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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
Imagination Playground Blocks are here
We have new Imagination Playground blocks in our Children’s Department! The blocks will be in our program room for kids to play with whenever a class is not in session.
We believe in learning through play and encouraging resources that spark creativity, movement, and social interaction. Kids may build anything they choose and transform the space into their own world. It’s great for groups of kids or an individual child. Come on down and play!
Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org.
Bookmark Contest Winners!
Congratulations are in order for the winners of the 4th Annual Emma Clark Library Bookmark Contest!
Grades K – 2 category: Madison I. (2nd grade at Nassakeag Elementary)
Grades 3 & 4 category: Evelyn J. (3rd grade at Minnesauke Elementary)
Grades 5 & 6 category: Raymond L. (6th grade at Minnesauke Elementary)
The winning entries have been printed and will be distributed at the Library throughout the year.
ALL entries are on view in the Children’s Department. Stop by to see these creations made by your fellow Three Village friends!
Click here for information about the contest.
If you have any questions, please email kids@emmaclark.org or call 631.941.4080 ext. 123.
Your Child Learning to Read? We Can Help!
Do you have a new or emergent reader at home? Here at Emma Clark Library we have a variety of useful and fun resources for your child that can help improve their literacy skills:
At Home
– Search for books on your child’s reading level. Use a SUBJECT search and type “Leveled reading, level___” (fill in the blank with your child’s reading level). Then just request that book for pick-up at the library!
– Visit our website for free access to eBooks! Tumble Books for Kids and Sesame Street eBooks are animated, talking picture book libraries that help kids learn to read and build vocabulary in an interactive format.
– Play award-winning ABCmouse for free! Interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and more for ages 2 – 6+. You can even log in and track your child’s progress. Find ABCmouse and get instructions here.
In the Library
– Browse our special section with books by color-coded by reading level so that you can easily find a book for your child to read.
– Bring your child in to read to a trained therapy dog. These dogs have been trained to sit quietly and listen. Call 941.4080 ext. 123 and pick a specific date and time. All reading levels welcome!
Questions? Contact the Children’s Department at kids@emmaclark.org or 631.941.4080 ext. 123.
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