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Emma S. Clark Announces New Library Director
Setauket, NY – December 4, 2025 –
The Board of Trustees at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Theresa Liguori as the new Library Director, starting January 20, 2026. Ms. Liguori comes to Emma Clark with over 20 years of authentic, creative, and strategic experience in library administration.
Most recently, Ms. Liguori is serving as Chief Public Services Officer for the Denver Public Library, overseeing public service delivery across 27 locations, including mobile services, collection services, and special collections and archives, in addition to system-wide programming and services.
Ms. Liguori is also an adjunct faculty member within the Master of Library and Information Science Online Program for the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver, teaching theoretical and conceptual foundations of management within library and information organizations. Some notable recent projects that she has been a part of include the 2025 Vibrant Denver Bond, which will provide over $41 million to repair and improve vital infrastructure and community spaces, and the Anderson Academic Commons, which was a $37 million renovation project for the University of Denver’s library system. Ms. Liguori holds a B.A. in Communications (with a minor in Gender & Women’s Studies) and Master of Library Science & Information Science from the University of Denver.
“After an exhaustive nationwide search, we are excited to have found Theresa,” remarked Library Board President Anthony Parlatore. “The Board and staff look forward to teaming with her in continuing to keep our library as the jewel of our community – an innovative, provocative, and fun place to learn, explore and experience all the resources modern libraries have to offer.”
In her free time, Ms. Liguori enjoys spending time with family, cooking, reading, going to movies and shows, and getting cuddles from the family’s Great Pyrenees, Casper.
Ms. Liguori stated, “I am extremely excited for this opportunity. This library is a cornerstone of knowledge, and it has built a strong foundation rooted in excellent service and civic engagement. I look forward to working collaboratively with the staff, trustees, and the community, to broaden the library’s vital role as a dynamic and inclusive center of belonging and connection.”
As Library Director, Ms. Liguori will bring her vision and leadership to the Three Village community, and all at the Library are eager to work with her and her wide-ranging expertise in service of the Library’s mission.
The Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, located at 120 Main Street in Setauket and on the web at www.emmaclark.org, provides public library service to all residents of the Three Village Central School District.
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Teen/Tween Programs During the February Break
Are your Teens & Tweens looking for things to do while they’re off school during Mid-Winter Recess in February?
Please note: The Library is closed Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
Volunteer at Hobbs Farm
Tuesday, February 17, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
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. Teen & Tween Volunteers are needed to help cultivate the produce. Please dress for a mess and bring gardening gloves if you so desire. We will be volunteering in the greenhouse planting seeds. All teens and tweens must be accompanied by a supervising adult age 18 years or older. Library staff will also be in attendance. In the event of extreme weather, this program may be rescheduled or cancelled. Earn 2 hours of community service credit for volunteering. Click here to register starting 1/13.
Teens and Tweens must complete the Library Teen & Tween Volunteering in the Community Application and Parental Consent Form before volunteering at Hobbs Farm: https://teen.emmaclark.org/library-volunteering/
Seed Packet Processing
Thursday, February 19, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Count, pack, and label seed packets for our Seed Library. Earn 1 hour of community service credit upon completion of the program. Click here to register starting 1/13.
Movie Night: Lisa Frankenstein
Friday, February 20, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Join your friends for a movie night at the Library. We’ll have snacks (Popcorn! Candy! More!) for this night of entertainment. Rated PG-13.Click here to register starting 1/13.
After Hours: Laser Tag at the Library
Saturday, February 21
Grab your friends and come play Laser Tag in the Library! We provide the gear, you provide the players! Players will be broken into teams and get to play at least 3 rounds of Laser Tag during the event. Battle it out with your friends to see who is the laser tag champion! Between rounds, games and snacks will be available in the “home base” room.
Library Staff will be on hand to moderate the games. This will be a locked-in event. The Library will be closed to all but the participants of this program. Players must have a permission form on file and arrive promptly for their assigned start time. Once in the Library building, players may not leave the building until their adult picks them up. Players will be asked to adhere to all rules and safety protocols, so we can all have the most fun possible. Please register for your grade-appropriate time slot only.
Grades 6 – 8, click here to register for the 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. timeslot starting 1/13.
Grades 9 – 12, click here to register for the 8:30 – 10:00 p.m. timeslot starting 1/13.
Nintendo Switch Tournament
Sunday, February 22, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Bring your friends and meet other gamers at this Nintendo Switch 2 Tournament! The Library will provide all equipment; you are welcome to bring your own wireless controllers, if you prefer. Snacks will be provided; winning teens and tweens get prizes. Click here to register starting 1/13.
Book & Movie Club: The Fault in Our Stars
Sunday, February 22, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
You’ve heard it said many times before, “The book was better than the movie!” But was it really? Check out and read The Fault in Our Stars by John Green then come to our Book and Movie Club to watch the 2014 movie version (rated PG-13). Led by Library Assistant Kiera. Discuss your opinion, get the chance to win a themed raffle, meet new friends, and eat snacks! Click here to register starting 1/13.
And don’t forget to sign your teen/tween up for Winter Reading!
Questions? Email teens@emmaclark.org
Love and Joy
We offer classes for Adults, Teens/Tweens, and Children that will fill your heart with joy and love in honor of Valentine’s Day!
