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Halloween Programs

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Creep a peek at all the Halloween-themed programs in September and October. We have something for all ages! 

Adults

Haunted Long Island Mysteries 
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 will follow. Open to all Suffolk County residents. Click here to register now.

The Haunted Theatres of Broadway
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Each night after the applause dies, the curtain falls, the audience vanishes, the cleaners dust, and the lights are killed, great theatres become dark and silent places. But not always quite empty. That’s when the theatre ghosts make their entrance and strut and fret their hour upon the shadowed boards, illuminated only by the ghost light, the solitary lamp that is required to burn through the night on every Broadway stage. Many of Broadway’s busiest theatres continue to be just as busily haunted by spirits, some with well-known names and histories. Come and hear the haunting ghost stories of Broadway with author and longtime Playbill editor Robert Viagas. Open to all Suffolk County residents. Click here to register now.

Classics in Our Historic Library: Dracula by Bram Stoker
Monday, October 27, 2025, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Looking to revisit the great works of literature? Are old books your cup of tea? Join us for an intimate book discussion in the historic 1892 section of the library. Librarian Emma Yohannan will facilitate a discussion of Dracula by Bram Stoker. Read your own copy of the book or ask a librarian to assist you in borrowing a copy ahead of the program. Click here to register now.

Halloween Bingo! 
Friday, October 31, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Show off your Halloween costume, eat some candy, and join us for a relaxing afternoon of bingo and conversation with friends and neighbors. Click here to register now.

Teens/Tweens AND Adults

After Hours: Paranormal Investigations at the Library
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. OR 9:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to experience a professional paranormal investigation? Join us as we attempt to find (or debunk) local ghosts at Emma Clark Library! After the Library closes, registered attendees will meet Library Staff at the main entrance and be escorted into the Library for the investigation. Members of the Long Island Paranormal Investigators organization will explain the science behind their investigative tools, while Library Staff discuss the history of the Library and local area, as well as unexplained occurrences that have led some to wonder if the Library is haunted. Participants will split up into groups, led by Paranormal Investigators, to see what (or who) is at the root of some of the Library’s spooky stories.
This will be a locked-in event. The Library will be closed to all but the participants of this event. Minor-aged Teen and Tween attendees must have a permission form on file. Once in the library building, participants may not leave the building until the end of the event.
Click here to register for the 7:00 p.m. program now.
Click here to register for the 9:30 p.m. program now.

Paranormal Investigations at the Library: The Debrief
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. 
In September, the Library held spooky and educational after-hours paranormal investigation events for patrons, with the guidance of members of the Long Island Paranormal Investigators organization. Now, the Investigators will go over the evidence found and discuss its scientific implications. Decide for yourself whether the evidence is explainable or a mystery! The Investigators will also discuss other local investigations they have conducted and show off some of their most creepy evidence. You’ll have to be there to see it! Click here to register now.

Teens/Tweens (Grades 6 – 12)

Candy Land Training & Decorations Night (Grades 6 – 12)
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Plus more nights!  Teen/tween volunteers make a sweet magical land come alive for the children in our community. Create decorations and volunteer at this adored event! Click here for more info and to register.

Book & Movie Club: Dracula
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Please note this is a date change from the printed newsletter.
You’ve heard it said many times before, “The book was better than the movie!” But was it really? Check out and read Dracula by Bram Stoker, then come to our Book and Movie Club to watch the 1931 movie version (unrated, predates the MPAA rating system). Led by Library Assistant Kiera. Discuss your opinion, get the chance to win a themed raffle, meet new friends, and eat snacks! Click here to register now.

Escape the Library: The Quiet Zone
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 1:00 – 1:45 p.m., 2:15 – 3:00 p.m., OR 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.    
You’ve fallen into another dimension, a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You’re moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You’ve just crossed over into… the Quiet Zone. To escape this Zone, you must set the space to rights, using all your senses to decipher the clues and unlock the door back to reality. Please only sign up for one session of this Escape Game.
Click here to register for 10:30 a.m.
Click here to register for 11:45 a.m.
Click here to register for 1:00 p.m.
Click here to register for 2:15 p.m.
Click here to register for 3:30 p.m.

