The Heart of the Three Village Community
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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
All Ages
From Sea to Shining Sea: Community Art Exhibition
All ages are invited to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 by contributing to our Library’s collaborative art display. Each participant will create an American landscape scene on a 10×10” canvas. In June, we’ll hang all the canvases together to reveal a beautiful patchwork display in our Library Café Gallery! Here’s how to join the fun:
- Beginning on March 16, pick up your canvas at the Library. All ages can participate! Kids pickups will take place at the Children’s Desk. Adults and Teens & Tweens pickups will take place at the Lower Level Service Desk. Please note: Registration is required for pickup. Registration will be broken down by age group: Kids, Teens & Tweens, and Adults. Register online, in person, or by phone starting on February 10.
- Create your landscape at home using your favorite medium: markers, crayons, paints, pastels, mixed media, or whatever sparks your creativity! Inspired by our beautiful nation, your scene will represent an American landscape, whether the far-away beaches of Hawaii or the towering skyline of the Big Apple!
- Return your completed canvas any time on or before May 1. Drop-offs will be accepted at any Library service desk. If you’d like to pick up your canvas after the exhibit, please be sure to write your first and last name legibly on the back.
- Visit the Library this summer to view this collaborative project on display near the Adult Reference Desk and the Library Café. The From Sea to Shining Sea Community Art Exhibition will stay on the walls throughout the summer!
Please note: Not for Community Service Credit
Adults
The American Experience: American Artists Through Our History (In-Person)
Thursday, April 16, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
As we are celebrating 250 years of our nation, let us look at some of the artwork that has expressed the patchwork of voices, ideas, culture, history, and perspectives. Through the eyes of American artists, we’ll explore the American experience – social, intellectual, & cultural – with artist and professor Chris Vivas. Open to all Suffolk County residents. Click here to register starting 3/9.
***Check back here as more programs get added throughout the year!
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
Teen/Tween Programs During the February Break
Are your Teens & Tweens looking for things to do while they’re off school during Mid-Winter Recess in February?
Please note: The Library is closed Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
Volunteer at Hobbs Farm
Tuesday, February 17, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Bethel Hobbs Community Farm is a volunteer-run farm that provides fresh, wholesome produce to those in need, through a network of local food pantries and soup kitchens. Teen & Tween Volunteers are needed to help cultivate the produce. Please dress for a mess and bring gardening gloves if you so desire. We will be volunteering in the greenhouse planting seeds. All teens and tweens must be accompanied by a supervising adult age 18 years or older. Library staff will also be in attendance. In the event of extreme weather, this program may be rescheduled or cancelled. Earn 2 hours of community service credit for volunteering. Click here to register starting 1/13.
Teens and Tweens must complete the Library Teen & Tween Volunteering in the Community Application and Parental Consent Form before volunteering at Hobbs Farm: https://teen.emmaclark.org/library-volunteering/
Seed Packet Processing
Thursday, February 19, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Count, pack, and label seed packets for our Seed Library. Earn 1 hour of community service credit upon completion of the program. Click here to register starting 1/13.
Movie Night: Lisa Frankenstein
Friday, February 20, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Join your friends for a movie night at the Library. We’ll have snacks (Popcorn! Candy! More!) for this night of entertainment. Rated PG-13.Click here to register starting 1/13.
After Hours: Laser Tag at the Library
Saturday, February 21
Grab your friends and come play Laser Tag in the Library! We provide the gear, you provide the players! Players will be broken into teams and get to play at least 3 rounds of Laser Tag during the event. Battle it out with your friends to see who is the laser tag champion! Between rounds, games and snacks will be available in the “home base” room.
Library Staff will be on hand to moderate the games. This will be a locked-in event. The Library will be closed to all but the participants of this program. Players must have a permission form on file and arrive promptly for their assigned start time. Once in the Library building, players may not leave the building until their adult picks them up. Players will be asked to adhere to all rules and safety protocols, so we can all have the most fun possible. Please register for your grade-appropriate time slot only.
Grades 6 – 8, click here to register for the 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. timeslot starting 1/13.
Grades 9 – 12, click here to register for the 8:30 – 10:00 p.m. timeslot starting 1/13.
Nintendo Switch Tournament
Sunday, February 22, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Bring your friends and meet other gamers at this Nintendo Switch 2 Tournament! The Library will provide all equipment; you are welcome to bring your own wireless controllers, if you prefer. Snacks will be provided; winning teens and tweens get prizes. Click here to register starting 1/13.
Book & Movie Club: The Fault in Our Stars
Sunday, February 22, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
You’ve heard it said many times before, “The book was better than the movie!” But was it really? Check out and read The Fault in Our Stars by John Green then come to our Book and Movie Club to watch the 2014 movie version (rated PG-13). Led by Library Assistant Kiera. Discuss your opinion, get the chance to win a themed raffle, meet new friends, and eat snacks! Click here to register starting 1/13.
And don’t forget to sign your teen/tween up for Winter Reading!
