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Philip Groia Global Studies Collection
Philip Groia, who taught social studies at Paul J. Gelinas Jr. Junior High School for over 30 years and who passed away in 2014, left a substantial bequest to build a global studies collection at the library.
New items added to the Philip Groia Global Studies Collection can be found in in the Delaney Room on the first floor of the library or online here.
Read the article about Mr. Groia and the collection that appeared in The Village Times Herald (October 6, 2016)
Mr. Groia was also an authority on doo-wop music. We have his book, They All Sang on the Corner, in our collection.
Registering to Vote, Absentee Ballots, and Voting Information
Click here for information on how to Register to Vote.
Wondering how to vote by absentee ballot in the upcoming election? You can download an application or use one of the other application options described here: Absentee Voting
Alternatively, those who wish to obtain a paper copy of the application for absentee ballots may pick one up at the Library’s Adult Reference Desk.
Click here for how, when, and where to vote in Suffolk County.
Click here for locations and hours available for early voting in Suffolk County.
Celebrate the “Setauket Spies” – 9/7
The 10th Annual Culper Spy Day will be Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. throughout Three Village – the result of a wonderful collaboration of entities who came together to create an event that highlights the amazing history behind George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring.
The Three Village area is full of hidden intrigue and stories of how America’s first spy ring came together secretly to provide General George Washington the information he needed to turn the tide of the American Revolution.
Build Your Own Revolutionary War Story! Start at whatever location you want and go at your own pace. All are welcome to stop by. The event is rain or shine. Specifically at the Library we’ll have:
• Display of Revolutionary War paraphernalia in the lobby. Learn about the Library’s Culper Spy Ring website (spyring.emmaclark.org).
• Information Tent adjacent to the front entrance, including library materials related to the Culper Spy Ring.
• Tunes of the Revolution live music on the lawn, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Linda Russell & Margery Cohen will present ballads, broadsides, marches, and dance tunes of the 18th Century accompanied by hammered and mountain dulcimers, guitar, penny whistle, and limberjack. Seating will be available.
• Children’s Games & A “Spy-Themed” Craft on the lawn, 12 noon – 4:00 p.m.
• Level Up Kitchen Library Café – Take a break for lunch or a snack at this new spot, located inside Emma Clark Library. The café is open from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and offers sandwiches, wraps, salad, desserts, coffee and tea (hot or iced), cold drinks and more. There’s ice cream too! Click here for more info on hours and the menu.
Culper Spy Day events are free and open to the public; no tickets required. If you’d like view a schedule of all the events in the area, click here for the Three Village Historical Society’s information page.
Consult our interactive map at spyring.emmaclark.org to visit the places where history happened, or check out our list of recommended materials and websites to discover the facts behind this important story that took place right here during the Revolutionary War.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
10 Years of the Little Free Library
2025 marks the 10-year anniversary of the seasonal Little Free Library at West Meadow Beach, hosted by Emma Clark Library. This “Take a Book, Leave a Book” structure, located under the pavilion at the beach and made from recycled materials, is now open for the late spring and summer, through the first week of autumn.
As before, there’s no need for a library card; visitors are invited to take any books that interest them. These books are donated for the sole purpose of the Little Free Library (books are not owned by Emma Clark – don’t return your library books here!). There is no need to live in Three Village to share in this give and take project; all guests of the beach are welcome to donate and/or take books.
The Library would like to thank the Town of Brookhaven and Nicole Pocciare, Environmental Educator, for their constant support and consent to host the Little Free Library at the beach. Additionally, the Library appreciates the teen and tween volunteers who “adopt” the library each week to ensure that it is neat, undamaged, and well-stocked.
Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich attended the installation and remarked, “Today, I celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Little Free Library installation at West Meadow Beach. This special milestone is a reminder of how small acts—like sharing a book—can make a lasting impact. As someone who strongly believes in the power of reading and lifelong learning, it’s wonderful to see this beloved resource continue to serve our community.”
Since 2016, Emma Clark has been enhancing a day at the beach with this delightful exchange of books. The Library is grateful for the amazing community partners and the ability to share, read, and reuse books and encourage a love of reading out into the community.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org.
Photo Caption: Little Free Library with Library Teen Volunteers
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