The Heart of the Three Village Community
Category: FP Mosaic
Social Work Service
Graduate Student in Social Work from SBU Answers Your Questions – Each Week at the Library
Stony Brook University’s School of Social Welfare student intern, James, is on-site at the Library each week during designated hours to answer questions, help with filling out forms, or seek referrals. Inquiries that he may assist with include, but are not limited to, employment/job search, housing, paying utility bills, applying for benefits, education, medical assistance, mental health issues, bullying, domestic abuse, substance use, LGBTQIA+ topics, care coordination, and voting pre-registration.
This service is open to all ages. The social work intern meets with patrons in the Small Study Room on the Lower Level. Appointments are not required but strongly encouraged. Appointments can be made as early as a week in advance. Click here to reserve your timeslot. Or call 631.941.4080 and ask for the Reference Desk.
Conversations will be kept confidential; this is a safe and welcoming environment.
The social work intern is training to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He is at Emma Clark Library to answer questions but is not a therapist; referrals will be given to people looking for clinical therapy. He is a mandated reporter for cases of neglect, abuse, or harm.
Resources from the SBU Social Work Interns:
Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
Help With Your Health
Take charge of your health with help from the Library!
Health Happens Here (In-Person)
Thursdays, August 21 & 28 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
This two-part workshop will teach you plant-based, nutritional approaches to improving your blood sugar, controlling your blood pressure, and maintaining a healthy weight. Whether you have diabetes or just want to more easily reach your health goals, this class will empower and inspire you with practical information and tasty recipes that will guide you to select plant-based foods for improved chronic disease management and prevention. Taught by a Registered Dietician from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Click here to register now.
How to Complete Your First 5k (In-Person)
Tuesday, September 2, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
National Champion runner and 30-year Stony Brook resident Byron Lane leads this engaging workshop that will help you prepare for your first 5k/3.1 mile event. Whether you are a walker or a runner, are just starting out or have been exercising for a while, this workshop will help you learn what you need to know in order to reach your goal. Q & A session after the talk. This class is open to all Suffolk County residents. Click here to register now.
Advance Directives and End-of-Life Care in the ER (In-Person)
Monday, September 8, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Join Dr. Adam Wos, Chairperson of Emergency Medicine at Mather Hospital, for this talk about making decisions about end-of-life medical treatment. Learn how to ensure that your or your loved one’s wishes are honored in the Emergency Room. This class is open to all Suffolk County residents. Click here to register now.
Chair Yoga (Hybrid: In-Person or Online. Your Choice!)
Thursdays, September 11, 18, & 25, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This class is taught by Jackie Incorvia. Offered simultaneously in person and virtually via Zoom.
Click here to register for the online class now.
Click here to register for the in-person class now.
Pilates/Barre Fusion (Hybrid: In-Person or Online. Your Choice!)
Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, & 28, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This class is taught by Alana Bergen. Please bring a yoga mat with you to the class. Offered simultaneously in person and virtually via Zoom.
Click here to register for the online class now.
Click here to register for the in-person class now.
Catholic Health Mobile Outreach Bus (In-Person – Parking Lot)
Thursday, October 9, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Registered nurses will provide flu vaccinations, blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index, and glucose screenings, along with patient education and referrals as needed. The last screening will begin at 1:45 p.m. No appointments are necessary; there are no fees; and health insurance is not required.
Understanding Stroke (In-Person)
Thursday, October 9, 11:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
The outlook for people who have had a stroke is more hopeful than ever due to advances in stroke awareness, prevention, treatment, education and rehabilitation; however, stroke remains the fifth-leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Stony Brook Medicine’s expert Stroke Navigator, Marret Anderson, RN, MSN, ANP-C, will discuss everything you need to know about stroke. Click here to register now.
Local Eats: Purely Pumpkin (In-Person)
Thursday, October 16, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
While some people use pumpkins for decoration, others grow them to eat. Learn resourceful planting, growing, and storing tips while also learning about pumpkin’s nutritional benefits. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension as we share and taste a few favorite and unique recipes featuring everyone’s favorite fall squash. Click here to register now.
Early Heart Attack Care (In-Person)
Monday, October 27, 11:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Yvonne Leippert, RN, Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Heart Institute at Stony Brook Medicine, will teach you how to recognize the early warning signs of heart attack and what steps you can take to help save a life. She will also provide a Hands-Only CPR and AED demonstration. Click here to register now.
We also ALWAYS offer…
Monthly One-On-One Medicare Counseling – Phone Appointment
Wednesdays September 17 or October 15 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (first appointment at 10:00 a.m. and last appointment at 12:30 p.m.)
HIICAP Health Insurance Information Counseling & Assistance Program – A volunteer from the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program will meet with seniors by phone for help with Medicare health insurance information and forms.
Those interested in setting up an appointment with a HIICAP volunteer should contact Rebecca at Emma Clark Library at Rebecca@emmaclark.org or call 631.941.4080 x. 116. Rebecca will schedule an appointment for you.
Blood Pressure Monitor Kits
Would you like to monitor your blood pressure at home? We offer patrons the opportunity to borrow a blood pressure monitor for a period of 28 days. Along with the monitor, we will provide patrons with information on how to have a healthy blood pressure level, how to find heart healthy recipes and how to find follow up information on blood pressure self-monitoring.
The cuffs come in three sizes:
– Large
– Standard
– Small
Plus, one talking monitor!
Note: you cannot place a hold for these items. They must be picked up from and returned to the Emma Clark Library Circulation Desk. More info and check availability here.
Thank you to our partners at Stony Brook Medicine and the American Heart Association for their assistance with this program.
For questions on any of these resources or services, email askus@emmaclark.org
September/October Newsletter is here!
2025 Recycling Events
These events are a great way to recycle your unwanted items, and they’re open to the public at Emma Clark Library:
Shed the Meds
Wednesday, April 2 from 12:00noon – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 7 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Please note this is a rescheduled date.
Wednesday, November 5 from 12:00noon – 3:00 p.m. Please note the Sheriff’s Office has changed the time, and it is now ending at 3:00 p.m.
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office hosts this safe way to properly dispose of unused medications. Proper disposal is essential to protect the environment and ensure that old drugs don’t end up in the wrong hands. Please note: The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office cannot accept any liquids, needles, creams, or ointments of any kind. They are only accepting unused or expired medications from individuals (not large quantities from a doctor’s office or health care facility).
Community Shred Day
Saturday, May 3 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 4 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
We’re here to help you get rid of that unnecessary paperwork in a safe and environmentally friendly way. Protect your privacy and get rid of clutter. A shredding truck from A Shred Away, Inc. will be in our parking lot for on-site shredding of personal documents. There is a limit of 5 boxes or bags. All paper collected will be recycled at a certified paper mill. Please note: No plastic, carbon paper, hanging files, red well folders, cardboard, newspapers or magazines. Clips and staples are fine to put through the shredder. No wet papers, and please take any boxes, bags, etc. back home with you.
E-Waste & Metal Recycling
Saturday, May 17 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Do you have outdated & unwanted electronics and metal cluttering up your house or workspace, collecting dust or taking up space? Arrow Scrap Metal and E-Waste Recycling, a NYS registered electronic waste recycling facility, can help. Bring your used computers, cell phones, laptops, servers, wire & cable, scrap metal, circuit boards, batteries, printers, hard drives & storage devices, power tools, small appliances, small electronics, keyboards/mice, stereos, flat screen TVs and computer monitors, cameras, and more. Your hard-drives and old cell phones can also be shredded on site (if possible, please remove the hard-drive from your computer before your arrival). Batteries (both regular and rechargeable) are accepted, but please tape the terminals. Not accepted: CRT (Tube) TVs and CRT (Tube) computer monitors, lightbulbs, paper, general garbage, liquids, paints, containers containing gases, medical waste, tires, glass, or wood.
These services are open to the public. There is no need to register or to be a Three Village resident to participate. Please do not line up early, as it blocks traffic into and out of the Library.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
We also have the ongoing NexTrex Recycling Challenge! Click here for more information.
Kids Community Service
Upcoming Community Service programs for children:
Dog or Cat Toy “Take & Make” (Grades 3 – 5)
Create a dog or cat toy at home while earning 1 hour of community service credit.
Click here to register starting 9/15 to reserve your Cat Kit OR Click here to register starting 9/15 to reserve your Dog Kit. Then come and pick it up! Return it to the Children’s Library by Saturday, October 18, and we’ll donate them to a local animal shelter. One dog or cat kit per child, please.
Volunteer at Hobbs Farm (Bethel Hobbs Farm, Centereach) for Community Service (Grades 3 – 5)
Cards for Hospitalized Kids (Grades 3 – 5)
Letters to Our Troops & Veterans (Grades 3 – 5)
Dog Treat Jars for Pet Supply Drive (Grades 3 – 5)
Also, check out the ongoing community service opportunities for our younger patrons, which can be done from home:
Color a Smile (Grades K – 2): Click here for detailed instructions.
Book Reviews for Kids (Grades 3 – 5): Click here for detailed instructions.
Letters to Our Troops (Grades 3 – 5): Click here for detailed instructions.
Please note: The Library provides a variety of community service credit opportunities. When applying for a society or award, it is your responsibility to confirm that the credit earned through the Library is accepted by the organization.
Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org
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