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With her new backpack and chocolate milk in hand, Shany Schwarz celebrated at the Peninsula Public Library’s end of summer reading party. Assemblywoman Melissa Miller was behind the table.

Peninsula Public Library celebrates its summer readers

Children, parents, library staff and Assemblywoman Melissa Miller (R-Atlantic Beach) all gathered in the Peninsula Public Library parking lot to celebrate the work done by the kids involved in the summer reading program. There were games, snacks, the Squeaky Clean Band performed and kids filled the free backpacks they received from Miller with an assortment of prizes. more

By Tyler Marko | 8/25/17

Summer reading: To escape or go deep?

Of course, we have to have a summer to take up the subject of summer reading. Which reminds me of a great book about Krakatoa, the island that was blown to oblivion in 1883 . . . more

6/29/17

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Ansel Adams: Sight and FeelingAn exhibition of Adams’ photographs that demonstrates how his intuitive and emotional response to the landscape resulted in powerful and … more

11/16/16

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more...A Feast for the EyesAn exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Through a wide variety of media, eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and table … more

10/13/16

Closing the book on summer reading at PPL

Magic tricks, snacks, ping-pong and prizes were part of the annual Peninsula Public Library (PPL) end of summer reading program party on Aug. 24. more

By Diana Colapietro | 8/31/16

Daniela Rosales at last year’s Peninsula Public Library’s end of summer reading program party.

Get ready to read and have fun

Registration is underway for Peninsula Public Library’s annual summer reading program that is designed to keep students on track during July and August, engaging them in fun activities so their reading skills stay sharp while they are off from school. more

By Stephen Romano | 6/29/16

'Dream the Impossible Dream' at BroadHollow Theatre Company's staging of "the Man of La Mancha," this weekend, at its venue in Elmont.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

4/6/16

Peninsula Public Library in Lawrence hosted the children’s literacy program “Paws to Read.”

Reading aloud to a child’s best friend

A literacy program, “Paws to Read,” has children, who are cardholders of the Peninsula Public Library in Lawrence from grades pre-kindergarten to eighth grade, reading aloud to a specially-trained dog named Wilson to improve their skills and build self-esteem. more

By Vanessa Parker | 3/16/16

Ariel's world under the sea comes alive on stage in the BroadHollow Theatre's production of the "The Little Mermaid," opening Saturday at its venue in Elmont.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

3/9/16

Developing skills for self-learning

The Kumon Method, founded in Japan by Toru Kumon, a high school math teacher who was helping his son, has been in existence for more than 50 years. Starting a network of after-school teaching centers . . . more

By Teri Ann Loeser | 2/11/16