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Book & Movie Club: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Teen
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Book Discussion, Movie
Registration 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 The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky then come to our Book and Movie Club to watch the

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.

Social Work Intern Appointments

10:00am - 4:15pm
Adult, Teen
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.

Stories Under the Sea (Ages 3-8)

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Periodical Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special story time with everyone's favorite mermaid! Presented by Timeless Tales.

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.

Take & Make: "All are Welcome at the Library" Hearts

All Day
Teen
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Pick Up at the Lower Level Service Desk
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register to reserve a Take & Make: “All are Welcome at the Library” kit.  Pick up your kit at the Lower Level Service Desk between Monday April 14th to Friday April 18th, any time the library is open.  Instructi

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.

Blossom and Grow (Ages 4-7)

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movement, Story Time, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

May is right around the corner! Hear a story and dance the maypole with Ruth Ann Warren to celebrate this beautiful time of year.

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.

ARTY with Author/Illustrator Penny Schneider

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshops & Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience the children’s graphic novel ARTY with author/illustrator Penny Schneider. Venture into the world of character creation and graphic novel paneling yourself as she shows you how to bring your stories to life.

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.

Streaming 101: Cutting the Cord [IN PERSON]

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required

TECH CLASS: Streaming 101

Learn about various streaming devices such as Amazon’s Fire Stick, Roku & Chromecast. During this webinar, you will learn about the different types of streaming devices (hardware) and apps (software) that offer the type of programming that best fits your needs. Learn how you can save time and money by cutting the cord and streaming only the content that you and your family are most interested in. Taught by IT Manager Bob Johnson & Tech Librarian Jen Mullen. [LOCATION: VINCENT R. O'LEARY COMMUNITY ROOM - LOWER LEVEL]

The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth [IN PERSON]

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational Lecture, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Many people know that President Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in Washington, but in this program, history buff Jim Ward will delve into how Booth escaped and how the U.S.

Benanna Band : (Newborn - 4 yrs w/parent)

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Mommy & Me, Music & Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Musical concert your children will love!

Core Strength [IN PERSON]

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Certified Pilates instructor Alana Bergen will guide you through basic core moves and stretches in seated positions. Wear comfortable clothing and be sure to bring water to class. 

Core Strength [ZOOM]

10:30am - 11:45am
Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Certified Pilates instructor Alana Bergen will guide you through basic core moves and stretches in seated positions. Wear comfortable clothing and be sure to bring water to class. 

Chess Club (Grades 2-6)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration 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.

Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors [IN PERSON]

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about common dementia-related behavior changes and how they are a form of communication, non-medical approaches to behaviors, and recognizing when additional help is needed.

Social Work Intern Appointments

3:00pm - 6:45pm
Adult, Teen
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 Tuesday begins at 6:00pm.

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.

Cricut: Kitchen Tea Towel [IN PERSON]

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Technology Center
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Registration Required

TECH CLASS: Cricut Tea Towel

In this beginner class, you’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]

Wowed by Wetlands [ZOOM]

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational Lecture, Garden & Environment
Event Details:

Did you know there are more than half a dozen different types of swamps, marshes, and lowlands on Long Island, and that some of them are extremely rare? Join professor and biologist Dr.

Spring Spectacular (Family)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Other
Event Details:

Hop on over to the Library for a spring bash bursting with fun! We’ll have spring crafts, games, and contests indoors, plus the SLED Bus, music, and more waiting for you outside (weather permitting).

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.

One-on-One Medicare Telephone Counseling

10:00am - 12:30pm
Adult
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

HIICAP: Health Insurance Information Counseling & Assistance Program

(To schedule an appointment with a HIICAP volunteer, call Emma at 631-941-4080, or email eyohannan@emmaclark.org.)

Wednesday Films at Noon: Arthur the King (2024) [IN PERSON]

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Arthur the King (2024)

Starring Mark Wahlberg

Baking with Chef Rob: Monkey Cupcakes! Grades K-6

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Cooking & Tasting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a cupcake to take home.

Baking with Chef Rob: Monkey Cupcakes! Grades K-6

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Cooking & Tasting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a cupcake to take home.

Cards for Hospitalized Kids Community Service Project (Grades 3-6)

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

Help brighten a child’s day! Join us to make uplifting cards for hospitalized kids. 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.

New York State Safe Boating Class [IN PERSON]

4:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult, Teen
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Workshops & Training, Other
Event Details:

PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL.

The next available set of classes is on

Disclaimer(s)

Payment Dues

This program has a fee due as a requirement of attendance. Please see program description and mind all relevant costs, due dates, and permitted method(s) of payment.

Knit for a Cause

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen, Children
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teen, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

For grades 5-12!

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.