Spooky Trivia and Pizza
Friday, October 17, 2025, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Are you terrifyingly good at trivia? Test your spooky skills! Work as a team with your tablemates to win fabulous prizes! Plus, we’ll have pizza and snacks for all! Led by Library Assistant Kiera. Click here to register now.

DIY Zombie Make-Up
Friday, October 24, 2025, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Create personalized Zombie makeup just in time for Halloween! Use professional-grade supplies to create your gruesome look, which can be applied and removed over and over. Taught by artist and art educator Chris Vivas. Click here to register now.

Book & Movie Club: Hallowe’en Party
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
You’ve heard it said many times before, “The book was better than the movie!” But was it really? Check out and read Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie, then come to our Book and Movie Club to watch the 2023 movie version, A Haunting in Venice (rated PG-13). Led by Library Assistant Kiera. Discuss your opinion, get the chance to win a themed raffle, meet new friends, and eat snacks! Click here to register now.

Kids (PreK – Grade 5)

Candy Land Decorating Community Service Project (Grades 3 – 5)
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Make creative candy-themed decorations for our annual Candy Land event in the Children’s Library! Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Click here to register now.

Life-Sized Candy Land (Ages 3 – 7 years w/ caregiver)
Friday, October 3, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Children will travel through the game’s colorful winding trail, while meeting characters (played by teen/tween volunteers) and getting treats. Halloween costumes are encouraged but not required. Games will begin at 10-minute intervals from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Register for your start time either in-person or by calling 631.941.4080 x. 123 starting 9/19.

Desserts with Chef Rob: Graveyard Cupcakes (Grades K – 5)
Monday, October 6, 2025, 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. OR 7:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Decorate a scary cupcake to take home.
Click here to register for 7:00 p.m.
Click here to register for 7:30 p.m.

Fright Factory (Grades K – 5)
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
Create a paper haunted house full of spooky silhouettes. Click here to register now.

Moonlit Whiskers (Grades 2 – 5)
Monday, October 13, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. School closed.
Draw and paint a black cat scene with Art Teacher Amy. Click here to register now.

Circuit Monsters (Grades 3 – 5)
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. 
Create a light-up monster w/ pipe cleaners, batteries, and LEDs. Click here to register now.

Spooky Bus (Best suited for Grades K – 5)
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Update: This is a rescheduled date!
Stop by anytime between 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. for a quick stroll through the Suffolk County Libraries’ bus, all decked out in Halloween fun! No registration required.

Family Night: Monster Mash (For families with children up to Grade 5)
Friday, October 24, 2025, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 
Enjoy family fun with a variety of monster crafts, games, and some monstrously delicious pizza! Click here to register now.

No Oven Needed: Vampire Smiles (Grades K – 5)
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. 
Turn apple slices, melted chocolate, & marshmallows into vampire smiles snacks. Click here to register now.

Halloween Parade (Ages 18 months – 5 years w/ caregiver)
Friday, October 31, 2025, 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. OR  11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Join us for a Halloween program and parade in the Library!
Click here to register for 10:00 a.m.
Click here to register for 11:00 a.m.

Questions about Adult programs? askus@emmaclark.org

Questions about Teen/Tween programs? teens@emmaclark.org

Questions about Kids programs? kids@emmaclark.org

February Programs in Celebration

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Join us for these programs that educate and celebrate the achievements, culture, and contributions of Black Americans, in honor of Black History Month:

From the Pen of a Formerly Enslaved Man (In-Person Event)
Monday, February 3, 2025. 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
In 1819, Bridgehampton resident Cato Crook (1763-1841) wrote to a prominent Smithtown landowner, Elias Smith, protesting the ill treatment of his so-called runaway niece and requesting that she be granted her freedom. Join Southampton Town Historian Julie Greene to learn about Cato and the Crook family. Discover historical documents that offer a glimpse into the complex and painful world of slavery and servitude on Long Island in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Open to all Suffolk County residents. Click here to register now.

