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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Parent Toddler Workshop (Ages 18m-3.5 yrs. w/ caregiver)
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Mommy & Me
Parent Toddler Workshop
Experience sharing, group participation, and play.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Parent Toddler Workshop (18m - 3.5 yrs w/ caregiver)
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Mommy & Me
Parent Toddler Workshop
Experience sharing, group participation, and play.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
18
2026
Mon
Tot Storytime (Ages 2-3 yrs w/ caregiver)
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Story Time
Tot Story Time
Themed activities that you and your child can enjoy together.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
19
2026
Tue
Tot Storytime (Ages 2-3 yrs w/ caregiver)
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Story Time
Tot Story Time
Themed activities that you and your child can enjoy together.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
May
20
2026
Wed
One-on-One Medicare Telephone Counseling
Library Branch:
Virtual Programming
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Other
Event Details:
HIICAP: Health Insurance Information Counseling & Assistance Program
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
22
2026
Fri
Time For Baby (Newborn - 15 mos w/ caregiver)
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Mommy & Me
Time for Baby (Newborn - 15 mos. w/ caregiver)
We will learn songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
May
22
2026
Fri
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
18
2026
Mon
PreSchool Storytime Ages 3.5- 5 yrs
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Story Time
Event Details:
We'll share lively stories & crafts that spark imagination, build early literacy skills & bring lots of smiles and giggles!
Preschool Story Time
Have fun and meet some new friends. This storytime is geared to give the childrena little independence.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Parent Toddler Workshop (Ages 18m-3.5 yrs. w/ caregiver)
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Mommy & Me
Parent Toddler Workshop
Experience sharing, group participation, and play.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Parent Toddler Workshop (Ages 18m-3.5 yrs. w/ caregiver)
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Mommy & Me
Parent Toddler Workshop
Experience sharing, group participation, and play.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
22
2026
Fri
Time For Baby (16 mos. - 24 mos. w/ caregiver)
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Mommy & Me
Time for Baby (Ages 16 mos. - 24 mos. w/caregiver)
There will be music, dancing, and games to enjoy with your baby.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Carol Burnett: Timeless Comedienne
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Educational Lecture,
History,
Pop Culture
Event Details:
Film historian Larry Wolff returns to regale us about the Queen of Variety’s early years, start in TV, Broadway successes, and film career in this comprehensive telling of her life.
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This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
May
23
2026
Sat
American Sign Language Workshop (ASL)
12:00pm–1:00pm
Teens & Tweens
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens
Program Type:
Community Service,
Workshops & Training
Event Details:
Join Mrs. Caitlin Loizou, the American Sign Language Teacher at Ward Melville High School, and some of her students to learn the basics of American Sign Language. Emphasis will be on basic communication and common phrases.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
19
2026
Tue
PreSchool Storytime Ages 3.5- 5 yrs
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Story Time
Preschool Story Time
Have fun and meet some new friends. This storytime is geared to give the childrena little independence.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
May
17
2026
Sun
Ellen Bogolub Memorial Chamber Music Concert with Long Island Chamber Music
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Periodical Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Music & Performance
Event Details:
Join us for an afternoon of Beethoven and more, performed by a string quartet from Long Island Chamber Music in the original 1892 library.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
May
19
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Judith Budd-Walsh will guide you through movements designed to increase your physical balance and promote wellness. Wear flat shoes and comfortable clothing.
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
May
19
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Virtual Programming
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Judith Budd-Walsh will guide you through movements designed to increase your physical balance and promote wellness. Wear flat shoes and comfortable clothing.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
23
2026
Sat
Engineering Challenge (Grades K-5)
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Join the WMHS 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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Philosophy Through Literature Discussion: The Stranger
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Discussion,
Educational Lecture
Event Details:
Join us for this book discussion of Albert Camus' masterpiece, The Stranger, facilitated by Librarian Richard Arena.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
18
2026
Mon
After-School Story Time (Grades K-2)
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Story Time
After-School Story Time
Have fun listening to stories, creating crafts, and making new friends.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
19
2026
Tue
Social Identity Quest: Healthy Relationships (Grades 3-5)
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Workshops & Training
Event Details:
Children will explore different scenarios designed to help them think critically about safe and responsible ways to interact online.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Learn to Code: Scratch (Grades 2-3)
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Technology Center
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Technology Class
Event Details:
New to Scratch? Have fun learning some coding basics with the Ward Melville High School Computer Science Club. Please create a free account at https://scratch.mit.edu/ before our class meets.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Crafts R Fun: Salt Dough (Grades K-5)
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Use pantry staples to create a dough you can play with! If you have any allergy concerns, please contact the library at least 3 days before the program date.
Disclaimer(s)
Allergen Notice
Please review the program description for any potential allergies before signing yourself or a loved one up for this program.
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 "Teens & Tweens" group
Teens & Tweens
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Video Games: The Great Connector Exhibit at the Long Island Museum
5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens & Tweens
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens
Program Type:
Games,
History
Event Details:
Come for the games, stay for the conversation! Join museum educators at The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook for a gallery exploration of Video Games: The Great Connector and engage in some friendly competition.
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
May
18
2026
Mon
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Educational Lecture,
Garden & Environment
Event Details:
Dahlias provide stunning color, a wonderful supply of cut flowers and architectural interest. Learn how these deer-resistant tubers can grow in your garden. Tips on preparation, planting and storage will be covered.
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
May
18
2026
Mon
All About Selling Online [ZOOM]
Library Branch:
Virtual Programming
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Technology Class
Event Details:
Learn how to sell your items locally by using online sites such as Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist and many others. You’ll learn how to safely use these apps, create an account, price your items and use safe practices for selling locally.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
May
19
2026
Tue
Ranking Secrets: Mastering SEO Basics [ZOOM]
Library Branch:
Virtual Programming
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Technology Class
Event Details:
Learn how to optimize your website or online content to improve its visibility and ranking in search engine results pages (SERPs) like Google, Bing or Yahoo.
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This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Staying Safe
6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens & Tweens
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens
Program Type:
Community Service,
Educational Lecture,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join a representative from Parents for Megan’s Law Crime Victim Center to learn how to stay safe in a variety of situations. 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Cricut: Tea Towel [LOTTERY]
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Technology Center
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Technology Class
Event Details:
NOTE: Registration lottery opens on May 7, 2026 at 9:30am and closes on May 8, 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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room:
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Monthly meeting of the Emma S. Clark Library's Board Members
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
May
21
2026
Thu
From Carson to Oprah to Stephen Colbert: A History of the TV Talk Show [ZOOM]
Library Branch:
Virtual Programming
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Educational Lecture,
Pop Culture
Event Details:
From its start in the early 1950s, the talk show has been one of television’s most versatile and durable formats.
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