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 Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

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For Teens & Tweens (Grades 6 – 12)

Vets + Pets
Tuesday, November 4, 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 starting 10/14.

Questions? Email teens@emmaclark.org

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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

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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

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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

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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