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Access to eBooks in Jeopardy

Reading is Emma Clark Library’s number one priority. We aim to connect you with titles you want to read ─whether it’s in print, eBook or audiobook format.

Now your ability to access eBooks is in jeopardy.

Beginning November 1st, Macmillan Publishers is now RESTRICTING PUBLIC LIBRARIES, regardless of size or population served, to purchase only one single copy of each new eBook title for the first eight weeks after its release. This means much longer wait times for eBooks from authors you love, such as Jonathan Franzen, Kristin Hannah, Liane Moriarty, Louise Penny, Nora Roberts and many more.

Macmillan’s new policy is based on their fears that libraries are hurting their bottom line and eBook lending is stealing their profits. This couldn’t be further from the truth.

Libraries are the best marketing tool publishers have at their disposal – introducing readers to the authors they grow to love. This policy also goes against what we stand for as libraries: ensuring that ALL in our community have equal access to content. Macmillan’s new policy grants timely access only to those who can pay for it, shutting out those less fortunate in our society.

We hope you will consider joining other library customers across the United States to make your voice heard. Demand that Macmillan treat public libraries as collaborators rather than competitors.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP:

– Sign the petition today at eBooksForAll.org or text EBOOKS to 40649 (message and data rates may apply)

– Contact Macmillan publishing directly by emailing press.inquiries@macmillan.com

– Send a letter to Macmillan:
Mr. John Sargent
Chief Executive Officer
Macmillan Publishing
120 Broadway
New York, NY 10271

– Write a letter to the editor to the local newspaper

Further Reading:

– Petition and further reading from the American Library Association

– Blog post from the Central Arkansas Library System explaining how this affects the cost of eBooks for libraries.

– Recent article in the local Times Beacon Record Newspapers.

WhoHQ Collection

We’re pleased to announce that we now have the entire collection of WhoHQ books in the Children’s Department!
There are over 200 titles. They’re great for elementary school reports or even just to read interesting & incredible stories about people & places. This nonfiction series includes:

– Who Was?
– What Was?
– Where Is?

Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org

8 New Museum Passes Added

Logos from the 8 new museums in our collection

Last year, there were 1,721 free museum visits (a 40% increase from the previous year), thanks to our Museum Pass program. Due to the popularity of this service, along with suggestions made by library patrons, eight museums located in Suffolk & Nassau Counties, as well as New York City, will be added to the collection in August:

American Airpower Museum (Farmingdale)
Children’s Museum of Manhattan (New York City)
Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center (Glen Cove)
Jewish Museum (New York City)
Long Island Science Center (Riverhead)
Museum of the Moving Image (New York City)
New York Hall of Science (New York City)
South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center (Bridgehampton)

All of these museums are available starting August 1st; however, you may put in a reservation now.

We now have over 30 museums and cultural institutions in the Museum Pass program. See them all and reserve a museum pass at emmaclark.org/museum-passes.

Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org

Patrons Request More Museum Passes, Library Delivers

Setauket, NY – July 10, 2019 –

Last year, there were 1,721 free museum visits (a 40% increase from the previous year), thanks to Emma Clark Library’s Museum Pass program. Due to the popularity of this service, along with suggestions made by library patrons, eight museums located in Suffolk & Nassau Counties, as well as New York City, will be added to the collection in August:

American Airpower Museum (Farmingdale)
Children’s Museum of Manhattan (New York City)
Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center (Glen Cove)
Jewish Museum (New York City)
Long Island Science Center (Riverhead)
Museum of the Moving Image (New York City)
New York Hall of Science (New York City)
South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center (Bridgehampton)

Emma Clark Library now has over 30 museums and cultural institutions in the Museum Pass program. See them all and reserve a museum pass at emmaclark.org/museum-passes.

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”

“Little Free Library” – A Summer Tradition at West Meadow Beach

Setauket, NY – July 1, 2019 –

Once again this summer, The Little Free Library is at West Meadow Beach for all beachgoers, young and old alike, to enjoy books and a relaxing day outdoors. Emma Clark Library created the structure, made from recycled materials, and it will be maintained each week by different Library teen volunteers.

There’s no need for a library card or to return a book – this is a “take a book, leave a book” concept hosted by Emma Clark. Library staff and the public contributed books for the sole purpose of the Little Free Library (books are not owned by Emma Clark – don’t return your library books here!). The Little Free Library is located under the pavilion at the beach. There is no need to live in Three Village to share in this give and take project, as long as you are a visitor at West Meadow Beach.

The Town of Brookhaven and Nicole Pocchiare, Environmental Educator, have once again graciously given their consent to host the Little Free Library at the beach.

“Thank you, Emma Clark Library, for continuing your commitment to provide a Little Free Library to the beachgoers in our community,” said Councilwoman Valerie Cartright. “This Little Free Library has become an expected and appreciated summer tradition at West Meadow Beach that I look forward to continuing in years to come.”

The Little Free Library at West Meadow Beach is registered on www.littlefreelibrary.org and can be found on the site’s official map of all Little Free Libraries across the United States and worldwide.