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New Writing Projects for Teens & Tweens

Photo of Ruth Minsky Sender from the Yiddish Book Center, 2015 and cover of her first memoir, The Cage. Text says "Resistance, Hope, & Remembrance: Ruth Minsky Sender

Musical May!

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These programs will introduce your children to various instruments and lay the foundation for a lifelong love of music.

Shake n’ Make Music – Saturday, May 3
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Ages 3 – 5 years w/ caregiver.
Dance and sing along with Heather Welkes. Click here to register starting 4/26.

Instrument Petting Zoo – Saturday, May 10
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Ages 3 – 8 years w/ caregiver.
Experience a hands-on introduction to musical instruments with the Staller Center for the Arts.  Click here to register starting 4/26.

Baby Boogie – Saturday, May 17
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Babies – 17 months old w/ caregiver.
Sing and play along with Nicole Sparling.  Click here to register starting 5/3.

Toddler Tango – Saturday, May 17
11:00 – 11:45 a.m. 18 months – 4 years old w/ caregiver.
High-energy music & movement with Nicole Sparling. Click here to register starting 5/3.

Kids for Kids Interactive Music Concert – Sunday, May 18
11:00 a.m. – 12 noon. Grades K – 3.
Listen to and experiment with various instruments. Presented by the Long Island Youth Development Music Club. Click here to register starting 5/4.

And we have a drama class for the young ones too!

Drama with Your Mama – Saturday, May 24
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Ages 2 – 5 years with caregiver.
Musical theater class that focuses on building confidence, enhancing communication skills & more. Click here to register starting 5/10.

Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org

Exercise Classes

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Get moving with the Library! This spring, we have Latin Ballroom Dancing, Hula Hooping on the Library lawn, plus some “old favorites.”

Latin Ballroom Dancing (In-Person)
Thursdays, May 1, 8, & 15, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Learn to dance the Rumba and the Cha-Cha with professional dancer and instructor Michelle Vicale. No experience necessary and no partner required. Registrants must be able to attend all three sessions. This class is made possible by the Philip Groia Global Studies bequest. Click here to register starting 4/28.

Simply Strong for Life (Hybrid – Zoom OR In-Person)

Tuesdays, May 6, 13, & 20, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Strength training can improve your quality of life at any age! Join us for this fitness class in which we will focus on increasing muscle strength, improving range of joint motion, and light stretching. This can all be done while standing or sitting. Taught by Joyce McCormack. Please bring light (2-5 lb.) weights to each class, wear good supportive shoes, dress in layers, and bring a water bottle.

Hula Hooping on the Library Lawn (In-Person)
Wednesday, May 28, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. OR Saturday, May 31, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy music and exercise on our beautiful Library Lawn! Hula hooping is a great way to improve strength, balance, and coordination. Best of all, hula hooping is a fantastic mood booster! Taught by Jeannie Pendergrass.  All skill levels are welcome, and the instructor will demonstrate optional seated modifications. Hula hoops will be provided – just bring a love of fun and some water!

Chair Yoga (Hybrid – Zoom OR In-Person)

Mondays, June 2, 9, & 16, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Experience the many benefits of chair yoga in stabilizing and mobilizing the body, fortifying the respiratory system, and developing a calmer, clearer, more meditative, and focused mind. Taught by Jackie Incorvia. A strap, belt, or tie will come in handy (but is not necessary). 

Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org

Calling All Comic Book Lovers

Text says "New Digital Collection. Comics Plus. Over 28,000 titles, unlimited access, no holds and no wait lists. Comic book covers in background.

Comics Plus is our new online collection with over 28,000 digital comics, graphic novels, and manga! The best part? Unlimited access for Emma Clark patrons – no hold times and no waitlists. New titles are added every Wednesday.

Access the collection 24/7 from any computer, tablet, or cell phone:

Click Here for the Teen Collection

Click here for the Childrens Collection

Click Here for the Full Collection

Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org

New Dates Added!

Photos of boats and people on jet skis. Text says "New York State Safe Boating Class."

The New York State Safe Boating Course is now mandatory for anyone, regardless of age, who operates a boat, watercraft or Jet Ski in NY State, and we’re offering it here at Emma Clark Library.

After completing this course, you will receive a New York State Safe Boating Certificate. 

Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 17, 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. (In-Person)
Click here to register now through the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation website.

Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6, 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. (In-Person)
Click here to register now through the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation website.

All classes are open to Adults, Teens, and Tweens (Ages 10+). Taught by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation. In this two-part, 8-hour course, Captain Rich Cloonan will teach the basic principles of safe and responsible boating.

Students must be at least 10 years old to attend the course and must attend both class sessions to receive certification. This class is open to both residents and nonresidents. The $40 per person materials fee must be paid to the instructor at the first class (pay with cash or Venmo).

Note: All courses are open to anyone in the state, not just local residents. If this course does not fit your schedule, or if all spots are filled, Three Village patrons may register for NY State Safe Boating classes held at other locations. Click here for more information. 

Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org