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Celebrate the “Setauket Spies” – 9/6
The Three Village-wide Annual Culper Spy Day will be Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – the result of a wonderful collaboration of entities who came together to create an event that highlights the amazing history behind George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring.
The Three Village area is full of hidden intrigue and stories of how America’s first spy ring came together secretly to provide General George Washington the information he needed to turn the tide of the American Revolution.
Start at the location of your choice and go at your own pace. All are welcome to stop by. The event is rain or shine. Specifically at the Library we’ll have:
• Display of Revolutionary War paraphernalia in the lobby. Learn about the Library’s Culper Spy Ring website (spyring.emmaclark.org).
• Information Tent adjacent to the front entrance, including library materials related to the Culper Spy Ring.
• Tunes of the Revolution live music on the lawn, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Linda Russell & Margery Cohen will present ballads, broadsides, marches, and dance tunes of the 18th Century accompanied by hammered and mountain dulcimers, guitar, penny whistle, and limberjack. Seating will be available.
• Children’s Games & A “Spy-Themed” Craft on the lawn, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
• The History of Emma S. Clark Memorial Library Walking Tour, 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. OR 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Explore the fascinating backstory of Suffolk County’s oldest continuously operating library and the gem of our community. You’ll learn about Emma S. Clark herself, milestones from the building’s 130-year history, as well as some interesting and amusing findings from librarian Jeff Walden. Tours start at the Information Tent outside the Library’s main entrance.
• Level Up Kitchen Library Café located inside the Library– Take a break for lunch or a snack. Open from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and offers sandwiches, wraps, salad, desserts, coffee and tea (hot or iced), cold drinks, and more. There’s ice cream too! Click here for more info on hours and the menu.
Culper Spy Day events are free and open to the public; no tickets required. If you’d like to view a schedule of all the events in the area, click here for the Three Village Historical Society’s information page.
Consult our interactive map at spyring.emmaclark.org to visit the places where history happened, or check out our list of recommended materials and websites to discover the facts behind this important story that took place right here during the Revolutionary War.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
10 Years of the Little Free Library
The Little Free Library is closed for the season, but it will be back up in the spring of 2026! Check back here for details.
2025 marks the 10-year anniversary of the seasonal Little Free Library at West Meadow Beach, hosted by Emma Clark Library. This “Take a Book, Leave a Book” structure, located under the pavilion at the beach and made from recycled materials, is open for the late spring and summer, through September 26.
As before, there’s no need for a library card; visitors are invited to take any books that interest them. These books are donated for the sole purpose of the Little Free Library (books are not owned by Emma Clark – don’t return your library books here!). There is no need to live in Three Village to share in this give and take project; all guests of the beach are welcome to donate and/or take books.
The Library would like to thank the Town of Brookhaven and Nicole Pocciare, Environmental Educator, for their constant support and consent to host the Little Free Library at the beach. Additionally, the Library appreciates the teen and tween volunteers who “adopt” the library each week to ensure that it is neat, undamaged, and well-stocked.
Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich attended the installation and remarked, “Today, I celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Little Free Library installation at West Meadow Beach. This special milestone is a reminder of how small acts—like sharing a book—can make a lasting impact. As someone who strongly believes in the power of reading and lifelong learning, it’s wonderful to see this beloved resource continue to serve our community.”
Since 2016, Emma Clark has been enhancing a day at the beach with this delightful exchange of books. The Library is grateful for the amazing community partners and the ability to share, read, and reuse books and encourage a love of reading out into the community.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org.
Photo Caption: Little Free Library with Library Teen Volunteers
Discover What’s New in our Collection!
Wowbrary showcases new items that have been added to our collection. You can search for new items by format, genre, or subject, and can even view the latest issues available through our Zinio e-magazine subscription. It is essentially an online “New Books” shelf.
In addition, you now have the opportunity to sign up for automatic weekly email alerts – which will be delivered Saturday morning – listing the latest books, DVDs, and CDs. This feature ensures early notification so that you may instantly reserve the newest items and bestsellers.
Bookmark Contest Winners!
Congratulations are in order for the winners of the 4th Annual Emma Clark Library Bookmark Contest!
Grades K – 2 category: Madison I. (2nd grade at Nassakeag Elementary)
Grades 3 & 4 category: Evelyn J. (3rd grade at Minnesauke Elementary)
Grades 5 & 6 category: Raymond L. (6th grade at Minnesauke Elementary)
The winning entries have been printed and will be distributed at the Library throughout the year.
ALL entries are on view in the Children’s Department. Stop by to see these creations made by your fellow Three Village friends!
Click here for information about the contest.
If you have any questions, please email kids@emmaclark.org or call 631.941.4080 ext. 123.
Your Child Learning to Read? We Can Help!
Do you have a new or emergent reader at home? Here at Emma Clark Library we have a variety of useful and fun resources for your child that can help improve their literacy skills:
At Home
– Search for books on your child’s reading level. Use a SUBJECT search and type “Leveled reading, level___” (fill in the blank with your child’s reading level). Then just request that book for pick-up at the library!
– Visit our website for free access to eBooks! Tumble Books for Kids and Sesame Street eBooks are animated, talking picture book libraries that help kids learn to read and build vocabulary in an interactive format.
– Play award-winning ABCmouse for free! Interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and more for ages 2 – 6+. You can even log in and track your child’s progress. Find ABCmouse and get instructions here.
In the Library
– Browse our special section with books by color-coded by reading level so that you can easily find a book for your child to read.
– Bring your child in to read to a trained therapy dog. These dogs have been trained to sit quietly and listen. Call 941.4080 ext. 123 and pick a specific date and time. All reading levels welcome!
Questions? Contact the Children’s Department at kids@emmaclark.org or 631.941.4080 ext. 123.
The Heart of the Three Village Community