Questions? Email teens@emmaclark.org
New Library Director
Ms. Liguori is also an adjunct faculty member within the Master of Library and Information Science Online Program for the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver, teaching theoretical and conceptual foundations of management within library and information organizations. Some notable recent projects that she has been a part of include the 2025 Vibrant Denver Bond, which will provide over $41 million to repair and improve vital infrastructure and community spaces, and the Anderson Academic Commons, which was a $37 million renovation project for the University of Denver’s library system. Ms. Liguori holds a B.A. in Communications (with a minor in Gender & Women’s Studies) and Master of Library Science & Information Science from the University of Denver.
“After an exhaustive nationwide search, we are excited to have found Theresa,” remarked Library Board President Anthony Parlatore. “The Board and staff look forward to teaming with her in continuing to keep our library as the jewel of our community – an innovative, provocative, and fun place to learn, explore and experience all the resources modern libraries have to offer.”
In her free time, Ms. Liguori enjoys spending time with family, cooking, reading, going to movies and shows, and getting cuddles from the family’s Great Pyrenees, Casper.
Ms. Liguori stated, “I am extremely excited for this opportunity. This library is a cornerstone of knowledge, and it has built a strong foundation rooted in excellent service and civic engagement. I look forward to working collaboratively with the staff, trustees, and the community, to broaden the library’s vital role as a dynamic and inclusive center of belonging and connection.”
As Library Director, Ms. Liguori will bring her vision and leadership to the Three Village community, and all at the Library are eager to work with her and her wide-ranging expertise in service of the Library’s mission.
Photo credit: Meka McBoat
New Museum Pass
We are the very first library to purchase the new Museum Pass for Libraries through The Three Village Historical Society!
The Three Village Historical Society is located right in Setauket, just down the road from Emma Clark. This organization teaches the vibrant history of our local area from the indigenous peoples who first called this region home to General Washington’s undercover Culper Spy Ring and the academic wonders of Stony Brook University.
Three Village residents may borrow a pass from the Library for free admission for 4 adults and 4 children (under 18 years old). The pass includes a 20% discount on items in the historical society’s gift shop. This pass is “Print & Go”, which means patrons may print it from any computer (there is no need to pick up a physical pass from the library). To reserve a pass, Library cardholders may visit emmaclark.org/museum-passes.
Visitors who would like to book docent-led tours may email a copy of the pass to visit@tvhs.org with their preferred date and time.
This pass marks the 40th museum or cultural center in Emma Clark’s very popular Museum Pass collection, and the Library is thrilled that it is their neighboring institution.
Those who borrow passes through Emma Clark’s Museum Pass program are encouraged to share their adventures on social media with the hashtag #EmmaTakesMePlaces. Emma Clark Library may be found on Facebook @emmaclarklibrary and Instagram @emmaclarklibrary.
The Three Village Historical Society is dedicated to fostering local history education within our community. Through the collection and preservation of artifacts, documents, and other materials, we bring the rich stories of the Three Village area to life. Our mission is to explore the history of the people who have shaped this region from its earliest habitation to the present, ensuring that their stories are not just remembered but celebrated.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
Concerts at Emma Clark
Enjoy three cozy concerts this autumn — free and live — where the music will take you on a journey!
An Autumn Concert with the Jazz Loft Trio
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
The Jazz Loft Trio – Christopher Donohue (saxophone), Steve Salerno (guitar), and Dean Johnson (bass) – will perform a mix of classic jazz standards and favorites from the Great American Songbook. Click here to register now.
The Como Brothers: LIVE Music
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Matt and Andrew Como, the dynamic singer-songwriter duo, bring their infectious energy and heartfelt music to Emma Clark! Known for their signature blend of pop, rock, and soul, The Como Brothers perform popular music from the 1950s to today, as well as original songs that all ages enjoy. Click here to register now.
NEW! Pop-Up Concert – Mary, Queen of Scots: A Life in Music and Verse with The Van Swietens
Monday, November 24, 2025, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Featuring Nicholas Kleinman and Thibault Back de Surany of the chamber ensemble The Van Swietens, this program blends music, historical narrative, and spoken word to illuminate the extraordinary life of Mary Stuart (1542–1587), Queen of Scotland. You will be transported back in time through original music from the 16th and 17th centuries, original poetry written by the Queen herself, and a compelling biographical narrative based on the latest scholarly research. The concert aims to entertain, educate, and deepen public appreciation for this complex and often overlooked historical figure through the immersive power of music and storytelling. Open to all (residents and nonresidents). Click here to register now.
Medieval and Renaissance Concert: House of the Red Hart
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the 1892 Historic Periodical Room
Step into the historic 1892 section of the library and let the voices of a capella singing group House of the Red Hart lead you into the past and the courts of European royalty. The concert will feature music by great medieval and renaissance composers Thomas Tallis, Saint Thomas Aquinas, and King Henry VIII. Holiday songs will be included as well. Members of House of the Red Hart have been singing together for over two decades and are excited to be sharing their passion with a new audience. This concert is made possible by the Philip Groia Global Studies bequest. Click here to register now.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
The Heart of the Three Village Community
