Friday, August 15

Seashell Seahorse, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Grades 2 – 5 
Craft a stunning seahorse out of colorful seashells with Anna Chan. Click here to register now.

Monday, August 18

Petal Pop!, 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. Grades K – 5 
Create a variety of pressed flower crafts that are sweet, simple, and bursting with color. Click here to register now.

Wednesday, August 27

Color Splash Endless Summer Bash, 10:00 a.m. – 12noon For families with children up to Grade 5
We’re not ready to say goodbye to summer just yet! Bring the family down for a vibrant celebration filled with crafts and games that keep summer vibes strong! Don’t forget to bring a bag to carry all your awesome crafts and prizes home. No registration required.

Past Color-Themed Events this Summer:

Monday, June 30

Summer Reading Kick-Off Event, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. For families with children up to Grade 5
Join us for some carnival fun in the Children’s Library to celebrate the Summer Reading theme of Color Our World. We’ll have face painting, balloon animals, carnival games, & music. Swing by anytime between 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. No registration required.  In the case of inclement weather, please call Emma Clark Library ahead of time: 631.941.4080.

Tuesday, July 1

Petra Puppets: Carnival of Colors, 11:00 a.m. – 12noon. Ages 4 – 11 years old
A ventriloquist show featuring comedy illusions, music, audience participation and a cast of zany characters, including Nugget the wonder Chicken, Okie Dokie, Uncle Buggy and Bruce the Magic Paintbrush. Click here to register starting 6/24.

Monday, July 7

Color Science, 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. Grades 1 – 5
Dive into color-themed experiments! Click here to register starting 6/30.

Thursday, July 10

Bad Art Challenge: A Quest for the Ugliest Masterpiece
Ages 3 – 6 years w/ caregiver, 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Ages 7 – 11, 3:00 – 3:45
Join us as we attempt to create the silliest art projects using a variety of wacky craft supplies. Who will make the kookiest creation? We can’t wait to find out.
Click here to register ages 3 – 6 starting 7/3.
Click here to register ages 7 – 11 starting 7/3.

Making Links with Ink, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Grades K – 5
Explore chromatography with the Long Island Explorium. Click here to register starting 7/3.

Friday, July 11

Color Your Own World, Noon – 2:00 p.m. Grades K – 5
Create your own charming fantasy world, bursting with a rainbow of colors! Children and their caregivers can stop by at any time to turn paper towel rolls into upcycled awesomeness. No registration required.

Wednesday, July 16

Adventure of the Missing Color, 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Grades K – 5
Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, Science Heroes will get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art! No registration required. 

3D Charm Printed Bracelets, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Grades 2 – 5
Make a unique, colorful bracelet from 3D printed charms with Skullman Prints. Click here to register now.

Thursday, July 17

Mad Science: Science of Art, 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Grades K – 2
You will learn the primary, secondary and colors of the rainbow. Then experiment with mixing colors! Click here to register now.

Tuesday, July 22

Escape Room: The Prism Paradox, 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. OR 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. OR 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Grades 3 – 5
Search for clues and solve puzzles to shut down the unstable Prism Core!
Click here to register for the 2:00 p.m. program now.
Click here to register for the 2:45 p.m. program now.
Click here to register for the 3:30 p.m. program now.

Wednesday, July 23

Art Adventures, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver
Explore different art mediums in this fun story/craft program with A Time for Kids, Inc. Dress for a mess! Click here to register now.

Spin Art, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Grades 2 – 5
Find out how you can color your world using centrifugal force in this STEAM art class. Click here to register now

Friday, July 25

Colorful Cascading Candles, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Grades 2 – 5
Learn how to make a cascading candle with Curiously Creative Candles. With a variety of embellishments such as glitter, wax charms, and decals to choose from, no two candles come out looking alike! Click here to register now

Monday, July 28

Create Your Own Candy Craft, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Grades 2 – 5
Sprinkle some color into your world by building your very own faux gumball machine and ice cream cone with Chris Vivas. Click here to register now

Wednesday, July 30

Lights, Color, Action, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Grades 3 – 5
Use spectroscopes and ultraviolet light, then build your own “Technicolor Blender” with Mad Science to demonstrate Newton’s color wheel. Click here to register now.

Monday, August 4

Squishy Circuits: Colorful Flowers, 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Grades 3 – 5
Get creative and learn about circuits in this fun STEM program! Click here to register now.

