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Recycling Events at Emma Clark Library
Setauket, NY – February 8, 2021 –
These events are a great way to recycle your unwanted items, and they’re open to the public at Emma Clark Library in the coming months:
Shed the Meds – Wednesday, March 24 from 12:00noon – 4:00 p.m. in the periodicals room (historic section of the Library). Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office hosts this safe way to properly dispose of their unused medications and covered hypodermic needles. Proper disposal is essential in helping to protect the environment and ensure that old drugs don’t end up in the wrong hands.
eWaste Recycling Day – Saturday, May 1 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Library parking lot. Do you have outdated & unwanted electronics and metal cluttering up your house or workspace, collecting dust or taking up space? Arrow Scrap Metal and E-Waste Recycling, a NYS registered electronic waste recycling facility, can help. Bring your used computers, cell phones, laptops, servers, wire & cable, scrap metal, circuit boards, batteries, printers, hard drives & storage devices, power tools, small appliances, small electronics, keyboards/mice, stereos, flat screen TVs and monitors, cameras, and more. Your hard-drives and old cell phones can also be shredded on site (you’ll get faster service if you remove the hard-drive from your computer before your arrival). Not accepted: CRT (Tube) TVs and monitors, lightbulbs, liquids, paints, containers containing gases, medical waste, tires, paper, glass, wood, or general garbage.
Community Shred Day – Saturday, May 15 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Library parking lot. We’re here to help you get rid of that unnecessary paperwork in a safe and environmentally friendly way. Protect your privacy and get rid of clutter. You will watch as your documents are securely destroyed by a shredding truck from A Shred Away, Inc. No plastic, carbon paper, hanging files, red well folders, cardboard, newspapers or magazines. Clips and staples are fine to put through the shredder. 5 box limit. No wet papers, and please take any boxes, bags, etc. back home with you. All paper collected will be 100% recycled at a certified paper mill.
All of these events are open to the public and no registration is required. Please wear a mask. Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org.
The Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, located at 120 Main Street in Setauket and online at www.emmaclark.org, provides public library service to all residents of the Three Village Central School District.
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2025 Recycling Events
These events are a great way to recycle your unwanted items, and they’re open to the public at Emma Clark Library:
Shed the Meds
Wednesday, April 2 from 12:00noon – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 5 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 5 from 12:00noon – 4:00 p.m.
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office hosts this safe way to properly dispose of unused medications. Proper disposal is essential to protect the environment and ensure that old drugs don’t end up in the wrong hands. Please note: The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office cannot accept any liquids, needles, creams, or ointments of any kind. They are only accepting unused or expired medications from individuals (not large quantities from a doctor’s office or health care facility).
Community Shred Day
Saturday, May 3 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 4 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
We’re here to help you get rid of that unnecessary paperwork in a safe and environmentally friendly way. Protect your privacy and get rid of clutter. A shredding truck from A Shred Away, Inc. will be in our parking lot for on-site shredding of personal documents. There is a limit of 5 boxes or bags. All paper collected will be recycled at a certified paper mill. Please note: No plastic, carbon paper, hanging files, red well folders, cardboard, newspapers or magazines. Clips and staples are fine to put through the shredder. No wet papers, and please take any boxes, bags, etc. back home with you.
E-Waste & Metal Recycling
Saturday, May 17 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Do you have outdated & unwanted electronics and metal cluttering up your house or workspace, collecting dust or taking up space? Arrow Scrap Metal and E-Waste Recycling, a NYS registered electronic waste recycling facility, can help. Bring your used computers, cell phones, laptops, servers, wire & cable, scrap metal, circuit boards, batteries, printers, hard drives & storage devices, power tools, small appliances, small electronics, keyboards/mice, stereos, flat screen TVs and computer monitors, cameras, and more. Your hard-drives and old cell phones can also be shredded on site (if possible, please remove the hard-drive from your computer before your arrival). Batteries (both regular and rechargeable) are accepted, but please tape the terminals. Not accepted: CRT (Tube) TVs and CRT (Tube) computer monitors, lightbulbs, paper, general garbage, liquids, paints, containers containing gases, medical waste, tires, glass, or wood.
These services are open to the public. There is no need to register or to be a Three Village resident to participate. Please do not line up early, as it blocks traffic into and out of the Library.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
We also have the ongoing NexTrex Recycling Challenge! Click here for more information.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Reading with your baby, toddler, or preschooler is one of the best ways to help them become a lifelong reader. Taking part in our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program encourages family bonding while your child develops the skills they’ll need to succeed in school. Any child ages birth to five years can participate.
Did you know that reading to your child is one of the most powerful ways to boost his or her brain power? The simple and enjoyable act of sharing books helps your child learn pre-reading skills such as understanding the sounds letters make, developing a bigger vocabulary, and building background knowledge—all important skills that help prepare your child for learning to read and entering kindergarten
The Goal:
Read 1000 books with your child before they start kindergarten.
That may seem like a big number, but you’ve got plenty of time. If you read one book each day with your child, that’s 1095 books after three years. Reading three books each day will get you to 1095 books in only one year. (And yes, reading a favorite book over and over counts toward your goal!)
Why?
How to Take Part:
Register
To register for the program, create an account for your family on the library’s Beanstack online resource. Be sure to add your child as a reader. When it asks for your child’s grade, choose “Babies and Toddlers” or “Preschool.” Once you have created an account you can register for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. If you need help registering, our librarians are here to help.
Read
Spend time reading with your child. Books your child reads with siblings, preschool teachers, daycare workers, or at library story times can also help reach the 1000 book goal. Every book counts. Even if your child wants to hear the same book again and again, you can count it each time.
Track Your Reading
Use your Beanstack account to log the books your family reads. You can log the books using the link or download the Beanstack app.
Earn Badges & Prizes
Your child will earn an online badge in Beanstack every time they reach a milestone on the way to their 1000 books goal.
Each time your child reaches a hundred book milestone in their reading log, they’ll earn a prize. After reading all 1000 books, they’ll earn a prize pack and a certificate. Your family can pick up earned prizes from the Children’s Reference Desk.
FAQs
How long will it take to complete the program?
One thousand books may seem like a lot, but if you read just one book a night, you’ll meet your goal in less than 3 years. If you read three books a night, you could reach your goal in just one year!
What books can I read?
You can read ANY books from anywhere, but here are some recommendations from our librarians that link directly to our catalog:
Books for ages 1-2
Books for ages 2-3
Books for ages 3-4
Books for ages 4-5
Through your program registration with Beanstack, you will also have the option of receiving emails with more book recommendations. Or ask our friendly staff for suggestions—we’re here to help you on your journey to 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
Can I read the same book again and again?
Yes! Every book that your child hears counts towards this program. This includes books read by siblings, books they hear at story time or daycare, or even the same book over and over. Repetition is great for this age!
Happy Reading!
Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org
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Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
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