The Heart of the Three Village Community
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 from November 2 – 30, 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 Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
For Adults
Unsung Heroes: World War II (Online Class)
Monday, November 16, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate Veterans Day with Howard Rosenberg as he discusses the many untold stories of heroism during World War II. Explore the contributions of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, the Ritchie Boys, and more. Open to all Suffolk County residents. Register for Unsung Heroes here starting 10/13.
Friday Matinee: Pressure (2026)
November 20, 2:00 p.m.
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice – launch the most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. Starring Brendan Frasier & Andrew Scott. PG-13. 100 min. Open to all Suffolk County residents. No registration required.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
For Children (Grades 3 – 5) – in November and December
Patriotic Jars to Donate
Monday, November 16, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Make jars filled with nostalgic questions and kind phrases for veterans to reflect on. Taught by Theresa Maritato. Earn 1 hour of community service credit. Register for Patriotic Jars to Donate here starting 11/2.
Holiday Ornaments for Our Heroes
Wednesday, December 2, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Come get crafty with us as we make holiday ornaments for deployed service members and veterans. Register for Holiday Ornaments for Our Heroes here starting 11/18.
Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org
For Children (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. More information on children’s community service here.
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
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