Programs in Celebration of a Classic

Emma Clark Library is having a swinging good time this summer celebrating the centennial of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Great Gatsby, with multiple programs on this Jazz Age classic.

All of these programs are open to both residents and non-residents, so feel free to share with your friends!

Classics in Our Historic Library
Monday, August 4, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Looking to revisit the great works of literature? Are old books your cup of tea? Join us for an intimate book discussion in the historic 1892 section of the Library. Librarian Emma Yohannan will facilitate a discussion of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Read your own copy of the book or ask a librarian to assist you in borrowing a copy ahead of the program. Click here to register now.

Gatsby at 100
Thursday, August 14, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
First published on April 10, 1925, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald encapsulated an image of the North Shore of Long Island that has been extremely enduring. This lecture will explore the history of the book’s creation and reception, as well as both the mythology and the reality of the area that it depicted. Presented by Joshua Ruff in conjunction with the ongoing Long Island Museum exhibition, Gatsby at 100 (July 24–October 19, 2025). Ruff serves as the Co-Executive Director, Collections & Programming, at the Long Island Museum. This lecture is hosted by and held at Emma Clark Library. Click here to register now.

Questions on these programs? Email askus@emmaclark.org

And Emma Clark Library is hosting a program for Teens & Tweens…

Gatsby at 100 Museum Tour and Book Discussion: Self-Made Boys (A Great Gatsby Remix)
Thursday, July 31, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at The Long Island Museum, Stony Brook
For those going into Grades 6 – 12 in the fall
Join us, Old Sport, at the Long Island Museum for a tour of their Gatsby at 100 exhibit and book discussion of Self-Made Boys (A Great Gatsby Remix) by Anna-Marie McLemore, one of the latest releases in the Remixed Classics series.
Our museum guide will interweave aspects of Self-Made Boys with the history of Long Island’s Gold Coast and Fitzgerald’s writing circle, providing a deeper understanding of the lives of 1920s young folks from marginalized backgrounds, as well as those who were figureheads of the era. Librarian Emily Ostrander and Library Assistant Kiera Stamm-Walsh will lead the book discussion directly following the tour. Snacks will be provided. Click here to register now.

Parents are welcome to stick around for the tour, or explore the museum on their own, with free entry provided by the Long Island Museum!

Please note, if you are visiting The Long Island Museum any other time, Emma Clark Library offers free passes. Click here for more information on our Museum Pass Collection.

Questions about this program? Email teens@emmaclark.org

Click here for more information on the Gatsby at 100 exhibit at The Long Island Museum.