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This event is in the "Adult" group

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:

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

(Book pickup starts 12/9)

This event is in the "Children" group
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

AARP Defensive Driving Course

10:00am–1:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshops & Training, Other
Registration Required

AARP Smart Driver Course

This 6-hour course for those age 50 and up qualifies licensed drivers to receive a reduction of up to four points on their driver’s license or a 10% deduction on collision and liability auto insurance rates for a period of three years.  Some insurance companies give both benefits.  Certificates of completion will be mailed within a month after completion of the class. 

A $30 fee ($25 with proof of AARP membership) must be paid by check to the instructor before class.  Checks should be made payable to AARP.

Attendees should arrive before 9:45 to avoid losing their place. Standbys will be admitted to fill any seats not yet claimed and paid for when the class begins. Latecomers will not be admitted.


Receipt of Certificate:
Should you have any issues in the receipt of your certificate after taking part in this two-day course, please contact AARP directly at the following number and speak with one of their representatives.:

1-866-732-4213 

Neither Emma S. Clark Library staff nor the AARP volunteer instructor retain the information necessary to resolve individual certificate disputes.

This event is in the "Children" group
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Wonders of Ancient Egypt [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: Educational Lecture, History, World & Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

The civilization of Ancient Egypt, with its rich history and enduring mysteries, stands as a testament to human achievement and integrity.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Cricut: Tea Towel [LOTTERY]

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Upcoming
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 January 1, 2026 at 9:30am and closes on January 3, 2026* at 1:30pm.

TECH CLASS: Cricut Tea Towel

In this beginner class, we’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]

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Starring Hugh Bonneville 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

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.

This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

Seed Packet Processing

5:30pm–6:30pm
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, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Night: Penguin Snow Globe

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Upcoming
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:

Work together as a family to create a penguin snow globe keepsake that you can display in your home each winter! Best suited for families with children in Grades K-5, but all family members are welcome. Presented by Lisa Colon.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Follow along step-by-step with art instructor Teresa Grant and, using acrylic paints, create a majestic mountain scene of a black bear surrounded by pine trees.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Fair

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Children
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

 

Come and visit preschools all in one place, 

No Registration required 

All are welcome 

This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

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.

This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

Seed Packet Processing

11:00am–12:00pm
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, 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.

This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

Comfort and Cocoa

1:00pm–2:00pm
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, Cooking & Tasting, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Write messages of empowerment for survivors of human trafficking on a piece of felt, creating a quilt which will be donated to SCATI (Suffolk County Anti Trafficking Initiative). We will serve hot cocoa during 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.

This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

Nintendo Switch Tournament

3:00pm–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: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your friends and meet other gamers at this Nintendo Switch Tournament!  The Library will provide all equipment; teens are welcome to bring their own wireless controllers if they prefer. Snacks will be provided; winning teens and tw

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

9:00am–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
This event is in the "Adult" group

PC Clean Up

10:00am–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 CLASS: PC Cleanup

Have a PC laptop? Bring it with you and learn how to clean and speed it up. If you don't have one, don't worry, you can use ours to learn. This class is specifically tailored for PCs and not applicable to Mac systems. Taught by Tech Librarian Jen Mullen [LOCATION: TECHNOLOGY CENTER - LOWER LEVEL]

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

PreSchool Storytime Ages 3.5- 5 yrs

1:15pm–1:45pm
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

Preschool Story Time

Have fun and meet some new friends. This storytime is geared to give the childrena little independence. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Simply Strong for Life [IN PERSON]

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adult
Waitlist
Registration Required
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:

Strength training can improve your quality of life at any age! Join us for this fitness class in which we will focus on increasing muscle strength, improving range of joint motion, and light stretching.

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies Required

Please review the program description for materials required for participation in this program.