The Heart of the Three Village Community
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New Museum Pass
We are the very first library to purchase the new Museum Pass for Libraries through The Three Village Historical Society!
The Three Village Historical Society is located right in Setauket, just down the road from Emma Clark. This organization teaches the vibrant history of our local area from the indigenous peoples who first called this region home to General Washington’s undercover Culper Spy Ring and the academic wonders of Stony Brook University.
Three Village residents may borrow a pass from the Library for free admission for 4 adults and 4 children (under 18 years old). The pass includes a 20% discount on items in the historical society’s gift shop. 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). To reserve a pass, Library cardholders may visit emmaclark.org/museum-passes.
Visitors who would like to book docent-led tours may email a copy of the pass to visit@tvhs.org with their preferred date and time.
This pass marks the 40th museum or cultural center in Emma Clark’s very popular Museum Pass collection, and the Library is thrilled that it is their neighboring institution.
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 @emmaclarklibrary and Instagram @emmaclarklibrary.
The Three Village Historical Society is dedicated to fostering local history education within our community. Through the collection and preservation of artifacts, documents, and other materials, we bring the rich stories of the Three Village area to life. Our mission is to explore the history of the people who have shaped this region from its earliest habitation to the present, ensuring that their stories are not just remembered but celebrated.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
Concerts at Emma Clark
Enjoy three cozy concerts this autumn — free and live — where the music will take you on a journey!
An Autumn Concert with the Jazz Loft Trio
Sunday, November 2, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
The Jazz Loft Trio – Christopher Donohue (saxophone), Steve Salerno (guitar), and Dean Johnson (bass) – will perform a mix of classic jazz standards and favorites from the Great American Songbook. Click here to register now.
The Como Brothers: LIVE Music
Wednesday, November 19, 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Matt and Andrew Como, the dynamic singer-songwriter duo, bring their infectious energy and heartfelt music to Emma Clark! Known for their signature blend of pop, rock, and soul, The Como Brothers perform popular music from the 1950s to today, as well as original songs that all ages enjoy. Click here to register now.
Medieval and Renaissance Concert: House of the Red Hart
Sunday, December 7, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the 1892 Historic Periodical Room
Step into the historic 1892 section of the library and let the voices of a capella singing group House of the Red Hart lead you into the past and the courts of European royalty. The concert will feature music by great medieval and renaissance composers Thomas Tallis, Saint Thomas Aquinas, and King Henry VIII. Holiday songs will be included as well. Members of House of the Red Hart have been singing together for over two decades and are excited to be sharing their passion with a new audience. This concert is made possible by the Philip Groia Global Studies bequest. Click here to reserve your spot starting 11/3.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
Interim Director
Message from the Library Board of Trustees
As was announced in our July/August newsletter (see image below), Ted Gutmann has retired as Library Director. The Board of Trustees has been actively engaged in the search for Emma S. Clark Memorial Library’s next Director.
Effective September 22, 2025, we have appointed Brian Debus, currently Head Children’s Librarian, as Interim Director. Brian will serve in this role until a permanent Director is selected.
The Board extends its sincere gratitude to Ted not only for his 27 years of dedicated service to the Library, but also for his continued leadership as Interim Director over the past several months. We wish him all the best as he begins a well-deserved retirement.
Adulting for High Schoolers
Jane Austen’s 250th and More!
We’re celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with a variety of charming classes and events:
Stirring Up History: Jane Austen’s Kitchen (In-Person)
Thursday, November 13, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
In honor of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, join historic cook Diane Schwindt for an evening of “Stirring up History.” You’ll sample a few of Austen’s favorite recipes and learn all about daily life during the Regency era. Click here to register now.
How to Write a Jane Austen Inspired Romance Novel (In-Person)
Saturday, November 22, 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Learn how Jane Austen influenced the themes, structure, and characters of the romance genre. You’ll also participate in writing exercises and prompts that will help you apply different aspects of Austen’s writing to your own romance novel. Taught by award-nominated journalist, writer, and producer Erin Coughlin. Click here to register now.
A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250 (Online)
Wednesday, December 3, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with an in-depth look at the Morgan Library & Museum’s recent exhibition A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250, with co-curator Dale Stinchcomb. The exhibition explores fresh perspectives on Austen’s life, authorship, and global legacy through an extraordinary array of original manuscripts and artwork from a dozen institutional collections, including iconic artifacts from Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, England. Click here to register now.
Beginner Hand-Sewing: Jane Austen Bookmarks (In-Person)
Monday, December 8, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. OR 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. OR 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Learn the art of hand sewing in this relaxed workshop. Instructor Michelle Reis will guide you through basic stitches as you create a fabric bookmark with a Jane Austen theme. This class is perfect for complete beginners and a great way to acquire a new, useful skill. Participants are encouraged to bring a sewing needle, quilting pins, scissor and a thimble. Click here to register for the 5:30 p.m. class starting 11/3
Click here to register for the 6:30 p.m. class starting 11/3
Click here to register for the 7:30 p.m. class starting 11/3
More exciting literary events with notable writers!
Scholars & Spies: Authors Michelle Young and Elyse Graham in Conversation (In-Person)
Sunday, November 9, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Authors Michelle Young and Elyse Graham will discuss the brilliant but forgotten heroes who used their unique position as academics to sabotage the Nazis, gather critical intelligence, and help turn the tide of World War II. A book signing and Q&A will follow. Born and raised in Three Village, Michelle Young is an award-winning journalist and professor whose recent book is The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland. Elyse Graham is a historian and professor at Stony Brook University whose latest work is Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II. Click here to register now.
RAGTIME AT 50! A Celebration with Caroline Doctorow (In-Person)
Saturday, November 15, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Fifty years ago, E.L. Doctorow’s Ragtime emerged as a groundbreaking novel that intertwined fact and fiction to depict early 20th-century America. Addressing themes like immigration, racial animosity, and labor rights, the story remains relevant today. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Doctorow’s daughter, singer-songwriter Caroline Doctorow, will host a multimedia event featuring family photographs and stories, readings, a discussion on writing, and a live performance of a song related to the book’s Tony Award-winning Broadway adaptation. Click here to register now.
Did you know we also have a monthly Evening Book Discussion?
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
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