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Book Discussion and Museum Tour
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.
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Spring Break Programs for Kids
Looking for something to keep the kids entertained over Spring Break? Check out what we have to offer!
It’s Raining Cats and Dogs! (Ages 3 – 11 years old with caregiver)
Thursday, April 2, 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Drop by the Children’s Library for a paws-itively fun buffet of cat and dog-themed crafts! No registration required.
Crafternoon (Ages 3 – 11 years old with caregiver)
Saturday, April 4, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Children & their caregivers can drop by to get creative with upcycled materials. No registration required.
Engineering Challenge (Grades K – 5)
Monday, April 6, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Join the Ward Melville High School Robotics Team for an engineering challenge. Click here to register starting 3/23.
Lil’ Athletes Sports Sampler (Grades K – 5)
Tuesday April 7,
Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Grades K – 2, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Have fun learning the fundamentals of sports.
Click here to register for the 10:30 class starting 3/24.
Click here to register for the 11:30 class starting 3/24.
No Oven Needed: Cake Ball Flowers (Grades K – 5)
Wednesday, April 8, 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Turn cupcakes and liners into cake balls and flower petals. Click here to register starting 3/25.
Mission: Monarch Butterfly (Grades 3 – 5)
Wednesday, April 8, 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Learn how monarchs are superheroes and make a butterfly craft. Presented by Diane Santangelo, Lynn Walsh, and Liz Welsh. Click here to register starting 3/25.
Tabletop Smiles: Community Service (Grades 3 – 5)
Wednesday, April 8, 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Join us to make placemats filled with color, creativity, and kindness for people receiving meals from local charities and organizations. Come spread joy – one placemat at a time! Click here to register starting 3/25.
BenAnna Band Plugged In (Babies – 5 years old with caregiver)
Thursday, April 9, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Listen to musical duo Ben and Anna as they sing and jam out to new and old kids’ songs! Click here to register starting 3/26.
Axolotl Adventure (Grades 1 – 5)
Thursday, April 9, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Learn about the incredible axolotl, then make an axolotl buddy with the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum. Click here to register starting 3/26.
Volunteer at Hobbs Farm: Community Service (Bethel Hobbs Farm, Centereach) (Grades 3 – 5)
Friday, April 10, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Kids will help with various farm tasks such as weeding beds, planting seeds, and picking produce. Dress for a mess and for the weather! In the event of extreme weather, this program may be rescheduled or cancelled. Please note this program is offsite and parents/caregivers (over the age of 18) must stay with their child at the farm. Click here to register starting 3/27.
Decorating with Chef Rob: Minion Cupcakes (Grades K – 5)
Friday, April 10, 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. OR 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Decorate cupcakes to take home.
Click here to register for the 5:30pm class starting 3/27.
Click here to register for the 6:00pm class starting 3/27.
Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org
Calling All Creative Three Village Kids
Setauket, NY – February 9, 2021 –
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.
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Reading with your baby, toddler, or preschooler is one of the best ways to help them become a lifelong reader. Taking part in our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program encourages family bonding while your child develops the skills they’ll need to succeed in school. Any child ages birth to five years can participate.
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
Wonderbooks
Wonderbooks are children’s books with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Kids will press play to read along with their favorite books and then switch to learning mode for literacy learning & fun.
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.
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