create cards to be donated to organizations that assist people in need. 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.

The Stitching Circle

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens & Tweens
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.

Knit for a Cause

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens & Tweens
Closed
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.

Portable Board Games for Kids in Need

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens & Tweens
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create portable board games from recycled DVD cases for kids going through the NY courts system.  Taught by Teen & Tween Dept Staff.  Earn 1.5 hours 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.

The Stitching Circle

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens & Tweens
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.

NEW DATE Behind the Post (for grades 6-8)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens & Tweens
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, Educational Lecture, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a representative from the Parents for Megan’s Law Crime Victims Center for a workshop, preparing middle schoolers as they age into using social media.  Participants will learn how social media can skew their view of the relationships aro

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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 DATE Behind the Post (for grades 9-12)

7:30pm–8:30pm
Teens & Tweens
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, Educational Lecture, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a representative from the Parents for Megan’s Law Crime Victims Center for a workshop, during which teen participants will learn how social media can skew their view of the relationships around them and influence their decision to stay in unh

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.

Christmas Eve - Early Closure

3:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

Christmas Day

9:30am–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

Tote Bags for Library Drives

10:30am–11:30am
Teens & Tweens
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
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.

Pocket Scarves for People in Need

1:30pm–2:30pm
Teens & Tweens
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Handsew Pocket Scarves to be donated to people in need, via the library’s Give Warmth drive.  Taught by Teen & Tween Dept Staff; no prior sewing skills necessary. 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.

Little Essentials Pantry: Mason Jar Hot Cocoa Gifts

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens & Tweens
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create Mason Jar Hot Cocoa Gifts for people in need, to be distributed via the Library’s Little Essentials Pantry. Taught by Teen & Tween Department Staff.  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.

Chalk Sets for Kids in Need

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens & Tweens
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create chalk sets (multicolored chalk and decorated chalkboards) for kids going through the NY court system.  Taught by Teen & Tween Dept Staff.  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.

New Year's Eve - Early Closure

3:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

New Year's Day

9:00am–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

Assisted Living Appreciation Kits Community Service Project (Grades 3 - 5)

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to decorate cards and small canvas bags filled with essential items to donate to assisted living staff. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. 

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

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens & Tweens
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.

Seed Packet Processing

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens & Tweens
Upcoming
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.

Snowman Pillar Candles for Newly Housed Individuals

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens & Tweens
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:

Follow step-by-step instructions to paint snowmen onto pillar candles, to be donated as wintery decorations for newly housed individuals.  Taught by Donna Carucci-Krumm.  Earn 1.5 hours 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.

Take & Make: DIY Heating Pads

All Day
Teens & Tweens
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: DIY Heating Pads kit.  Pick up your kit at the Lower Level Service Desk between Monday January 12th-Friday January 16th, any time the library is open. Instructions will be prov

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.

Cyber Safety

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens & Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Community Service, Educational Lecture, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a representative from the Crime Victim’s Center, Parents for Megan’s Law to learn proper safety measures to take while using the internet, phone apps, texting, and social media, and tackle common misconceptions surrounding these things.

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.