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New! Self-paced, online classes
Sharpen your skills with LinkedIn Learning (with Lynda.com content). This is an online resource to help broaden your knowledge and enhance your business, technology, and creative skills.
– Thousands of online courses taught by experts that have real-world experience.
– New courses added each week.
– Courses offered in 7 different languages – English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese.
– Wide range of classes with multiple skill levels, along with short tutorials through comprehensive courses.
– Get recommendations based on the most in-demand skills.
– Learn at your own pace – anytime, anywhere.
Some course examples include software, creative, and business skills include leadership, project management, Cloud computing, Python, data science, 3D & animation, CAD, photography, videography, job hunting, digital marketing, sales, Microsoft Excel, and much more.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
Wonderbooks
Wonderbooks are children’s books with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Kids will press play to read along with their favorite books and then switch to learning mode for literacy learning & fun.
Research shows that hearing and seeing words at the same time can improve reading success rates. Wonderbook gives kids an edge with vocabulary development, phonics, and comprehension, plus encourages deeper engagement with every book.
There are Picture Books, Beginning Readers, & Chapter Books for kids of all ages.
Click here to see all of the Wonderbooks in our catalog.
Parents of Toddlers: Q&A
We have a new series of classes geared towards parents and caregivers of toddlers online on Wednesdays in October from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m, presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Sign up for one or all! You’ll want to be sure to register for these informative sessions on various topics:
October 7 – Toddler Development and Discipline
Toddlers are becoming more independent and may start to say “no” much more. Understand your toddler’s thought process and learn how to cope with temper tantrums and sibling rivalry. Register here
October 14 – Sleep Issues
Are naps really necessary and how many hours should my toddler sleep each night? Learn how to make nap time and bedtime into pleasurable experiences. Register here
October 21 – Eating Behavior
How much are toddlers expected to eat? How can I get my toddler to eat what I cook? Are snacks okay? Learn how to make mealtimes pleasant at the family table. Register here
October 28 – Toilet Training
When are toddlers able to use the potty and say good-bye to diapers? Learn about readiness cues and how to make this process as stress-free as possible. Register here
All classes are for parents and caregivers of toddler-aged children. Please register for each session separately.
Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org
Activity for your Troop!
Book a Zoom meeting with a librarian and discover the many things the Library offers online. Learn about eBooks, databases, and homework help.
Contact the Children’s Department to schedule your troop’s visit, kids@emmaclark.org or 631.941.4080 ext. 123.
We Can Help!
Check out these FREE resources to help with school, thanks to your library card:
Homework Help
Free online tutoring and homework help is available for kids and teens through Brainfuse.
Be sure to have your library barcode ready AND mention that you are a New York State student, and they will put you through to a Common Core-Trained Tutor. There is live homework help, a writing lab, and even assistance with your Spanish homework.
CultureGrams – concise, reliable, and up-to-date reports on more than 200 countries, each U.S. state, and all 13 Canadian provinces and territories.
This database has primary sources and both cultural & statistical country reports. There are maps, videos, photos, interviews, biographies, recipes, flags, graphs, tables, and more! There’s even a Kids Edition!
National Geographic Kids – videos, pictures, books, & magazines. Fun and substantive, all you need is your library card for free adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space! Engage your kids and broaden their horizons with reputable, authoritative, and child-focused content that brings them the world in a way they’ve never seen it before.
All of these may be accessed anytime…and from anywhere… for free with your library card!
And of course, check out the nonfiction books at the Library! Did you know…we have the entire collection of WhoHQ books in the Children’s Department!
There are over 200 titles. They’re great for elementary school reports or even just to read interesting & incredible stories about people & places. This nonfiction series includes:
– Who Was?
– What Was?
– Where Is?
Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org or teen@emmaclark.org
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