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Honoring Our Veterans
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.
Click here to view the 2024 Veterans Video on the Library’s Facebook Page.
Please note that the Library will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
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!
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
For Teens & Adults
Paws of War: Helping Both Ends of the Leash
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Veteran advocate Mike Kilano shares his journey with PTSD and how Paws of War saved his life. Meet Mike’s service dog and learn about the heartwarming mission of this local organization, which rescues and trains service dogs to support and enrich the lives of veterans, active military members, and first responders. Pet supply donations are encouraged. Teens will receive 1 hour of community service for attending. Registration is open to both Adults and Teens. Click here to register now.
Questions? Email teens@emmaclark.org
For Kids (Grades 3 – 6) – 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
Help Our Furry Friends
We’re once again participating in The Great Give Back, a Suffolk Cooperative Library System initiative to provide opportunities for library patrons to participate in meaningful, service-oriented activities. Ours is a Pet theme… help support our furry friends!
For Everyone
Pet Supplies Drive, October 7 – November 10, 2024
We’re collecting new pet supplies (food, blankets, leashes, cleaning supplies, etc.) in the Library lobby to be donated to local organizations that help pets in need. All are welcome to donate (residents or non-residents) during Library hours.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
Dog or Cat Toy “Take & Make”
Create a dog or cat toy at home while earning 1 hour of community service credit.
Click here to register starting 9/16 to reserve your Cat Kit OR Click here to register starting 9/16 to reserve your Dog Kit. Then come and pick it up! Return it to the Children’s Library by Saturday, October 19, 2024 and we’ll donate them to a local animal shelter. One dog or cat kit per child, please.
Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org
For Teens (Grades 7 – 12)
Knotted Fleece Blankets for Shelter Pets (“Take & Make”)
Click here to register starting 9/17 to reserve your kit. Pick up Monday, October 7 through Friday, October 11, 2024. Instructions provided via email. Two hours of community service credit will be earned upon return of the completed project.
Questions? Email teens@emmaclark.org
Bookmark Contest – Deadline 3/31
10th Annual Kids Bookmark Contest at Emma Clark Library!
The contest asks children living in the Three Village Central School District from Kindergarten through 6th grade to design original bookmarks for library patrons.
Winners receive a small trophy and the incredible honor of having their bookmarks professionally printed. Community members may then take home a copy of one or more of the winning bookmarks! Plus, there will be a special prize this year, in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the contest!
Click here for the Official Entry Form and Bookmark Template. Or if you prefer, stop by the Children’s Reference Desk for a copy. There is a limit of 1 entry per child. The entry deadline is March 31, 2025.
Winners will be chosen in three categories (K – 2, 3rd & 4th, and 5th & 6th grades) and announced on Thursday, May 1. All contestants’ entries are displayed in the Children’s Department for visitors to view.
Last year’s winners were Kelly Y. (Minnesauke Elementary) in the grades K – 2 category; Catherine Y. (Minnesauke Elementary) in the grades 3 & 4 category; and Mason O. (Mount Elementary) in the grades 5 & 6 category.
If you have any questions about the Kids Bookmark Contest, please email marcela@emmaclark.org or call 631.941.4080 ext. 123.
Please note: With all Emma Clark Library contests, Emma Clark employees, trustees, and members of their household are not eligible to enter.
Photo: Winners of the 2024 Bookmark Contest – Kelly, Catherine, and Mason
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