Louis Armstrong: King of Queens (Online Class)
Thursday, February 27, 2025.  7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Louis Armstrong was one of the most famous and influential musicians of all time, changing the course of music with his innovations as a trumpeter and vocalist. Yet while he toured all over the world throughout the course of his illustrious career, he called Corona, Queens home for the last 28 years of his life. Join GRAMMY-winning author and historian Ricky Riccardi as he discusses Armstrong’s historic career, shares rare footage, and tells the story of Louis and Lucille’s love affair with Queens, which now serves as home for both the Louis Armstrong House Museum and the brand-new Louis Armstrong Center. Open to all Suffolk County residents. Click here to register now.

Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org

Book Discussion and Museum Tour

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We’ve partnered with The Long Island Museum for a collaborative book discussion. The program is a one-of-a-kind reading experience, where the museum exhibit enhances the conversation about the book.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the History Museum (Main Visitor Entrance)

Educators from the Long Island Museum will guide us through the exhibit Building the Ballot Box: Long Island’s Democratic History. Then we’ll be discussing the book, Stories from Suffragette City edited by M.J. Rose and Fiona Davis, led by Librarian Emma Yohannan. Registration required. Residents and nonresidents welcome. Click here to register now. Emma Clark cardholders will have a copy of the book reserved for them in early April. You’ll be notified when the book is waiting for you. Nonresidents are responsible for obtaining their book through their home library.

About The Long Island Museum Exhibit:

Building the Ballot Box: Long Island’s Democratic History – will explore how residents of Long Island have worked both inside and outside of formal government pathways and within the public sphere to ensure their voices and those of their neighbors are heard. Covering more than 250 years of Long Island history, from the indigenous communities of Long Island to George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring, to the fight for Civil Rights and issues of immigration today, Long Islanders have continued to examine who is truly included in “we the people.” An important theme of the exhibition is the fight for women’s suffrage and the effort to advance women’s political participation in the 107 years since suffrage was achieved in New York State in 1917. This subject is highlighted by a major loan from the New York State Museum of a wagon used in suffrage rallies and parades in New York City and Long Island at the beginning of the 20th century. The exhibition will also focus on two trailblazing women who began their political careers in this region, Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005) and Geraldine Ferraro (1935-2011)..

About The Book:

Stories from Suffragette City edited by M.J. Rose and Fiona Davis. An impressive line-up of bestselling authors contribute to this anthology, featuring short stories set on October 23, 1915, the day of an enormous march for women’s suffrage in New York City.
Please note, if you are visiting the museum any other time, we offer free passes. Click here for more information on our Museum Pass Collection. 
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org

Library & Museum Partner for Three Events This Spring

Setauket, NY – February 14, 2019 –

Emma Clark Library and The Long Island Museum have once again partnered to offer unique events for visitors of all ages.  These are one-of-a-kind reading experiences, where the museum exhibit enhances conversations about the books, and the Library and Museum are thrilled to bring these events to their visitors.

Kids in grades 4 – 6 and their parents/grandparents/caregivers are welcome to join a collaborative book club, which will meet at the Museum on Sunday, April 7 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. It will begin with a tour of the exhibit Long Road to Freedom: Surviving Slavery on Long Island with a member of the Long Island Museum’s educational team.  Afterwards, Emma Clark Librarians Carol Denby and Irene Ericksson will lead a book discussion on Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson, a historical fiction novel about a slave in New York City during the Revolutionary War. This book discussion is open to Three Village residents and Long Island Museum members only, and those interested should register in-person at the Library beginning Saturday, March 2 (books will be supplied at the time of registration).

