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To view the hours and menu, visit www.emmaclark.org/cafe

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Battle of the Books

Open to rising 6-9th graders!

Are you interested in participating in a Suffolk County-wide book-based competition?  Join the Battle of the Books!  The Suffolk County Battle of the Books is an inter-library book trivia competition, focusing on six young adult novels. Libraries across the island build teams, hold practice meetings and mini competitions through the summer, and then meet to “battle it out” in August.  Winning teams earn trophies and medals.

There are Introduction to Battle of the Books programs on Friday June 5th from 6:30-7:30pm or Wednesday June 17th from 5:00-6:00pm. If you would like to attend and learn more, please register here (registration opens April 14th): https://emmaclark.librarycalendar.com/events/month?age_groups%5B3%5D=3

Battle Titles will be announced May 1st!

Battle Practices will take place on Tuesdays starting at the end of June.

The Suffolk County Battle of the Books event will take place on Friday, August 7th at the Hyatt Regency in Hauppauge.

 

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:

  1. Have you participated in creating the Library Scarecrow before?

  2. Do you participate in any art programs in school or as an extra curricular?

  3. 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.

DEADLINE to Apply to Volunteer for the Scarecrow Build is September 5, 2025

Thank you!

Book and Movie Club!

Join Our Teen/Tween Book & Movie Club!

Was the Book Better?

You’ve heard it said many times before, “The book was better than the movie!” But was it really?  Read the book to find out, then join us for Book and Movie Club!  In addition to a lively discussion of the chosen book, teens will participate in themed snacks, a raffle, and watch a movie adaption together, and then discuss their opinion on the differences!

Register here, by date: Teen & Tween Programs

Scheduled Meetings:

Little Women (Puffin in Bloom): Alcott, Louisa May, Bond, Anna: 9780147514011: Amazon.com: BooksSunday April 12th, 1:30-4:30pm: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott and 2019 movie version (rated PG)Little Women (2019) - IMDb

Friday June 26th, 5:30-8:30pm: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and 2012 movie version (rated PG-13)The Hunger Games (2012) - IMDb

Sneak Peek at More 2026 Titles:

  Jurassic Park (1993) - IMDb   The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Wikipedia The Martian | Rotten Tomatoes   Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) - IMDb

Teen/Tween Tech Tutors

In the Tech Help (from teens) program, teen/tween volunteers will meet in the Tech Center to teach library patrons how to use their mobile devices and answer simple computer questions.  The program typically takes place one Thursday a month, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m, as well as one Saturday from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Two to four tutors will be scheduled for each session.  Teens will earn community service credit.
If you would like to Volunteer, please apply here: https://forms.gle/Zgp8cy3y5WkdTAy16
And have your parent/guardian fill out this Consent Form: https://forms.gle/6q5zqHTKmCsYmz1JA

In addition to filling out the forms above, all tech tutors must receive training prior to volunteering at the Tech Help (from teens) program.  Trainings are offered several times a year, and any eligible teens and tweens will be contacted when the next training is scheduled.