Upcoming Events

Filters
Age Group
Program Type

Cricut: T-Shirt [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 T-Shirt

In this beginner class, you will learn how to use the Cricut machine to create a customized T-shirt. Please note: Each participant MUST bring ONE PLAIN WHITE COTTON T-SHIRT (LONG OR SHORT-SLEEVE) with them to design. All other materials will be provided. Taught by Jacqueline Parente. [Tech Center]

Perler Palooza (Grades K-6 w/ caregiver)

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grab a template or let your imagination run wild to create a fuse bead project of your choice. Projects may take anywhere from 10 minutes to 45 minutes each. Patrons are welcome to make as many as they'd like!

No registration required.

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.

Family Night: Seashell Heart

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families will feel the love as they create a memento of a special night spent together. Presented by Anna Chan. This project is best suited for families with children in Kindergarten - 6th grade, but all family members are 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.

Pressed Flower Bookmarks

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create bookmarks for Emma Clark Library patrons using pressed flowers.  Taught by Theresa Maritato.  Earn 1 hour of community service credit for attending.  Please only register for one session.

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.

Pressed Flower Bookmarks

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create bookmarks for Emma Clark Library patrons using pressed flowers.  Taught by Theresa Maritato.  Earn 1 hour of community service credit for attending.  Please only register for one session.

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.

Boo-Boo Bunnies for Babies in Need

10:30am - 11:30am
Teen
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create Boo-Boo Bunnies, to be donated to local organizations that help babies and their families in need.  Taught by Teen Dept Staff.  1 hour of community service credit will be earned 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.

NEW: Knotted Fleece Blankets for Babies in Need

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service, Cooking & Tasting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create cozy fleece blankets for babies in need. Taught by Teen Staff. 1 hour of community service credit will be earned 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.

Take & Make: Tie Dye Onesies for Babies 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 Take & Make: Tie Dye Onesies for Babies in Need kit.  Pick up your kit at the Lower Level Service Desk between Monday February 3rd-Friday February 7th, any time the library is open.  Instru

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.

Cricut: Kitchen Tea Towel [IN PERSON]

2:30pm - 4:30pm
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]

Scarf Making [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:

Let’s warm up by creating a scarf with fringes and beads. Step by step instructions, beginner friendly. Taught by Jacqueline Parente. All supplies will be provided.

Newspaper Village (Ages 3-12 yrs. w/ caregiver)

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the library and use recycled newspaper to make a wintry scene. No need to register, just come in!

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, Crochet, and Chat [IN PERSON]

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join with friends, old and new, to work on your current knitting or crochet project. Share tips, techniques, and conversation. No registration necessary. Feel free to come to either or both sessions. No instruction will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies Required

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

Craft Kits for Hospitalized Children

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a representative from the youth-led 4Kidz non-profit organization to create craft kits, to be donated to hospitalized children.  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.

Relax and Paint: Rustic Love Jars [ZOOM]

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
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 use acrylic paints to create a sweet scene of Valentine’s love jars with a rustic heart banner. A supply list and tracers will be emailed to you ahead of the program. 

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies Required

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

Paint at the Library: A Winter Trail [IN PERSON]

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

Follow along step-by-step with art instructor Patty and create a beautiful acrylic painting of evergreen trees amid snow.

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies Required

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

Crafts R Fun: Valentine Gift Pouches (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:

Craft a pouch full of love for Valentine's Day!

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 START DATE 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.

Cricut: Coffee Mug [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 Coffee Mug

In this beginner class, you’ll learn how to use Cricut Design Space and use infusible ink to create a personalized mug. All materials provided. Taught by Librarian Brieanne Kocka. [Tech Center]

Valentine’s Day Diamond Art Bookmarks [IN PERSON]

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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 enjoy conversation with your friends and neighbors while you create a heart-shaped bookmark with a mandala pattern using tiny diamond-like facets. It is recommended, but not required, that you bring a magnifying glass and tweezers.

Drop-In Crafts (Ages 3-12 yrs. w/ caregiver)

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

Stop by the Library to create a work of art out of recycled materials. No registration required.

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.

Sew-a-Plushie (Grades 4-6)

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

Have fun hand-sewing your own plushie while learning a practical skill with the Long Island Youth Development Art Club! Must attend both sessions.

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.

Resin Trinket Dishes for Newly Housed Individuals

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create resin trinket dishes, to be donated to an organization that helps new homeowners.  Taught by Lisa Colon.  Earn 1 hour of community service credit for attending.

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.

Sew-a-Plushie (Grades 4-6)

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

Have fun hand-sewing your own plushie while learning a practical skill with the Long Island Youth Development Art Club! Must attend both sessions.

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.

Presidents' Day

9:30am - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library