For the adults, there will be two events this spring.  On Thursday, April 25 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., there will be a tour of the exhibit Long Road to Freedom, led by a museum educator, followed by a conversation about Kathleen Velsor’s The Underground Railroad on Long Island with Emma Clark Librarian Carolyn Emerson.  Registration is open to both residents and nonresidents of Three Village, and those interested must register online at emmaclark.org or by calling the Adult Reference Desk at 631.941.4080 ext. 127 by March 15 in order to receive the book.

In honor of Walt Whitman’s Bicentennial, the Library and the Museum will be hosting a Read-In and Curator’s Tour of Walt Whitman’s Arcadia: Long Island Through the Eyes of a Poet & Painters at the Carriage House of the Long Island Museum on Thursday, May 16 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.  Registrants will be given the opportunity to listen to and participate in reading of Whitman’s poems, especially those which celebrate Long Island. Suffolk Poets Laureate Gladys Henderson and George Wallace will each read a Whitman poem, sharing why it’s meaningful to them.  Following the readings, Professor Susan Scheckel, Professor of English at Stony Brook University, will speak briefly about Whitman’s relationship with art, before the group moves to the Art Gallery for a tour of the exhibit led by Museum Curator Joshua Ruff.  Registration is open to both residents and nonresidents of Three Village, but must be done by May 1, either online at emmaclark.org or by calling the Adult Reference Desk at 631.941.4080 ext. 127. Those who wish to receive the poetry selections should provide an email address when registering.  For those who wish to be a reader, they must email Librarian Carolyn Emerson, carolyn@emmaclark.org.

Emma Clark Library also offers free passes to the Long Island Museum for Library patrons. For more information, visit emmaclark.org/museum-passes.

For questions on the kids program, please email kids@emmaclark.org or call 631.941.4080 ext. 123.  If you have any questions about the adult programs, please email askus@emmaclark.org or call 631.941.4080 ext. 127.

 

The Long Island Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate and located at 1200 Route 25A in Stony Brook, is dedicated to inspiring people of all ages with an understanding and enjoyment of American art, history and carriages as expressed through the heritage of Long Island and its diverse communities.

The Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, located at 120 Main Street in Setauket and on the web at www.emmaclark.org, provides public library service to all residents of the Three Village Central School District. “The Heart of the Three Village Community”

Honoring Our Veterans

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Veterans Board

Each year in November, we display the Veterans Board in our Library lobby to highlight local veterans.  Bring in a photo of your favorite veteran to the Circulation Desk or Adult Reference Desk and fill out a quick form about the veteran.  We’ll display the picture on the Veterans Board.   The veteran highlighted may be yourself, a friend, or a family member who served in uniform.  The Veterans Board will be exhibited for the month of November, and the original photos will be available for pick-up at the Circulation Desk after December 1.

Please note that the Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

For Teens & Tweens (Grades 6 – 12)

Vets + Pets
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Create gifts for veterans who are adopting companion animals, or receiving a service animal. Taught by
Theresa Maritato. Earn 1 hour of community service credit.  Click here to register now.

Questions? Email teens@emmaclark.org

For Kids (Grades 3 – 5) – Ongoing

Kids may join in honoring our country’s veterans and current troops.  The Children’s Department offers an ongoing volunteer opportunity for those in Grades 3 – 6 to write letters and earn community service credit.  Click here for more information.

Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org

VetNow – Ongoing

VetNow is a free, online resource for veterans. It supports veterans & their families through:

  • Assistance with VA benefits (by veterans themselves)
  • Job transition resources
  • Academic tutoring
  • Q&A
  • And more!
Get access through Brainfuse on our website: emmaclark.org/you-beyond.

Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org

Fold3 by Ancestry – Ongoing

Fold3 gives you free, online access to military records, including stories, photos, and personal documents of the men & women who served through through partnerships with The National Archives, the Library of Congress and other institutions.

Get access by visiting: emmaclark.org/onlineresearch.

Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org

Museum Pass for free admission to the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum – Ongoing

The LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum is part of 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.

Reserve a pass and more information here: emmaclark.org/museum-passes.

Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org