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Kids Community Service
Upcoming Community Service programs for children:
Take & Make: Shell-ebrate Kindness (Grades 3 – 5)
Hygiene Kits for People in Need (Grades 3 – 5)
Join us to make hand stenciled decorative pouches filled with basic necessities for people in need. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Register here starting 7/1
Birthday Banners & Cards for Kids (Grades 3 – 5)
Help us make cheerful birthday banners and cards for kids who are spending their birthdays in the hospital. It’s a thoughtful way to spread joy and help them celebrate. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Register here starting 7/15
Volunteer at Hobbs Farm (Bethel Hobbs Farm, Centereach) (Grades 3 – 5)
Encouragement Cards for Seniors (Grades 3 – 5)
Join us to make uplifting encouragement cards for seniors living in a nursing home. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Register here starting 7/28.
Volunteer at Hobbs Farm (Bethel Hobbs Farm, Centereach) (Grades 3 – 5)
Tote Bags for Supply Drives (Grades 3 – 5)
Join us for a fun and creative tote bag decorating session! Kids will get to design colorful, one-of-a-kind bags that will be used for library supply drives. It’s a great way to get crafty and give back to the community! Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Register here starting 8/12
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
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.
Please note that the Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
For Teens & Tweens (Grades 6 – 12)
Vets + Pets
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Create gifts for veterans who are adopting companion animals, or receiving a service animal. Taught by
Theresa Maritato. Earn 1 hour of community service credit. Click here to register now.
Questions? Email teens@emmaclark.org
For Kids (Grades 3 – 5) – 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
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
Fold3 by Ancestry – Ongoing
Fold3 gives you free, online access to military records, including stories, photos, and personal documents of the men & women who served through through partnerships with The National Archives, the Library of Congress and other institutions.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
Museum Pass for free admission to the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum – Ongoing
The LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum is part of the Library’s widely used Museum Pass Collection.
This interactive museum, located in West Sayville, is dedicated to the commemoration and storytelling of the U.S. Navy SEAL community and includes a movie theater and SEAL simulation ride. Three Village residents may borrow a pass for free admission for 2 adults and 4 children (under 18 years old). This pass is “Print & Go”, which means patrons may print it from any computer (there is no need to pick up a physical pass from the library).
The LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum complements the nearby Long Island Maritime Museum, which is also located in West Sayville and a part of Emma Clark’s Museum Pass Collection.
Reserve a pass and more information here: emmaclark.org/museum-passes.
Questions? Email askus@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 6 – 31, 2025
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 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.
Dog Treat Jars for Pet Supply Drive
Monday, October 27, 2025, 4:30 -5:30 p.m.
Come get crafty with us as we decorate treat jars for our furry friends—these “pawsome” creations will be donated to our Pet Supply Drive! Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Click here to register now.
Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org
For Teens & Tweens (Grades 6 – 12)
Dog Treats for Shelter Pups
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Create dog treats to be donated to local pet shelters. Taught by Chef Rob Scott. Earn 1 hour of community service credit for participating. Click here to register now
Knotted Fleece Blankets for Shelter Pets (“Take & Make”)
Click here to register now to reserve your kit. Pick up at the Lower Level Service Desk between Monday, October 6 through Friday, October 10. Instructions provided via email. Two hours of community service credit will be earned upon return of the completed project.
Questions? Email teens@emmaclark.org
Community Volunteer Fair – 9/25
If you’re looking for a way to serve and better your community, look no further than our Community Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Meet and speak with representatives from local organizations that are seeking volunteers. In addition to serving your community, becoming a volunteer is also a great way to get to know your neighbors and meet new friends. Volunteer work can enhance your resume or college application as well.
There is no registration required. All are welcome (both teens and adults, residents and non-residents).
We’ll have 15+ organizations at the event, and below is list of those scheduled to be in attendance (as of 9/9):
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org or call 631.941.4080.
Volunteer Opportunity – Make a difference in YOUR community!
We’re looking for volunteers to help with our homebound services. You’ll be delivering library materials to the homebound approximately twice a month. You must be 21 years old and a Three Village Resident.
For more information, contact Carolyn Emerson, Carolyn@emmaclark.org or 631.941.4080 ext. 125.
Make a difference in your Three Village Community!
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