Posts Tagged ‘online’

Getting Ready to Babysit

Group of teens in library class. Photo below of 2 girls, one holding a doll and another holding a certificate. Text: Grades 5 - 12 welcome. Receive certification!

Tweens & Teens in Grades 5 – 12 can get course-certified by Cornell Cooperative Extension!

This in-person class is designed to help tweens & teens develop the skills necessary for the responsibility of babysitting: child safety, developmental stages of children and how to plan activities that are age appropriate. We have both an evening and a weekend option.

Sunday, June 28, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Click here to register starting 5/12.

Monday, June 29, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Click here to register starting 5/12.

Course Certification will be provided upon completion.

Please note: This program is not for community service credit.

Questions? Email teens@emmclark.org

New! Self-paced, online classes

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Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org

Parents of Toddlers: Q&A

Toddler girl smiling and sitting at kitchen table

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

Online Book Discussion – 3/10

Join us on Zoom on Wednesday, March 10, 2020 from 7:00 -8:00 p.m. for an online book discussion of the novel, Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver. The story of two families, in two centuries, who live at the corner of Sixth and Plum in Vineland, NJ, navigating what seems to be the end of the world, as they know it. These characters paint a startlingly relevant portrait of life in precarious times when the foundations of the past have failed to prepare us for the future.

Be sure to register here. Space is limited. After registering, you will receive an email confirming your spot.

Questions on how to use Zoom? Email techhelp@emmaclark.org. Include your library barcode number and telephone number. Jen or Bob will get back to you between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

“Time with a Tech” Appointments Are Back at Emma Clark Library – Virtually!

Setauket, NY – March 23, 2020 –

During this uncertain time, the Library is pleased to continue serving the residents of Three Village in the safest way possible. The building may be closed due to COVID-19 (see emmaclark.org/covid19 for the official message), but Emma Clark Library is still helping patrons virtually. The Library is now offering remote technology help.

Some examples of things patrons may receive assistance with include:

Setting up communication options (FaceTime, Zoom, Google Hangouts) to stay in touch with loved ones, have video conferences, etc.
Office applications
Web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari)
Roku and Fire Stick devices
General support with mobile devices, phones, tablets, and laptops

Emma Clark patrons may schedule one-on-one telephone appointments with Jennifer Mullen, Technology Librarian, and Bob Johnson, Information Technology Manager. To do so, Library cardholders simply send an email to techhelp@emmaclark.org and include their library barcode number & phone number. Jen or Bob 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. “The Heart of the Three Village Community”