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LILRC Traveling Exhibit
Immigration in New York State: 1650 – 1950
A Long Island Library Resources Council Traveling Exhibit
at Emma Clark Library from June 2 – 30, 2025
This exhibit focuses on historic immigration to New York State from 1650 – 1950. Our story begins with the arrival of Dutch settlers and continues through the end of the World Wars.
Stop by Emma Clark Library anytime between June 2 – 30 to view the exhibit and learn more about this important piece of history.
Image: Ellis Island Building. New York (ca. 1915). Courtesy of the Freeport Historical Society & Museum.
Register starting June 1
2025 Kids Summer Reading Challenge (SRC) – Read any books you want! Win Prizes!
For babies – those entering 5th Grade in September…
⭐️Special early registration raffle prizes if you register by June 30!⭐️More raffle prizes at the end of SRC!⭐️Prize bags given to ALL KIDS who complete SRC!
- Click here to register. Registration is ongoing throughout the summer. You don’t need to register by a certain date, BUT if you register by June 30 you will be entered into special registration raffles! (see below for more info)
- You may use the computer or download the Beanstack app (available on iTunes or Google Play stores). If you are unsure about how to do it online, call the Children’s Department at 631.941.4080 ext.123.
- Every child who finishes SRC will get a prize bag (each child must read at least 7 books to complete the challenge). Prize bags will be available starting Monday, August 4. SRC ends on Sunday, August 17.
- We’ll also have raffle prizes at the end of SRC! The kids will be able to earn an eTicket each week, and raffle tickets can be entered into the system for any of the prizes they choose. Kids may enter all different raffles, or all the same, however they want to distribute their tickets. Tickets will be pulled, and winners will be announced at the end of SRC after Sunday, August 17. Listing of raffle prizes here!
- Prefer paper? Click here to print out a paper log.
Click here for our handy “Frequently Asked Questions”
Click here for instructions on the app.
Register by June 30 and enter to win one of our special early registration raffles:
- Prize #1: Two Free Passes to Adventureland Amusement Park, special prize bag, and children’s book
- Prize #2: 4-Pack of tickets to the American Museum of Natural History, special prize bag, and children’s book
Show your School Spirit and win the EMMA CUP!
The school that has the highest percentage of children that sign up for AND finish SRC (each child must read at least 7 books to complete the program) will have their school’s name engraved on the trophy. This friendly competition is always a lot of fun each year!
Did you submit your child’s photos for the Summer Reading decorations? We have them up in our Children’s Department! We’ll also be posting photos on our Facebook and Instagram pages, so be sure to be on the lookout there!
What are the benefits of using the Beanstack program? Besides acting as an online book log (think of it as a “Fitbit for Reading”), there are other benefits to recording what you’ve read via the website, app, or Alexa, such as weekly book recommendations based on your child’s age, reading level, and interests. Parents and children will also be able to view themed guides on topics of interest (ranging from “Let’s Explore Rainbows” to “Stargazing”). When the child logs their books read, he/she will receive colorful electronic badges and earn raffle tickets for the many baskets that can be won this summer. Kids will also have the option to write book reviews and read learning tips for each book selected.
Emma Clark Library would like to thank the following businesses that support the Library and our community by donating gift cards and merchandise for our Kids, Teens & Tweens, & Adult Summer Reading raffle prizes:
- Adventureland Amusement Park
- Applebee’s
- The Argyle Theatre
- The Bench
- Ben’s Garden
- The Bite Size Bake Shop
- The Cheesecake Factory
- College 101 Resource Center
- Crazy Beans
- Faith Czarnecki at Travelista Travels
- Druthers Coffee
- DJ’s Clam Shack
- The Jazz Loft
- Level Up Kitchen Library Cafe
- Long Island Explorium
- The Long Island Museum
- The Long Island Violin Shop
- Luigi’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
- New York Giants
- New York Jets
- O Sole Mio Ristorante Pizzeria
- Panera Bread
- Paumanok Tours
- Port Jefferson Photography Club
- The Rinx
- Rolling Pin Bakery
- Schnitzels Gastropub
- Setauket Gourmet Delicatessen & Caterers
- Shake Shack
- S.N. and Kamal Sridhar
- Staller Center for the Arts
- Stony Brook Wings
- Three Village Historical Society
- Urban Air
- Via Pizza
- Xplore Family Fun Center
Emma Clark employees, trustees, and members of their household are not eligible to enter contests/raffles.
Any other questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org
Welcome to the Teens & Tweens Department!
Starting June 1, we are welcoming 6th graders into our new Teens & Tweens Department!
We have a program for tweens and teens to get acquainted with the department, learn about the library, and receive community service credit for attending! This includes exploring Teen & Tween spaces in the library, programming (community service and “just for fun”), reading challenges, volunteering, and more. We’ll also be asking the Teens & Tweens what they’d like to see us offer.
This class is designed for incoming 6th and 7th Graders, but all who are going into Grades 6 – 12 in the fall are welcome.
There are 3 options:
Sunday, June 1, 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon. Click here to register starting 5/13
Saturday, June 14, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Click here to register starting 5/13
Monday, June 30, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Click here to register starting 5/13
Questions? Email teens@emmaclark.org
Grief Programs for the Community
For Parents
Talking About Tragedy and Coping with Grief for Parents
Presented by the Response Crisis Center of LI
Tuesday, February 25, 2025. 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Learn age-appropriate ways to talk about personal, communal, and global tragedy with children and teens, while also holding space for your own emotions.
This workshop will include:
- Cross-cultural bereavement practices
- Common cliches
- Damaging terminology
- Societal impact of tragedy on a community
Includes a Q&A. Plus, the Library’s SBU Social Work Intern Stephanie Szabo will assist and speak with attendees during and after the program.
For Teens (Grades 7 – 12)
Contending with Grief
Presented by the Response Crisis Center of LI
Saturday, March 1, 2025. 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Learn how to cope with personal, communal, and global tragedies, including:
- Ways grief manifests and how it can change over time under different circumstances
- How to hold space for yourself as you grieve
- How to interact with peers who are mourning
- How community-wide tragedies can impact people in all different ways.
Includes a Q&A. Plus, the Library’s SBU Social Work Intern Stephanie Szabo will be available to assist and speak with attendees during and after the program.
Click here to register. Open to Grades 7 – 12. Teens will earn community service credit for attending.
***If you would like to speak with the Library’s SBU Social Work Intern on another day, please click here for more information.
New Dates Added!
The New York State Safe Boating Course is now mandatory for anyone, regardless of age, who operates a boat, watercraft or Jet Ski in NY State, and we’re offering it here at Emma Clark Library.
After completing this course, you will receive a New York State Safe Boating Certificate.
Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6, 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. (In-Person)
Click here to register now through the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation website.
All classes are open to Adults, Teens, and Tweens (Ages 10+). Taught by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation. In this two-part, 8-hour course, Captain Rich Cloonan will teach the basic principles of safe and responsible boating.
Students must be at least 10 years old to attend the course and must attend both class sessions to receive certification. This class is open to both residents and nonresidents. The $40 per person materials fee must be paid to the instructor at the first class (pay with cash or Venmo).
Note: All courses are open to anyone in the state, not just local residents. If this course does not fit your schedule, or if all spots are filled, Three Village patrons may register for NY State Safe Boating classes held at other locations. Click here for more information.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
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