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Mission: Monarch (Grades 3-5)

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Garden & Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the superpowers of monarch butterflies and create a butterfly craft to take home. Presented by Diane Santangelo, Lynn Walsh, and Liz Welsh.

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.

Tabletop Smiles Community Service Project (Grades 3-5)

4:00pm–5:00pm
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:

Join us to make placemats filled with color, creativity and kindness for people receiving meals from local charities and organizations. Come spread joy - one placemat at a time!

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.

Evening Book Discussion

7:30pm–8:45pm
Adult
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian – Book pickup starts 3/11

Benanna Band : (Newborn - 5 yrs w/caregiver)

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Full
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:

Musical concert your children will love to sing along to!

DIY Lavender Sachets

10:30am–11:30am
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:

Make your own lavender sachet by filling and decorating a small muslin bag. Take home the delightful scent of lavender! Led by Librarian Emma and Library Assistant Erin.

Axolotl Adventure (Grades 1-5)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore gills, frills, and the incredible axolotl, a creature that uses four different ways to get oxygen. Bring your imagination to life by creating an axolotl buddy. Presented by the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum.

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.

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.

New York State Safe Boating Class

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

This course is being offered at the library by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation. After completing this course, you will receive a New York State Safe Boating Certificate.

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.

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.

Time For Baby (Newborn - 15 mos w/ caregiver)

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Mommy & Me
Registration Required

Time for Baby (Newborn - 15 mos. w/ caregiver)

We will learn songs, rhymes, and finger plays.

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.

Time For Baby (16 mos. - 24 mos. w/ caregiver)

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Mommy & Me
Registration Required

Time for Baby (Ages 16 mos. - 24 mos. w/caregiver)

There will be music, dancing, and games to enjoy with your baby.

Social Work Intern Appointments

2:00pm–8:00pm
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.

Volunteer at Hobbs Farm

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens & Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Community Service, Garden & Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the event of extreme weather, this program may be rescheduled or cancelled.

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.

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.

Volunteer at Hobbs Farm for Community Service (Grades 3-5)

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bethel Hobbs Community Farm is a volunteer-run farm that provides fresh, wholesome produce to those in need, through a network of local food pantries and soup kitchens. Kids will help with various farm tasks such as weeding beds, planting see

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.

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

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

This course is being offered at the library by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation. After completing this course, you will receive a New York State Safe Boating Certificate.

Decorating with Chef Rob: Minion Cupcakes Grades K-5

5:30pm–6:00pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Cooking & Tasting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Decorate a cupcake to look like a minion!

Decorating with Chef Rob: Minion Cupcakes! Grades K-5

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Cooking & Tasting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Decorate a cupcake to look like a minion!

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.

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.

Can’t Sleep? Let’s Talk – Part 2

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
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:

Are you having trouble falling asleep, or getting back to sleep in the middle of the night? Do you feel “tired but wired” and feel like you’ve tried everything but nothing helps?

Book & Movie Club: Little Women

1:30pm–4:30pm
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: 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 Little Women by Louisa May Alcott then come to our Book and Movie Club to watch the 2019 movie versi

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.

Take & Make: Coloring Books for Kids in Need

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: Coloring Books for Kids in Need kit.  Pick up your kit at the Lower Level Service Desk between Monday April 13th-Friday April 17th, any time the library is open.  Instructions

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.