Keyword: Library
460 results total, viewing 1 - 10
Daniel Bennett, longtime saxophonist, will join master percussionist Koko Bermejo and six-string electric bassist Kevin Hailey, performing at Freeport Memorial Library on April 14.
Lauded jazz group to launch new CD at Freeport library
Freeport Library to Host Daniel Bennett Group's Album Premiere: Jazz aficionados and music enthusiasts alike are in for a treat as the Freeport Memorial Library gears up to showcase the acclaimed Daniel Bennett Group's latest album release, 'Mr. Bennett's Mind.' Set for April 14 at 2:30 p.m. more
|
Panelists at the League of Women Voters of Central Nassau event, hosted by the Freeport Memorial Library last Friday, discussed women’s issues and the state Equal Rights Amendment. From left were Susan Cushman, Anna Georgoulas, Sharon McDermott, Dr. Nellie Taylor-Walthrust, a co-founder of the Birth Justice Warrior Project, and Martine Hackett, an associate professor of health at Hofstra University.
Reproductive rights and equality for all
The Freeport Memorial Library hosted a detailed, lively panel discussion last Friday, connecting women’s reproductive rights to the New York State Equal Rights Amendment. The program was … more
|
Women of distinction honored at library
Seven women were honored at Freeport Memorial Library for being “women of distinction” at an event attended by State Senator Kevin Thomas, who represents parts of Freeport, on March 7. These … more
|
Regina Feeney started working at the Freeport Memorial Library at age 16. Since then, she’s headed an archival program in which over 100 years of newspapers have been digitized.
Village archivist on why it is that she loves Freeport
Regina Feeney loves Freeport — so much so that she’s dedicated a substantial part of her career to archiving and digitizing the village’s history, and assembling virtually an entire … more
|
It’s Library Lovers Month — borrow a book
I read “Lady Chatterley’s Lover,” my first banned book, when I was 12. My friend lent me the book, and I found the good parts by the dog-eared pages. The experience did not compromise my moral compass or corrupt me in any way I can discern. I am not recommending the book for today’s 12-year-olds, because it’s a pretty boring read, but I am advocating that a broad spectrum of books be available to students who choose to read them. more
|
Banning books is not what America is about
Perhaps we Americans are overly confident in the belief that our constitutional rights, including the First Amendment right to free speech, are inviolate. more
|
Surviving, and thriving, after breast cancer
Twenty years ago, I became one of the more than 4 million women in America who are breast cancer survivors. more
|
Celebrating the Friends of the Library
The Freeport Memorial Library is gearing up to celebrate its dedicated Friends of the Library group during the 18th annual National Friends of Libraries Week, set to take place from Oct 15 to 21. … more
|
Politics is partisan — voting isn’t
Some 158 million Americans voted in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, but 63 million eligible people could not because they weren’t even registered to vote. more
The Nassau Library System offers a ‘Techmobile,’ which brings digital access, technology help and library services to patrons who might not otherwise have access to those services. It registered nearly 2 million digital checkouts last year — or more than 5,000 per day.
County libraries meet the future with 1.9 million digital checkouts
Read a book. Listen to a book. But don’t feel like you have to physically pick up the book. more
|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 46 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
© 2024, Richner Communications · 2 Endo Blvd · Garden City, NY · (516) 569-4000
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions