Kid's Library Program at The Long Island Museum

Emma Clark Library has partnered with The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook for a unique program (grades 4 – 6 and their families) which includes a book discussion and an opportunity to tour parts of the museum. This collaborative book club uses the museum to enhance book discussions – it’s a chance to share a one-of-a-kind reading experience, and we’re thrilled to offer it to Three Village.

Program dates are as follows:

Sunday, March 22, 4:00 – 5:15pm

Dash by Kirby Larson in conjunction with the exhibit Ansel Adams: Early Works. Mitsi Kashino loves her dog, Dash, more than anything. She also loves her family and two best friends, but following the attack on Pearl Harbor and America’s entrance in World War II, everything in Mitsi’s life changes. Now, her friends won’t speak to her and the class bully antagonizes her even more. Before long her family is forced to leave their home and go to an internment camp where no pets are allowed. With the help of a friendly neighbor back home who cares for her dog, Mitsi remains connected to Dash. In spite of hard times, Mitsi holds on to the hope that the war will end soon and life will return to normal. Will Mitsi and Dash ever be reunited? In-person registration at the library begins on Feb. 23. Books will be supplied at the time of registration at Emma Clark.

Sunday, April 19, 4:00 – 5:30pm

Worth by A. LaFaye in conjunction with the exhibit American Horizons, East to West: Masterworks of Landscape Painting and Photography. A boy’s life on a farm in the 1800′s is serious work. When 11-year-old Nate is hurt in a farming accident and is no longer able to work, Nate’s father decides to adopt an orphan from New York. John Worth, who lost his parents in a fire, is brought to Nebraska from New York City on the Orphan Train. He struggles to learn the ways of farming while Nate, used to working in the fields, is sent to school and struggles with his new role as student in a class of younger, more educated students. Both boys feel useless and unloved. Can they work together and learn the value of each other’s friendship? In-person registration at the library begins on March 14. Books will be supplied at the time of registration at Emma Clark.

These children’s book discussions are an extension of an already successful partnership with The Long Island Museum. The collaboration began in the Spring of 2013 with adult book discussions. We also offer free passes to the museum, www.emmaclark.org/services/museum-passes/

For more information regarding these book discussions, please email the Children’s Department at kids@emmaclark.org or call 631.941.4080 ext. 123.

The Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, located at 120 Main Street in Setauket and online at emmaclark.org, provides public library service to all residents of the Three Village Central School District.