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Learn to Code: Scratch (Grades 2-4)

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Technology Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Scratch is a safe and playful learning environment that engages all children in thinking creatively, reasoning systematically, and working collaboratively. Led by teen volunteers.

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.

Game Day

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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.

Bottle Cap Turkey (Grades 2-4)

11:30am - 12:15pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Turn plastic waste into beautiful art! Create a festive turkey with bottle caps. Led by teen volunteers.

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.

Writers' Bloc

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Creative Writing, Workshops & Training
Event Details:

Join us to share your writing and receive friendly feedback.

No registration.

Engineering Challenge (Grades K-6)

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration 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.

Take & Make: Headbands and Hats for People in Need

All Day
Teen
Waitlist
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 Headbands and Hats for People in Need Take & Make kit.  Pick up your kit at the Lower-Level Reference Desk between Monday December 2nd and Friday December 6th, any time the library is open.&nbsp

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.

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

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Waitlist
Registration
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.

Stop the Bleed® [IN PERSON]

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops & Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

Blood loss is the #1 cause of death from traumatic injuries!  In this course led by medical staff from Stony Brook University Hospital, you'll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out:

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.

After-School Story Time (Grades K-2)

4:45pm - 5:30pm
Children
Open
Registration
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. 

Hygge: The Year of Living Danishly [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, Health & Wellness, World & Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

There’s a reason the Danes are consistently voted the “happiest people on earth.” Come and learn about the Danish philosophy of embracing the seasons while enjoying every moment with friends and family. Cozy up your living spaces and workplace.

Tot Storytime Ages 2-3 yrs w/ parent

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Waitlist
Registration
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.

PreSchool Storytime Ages 3.5- 5 yrs

1:15pm - 1:45pm
Children
Open
Registration
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. 

Savvy Sightseer’s Destination Travelogue: European Holiday Markets [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: Educational Lecture, World & Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

Call it Marché de Noël, Weihnachtsmarkt, Kerstmarkt, or plain old Christmas Market, holiday vendors take up residence in towns all over the world during the holiday season.

Social Work Intern Appointments

3:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

Cooking with Chef Rob: Holiday Entertaining [IN PERSON]

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Cooking & Tasting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Chef Rob Scott and learn how to make amazing Swedish meatballs and a Tuscan garlic shrimp with sundried tomatoes! Recipes will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Allergen Notice

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

Parent Toddler Workshop 18m- 3.5 w/parent

9:30am - 10:30am
Children
Open
Registration
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.

Parent Toddler Workshop 18m- 3.5 w/parent

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
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.

Creating Mandalas [IN PERSON]

12:30pm - 1:45pm
Adult
Waitlist
Registration
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:

Relax and learn how to make the ancient art of mandalas with paper and pen.

Crafts R Fun: Origami Star Garland (Grades K-6)

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Turn ordinary paper into a cool origami decoration!

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.

Old Time Bluegrass Jam

6:30pm - 8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Sit back and listen to an old time bluegrass jam performance from local musicians! 

Parent Toddler Workshop 18m- 3.5 w/parent

9:30am - 10:30am
Children
Waitlist
Registration
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.

Parent Toddler Workshop 18m- 3.5 w/parent

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration
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.

Chair Yoga [IN PERSON]

11:30am - 12:30pm
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:

Experience the many benefits of chair yoga in stabilizing and mobilizing the body, fortifying the respiratory system, and developing a calmer, clearer, more meditative, and focused mind.

Chair Yoga [ZOOM]

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Experience the many benefits of chair yoga in stabilizing and mobilizing the body, fortifying the respiratory system, and developing a calmer, clearer, more meditative, and focused mind.