Adults
Folk Traditions and Origins of Valentine’s Day (Online Class)
Thursday, February 12, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Join Professor Danielle DiMauro for this engaging talk about Valentine’s Day traditions. Learn how the practice of sending valentines originated in the Middle Ages, with boys drawing the names of girls at random. Discover the Victorian legend of Jack Valentine, who was said to knock on the rear door of houses, leaving sweets and presents for British children. Click here to register starting 1/12
Valentine’s Day Card Making (In-Person)
Friday, February 13, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Spread love with handmade cards! We’ll provide the supplies, some simple instructions, and a relaxing space for your creativity to thrive. Click here to register starting 1/12
Teens/Tweens (Grades 6 – 12)
Bring Your Own Adult: Seashell Heart Frame
Friday, January 23, 5:00 – 7:00p.m.
Bring your own adult to this program to create a beach-inspired heart frame using Qwick Craft self-hardening sand and a gorgeous mix of seashells. It’s the perfect way to frame your favorite photo or make a heartfelt gift for someone special, and just in time for Valentine’s Day! No experience needed. Taught by Artist Anna Chan. Each registration covers 1 youth and 1 adult. Click here to register starting 12/16
Kids
Valentine’s Day Cards for Senior Citizens – Community Service (Grades 3 – 5)
Wednesday, January 21, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Spread love and brighten a senior’s day! Join us for a crafty afternoon as we create handmade Valentine’s Day cards for the Nursing Home Project. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Click here to register starting 1/7.
“Take & Make” Painted Hearts Community Service Art Project (Grades 3 – 5)
Let your heart shine on canvas! Help us paint colorful hearts to be part of a beautiful, collaborative art project that celebrates creativity and community. Pick up your art kit (flat canvas, acrylic paint set and paintbrush) starting on Monday, February 2 and return your creative work of art by Sun., February 15. Participants will earn two hours of community service credit. Only one kit per child. Click here to reserve your child’s kit starting 2/2.
Love Potion Valentines (Grades K – 2)
Friday, February 13, 4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
Craft a magical squishy Valentine’s card for someone you love! Click here to register starting 1/30.
Snow Much Love w/ Art Teacher Amy (Grades 1 – 5)
Wednesday, February 18, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Winter Break)
Draw and paint a polar bear w/ a heart under the guidance of Art Teacher Amy. Click here to register starting 2/4.
Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org
Remember and Honor
Join us for these programs that honor the achievements, culture, and contributions of Black Americans, in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Month:
The Civil Rights Movement on Long Island (Online Class)
Wednesday, January 21, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Utilizing images from local historical societies and private collections, Christopher Verga, Long Island history professor and author of Civil Rights on Long Island, will tell the story of how, although often overlooked, Long Island has been a battleground for the civil rights movement. Click here to register starting 12/16.
Ingenuity And Resistance: The History of African American Foods in Early New York (In-Person)
Thursday, February 19, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Local historian Melanie Cardone-Leathers will discuss the culinary history of African Americans in the New York area. Learn the stories behind these foods and customs as she explores the day-to-day life of early African American New Yorkers with special attention to what they were eating and drinking, the recipes and ingredients of the time, and the legacies they left behind. Click here to register starting 1/12.
Remember Liss: A New American Founding Figure (Online Class)
Tuesday, February 24, 7:00 – 8:o0 p.m.
A captivating program exploring the remarkable story of Elizabeth “Liss”, an enslaved woman owned by the Townsend family of Oyster Bay. Through Liss’s extraordinary journey, historian and author Claire Bellerjeau sheds new light on the Revolutionary era and the nation’s founding, revealing this pivotal history through the eyes of an enslaved Black woman seeking liberty in a country fighting for its own. Click here to register starting 12/16.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
New Library Director
Most recently, Ms. Liguori is serving as Chief Public Services Officer for the Denver Public Library, overseeing public service delivery across 27 locations, including mobile services, collection services, and special collections and archives, in addition to system-wide programming and services.
Ms. Liguori is also an adjunct faculty member within the Master of Library and Information Science Online Program for the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver, teaching theoretical and conceptual foundations of management within library and information organizations. Some notable recent projects that she has been a part of include the 2025 Vibrant Denver Bond, which will provide over $41 million to repair and improve vital infrastructure and community spaces, and the Anderson Academic Commons, which was a $37 million renovation project for the University of Denver’s library system. Ms. Liguori holds a B.A. in Communications (with a minor in Gender & Women’s Studies) and Master of Library Science & Information Science from the University of Denver.
“After an exhaustive nationwide search, we are excited to have found Theresa,” remarked Library Board President Anthony Parlatore. “The Board and staff look forward to teaming with her in continuing to keep our library as the jewel of our community – an innovative, provocative, and fun place to learn, explore and experience all the resources modern libraries have to offer.”
In her free time, Ms. Liguori enjoys spending time with family, cooking, reading, going to movies and shows, and getting cuddles from the family’s Great Pyrenees, Casper.
Ms. Liguori stated, “I am extremely excited for this opportunity. This library is a cornerstone of knowledge, and it has built a strong foundation rooted in excellent service and civic engagement. I look forward to working collaboratively with the staff, trustees, and the community, to broaden the library’s vital role as a dynamic and inclusive center of belonging and connection.”
As Library Director, Ms. Liguori will bring her vision and leadership to the Three Village community, and all at the Library are eager to work with her and her wide-ranging expertise in service of the Library’s mission.
Photo credit: Meka McBoat
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