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Library Board of Trustees Library Board of Trustees Deborah Blair, Deborah Blair, PresidentPresidentChristopher Fletcher, Christopher Fletcher, Vice-PresidentVice-PresidentCarol Leister, Carol Leister, TreasurerTreasurerDavid Douglas, David Douglas, SecretarySecretaryLinda JosephsLinda JosephsOrlando MaioneOrlando MaioneAnthony M. ParlatoreAnthony M. ParlatoreRichard RussellRichard RussellSuzanne V. ShaneSuzanne V. ShaneLibrary DirectorLibrary DirectorTed GutmannTed GutmannNewsletter EditorNewsletter EditorJen MullenJen MullenLibrary Board of TrusteesLibrary Board of TrusteesMeeting ScheduleMeeting ScheduleWednesdays, Feb. 17,Wednesdays, Feb. 17,Mar. 17 & Apr. 21Mar. 17 & Apr. 21All meetings begin at 7:30 p.m.All meetings begin at 7:30 p.m.

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10001000Books BeforeBooks BeforeKindergartenKindergarten

Attention parents & caregivers of babies and preschoolers!More details on the back cover in the Children's section.

Emma S. ClarkMemorial Library

"The Heart of the Three Village Community"March/April 2021 Newsletter

Pictures/Videos taken at library Pictures/Videos taken at library events or activities may be posted events or activities may be posted online, printed in our newsletter online, printed in our newsletter and other print media or displayed and other print media or displayed in-house. If you do not want in-house. If you do not want yourself and/or your minor child yourself and/or your minor child photographed, please notify the photographed, please notify the librarian/photographer at the time of librarian/photographer at the time of the event.the event.

Shed the Shed the Meds,Meds,eWasteeWasteRecycling &Recycling &Paper Paper ShreddingShredding

Mark your calendars!(No registration required)

Shed the Meds: Shed the Meds: Wed., March 24, Noon–3:00 p.m. [Inside building]eWaste Recycling: eWaste Recycling: Sat., May 1, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. [Library parking lot]Paper Shredding: Paper Shredding: Sat., May 15, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. [Library parking lot]

Visit Visit emmaclark.org/RecyclingEventsemmaclark.org/RecyclingEvents.

Resources Resources for School for School ProjectsProjects

All of these reputable resources are free with your library card and may be accessed from home!Visit kids.emmaclark.org/kids.emmaclark.org/eresourceseresources.

We'd like to continue our Kids & Teen Summer Reading raffle prizes, despite these difficult times. If any local businesses would like to support Summer Reading with a gift card donation, it would be truly appreciated.In addition, we're looking for individuals who would like to buy gift cards from local businesses that we can use for the prizes. In this way, you can support a local business and the Library at the same time. A win for everyone in the community!

• Please note that this is for Kids and Teens, so any gift card donations should be appropriate and desirable for that age group.

• Gift cards, gift certificates, or checks only please. At this time, we cannot accept cash or physical materials.

• Please mail any gift card donations (along with your name and address for recognition and accounting purposes) to:

Emma Clark Library 120 Main Street Setauket, NY 11733 Attention: Lisa DeVerna

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The Library is open for browsing & borrowing − Contactless front door pick-up is also availableThe Library is open for browsing & borrowing − Contactless front door pick-up is also available

Brainfuse now offers CHESS TUTORING for Brainfuse now offers CHESS TUTORING for Adults, Teens & KidsAdults, Teens & Kids! Connect with a tutor to sharpen your cognitive skills or just learn how to play. Get started at emmaclark.org/you-beyond! Once you log in, it’s listed under Expert Help.

