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Emma Clark #1 Users of OverDrive in Suffolk!

Three Village’s Best Kept Secret! We have the biggest users of eBooks through OverDrive for Libraries (per capita) in all of Suffolk County!

Where can you find these digital books? Click here to get started.

Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org or call 631.941.4080.

Westlaw Legal Database

Did you know we have Westlaw online? Westlaw is a database for legal and law related materials and services, and it’s available for in-house use at the library. The database has automatic continuous updating and is easy to navigate and search through keywords. The subscription service offers access to the following:

New York Primary: NY Statutes (McKinney’s), NY Case Law, New York Code, Rules & Regulations (NYCRR), NY Law Reviews & Journals, NY Digest of cases

New York Analytical: NY Jurisprudence, NY Practice Series (titles dealing with all areas of law including Family, Real Estate, Wills, Zoning, Contracts, etc.), McKinney’s NY Forms (all titles), New York related treatises

Questions? Contact askus@emmaclark.org or 631.941.4080.

Community Volunteer Fair – 9/25

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If you’re looking for a way to serve and better your community, look no further than our Community Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Meet and speak with representatives from local organizations that are seeking volunteers. In addition to serving your community, becoming a volunteer is also a great way to get to know your neighbors and meet new friends. Volunteer work can enhance your resume or college application as well.

There is no registration required. All are welcome (both teens and adults, residents and non-residents).

We’ll have 15+ organizations at the event, and below is list of those scheduled to be in attendance (as of 9/9):

– American Red Cross

– Avalon Nature Preserve

– Bethel Hobbs Community Farm

– Emma Clark Library’s Teen Department

– Guide Dog Foundation

– Last Chance Animal Rescue

– Open Door Exchange

– Parker Jewish Institute – Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands Program

– Sisters of St. Joseph

– Sweetbriar Nature Center

– Theatre Three

– Three Village Dads Foundation

– Three Village Historical Society

– Three Village Lending Aids Society

– VFW Post 3054 (Setauket)

– Ward Melville Heritage Organization

In addition, we’ll also have a table with handouts and materials from organizations who were unable to attend the fair but are also looking for volunteers.

Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org or call 631.941.4080.

Video Games Now in Kids Dept!

We’re pleased to announce our new Video Game Collection in the Children’s Department…available NOW! This is in addition to the new Video Game Collection rolled out in the Teen Department this past summer.

Video and computer game playing, when practiced in moderation, has many benefits. While kids are gaming, they are also learning how to collaborate in a team, strategize, explore, make decisions, and take risks. The games help kids prepare for today’s fast-paced digital world. Video games can be fun and motivating, and along with books and traditional games, they are another method of educating our youth in the 21^st century.

We have games for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii, WiiU, Xbox360, and Xbox One, with popular titles such as Super Mario, Disney, Sesame Street, Lego, and EA Sports. Like movies, video games circulate for one week and may be renewed as long as no one else has reserved the game.

You may recommend games for the library to purchase; we’ll be accepting suggestions for games rated T or lower for both the Teen and Children’s Departments.

We also hold special Minecraft, Xbox, and WiiU programs throughout the year for both kids and teens in the Technology Center. All programs may be found in the printed newsletter, and you may register for them online under Programs.

If you have any questions about the new Video Game Collections, you may contact teens@emmaclark.org or kids@emmaclark.org.

Playaway Launchpads

Playaway Launchpads, which we started offering to young patrons in July 2015, are kids-only learning tablets that circulate just like a book or movie. The tablets are pre-loaded with educational apps appropriate for your child.

These tablets come in fun, bright orange packaging, a charging cord (with both USB and AC adapters), and a durable case, perfect for little hands. There are currently over 25 tablets available, each pre-loaded with high-quality, interactive learning apps geared towards a particular subject area, including math, science, and language arts, and each with a different theme, such as pizza, colors, and monkeys. The tablets are also divided by age group: 3 – 5, 5 – 7, 8 – 10, and 10+ years. They are easy to use and come ready to play with award-winning apps.

Most importantly, these devices are 100% secure and do not have Internet connectivity. Patrons do not have to install parental controls or worry about their children being exposed to unintended or inappropriate content.

To reserve a Playaway Launchpad, simply click here. Choose a tablet at the appropriate age level and with a theme that your child will enjoy. Once requested, you may pick it up in the Circulation Desk.

If you have any questions about the Playaway Launchpads, you may contact kids@emmaclark.org or 631.941.4080 ext. 123.