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Kids Summer Reading – Log those books!
2024 Kids Summer Reading Challenge (SRC) – Read any books you want! Win Prizes!
For Newborns – those entering 6th Grade in September…
⭐️Special early registration raffle prizes if you register by June 30!⭐️More raffle prizes at the end of SRC!⭐️Prize bags given to ALL KIDS who complete SRC!
- Click here to register. Registration is ongoing throughout the summer. You don’t need to register by a certain date, BUT if you register by June 30 you will be entered into special registration raffles! (see below for more info)
- You may use the computer or download the Beanstack app (available on iTunes or Google Play stores). Once registered, you can even log books through the Amazon Echo device (“Alexa”)! See blue links below for more info. If you are unsure about how to do it online, call the Children’s Department at 631.941.4080 ext.123.
- Every child who finishes SRC will get a prize bag (each child must read at least 7 books to complete the challenge). Prize bags will be available starting Monday, August 5. SRC ends on Sunday, August 18.
- We’ll also have raffle prizes at the end of SRC! The kids will be able to earn an eTicket each week, and raffle tickets can be entered into the system for any of the prizes they choose. Kids may enter all different raffles, or all the same, however they want to distribute their tickets. Tickets will be pulled, and winners will be announced at the end of SRC after Sunday, August 18. Listing of raffle prizes here!
- Prefer paper? Click here to print out a paper log.
Click here for our handy “Frequently Asked Questions”
Click here for instructions on the app.
Click here for instructions on how to use the Amazon Echo (“Alexa”) to log Summer Reading.
Register by June 30 and enter to win one of our special early registration raffles:
- Prize #1:
- Two Free Passes to Adventureland Amusement Park
- Two Free Kids’ Ice Cream Sundaes at Applebee’s
- Coupons to Monster Chicken
- Special Prize Bag
- Children’s Book
- Prize #2:
- Signed baseball and voucher for 4 tickets for the Long Island Ducks 2025 season
- Two Free Kids’ Ice Cream Sundaes at Applebee’s
- Coupons to Monster Chicken
- Special Prize Bag
- Children’s Book
- Prize #3:
- Two Free Days of Summer Camp at Silver Stars Gymnastics
- Two Free Kids’ Ice Cream Sundaes at Applebee’s
- Coupons to Monster Chicken
- Special Prize Bag
- Children’s Book
- Prize #4:
- Two Free Tickets to Splish Splash Water Park
- Two Free Kids’ Ice Cream Sundaes at Applebee’s
- Coupons to Monster Chicken
- Special Prize Bag
- Children’s Book
Show your School Spirit and win the EMMA CUP!
The school that has the highest percentage of children that sign up for AND finish SRC (each child must read at least 7 books to complete the program) will have their school’s name engraved on the trophy. This friendly competition is always a lot of fun each year!
Did you submit your child’s photos for the Summer Reading decorations? We have them up in our Children’s Department! We’ll also be posting photos on our Facebook and Instagram pages, so be sure to be on the lookout there!
What are the benefits of using the Beanstack program? Besides acting as an online book log (think of it as a “Fitbit for Reading”), there are other benefits to recording what you’ve read via the website, app, or Alexa, such as weekly book recommendations based on your child’s age, reading level, and interests. Parents and children will also be able to view themed guides on topics of interest (ranging from “Let’s Explore Rainbows” to “Stargazing”). When the child logs their books read, he/she will receive colorful electronic badges and earn raffle tickets for the many baskets that can be won this summer. Kids will also have the option to write book reviews and read learning tips for each book selected.
Emma Clark Library would like to thank the following businesses that support the Library and our community by donating gift cards and merchandise for Kids and Teens Summer Reading raffle prizes:
- Adventureland Amusement Park
- The Adventure Park of Long Island
- Applebee’s
- The Argyle Theatre
- Ben’s Garden
- The Bench
- Chico’s Tex Mex
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- College 101 Resource Center
- Crazy Beans
- D.J.’s Clam Shack
- Domo Sushi
- Druthers Coffee
- Embody Massage & Wellness
- Evolve Bank & Trust Mortgage – Janice Schweiger
- Faith Czarnecki at Travelista Travels
- John Braile Photography
- Kumon Learning Center
- Level Up Kitchen Library Cafe
- Long Island Ducks
- Long Island Explorium
- The Long Island Museum
- Luigi’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
- North Shore Properties Realty – Gina Lollo
- O Sole Mio Ristorante Pizzeria
- Panera Bread
- Paumanok Tours
- Port Jeff Bowl
- Port Jefferson Cinemas
- Port Jefferson Photography Club
- The Rinx
- Rolling Pin Bakery
- Setauket Gourmet Delicatessen & Caterers
- Silver Stars Gymnastics
- Sonic
- S.N. and Kamal Sridhar
- Splish Splash Water Park
- Staller Center for the Arts
- Stony Brook Pizza
- Súp Vietnamese Phở & Grill
- Urban Air
- Via Pizza
- Xplore Family Fun Center
Emma Clark employees, trustees, and members of their household are not eligible to enter contests/raffles.
Any other questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org
Adventureland Discount Tickets
We’ve sold out of discount tickets to Adventureland for the 2025 season. Please check back here in the spring of 2026 for updates!