ADULTADULTOnline ProgramsOnline Programs

• • “My Betsey”: The Remarkable Wife of Alexander Hamilton“My Betsey”: The Remarkable Wife of Alexander Hamilton — Tue., Mar. 2, 7:00−8:15 p.m.• • Cooking with The Baking Coach: Shepherd's Pie and Irish Soda Bread Biscuits Cooking with The Baking Coach: Shepherd's Pie and Irish Soda Bread Biscuits — Thu., Mar. 4, 7:00−8:15 p.m.• • Finding Her Way: The Rise of American Women Artists, 1845-1945 Finding Her Way: The Rise of American Women Artists, 1845-1945 — Mon., Mar. 8, 7:00–8:00 p.m.• • Relax and Paint: Daisies in a Vase (Relax and Paint: Daisies in a Vase (Supplies needed for classSupplies needed for class) ) — Tue., Mar. 9, 7:00−8:30 p.m.• • The Life and Constitution of Ruth Bader Ginsburg The Life and Constitution of Ruth Bader Ginsburg — Thu., Mar. 11, 7:00–8:15 p.m.• • History and Horticulture: All the Presidents’ Gardens History and Horticulture: All the Presidents’ Gardens — Tue., Mar. 16, 7:00–8:15 p.m.• • Introduction to Chair Yoga Introduction to Chair Yoga — Thu., Mar. 18, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • • Streaming 101: Cutting the Cord Streaming 101: Cutting the Cord — Thu., Mar. 18, 7:00–8:00 p.m. • • Local Eats: Superfood Broccoli (Local Eats: Superfood Broccoli (Cornell Cooperative ExtensionCornell Cooperative Extension) ) — Tue., Mar. 23, 7:00–8:00 p.m.• • Gentle Yoga (Gentle Yoga (Open to all levels of yogaOpen to all levels of yoga) ) — Thu., Mar. 25, 7:00–8:00 p.m.• • Genealogy: Imagine your Family History Genealogy: Imagine your Family History — Tue., Mar. 30, 7:00–8:00 p.m.

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Registration is required and is already open for all programs except where otherwise noted.Registration is required and is already open for all programs except where otherwise noted.Simply register online at Simply register online at emmaclark.org/virtual-classes-eventsemmaclark.org/virtual-classes-events..

One-on-One Medicare Telephone CounselingOne-on-One Medicare Telephone CounselingWed., Mar. 17 Wed., Mar. 17 OROR Apr. 21 Apr. 21

from 10:00 a.m.−12:30 p.m.from 10:00 a.m.−12:30 p.m.HIICAP: Health Insurance Info. Counseling &

Assistance Program (To schedule anappointment, call Nanette at 631-941-4080,ext. 116, or email nanette@emmaclark.org.)

La Grande Bande:La Grande Bande: Baroque music on Baroque instruments

Sunday, Mar. 21, 1:30–2:30 p.m.Digital Camerata: Digital Camerata: Baroque music

with interpretative danceSunday, Apr. 18, 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Register at emmaclark.org/Register at emmaclark.org/virtual-classes-eventsvirtual-classes-events

on Zoom co-hosted byThree Village

Chamber Players

Sunday Concerts

• • Relax and Draw: Edward Hopper Inspired Lighthouse (Relax and Draw: Edward Hopper Inspired Lighthouse (Supplies needed for classSupplies needed for class) ) — Thu., Apr. 1, 7:00–8:15 p.m. • • Local Eats: The Saucy Tomato (Local Eats: The Saucy Tomato (Cornell Cooperative ExtensionCornell Cooperative Extension) ) — Tue., Apr. 6, 7:00–8:00 p.m.• • Gentle Yoga (Gentle Yoga (Open to all levels of yogaOpen to all levels of yoga) ) — Thu., Apr. 8, 7:00–8:00 p.m.• • History & Horticulture: Old Westbury Gardens and The High Line History & Horticulture: Old Westbury Gardens and The High Line — Tue., Apr. 13, 7:00–8:00 p.m.• • Streaming 101: Cutting the Cord Streaming 101: Cutting the Cord — Thu., Apr. 15, 7:00–8:00 p.m. • • Introduction to Chair Yoga Introduction to Chair Yoga — Fri., Apr. 16, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.• • Nature and American Art: Highlights from theNature and American Art: Highlights from the New York Historical Society's Permanent Collection New York Historical Society's Permanent Collection — Tue., Apr. 20, 7:00–8:00 p.m.• • Cooking with Chef Rob: Spring Asparagus Tart & Panko Chicken Milanese Cooking with Chef Rob: Spring Asparagus Tart & Panko Chicken Milanese — Thu., Apr. 22, 7:00–8:00 p.m.• • Organic Vegetable Gardens (Organic Vegetable Gardens (Cornell Cooperative ExtensionCornell Cooperative Extension) ) — Tue., Apr. 27, 7:00–8:00 p.m.• • Relax and Paint: Lavender Fields in Watercolor (Relax and Paint: Lavender Fields in Watercolor (Supplies needed for classSupplies needed for class) ) — Fri., Apr. 30, 7:00–8:30 p.m.

