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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!
DIY Library Story Time @Home
Setauket, NY – April 2, 2020 –
The staff at Emma Clark Library understands that parents are busy navigating their children’s schoolwork, their own work schedules, and trying to create enjoyable activities for their kids during this time of social distancing. Now there’s no need to research, Google, or check Pinterest for ideas. The Children’s Department at the Library will do the work for you!
Emma Clark cardholders are invited to email the title of a picture book that they already have at home, along with the ages of their children, to kids@emmaclark.org. A children’s librarian will then email back with a complete and meaningful story time plan that can easily be done from home.
This “virtual story time kit” will contain educational and fun activities around the theme and text of the book chosen by the patron. It will include fingerplays, songs, crafts (with simple household items), educational resources, online picture books, and more. The librarian will make sure the craft projects can be made with everyday items that many have in their house or backyard. They will also include links to reputable online learning sources that can be accessed for free with your library card (such as National Geographic Kids, CultureGrams: Kids Edition, and World Book Early Learning). In addition, they will make recommendations for more picture books that can be downloaded through the Library’s many eBook services (including TumbleBooks, Sesame Street eBooks, and OverDrive). Just like when the building is open, our trained librarians create the story time for you.
The safety of the public and staff remains a top priority for Emma Clark Library. While the physical building may be closed, the Library most certainly is not. The Library staff, services, and resources are still very much there for the Three Village community.
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. “The Heart of the Three Village Community”
DIY Library Story Time @Home
Parents, we know you’re busy. No need to research, Google, or check Pinterest for ideas. We have them for you…
We can help you create your very own at home story time!
Simply email the title of a picture book you have at home, along with the ages of your children, to kids@emmaclark.org. We’ll send you a complete story time plan that you can do at home with your children including fingerplays, songs, crafts (with simple household items), educational resources, additional online picture books, and more!
Kids, Redeem Your Raffle Tickets & Log Books by 2/28!
Kids, join our Dr. Seuss-themed Winter Reading Club! Why?
😄Read ANY books! We don’t tell you what to read – it’s up to you!
😄Weekly electronic raffle tickets!
😄No pressure…come into the Library as little or as much as you’d like!
😄Reach your goal and receive a prize bag! ALL kids who reach their goal receive a prize bag!
😄And for the parents – when kids report the books that they’ve read, it gives them confidence and encourages a lifelong love of reading.
Now the details:
Click here to register. It’s through Beanstack (same online program as Summer Reading). Or call us at 631-941-4080, ext. 123. Registration is on-going throughout January & February, so don’t worry if you’re “late” to register. Read any books you want and log them in by February 28. For kids birth – 6th grade.
Here are your Dr. Seuss-themed goals:
“Thing 1 & Thing 2” – Pre-Readers: for the children that have books read to them. Your goal will be to read at least 10 books with your grownup.
“Green Eggs & Ham-ers” – New Readers: for the children that are just starting or have only recently begun to read by themselves. Your goal will be to read at least 5 books on your reading level.
“The Grinches” – Confident Readers: for the children that read on their own. Your goal will be to read at least 2 books on your reading level.
All kids who reach their goal…starting Tuesday, February 16, come in and pick up a prize bag!
We also have 2 raffle prizes. Earn an electronic raffle ticket for each week you log in to your Beanstack account and complete the weekly activity. WRC ends on Sunday, Feb. 28. Raffle prize winners will be announced on Monday, Mar. 1.
Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org or call 631.941.4080 ext. 123.
Emma Clark employees, trustees, and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter raffles.
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