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Book Discussion and Museum Tour

Side-by-side photos of library and museum with book titled "Stories from Suffragette City" on top. Text says "At the Museum Book Discussion and Tour"

We’ve partnered with The Long Island Museum for a collaborative book discussion. The program is a one-of-a-kind reading experience, where the museum exhibit enhances the conversation about the book.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the History Museum (Main Visitor Entrance)

Educators from the Long Island Museum will guide us through the exhibit Building the Ballot Box: Long Island’s Democratic History. Then we’ll be discussing the book, Stories from Suffragette City edited by M.J. Rose and Fiona Davis, led by Librarian Emma Yohannan. Registration required. Residents and nonresidents welcome. Click here to register now. Emma Clark cardholders will have a copy of the book reserved for them in early April. You’ll be notified when the book is waiting for you. Nonresidents are responsible for obtaining their book through their home library.

About The Long Island Museum Exhibit:

Building the Ballot Box: Long Island’s Democratic History – will explore how residents of Long Island have worked both inside and outside of formal government pathways and within the public sphere to ensure their voices and those of their neighbors are heard. Covering more than 250 years of Long Island history, from the indigenous communities of Long Island to George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring, to the fight for Civil Rights and issues of immigration today, Long Islanders have continued to examine who is truly included in “we the people.” An important theme of the exhibition is the fight for women’s suffrage and the effort to advance women’s political participation in the 107 years since suffrage was achieved in New York State in 1917. This subject is highlighted by a major loan from the New York State Museum of a wagon used in suffrage rallies and parades in New York City and Long Island at the beginning of the 20th century. The exhibition will also focus on two trailblazing women who began their political careers in this region, Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005) and Geraldine Ferraro (1935-2011)..

About The Book:

Stories from Suffragette City edited by M.J. Rose and Fiona Davis. An impressive line-up of bestselling authors contribute to this anthology, featuring short stories set on October 23, 1915, the day of an enormous march for women’s suffrage in New York City.
Please note, if you are visiting the museum any other time, we offer free passes. Click here for more information on our Museum Pass Collection. 
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org

Spring Break Programs for Kids

Collage of kids in a variety of activities.

Looking for something to keep the kids entertained over Spring Break? Check out what we have to offer!

It’s Raining Cats and Dogs! (Ages 3 – 11 years old with caregiver)
Thursday, April 2, 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Drop by the Children’s Library for a paws-itively fun buffet of cat and dog-themed crafts! No registration required.

Diamond Art (Grades K – 5 with caregiver)
Friday, April 3, 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Stop by the Library to bedazzle a keychain or sticker. No registration required.
Lifting for Two Fitness (6 weeks – 5 years with caregiver)
Saturday, April 4, 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Tune into your bodies and build a strong foundation through exercise that supports the realities of parenthood. Click here to register starting 3/24.

Crafternoon (Ages 3 – 11 years old with caregiver)
Saturday, April 4, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Children & their caregivers can drop by to get creative with upcycled materials. No registration required.

Creative Drama (Grades K – 5)
Monday, April 6, 11:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Explore pantomime, improvisation, body movement, and characterization with Kerri Glynn. Click here to register starting 3/23.

Engineering Challenge (Grades K – 5)
Monday, April 6, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Join the Ward Melville High School Robotics Team for an engineering challenge. Click here to register starting 3/23.

Lil’ Athletes Sports Sampler (Grades K – 5)
Tuesday April 7,
Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Grades K – 2, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Have fun learning the fundamentals of sports.
Click here to register for the 10:30 class starting 3/24.
Click here to register for the 11:30 class starting 3/24.

No Oven Needed: Cake Ball Flowers (Grades K – 5)
Wednesday, April 8, 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Turn cupcakes and liners into cake balls and flower petals. Click here to register starting 3/25.

Mission: Monarch Butterfly (Grades 3 – 5)
Wednesday, April 8, 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. 
Learn how monarchs are superheroes and make a butterfly craft. Presented by Diane Santangelo, Lynn Walsh, and Liz Welsh.  Click here to register starting 3/25.

