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Our children’s education can’t be all about numbers

Imagine students who can not only grasp the concepts of STEM courses through the diligent application of the scientific method, but also generate original and thought-provoking work in the humanities. more

By Daniel Rehman | 8/31/23

Roxie, a Long Island Therapy is pet by participants during a reading break during the Paws 4 Reading event at the Oceanside Library on April 10.

Children practice reading on eager therapy dogs

Long Island Therapy Dogs Lucie Lou and Roxie were treated like celebrities by kids at the Oceanside Library’s Paws 4 Reading program on April 10. The dogs who were read to by children from … more

Farrah Salazar | 4/30/23

Writers will tell the story of our times

In honor of National Reading Day on March 2, I reread Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.” more

3/9/23

Oceanside Library returned with summer gazebo readings on Monday. Freeport resident Lloyd Abrams entertained the crowd with his poetry at a past event.

Oceanside Kiwanis's summer gazebo readings return in-person

After a few changes last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Oceanside Library is returning to its regular summer gazebo readings this year for its 15th season, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Oceanside. more

6/9/21

Will a virus end a presidency?

As I watch the final days of the election campaign, I keep thinking about the words of writer-philosopher George Santayana, who said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” more

10/29/20

Lorraine Conlin, a Long Island poet, participated in the 2014 season finale of Oceanside Library and Kiwanis Club’s gazebo readings. This year, the readings will be virtual — with hopes to return to the gazebo in August.

Kiwanis Club and Oceanside Library’s gazebo readings go virtual

The 14th season of Oceanside Library and Kiwanis Club’s annual gazebo readings will go on this year — first, virtually, and hopefully in-person by the end of the summer, said Tony Iovino, who leads and founded the program. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 7/9/20

Oceanside High School won a competition with a video highlighting the OSD Go Read initiative.

Oceanside High School wins $15,000 for its library

Oceanside High School has earned $15,000 for the school library by placing as a semi-finalist in the Follett Challenge. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/30/20

Developing skills for long-term learning growth

The Kumon Method was founded in Japan in 1954. Toru Kumon, a high school math teacher, was trying to help his own child. Convinced that his second-grade son could be taught the necessary skills to understand advanced mathematics, he created . . . more

By Teri Ann Loeser | 1/10/20

Jump on board for summer reading jaunt

I’m offering a ticket to ride. This summer, if you can’t actually get away, if you can’t relocate your body to a distant shore, then at least think about relocating your mind. Reading, we know, is our escape from reality . . . more

6/14/19

Oceanside High School hosted its inaugural book fair to foster a community of book love on March 6.

Oceanside High School hosts its inaugural book fair

Scholastic’s book fairs are typically held at elementary and middle schools, but that didn’t stop Oceanside High School from having one on March 6. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/14/19

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