The Heart of the Three Village Community
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Help Us Recycle
Good news! We’ve reached our goal! Our community collected and recycled 1,000+ pounds. The Library will receive a free bench made from these materials. Although we’ve reached our goal, we’re continuing to collect and recycle!
Latest Addition to Museum Passes
We’ve recently added The LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum to the Library’s widely used Museum Pass Collection.
This interactive museum, located in West Sayville, is dedicated to the commemoration and storytelling of the U.S. Navy SEAL community and includes a movie theater and SEAL simulation ride. Three Village residents may borrow a pass for free admission for 2 adults and 4 children (under 18 years old). 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).
The LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum complements the nearby Long Island Maritime Museum, which is also located in West Sayville and a part of Emma Clark’s Museum Pass Collection.
Click Here to Reserve a Pass and More Information on the Museum Pass Collection.
In 2024, there were 2,615 free museum visits for Three Village residents, thanks to Emma Clark Library’s Museum Pass collection. The program features close to 40 museums, gardens, historic sites, family-friendly attractions, and cultural institutions on Long Island and in New York City.
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 and Instagram @emmaclarklibrary.
The LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum tells the story, sacrifices, and legacies of the Special Operators of Naval Special Warfare Command from the frogman and Underwater Demolition teams of WWII and Korea to the birth of the SEALs in Vietnam, the War on Terror, Operation Redwings, and an exhibition hall dedicated solely to the SEAL Training program. There are seven exhibition halls including a movie theater and a SEAL simulation ride to give the public a glimpse into the stories and lives of these very special men and heroes.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
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Genealogy Research
Learn More About Your Heritage Before the Holidays
This will be a great conversation topic at the holiday dinner table! Research and trace your family’s history with free databases through the Library:
1) FamilySearch – we are a Family Search Affiliate Library! This means that if you go on Family Search from our website (while in the library), you gain access to approximately 400 million images that are not currently available to the public outside of an affiliate library or a FamilySearch center. There are billions of ancestor profiles, photographs, & historical documents.
2) Ancestry (Library Edition) – one of the premier tools for genealogical research (access inside the Library)
3) Heritage Quest – trace your ancestors with this helpful database of genealogical resources (access from anywhere!).
4) Fold3 (formerly Footnote), by Ancestry – discover your family’s military past! Gain access to historic documents & images through partnerships with US National Archives, The Library of Congress, & other institutions (access from anywhere)
Find these databases & resources at emmaclark.org/onlineresearch
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
Local History Classes
Join us for classes & events that explore the unique history of Long Island, and learn how to research your family’s ancestry. We have the following events and classes coming up in September and October:
11th Annual Culper Spy Day (In Person) – Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Click here for more info.
Introduction to FamilySearch Genealogy (In-Person)
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Emma Clark is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library! Join the Terryville (Port Jefferson Station) FamilySearch Center’s volunteer, Eileen Swanberg, to learn how to set up your free account and start your genealogy research using the world’s largest collection of genealogical material available. Here you will learn how to use the different search functions to optimize your searches and build your family tree. Click here to register now.
George Washington Slept Here (In-Person)
Monday, September 15, 2025, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
After the Revolutionary War ended on September 3, 1783, one of George Washington’s first acts as the new President was to come to Long Island for a “Grand Tour” to thank those who helped defeat of the British. Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they trace Washington’s route, share stories of his visit, and tell you what became of the locations he visited. Open to all Suffolk County residents. Click here to register now.
Haunted Long Island Mysteries (In-Person)
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Award-winning author and historian Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, along with medium/paranormal investigator Joe Giaquinto, will delight you with tales of their ghostly adventures, which interweave local history and the spiritual realm. They discuss the research and investigations behind the making of Kerriann’s book, Haunted Long Island Mysteries. During their lecture, you will see a presentation of the places they have visited and listen to EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomenon, along with fascinating Ghost Box recordings from their field investigations. A book signing, with books available to purchase, will follow. Open to all Suffolk County residents. Click here to register now.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
Image: A map of Long Island in 1815 from Wikimedia Commons.
The Heart of the Three Village Community
