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After Hours Events

Grab your friends and head to the Library for After Hours events!

During After Hours programs, the Library will be closed to all but the participants of the program; these are “lock-in” events. Teens and Tweens must have a permission form on file, and arrive promptly at their assigned time. Once in the library building, participants may not leave the building until the end of the event. Participants will be asked to adhere to all rules and safety protocols, so we can all have the most fun possible! Library Staff will be on hand to supervise and moderate the events.

Laser Tag at the Library

Saturday, February 21, 2026

6-8th Graders, 6:00-7:30pm, CLICK HERE to Register

9-12th Graders, 8:30-10:00pm, CLICK HERE to Register

In addition to Registering, all Players must have a Permission Form on File: https://forms.gle/mPoNjoFh8gT6y4h38

Grab your friends and come play Laser Tag in the Library! We provide the gear, you provide the players! Players will be broken into teams and get to play at least 3 rounds of Laser Tag during the event. The lower level of the library will be set up with both obstacles and safe zones. Battle it out with your friends to see who is the laser tag champion! Between rounds, games and snacks will be available in the “home base” room.

Library Staff will be on hand to moderate the games. This will be a locked-in event. The Library will be closed to all but the participants of this program. Players must arrive promptly for their assigned start time. Once in the library building, players may not leave the building until their adult picks them up. Players will be asked to adhere to all rules and safety protocols, so we can all have the most fun possible! Please register for your grade-appropriate time slot only, thank you!

Past Events:

Laser Tag

Karaoke Night

Paranormal Investigations

Tabletop Roleplaying Games

Grab your friends and head down to the library for some tabletop adventures!

Dungeons & Dragons: Thursdays September 11, September 25, October 9, October 23, and November 6, 5:30-8:30pm

Adventurers unite for this 5-part Dungeons & Dragons Quest! You can choose how your team solves problems, discovers treasures, fights mythical creatures, and MORE! Overseen by Dungeon Master (and Librarian) River Rodriguez; no prior experience necessary. Must be able to attend all 5 sessions, to keep a cohesive team. Register here starting August 16th: https://emmaclark.librarycalendar.com/events/month

Winter Reading Challenge

Teen 100-Books Challenge

Stony Brook Village Scarecrow Build

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to build our Scarecrow for the 2025 Stony Brook Village Scarecrow Contest! Please read ALL of the following information carefully, thank you!

Organized by the The Ward Melville Heritage Organization, this year will mark the 35th Annual Scarecrow Content in Stony Brook Village. Individuals and groups from Three Village build scarecrows, which are displayed in the Village for the month of October. Visitors to the Village have the opportunity to vote for their favorite scarecrow during the month of October. Winning Scarecrows get prizes!

Dedicated and Artistically Inclined Teen and Tween Volunteers are needed to create the Library’s Scarecrow!

For Teen/Tween Volunteers, there will be three REQUIRED meetings for this project. You MUST be able to attend ALL THREE MEETINGS to volunteer for this project. The meetings are as follows:

Tuesday September 16, 2025 – 6:00-7:00pm

Wednesday September 17, 2025 – 6:00-7:00pm

Thursday September 18, 2025 – 6:00-7:00pm

In addition to the meetings, you will be assigned a week to “Adopt” the Scarecrow in the Stony Brook Village. During your week, you will be in charge of checking on the scarecrow at least 3 times during the week, and making sure it is in good condition. Weather can do a number on the Scarecrow; in years past we’ve even experienced hurricanes while the scarecrow is displayed. You will be provided with some basic repair tools, in case the Scarecrow needs a little TLC.

In total, you will earn 7 hours of community service credit for participating in all three meetings, and adopting the Scarecrow for a week.

Please triple check your schedule, and then email the Teen & Tween Services Department Head Librarian, Emily Ostrander, to express your interest in volunteering for the Scarecrow Build: emily@emmaclark.org. Within your email please state your name and grade, and answer these 3 questions:

Have you participated in creating the Library Scarecrow before?
Do you participate in any art programs in school or as an extra curricular?
What art formats/materials are you most skilled in?

We are looking for highly artistic volunteers who want to use their skills to craft the best scarecrow we can create! We will let you know by September 8th, 2025 if you have been chosen to participate in the Scarecrow Build.