Tuesday, August 5

Bright Blossoms Mobile, 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. Grades 2 – 5
Color your world by making a vibrant flower mobile. Click here to register now

Friday, August 8

Grown-Up and Me: Paint Night, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Grades 1 – 5 with caregiver
Experience a colorful evening of creativity and connection! You and your little artist will create your own vibrant masterpiece inspired by Henri Matisse’s “Cat with Red Fish”, led by Art Teacher Amy.  Note: Please sign up under one participant’s name – each registration will be counted for 1 adult and 1 child. Click here to register now.

Monday, August 11

Color-Changing Cuttlefish, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Grades 1 – 5 
Did you know that cuttlefish can change the color and texture of their skin? Discover how these “chameleons of the sea” transform their appearance! Mix up a batch of color-changing slime and decorate a colorful jar to keep it in. Presented by the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum. Click here to register now

Tuesday, August 12

Make a Kaleidoscope, 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Grades 2 – 5 
Discover the science behind kaleidoscopes and build your own! Click here to register now.

Wednesday, August 13

World Light, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Grades 1 – 5 
Create and paint a glowing globe with Jackie Parente. Click here to register now.

Thursday, August 14

Lollipop Lab, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Grades 3 – 5 
Get a crash course in pop art and create a clay lollipop sculpture. Click here to register now.

Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org

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!

1. 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) 
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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!
5. Prefer paper? Click here to print out a paper log.
   

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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

Sew-a-Plushie (Grades 4 & 5)
Friday, December 26, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Have fun hand sewing a plushie while learning a practical skill with the Long Island Youth Development Art Club. Click here to register starting 12/12.

Jewelry Making (Grades K–5 w/ caregiver)
Friday, December 26, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Drop by to make bracelets, washer necklaces, and more! No registration required.

Flurry Friends with Art Teacher Amy (Grades 2 – 5)
Monday, December 29, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Draw and paint adorable reindeer all bundled up. Click here to register starting 12/15.

Stretch Your Imagination (Ages 2 – 4 years with caregiver)
Monday, December 29, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Sing, dance & play along on our music & movement adventure! Click here to register starting 12/15.

Magic of Amore (Families with children ages 3 – 11 years)
Tuesday, December 30, 11:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Experience illusions, comedy, and audience participation in this exciting magic show! No registration required.

Minecraft (Grades 2 – 5)
Tuesday, December 30, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Join us for a Minecraft building challenge! “Place” and “Break” blocks on the Library’s computers. We will meet in the Tech Center on the Library’s lower level. Click here to register starting 12/16.

Noon Year’s Eve (Grades K – 5)
Wednesday, December 31, 11:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Whip up a festive New Year’s treat, then join us for a special countdown to noon to ring in 2026! Click here to register starting 12/17

New Year, New Heights (Grades K – 2)
Friday, January 2, 2026, 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Build a mobile full of 3D paper hot air balloons featuring your new years resolutions. Click here to register starting 12/19.

Resolution Wreaths (Grades 3 – 5)
Friday, January 2, 2026, 3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
Start the year with creativity and intention! Craft a colorful fabric wreath that’s not only a charming decoration for your home, but also a daily reminder of the goals and resolutions that matter most to you. Whether you’re aiming to be more mindful, adventurous, organized, or kind, your handmade wreath will inspire you each time you see it. Click here to register starting 12/19.

Engineering Challenge (Grades K – 5)
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Join the WMHS Robotics Team for an engineering challenge. Click here to register starting 12/20.

Please note: We are closing early at 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve (December 24 and 31). We will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day (December 25 and January 1).

Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org

Life-Sized Candy Land – Friday, October 4, 2024
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Children will travel through the game’s winding trail, while meeting characters (played by teen 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. An adult may accompany up to 2 children. Ages 3 – 7 years old with parent/guardian.
Register in-person or by calling 631.941.4080 x.123 for your start time beginning 9/20.

Halloween Scene – Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Skele-brate Halloween by coming to a spook-tacular program!

“Stretch” Your Imagination: Spooky Style – This class has been cancelled.
1:45 – 2:30 p.m.
Movement and stories. Ages 3.5 – 5 years old.
Register here now.

Spooky SLED Bus
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
If you dare, walk through the Suffolk Libraries Community bus, decorated for Halloween. Fun for the whole family. No registration required.

Spooky Rock Painting
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Paint Halloween rocks with acrylic paint. Grades K – 6. No registration required.

Candy Science – Tuesday, October 29, 2024
4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
Sweet experiments with candy! Grades K – 2.
Register here starting 10/15

No Oven Needed: Candy Apples on a Stick – Wednesday, October 30, 2024
5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Use chocolate & toppings to make sliced apples on a stick! Grades K – 6.
Register here starting 10/16

Halloween Parade! – Thursday, October 31, 2024
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. OR 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Join us for a Halloween program and parade in the Library. Ages 18 months – 5 years old with parent/caregiver.
Register for the 10:00 a.m. program here starting 10/17
Register for the 11:00 a.m. program here starting 10/17

Click here to view all children’s programs.

Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org

Learn to Code: Scratch (Grades 2 & 3)
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
Scratch is a safe & playful learning environment that engages all children in thinking creatively, reasoning systematically & working collaboratively. Learn the basics of Scratch with Teen volunteers. Click here to register now.

Code with Colors (Grades 3 – 5)
Monday, December 8, 2025, 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
Learn how to code Ozobots to complete challenges using different color combinations. Click here to register now.

Code with Phonics (Grades K – 2)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
Learn to make an Ozobot dance, tornado spin, and more using the sounds you hear in words. Click here to register now.

Learn to Code: Python (Grades 4 & 5)
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
Learn the basics of Python, simplistic & comfortable programming language, to get you started on your coding adventure with Teen volunteers. Click here to register now.

Click here to view all children’s programs.

Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org

Emma Clark Library is once again hosting a Kids Bookmark Contest for children in the Three Village Central School District, Kindergarten through 6th grade. Winners receive the honor of having their bookmarks professionally printed.

To pick up an Official Entry Form and Bookmark Template, kids may stop by the Children’s Reference Desk or download the form at kids.emmaclark.org.  The entry deadline is March 31, 2021.  Winners will be chosen in three categories (K – 2, 3rd & 4th, and 5th & 6th grades) and announced on Monday, May 3, 2020 to kick off Children’s Book Week. All contestants’ entries are displayed in the Children’s Department for the entire community to enjoy!

The children of Three Village inspire others to read with their original bookmark entries. Our Librarians have seen over 200 unique bookmarks over the past few years. The Librarians cannot wait to see the latest creations!

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 their immediate family members are not eligible to enter.

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”

Did you know that reading to your child is one of the most powerful ways to boost his or her brain power? The simple and enjoyable act of sharing books helps your child learn pre-reading skills such as understanding the sounds letters make, developing a bigger vocabulary, and building background knowledge—all important skills that help prepare your child for learning to read and entering kindergarten

The Goal:

Read 1000 books with your child before they start kindergarten.

That may seem like a big number, but you’ve got plenty of time. If you read one book each day with your child, that’s 1095 books after three years. Reading three books each day will get you to 1095 books in only one year. (And yes, reading a favorite book over and over counts toward your goal!)

Why?

How to Take Part:

Register

To register for the program, create an account for your family on the library’s Beanstack online resource. Be sure to add your child as a reader. When it asks for your child’s grade, choose “Babies and Toddlers” or “Preschool.” Once you have created an account you can register for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. If you need help registering, our librarians are here to help.

Read

Spend time reading with your child. Books your child reads with siblings, preschool teachers, daycare workers, or at library story times can also help reach the 1000 book goal. Every book counts. Even if your child wants to hear the same book again and again, you can count it each time.

Track Your Reading

Use your Beanstack account to log the books your family reads. You can log the books using the link or download the Beanstack app.

Earn Badges & Prizes

Your child will earn an online badge in Beanstack every time they reach a milestone on the way to their 1000 books goal.

Each time your child reaches a hundred book milestone in their reading log, they’ll earn a prize. After reading all 1000 books, they’ll earn a prize pack and a certificate. Your family can pick up earned prizes from the Children’s Reference Desk.

FAQs

How long will it take to complete the program?

One thousand books may seem like a lot, but if you read just one book a night, you’ll meet your goal in less than 3 years. If you read three books a night, you could reach your goal in just one year!

What books can I read?

You can read ANY books from anywhere, but here are some recommendations from our librarians that link directly to our catalog:

Books for ages 1-2
Books for ages 2-3
Books for ages 3-4
Books for ages 4-5

Through your program registration with Beanstack, you will also have the option of receiving emails with more book recommendations. Or ask our friendly staff for suggestions—we’re here to help you on your journey to 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!

Can I read the same book again and again?

Yes! Every book that your child hears counts towards this program. This includes books read by siblings, books they hear at story time or daycare, or even the same book over and over. Repetition is great for this age!

Happy Reading!

Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org

Research shows that hearing and seeing words at the same time can improve reading success rates. Wonderbook gives kids an edge with vocabulary development, phonics, and comprehension, plus encourages deeper engagement with every book. 

There are Picture Books, Beginning Readers, & Chapter Books for kids of all ages.

Click here to see all of the Wonderbooks in our catalog.