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E.M. Library welcomes Yona Zeldis McDonough
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Karen Kalin, of East Meadow, smiled as she won a raffle basket during the East Meadow Public Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program End of the Summer party on Aug. 15.
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End of the Summer party guest speaker Yona Zeldis McDonough, a children’s book author, read excerpts from
her book “A Wedding in Greak Neck.”
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Elaine Kessler, of East Meadow, beamed as her number was called for the big prize: a basket of books.
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Marcia Blackman, head of reader services, welcomed readers to the library’s End of the Summer party.
Photos by Joseph Abate/Herald
Packed in the lower-level all-purpose room, readers from across East Meadow and Salisbury clutched copies of books they discovered through the East Meadow Public Library’s Adult Summer Reading Club on Aug. 15.
The club celebrated yet another successful year as they listened to famed author Yona Zeldis McDonough read pages of her most recent novel, “A Wedding in Great Neck.”
“I’ve always been inspired by East Meadow, Great Neck and other parts of Long Island,” McDonough told the crowd. “Even though I’m a Brooklyn girl, I still absorb Long Island’s beauty.”
Some readers discussed McDonough’s novel, while others inquired more information about her award-winning children’s books. Throughout the summer, readers discussed mysteries, romance and fiction titles, with some special appearances from authors. Last month, the club hosted newcomer Fiona Davis and discussed her debut fiction novel, “The Dollhouse.”
The club wrapped up its summer reading list with a raffle drawing, snacks and smiles.
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