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“Let’s Chat” Virtual Series and Classes Hosted by Emma Clark Library
Setauket, NY – April 23, 2020 –
Many feel isolated during this time of social distancing, so Emma Clark Library has created a few “Let’s Chat” series to bring that personal connection to the community:
Let’s Chat – We miss our library friends, so we’re beginning virtual chat sessions on Tuesdays, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. and Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 12noon, beginning on April 28. Until we can again chat in person, we plan to gather via Zoom. Each weekly session will be led by Emma Clark Librarians and have a different theme. For Three Village residents only. Registration required. Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org.
Let’s Chat: Teen Edition – Who else needs to chill and talk? We’re going to get together and hang out virtually on Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. weekly, starting April 28. Let’s “meet-up” and talk about whatever YOU want. We can talk about all the crazy stuff going on now – social distancing & coping methods, remote schooling tips, how to keep in touch while in quarantine. Or even just the latest trends in pop culture, what we’re reading, or what we’re binge-watching. We’ll have Conversation Facilitators to keep things going. If you’d like, you can even submit anonymous questions or topics you want to discuss in advance when you register. For Three Village residents in grades 7 – 12 only. Registration required. Questions? Email teens@emmaclark.org.
Tech Talk with Jen and Bob – From smart home to smartphones, join us as we discuss all things technology related. We’ll be chatting live, online every Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. & Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. Come with questions or just to learn something new! Jennifer Mullen is the Technology Librarian and Bob Johnson is the IT Manager at Emma Clark Library. Questions? Email techhelp@emmaclark.org.
Space is limited for all of these series. Register for each session separately at emmaclark.org/virtual-classes-events. To ensure a relaxing discussion, the library is keeping chat groups small. Once registered, the library will email you a participation link.
In addition to the Let’s Chat series, Emma Clark Library will have a variety of virtual classes such as book discussions and classes on gardening, art, science, & more. Visit emmaclark.org/virtual-classes-events for the latest offerings.
New to Zoom? You do not need to have your own Zoom account to participate in these meetings, but you must download the Zoom application onto your device (phone, tablet or laptop) the first time you attend a Zoom meeting. You can get assistance using Zoom by emailing techhelp@emmaclark.org.
The Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, located at 120 Main Street in Setauket and online at emmaclark.org, provides public library service to all residents of the Three Village Central School District.
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Questions on how to use Zoom? Email techhelp@emmaclark.org. Include your library barcode number and telephone number. Jen or Bob will get back to you between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
DIY Library Story Time @Home
Setauket, NY – April 2, 2020 –
The staff at Emma Clark Library understands that parents are busy navigating their children’s schoolwork, their own work schedules, and trying to create enjoyable activities for their kids during this time of social distancing. Now there’s no need to research, Google, or check Pinterest for ideas. The Children’s Department at the Library will do the work for you!
Emma Clark cardholders are invited to email the title of a picture book that they already have at home, along with the ages of their children, to kids@emmaclark.org. A children’s librarian will then email back with a complete and meaningful story time plan that can easily be done from home.
This “virtual story time kit” will contain educational and fun activities around the theme and text of the book chosen by the patron. It will include fingerplays, songs, crafts (with simple household items), educational resources, online picture books, and more. The librarian will make sure the craft projects can be made with everyday items that many have in their house or backyard. They will also include links to reputable online learning sources that can be accessed for free with your library card (such as National Geographic Kids, CultureGrams: Kids Edition, and World Book Early Learning). In addition, they will make recommendations for more picture books that can be downloaded through the Library’s many eBook services (including TumbleBooks, Sesame Street eBooks, and OverDrive). Just like when the building is open, our trained librarians create the story time for you.
The safety of the public and staff remains a top priority for Emma Clark Library. While the physical building may be closed, the Library most certainly is not. The Library staff, services, and resources are still very much there for the Three Village community.
The Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, located at 120 Main Street in Setauket and online at emmaclark.org, provides public library service to all residents of the Three Village Central School District. “The Heart of the Three Village Community”
DIY Library Story Time @Home
Parents, we know you’re busy. No need to research, Google, or check Pinterest for ideas. We have them for you…
We can help you create your very own at home story time!
Simply email the title of a picture book you have at home, along with the ages of your children, to kids@emmaclark.org. We’ll send you a complete story time plan that you can do at home with your children including fingerplays, songs, crafts (with simple household items), educational resources, additional online picture books, and more!
More Free Movies
During this temporary closure period, we have increased the number of movies that patrons may watch through Hoopla to 15 titles per month. This means MORE free movies for YOU! Enjoy!
Get started at emmaclark.org/downloads.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org.
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