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Resolution Wreaths (Grades 3-5)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children
Open
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:

Start the year with creativity and intention! Craft a colorful fabric wreath that’s not only a charming decoration for your home, but also a daily reminder of the goals and resolutions that matter most to you.

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.

Cricut: Tote Bag [LOTTERY]

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

NOTE: Registration lottery opens on December 23rd, 2025 at 9:30am and closes on December 24th, 2025 at 1:30pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Lottery

THIS IS A LOTTERY PROGRAM.

Upon registration, your name will be added to a waitlist pool from which individuals will be randomly selected.

Registration for lottery programming will run for 28 hours, opening at 9:30am two weeks ahead of the program start-date and then closing the next day at 1:30pm. Please note that registration itself does not guarantee admittance. Rather, this will add you to the lottery pool from which registrants are drawn.
If selected, you will receive an additional email confirming as much no sooner than 24 hours after lottery registration has closed.

Nursery Rhyme Sing-Along Newborn - 5 yrs w/ caregiver

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Open
Registration Required
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:

Join Meghan as she plays your favorite nursery rhymes and children's songs. 

Homeschool Hangout (Ages 5-11 yrs.)

1:30pm–3:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special get-together designed just for homeschooled children ages 5–11! We'll experience a learning activity together and then connect with new friends.

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.

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.

BARK (For Readers Up to 5th Grade)

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
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.

Knit for a Cause

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens & Tweens
Open
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.

Envision Plum Island Preserved [ZOOM]

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational Lecture, History, World & Wildlife
Event Details:

Plum Island, a federally owned part of the Town of Southold only a mile and a half off the North Fork, is of national significance for its natural beauty, native wildlife and plant life, historical importance, and cultural heritage.

Catholic Health Mobile Outreach Bus (in Library parking lot)

10:00am–2:00pm
Adult, Teens & Tweens, Children
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult, Teens & Tweens, Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Registered nurses will provide flu vaccinations, as well as blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index, and glucose screenings. Nurses will also provide patient education and referrals as needed. The last screening will begin at 1:45 p.m.

The Heart of the Matter: Keeping Seniors Healthy

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational Lecture, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn smart tips for staying healthy in your senior years. You'll discover how to manage common health issues, risk factors for heart disease, your medications, and your nutrition.

Social Work Intern Appointments

3:00pm–7:00pm
Adult, Teens & Tweens
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.

Seed Packet Processing

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: 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.

Tech Help (from teens)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Technology Center
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required

Tech Help (from teens)

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

Brooklyn to Yellowstone: A 1933 Civilian Conservation Corps Odyssey [ZOOM]

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion, Educational Lecture, History
Event Details:

Retired educator Michael LoMonico will share his fascinating family history.

Tech Help (from teens)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Technology Center
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required

Tech Help (from teens)

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

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
Event Details:

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

New Year Book Buzz [IN PERSON]

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Share the books you loved in 2025 and the new releases you are awaiting in 2026. Before you go, Librarian Emma Yohannan will tell you about some great new titles coming out this year.

Snowman Pillar Candles for Newly Housed Individuals

6:30pm–8:00pm
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:

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.

Tech Help (from teens)

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Technology Center
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required

Tech Help (from teens)

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

Junior Rocketry Club (Grades 3-5)

10:30am–12:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience rocketry with The Stony Brook School's Rocketry Club! Learn about and launch your own model rocket, then see a real rocket launch. This program will take place at Kansas Commons at The Stony Brook School.

Disclaimer(s)

Offsite Program

This program is taking place offsite, not in the Library.  If minors are attending the program, a parent/guardian who is 18 years old or older must stay with the minor at all times.  Minors are not allowed to be dropped off at offsite programs without a parent/guardian.  Minors may share a parent/guardian.  All minors must be supervised by an adult at all times.

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.

Tech Help (from teens)

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Technology Center
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required

Tech Help (from teens)

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

Surprise Tabletop Roleplaying Game

1:30pm–4:30pm
Teens & Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join your friends for a Tabletop Roleplaying Game, overseen by Librarian River Rodriguez.  The game will be chosen by River once the players are registered!  No prior experience necessary.  Must be able to attend all 5 sessions,

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.

Needle Felting: Snowman

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Waitlist
Registration Required
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:

Learn how to needle felt, step-by-step, with local fiber artist, Shamma Murphy. At the end of the session you will each have your own felted snowman to take home. All materials and tools will be supplied. We will be using 100% wool.

Take & Make: DIY Heating Pads

All Day
Teens & Tweens
Waitlist
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.

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

10:30am–11:00am
Children
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.