March

April

Drive & PhotosDrive & PhotosWed., Mar. 3 @6:00 p.m.

Docs, Sheets & SlidesDocs, Sheets & SlidesWed., Mar. 24@6:00 p.m.

Forms & SitesForms & SitesWed., Apr. 7 @6:00 p.m.

Register at emmaclark.org/virtual-classes-events.

Literary Events Literary Events Book Discussions on ZoomBook Discussions on Zoom

UnshelteredUnshelteredby Barbara Kingsolverby Barbara Kingsolver

Wed., Mar. 10, 7:00–8:15 p.m.InlandInland by Téa Obreht by Téa Obreht

Wed., Apr. 14, 7:00–8:15 p.m.

Reading by theReading by theSuffolk Poet LaureateSuffolk Poet Laureate

PresentingBarbara Southard

Thu., Apr. 29,7:00–8:30 p.m.

Register at emmaclark.org/virtual-classes-eventsRegister at emmaclark.org/virtual-classes-events

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Community ServiceCommunity Service• • Chalk Your Walk Chalk Your Walk — Supply pickup starts Mon., Mar. 1. (Instruction through email)• • Recycled Book Flowers Recycled Book Flowers — Supply pickup starts Mon., Mar. 1. (Instruction through prerecorded video) • • Decorative Bunnies for Nursing Home Residents Decorative Bunnies for Nursing Home Residents — Supply pickup starts Mon., Mar. 8. (Instruction through

prerecorded video)Just for FunJust for Fun• • Teen & Parent Baking Night: Jumbo Shamrock Pretzels Teen & Parent Baking Night: Jumbo Shamrock Pretzels — Supply pickup starts Mon., Mar. 15. (Instruction

through prerecorded video)

Community ServiceCommunity Service• • Spring Wreaths for the Homebound Spring Wreaths for the Homebound — Supply pickup starts Mon., Apr. 5. (Instruction through prerecorded video)• • Dog Treat Jars for Shelter Pets Dog Treat Jars for Shelter Pets — Supply pickup starts Mon., Apr. 26. (Instruction through prerecorded video)Just for FunJust for Fun• • Essential Oils Foot Scrub Essential Oils Foot Scrub — Supply pickup starts Mon., Apr. 12. (Instruction through prerecorded video)

Children's

March

April

"Take & Makes""Take & Makes"

DIY Library Story Time @ Home with a "Take & Make Craft"Recommended Ages 3 to 5 years. Craft and full story time plan including options for books, rhymes & fun activities.*• •   “St. Patrick’s Day” Story Time“St. Patrick’s Day” Story Time and “Leprechaun Picture Frame Magnet” Craft“Leprechaun Picture Frame Magnet” Craft — Supply pickup starts Mon., Mar. 1.• •   “Bunnies” Story Time“Bunnies” Story Time and “Bunny Headband” Craft“Bunny Headband” Craft — Supply pickup starts Mon., Mar. 22.• •   “Birds” Story Time“Birds” Story Time and “Hatching Pop-Up Bird” Craft“Hatching Pop-Up Bird” Craft — Supply pickup starts Mon., Apr. 5.• •   “Rain & Rainbows” Story Time“Rain & Rainbows” Story Time and “Rainbow Lacing” Craft“Rainbow Lacing” Craft — Supply pickup starts Mon., Apr. 19.

*To request a kit, email marcela@emmaclark.org and include your child’s full name, age, phone # & library card #.Please note: Crafts not picked up within 2 weeks of the original pickup date will be offered to other children.

"Take & Make" CraftsRecommended Ages 3 to 12 years (Supervision may be needed). Just come in and pick one up.• •   Chinese New Year / Valentine's Day / Presidents' DayChinese New Year / Valentine's Day / Presidents' Day —

Supply pickup starts Mon., Feb. 8.• •   St. Patrick’s Day & SpringSt. Patrick’s Day & Spring — Supply pickup starts Mon., Mar. 8.• •   Passover & EasterPassover & Easter — Supply pickup starts Mon., Mar. 22.• •   Earth DayEarth Day — Supply pickup starts Mon., Apr. 12.• •   Mother’s DayMother’s Day — Supply pickup starts Mon., Apr. 26.

Volunteer from HomeVolunteer from Home−For school-aged children −−For school-aged children −

We have at-home CommunityWe have at-home CommunityService Programs for Kids!Service Programs for Kids!Visit Visit kids.emmaclark.org/kids.emmaclark.org/

Volunteer-From-HomeVolunteer-From-Home..