We have a limited number of discount tickets to Adventureland! Tickets are $31.50 (general admission is typically $49.50). They include access to the park and unlimited rides all day. Please note: Tickets are only valid for the 2025 summer season, June 1 – October 5. Parking is free.
Purchase tickets at the Circulation Desk in the Library’s lobby. As with all of our discounted tickets, purchasers must have valid Emma Clark Library cards; payment may be made by cash, check, or credit card; and families may purchase up to 4 tickets per month.
We also have discounted tickets to The Adventure Park, American Museum of Natural History, and the Long Island Aquarium. For more information, please click here.
Supplies are limited. Some restrictions apply. All purchases are non-refundable. All sales are final.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
New! Resources for College Admissions
New for teens, parents, or anyone headed to college! CollegeNow by Brainfuse is an online resource useful for the college admissions process & free with your library card. You may access it anytime, and from anywhere!
Get access to:
• Live Guidance Counselor
• Expert Review for Admissions Essays
• Application Resources
• Financial Aid Resources
• Admission Interview Resources
Click here to find all of Brainfuse’s resources, including CollegeNow!
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
Seed Library
Our Seed Library is a collection of flower, herb, and vegetable seed packets. These packets are freely available to Emma Clark Library cardholders. The seeds are all organic; many are also Long Island native plants. The seed packets are housed in an “old-fashioned” card catalog – a specialized piece of furniture that we no longer use in the Library since we’ve moved to an online catalog, but have now effectively repurposed for the seeds. You’ll find it between the Adult Reference Desk and the Café.
Below the Seed Library, you’ll find our Seed Swap Box, designed for the public to donate and share seeds. All donated seeds should be in a sealed, labeled packet. These will not be inspected or cataloged by the Library.
The goals of these resources are to provide seeds, build community, and support people who are new to the world of gardening, as well as those who are well-seasoned gardeners.
How Does the Seed Library Work?
Each patron may take no more than 3 seed packets per week from the Seed Library. You do not need to check the packets out. Instead, please sign our Seed Library Guest Book, indicating which seed packets you took, as well as any comments you may have. We’d love to hear from you! Seed packets are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
Some Examples of Seeds that May Be Available in the Seed Library:
- Flowers – Amaranth, Echinacea, & Sunflowers
- Herbs – Basil, Chives, & Dill
- Fruits & Vegetables – Arugula, Bok Choy, Green Beans, Okra, Spinach, & Sugar Snap Peas
Our Seed Library is a growing collection, and new varieties of seeds may be added from time to time. Similarly, as seed packets are taken, not all may be replaced, as we have a limited number of seeds available. Please be mindful of what you take, and remember this is a shared resource for all in our community.
Can I Donate Seeds?
We love our generous Three Village community! If you have seeds that you would like to share with others, please place them in our Seed Swap Box, below the Seed Library. All donated seeds should be in a sealed, labeled packet. There is no limit to how many seeds you may donate or take from the Swap Box. What is found in the Swap Box is not cataloged or inspected by the library. Take what you would like; you may find a new favorite!
Upcoming Gardening Classes
Curb Appeal (Online)
Tuesday, September 16, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
What makes a home inviting and visually appealing from the street? An educator from Cornell Cooperative Extension will discuss ten key features that can enhance your landscape. Click here to register now.
Leave the Leaves (In-Person)
Wednesday, September 24, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
You can save time and money and help the ecosystem by leaving your leaves. Why are leaves important? What can they do for your garden? What about ticks and mosquitoes and staying safe? There are many opinions and perspectives and we’ll help you figure out what to consider for your yard. Presented by ReWild Long Island. This class is open to all Suffolk County residents. Click here to register now.
Local Eats: Purely Pumpkin (In-Person)
Thursday, October 16, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
While some people use pumpkins for decoration, others grow them to eat. Learn resourceful planting, growing, and storing tips while also learning about pumpkin’s nutritional benefits. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension as we share and taste a few favorite and unique recipes featuring everyone’s favorite fall squash. Click here to register starting 9/8.
Show us what you’ve planted in your garden, thanks to our Seed Library!
We’d love to see those colorful flowers, delicious herbs, and healthy fruits & vegetables. Post a photo and tag us on Facebook and/or Instagram @EmmaClarkLibrary. #SeedLibrary
Make sure your post is public so that we can view it!
Additional Gardening Resources
We have a robust collection of books on Gardening in our Adult, Young Adult, and Children’s Non-Fiction Collections.
You can find them under the Dewey Decimal Number 635.
We offer gardening programs periodically at the Library, both in-person, and on Zoom. Check out our latest
newsletter for program listings.
The following are some links you may find useful when planning your garden:
- Companion Planting from Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
- Native Plant Finder from National Wildlife Federation
- Nature’s Pest Controls from Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
- Seed Saving Guide from Seed Savers Exchange
- Starting Seeds Indoors from Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
ABCMouse now free at home!
ABCmouse is the award-winning early learning resource for math, phonics, reading, and more. Designed by learning experts, your child can practice anytime, anywhere. It has interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and more for ages 2 – 6+.
With your library card, you can now access ABCmouse at home for free! Click Here, choose New York, find Emma S Clark Library in the drop down menu, and then enter your library card’s barcode and your Library PIN or password.
Once you hit submit, you should see a page with the name of your library across the top. This page also contains fields for a name and email so you can make separate ABC Mouse accounts for each child in the household. You can even log in and track your child’s progress.
Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org
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