Tabletop Smiles: Community Service (Grades 3 – 5)
Wednesday, April 8, 4:00–5:00 p.m. 
Join us to make placemats filled with color, creativity, and kindness for people receiving meals from local charities and organizations. Come spread joy – one placemat at a time! Click here to register starting 3/25.

BenAnna Band Plugged In (Babies – 5 years old with caregiver)
Thursday, April 9, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. 
Listen to musical duo Ben and Anna as they sing and jam out to new and old kids’ songs!  Click here to register starting 3/26.

Axolotl Adventure (Grades 1 – 5)
Thursday, April 9, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. 
Learn about the incredible axolotl, then make an axolotl buddy with the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum. Click here to register starting 3/26.

Volunteer at Hobbs Farm: Community Service (Bethel Hobbs Farm, Centereach) (Grades 3 – 5)
Friday, April 10, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. 
Kids will help with various farm tasks such as weeding beds, planting seeds, and picking produce. Dress for a mess and for the weather! In the event of extreme weather, this program may be rescheduled or cancelled. Please note this program is offsite and parents/caregivers (over the age of 18) must stay with their child at the farm. Click here to register starting 3/27.

Decorating with Chef Rob: Minion Cupcakes (Grades K – 5)
Friday, April 10, 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. OR 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Decorate cupcakes to take home.
Click here to register for the 5:30pm class starting 3/27.
Click here to register for the 6:00pm class starting 3/27.

Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org

 

Learn from Local Experts

Photos of West Meadow Beach, floral arrangement, and Caroline Church with text that says "Three Village" on top of them.

Learn from local Three Village experts!

Caroline Episcopal Church and the Setauket/Brookhaven Community (In-Person)
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 (7:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
Beverly Tyler, local historian and editor of Caroline Episcopal Church Congregation 300th Anniversary 1723 – 2023, will present a program on the history of Setauket’s Caroline Episcopal Church and the church’s role in the community, from the 18th century to the present. Click here to register starting Feb. 21.

West Meadow Beach Nature Walk (In-Person at the beach)
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 (10:00 – 11:30 a.m.) Click here to register starting Feb. 21.
OR
12noon – 1:30 p.m. Click here to register starting Feb. 21.
Please join us and Town of Brookhaven Environmental Educator Nicole Pocchiare as we explore the unique ecology of the beach & salt marsh. We will meet at the pavilion. Please wear close-toe comfortable shoes.

Spring Gardening with the Three Village Garden Club (In-Person)
Thursday, April 13, 2023 (2:00 – 3:00 p.m.)
Celebrate the beauty and bounty of the clubs’ gardens. They will share their passion and expertise for enjoying a home garden, no matter the size. Click here to register starting Feb. 21.

Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org

Women’s History Month

March is Womens History Month

Honor Women’s History Month by coming together for these vibrant programs:

Women Artists Who Changed the Course of Art History (In-Person)
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
For centuries women have been creating art that showcases their unique perspectives and talents; however, their absence from the canon of Western art has been a subject of inquiry and reconsideration since the early 1970s. Professor Sandra Palmer will discuss ten of these innovative and creative women who have influenced the history of art. Open to all Suffolk County residents. Click here to register now.

Women in Folk Concert with Emy McB (In-Person)
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 12:15 – 1:45 p.m.
Join local singer/songwriter, Emy McB, for a mellow afternoon of folk music celebrating Women’s History Month! She brings a fresh new take to the classics, including Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Joni Mitchell, and more to sing along to! Open to all Suffolk County residents. Click here to register now.

Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org

Meet Friends!

We’re now offering “Game Days” for adults every week!
We provide the space, tables, and chairs. Participants may bring their friends and a favorite board or card game to play. We also have 2 Mahjong sets available upon request (you must supply your own cards).
This popular social time is a great way to meet friends (without the hassle of hosting in someone’s house) or to make new friendships.
There is no registration, and individuals or small groups may drop in every Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 12noon in the Vincent R. O’Leary Community Room on the Library’s lower level.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org