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 3 – November 1
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

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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 starting 10/1 OR Click here to reserve your Dog Kit starting 10/1. Then come and pick it up! Return it to the Children’s Library by Saturday, October 17, 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 
Wednesday, October 7, 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 starting 9/23

Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org

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For Teens & Tweens (Grades 6 – 12)

Beautiful Beagles
Saturday, October 10, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Create beautiful collages featuring adoptable beagles! These collage will be donated to a Beagle Rescue, which will give them to new adopters. Taught by Theresa Maritato. Earn 1 hour of community service credit for participating. Click here to register starting 9/15

Decorated Dog Sweaters
Monday, October 26, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Decorate adorable dog sweaters, to be donated to a local animal rescue. Taught by Jackie Parente. Earn 1 hour of community service credit for participating. Click here to register starting 9/15

Questions? Email teens@emmaclark.org