Registration is required and is already open for all Registration is required and is already open for all March programsMarch programs except where otherwise noted. except where otherwise noted. Registration for Registration for April programsApril programs will begin March 1. For more information and to reserve a kit, will begin March 1. For more information and to reserve a kit,

email Emily at email Emily at teens@emmaclark.orgteens@emmaclark.org..

For more Ongoing Community ServiceOngoing Community Service opportunities such as The Perspectives ProjectThe Perspectives Project, Teen Film ReviewTeen Film Review, or Book ReviewBook Review, visit teen.emmaclark.org/AtHomeCommunityService.

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Important Information...When Library hours are changed due to inclement weather or a COVID-related issue, information can be found through:

If uncertain, visit emmaclark.org before you make the trip. When the Library is closed or has a delayed opening, an extra day will automatically be added to the loan period for all items due that day.Emma Clark employees, trustees and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter contests/raffles. Newsletter is made from 100% recycled material and ink is soy-based.

• • Website emmaclark.orgemmaclark.org • • Our Facebook & Twitter pagesFacebook & Twitter pages

"Take & Bake" KitsRecommended Ages 3 to 12 years. We provide the supplies & instructions; You pick them up and create at home! One per family.*• •   “Lucky” Green Cupcakes“Lucky” Green Cupcakes — Supply pickup starts Mon., Mar. 8.• •   Chocolate Chip Cookie PizzaChocolate Chip Cookie Pizza — Supply pickup starts Mon., Mar. 29.• •   Homemade PretzelsHomemade Pretzels — Supply pickup starts Mon., Apr. 12.• •   Churro MuffinsChurro Muffins — Supply pickup starts Mon., Apr. 26.

*To request a kit, send an email to terri@emmaclark.org and include your child’s full name, age, phone # & library card #. Supplies are limited! Please Note: Kits not picked up within 2 weeks of the original pickup date will be offered to other children.

Children's

It’s that time of the year It’s that time of the year again to take photos ofagain to take photos of

the children for our Summer the children for our Summer Reading Club decorations. Reading Club decorations. But with a twist!But with a twist! This year, This year, we are asking that you take we are asking that you take

the photo of your child the photo of your child and we’ll “turn” them into and we’ll “turn” them into

animals for theanimals for the2021 theme:2021 theme:

Animal Tails and Tales!Be sure to email your Be sure to email your

photos by April 1.photos by April 1.Visit Visit kids.emmaclark.orgkids.emmaclark.org for for

detailed instructions.detailed instructions.

photophotoshoot!shoot!

Say cheese!

66thth annual annual

bookmark Contestbookmark ContestKids, get inspired toKids, get inspired to

design your own bookmark!design your own bookmark!The contest is open to all children The contest is open to all children living in the Three Village School living in the Three Village School

District in grades KDistrict in grades K−−6. Entries must 6. Entries must be submitted by March 31. Winners be submitted by March 31. Winners

will be chosen in three grade will be chosen in three grade categories and will be announced on categories and will be announced on Monday, May 3. The winning entries Monday, May 3. The winning entries will be printed and distributed at the will be printed and distributed at the

Library throughout the year. Stop Library throughout the year. Stop by the Children’s Desk to pick up by the Children’s Desk to pick up

an Official Entry Form or download an Official Entry Form or download a copy ata copy at

kids.emmaclark.orgkids.emmaclark.org..

Before KindergartenBOOKS

New and Improved! This program provides a fun way to help your child

develop the early literacy skills needed for success by the time he or she

enters kindergarten.

ATTENTION:Parents of Babies & Preschoolers...

Visit kids.emmaclark.org/1000booksto learn more!

Art ExhibitMarch/AprilDisplaysMarchMarch

Cameras Through the Ages by Jessica

Neilson

LobbyAprilApril

Still Life in Oilby Dino Rinaldi

AprilAprilFriends of Flax Pond by Kathy

MacLeod

MarchMarchNatural Long Island

Photographyby Joe Kelly

Now offers CHESS TUTORING for Adults, Teens & KidsNow offers CHESS TUTORING for Adults, Teens & Kids! Connect with a tutor to sharpen your cognitive skills or just learn how to play. Get started at emmaclark.org/you-beyond!