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Kids Community Service
Upcoming Community Service programs for children:
Create a dog or cat toy at home while earning 1 hour of community service credit.
Click here to reserve your Cat Kit OR Click here to reserve your Dog Kit. Then come and pick it up! Return it to the Children’s Library by Saturday, October 18, and we’ll donate them to a local animal shelter. One dog or cat kit per child, please.
Letters to Our Troops & Veterans (Grades 3 – 5)
Dog Treat Jars for Pet Supply Drive (Grades 3 – 5)
Volunteer at Hobbs Farm (Bethel Hobbs Farm, Centereach) for Community Service (Grades 3 – 5)
Watercolor Bookmarks for Seniors (Grades 3 – 5)
Holiday Cards for Seniors (Grades 3 – 5)
Cards for Hospitalized Kids (Grades 3 – 5)
Winter Scarf (Grades 3 – 5)
Also, check out the ongoing community service opportunities for our younger patrons, which can be done from home:
Color a Smile (Grades K – 2): Click here for detailed instructions.
Book Reviews for Kids (Grades 3 – 5): Click here for detailed instructions.
Letters to Our Troops (Grades 3 – 5): Click here for detailed instructions.
Please note: The Library provides a variety of community service credit opportunities. When applying for a society or award, it is your responsibility to confirm that the credit earned through the Library is accepted by the organization.
Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org
Parents of Toddlers: Q&A
We have a new series of classes geared towards parents and caregivers of toddlers online on Wednesdays in October from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m, presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Sign up for one or all! You’ll want to be sure to register for these informative sessions on various topics:
October 7 – Toddler Development and Discipline
Toddlers are becoming more independent and may start to say “no” much more. Understand your toddler’s thought process and learn how to cope with temper tantrums and sibling rivalry. Register here
October 14 – Sleep Issues
Are naps really necessary and how many hours should my toddler sleep each night? Learn how to make nap time and bedtime into pleasurable experiences. Register here
October 21 – Eating Behavior
How much are toddlers expected to eat? How can I get my toddler to eat what I cook? Are snacks okay? Learn how to make mealtimes pleasant at the family table. Register here
October 28 – Toilet Training
When are toddlers able to use the potty and say good-bye to diapers? Learn about readiness cues and how to make this process as stress-free as possible. Register here
All classes are for parents and caregivers of toddler-aged children. Please register for each session separately.
Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org
Library Buddies and Virtual Story Time: Connecting with Kids
Setauket, NY – May 15, 2020 –
People of all ages miss the Library, but they can still connect with Emma Clark Library’s staff and get that community feel. Two new ways that the children’s department is doing just that is by bringing the children’s librarians into Three Village homes…virtually, of course!
First is the “Library Buddies” program, where kids can have personalized, one-on-one time with their favorite librarian. The children’s librarians will read stories to kids and chat with them. Kids can show the librarians their favorite toys, stuffed animals, knick knacks, pets, songs, what they’ve read at home…or they can even read to librarian! It’s similar to a Show-and-Tell session and is all about making the child feel comfortable and happy. Parents or caregivers may request for their child to speak virtually with one of the librarians in Emma Clark Library’s children’s department by emailing kids@emmaclark.org. In the email, please include:
- The first name and age of the child.
- Library barcode number (either child or parent).
- Which Librarian the child would like to “hang out” with.
- Preferred day and time to meet virtually.
The Librarians will email back to confirm, as well as include instructions on how to join via Zoom.
The Library is also hosting “Virtual Story Time with Mr. Brian” every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. Brian Debus, Head Children’s Librarian, will read some of his favorite stories. After the Story Time, participants will receive a link for a simple craft that can be done at home. Parents or caregivers may register their children for the virtual story time by visiting emmaclark.org/virtual-classes-events. Library cardholders may sign up for one session or all.
Both of these programs will take place on the Zoom platform and are for Three Village children ages 3 years old through 2nd grade.
“On behalf of the librarians here at Emma Clark, I know we all miss the children’s smiling faces, and we can’t wait to see them at the Library again,” says Mr. Debus. “But in the meantime, I hope that what we’re doing virtually through the Library keeps the children and their parents happy. Because in the long run, it’s all about the happiness of the children.”
These two new programs are in addition to the DIY Library Story Time @Home, a service that was announced at the beginning of April. This “virtual story time kit”, curated by the children’s librarians, contains educational and fun activities around the theme and text of a book chosen by the patron. These complete and meaningful story time plans can easily be done from home. More information can be found at www.emmaclark.org/diylibrarystorytime/.
If Emma Clark Library patrons have questions about how to use Zoom or any other technology-related questions, they are welcome to take advantage of “Time with a Tech”, personalized one-on-one technology help. To do so, Library cardholders simply send an email to techhelp@emmaclark.org and include their library barcode number & phone number. Jen Mullen, Technology Librarian, or Bob Johnson, Information Technology Manager, will call that number back between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.
The Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, located at 120 Main Street in Setauket and online at emmaclark.org, provides public library service to all residents of the Three Village Central School District.
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Library Buddies (3 years old – 2nd grade)
We all miss the Library, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still have fun together. We’ll now bring the Children’s Librarians into your home…virtually, of course! Through the “Library Buddies” program, kids can have one-on-one time with their favorite librarian. We’ll read stories to your kids and chat with them. Kids can show us their favorite toys, stuffed animals, knick knacks, pets, songs, what they’ve read at home…or they can even read to us! Whatever makes your child feel comfortable.
This program is for kids ages 3 years old – 2nd grade. It’s similar to a Show-and-Tell session, but it takes place on the Zoom platform. Request to speak virtually with one of the Librarians in the Children’s Department by emailing kids@emmaclark.org. In the email, please include:
– First name and age of your child.
– Library barcode number (either child or parent).
– Librarian you would like to “hang out” with.
– Preferred day and time to meet virtually.
Our Librarians will get back to you to confirm, as well as include instructions on how to join via Zoom.
Check Out The Artwork By Our Talented Young Patrons!
Click here to view the Emma Kids Virtual Art Show!
Do your kids want to show off their artwork to the community?
Kids living in Three Village (up to 6th grade) can submit a photo or scanned copy of original artwork – including paintings, drawings, sculpture and mixed media works – via email to Marcela Lenihan, Children’s Services Librarian,at marcela@emmaclark.org by May 31, 2020. Please include:
– Artwork attached to the email
– The artist’s full name, age, grade, and elementary school (only the child’s first name, age and grade will be displayed)
– If they would like community service credit for their submission, please request one in the email. Limit of 1 hour of community service per student.
In June, we’ll have a Kids Virtual Art Show. Artwork will be displayed in a slideshow posted on the Library’s social media and website! We can’t wait to see the creativity!
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