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Rossana Weitekamp in her Malverne home office. After a successful career in journalism, Weitekamp published her first book of fiction in November.

Vivid storytelling for local author’s first novel

Malverne resident Rossana Weitekamp has been thinking about writing her first novel for many years, and now that aspiration has become a reality. more

By Mark Nolan | 12/15/22

Students at Malverne High School with books that have historically or recently been challenged or banned. The display recognized the American Library Association’s Banned Books Week.

Malverne Senior High School spotlights book bans

As schools, libraries and other institutions across the country recognized Banned Books Week in the last full week of September, students, teachers and administrators at Malverne High School also … more

By Kyle Chin | 10/13/22

Banning books is un-American

Last week was Banned Books Week, a time to spotlight censorship and attempts across the country to take books off library shelves. more

9/29/22

Getting closer to what’s out there

We may be closer to discovering “what’s out there” than ever before. Or at least we’re heading in that direction . . . more

By James Bernstein | 7/7/22

Geeks will gather to celebrate what they love at The Bridge Church, 1 Norwood Ave., on June 4 for Malverne Comic Fest.

Fans to bring slice of comic-con to Malverne with fest

Comic Fans are expected to be out in force on June 4 for Malverne Comic Fest at The Bridge Church. more

By Kyle Chin | 5/26/22

Erin Holtkamp, an English as New Language teacher at George Washington School in West Hempstead, and her daughter, Payton, safely delivered donated books to her students’ homes.

A project ‘full of heart’ in West Hempstead

Erin Holtkamp, an English as a New Language teacher at George Washington School in West Hempstead, took it upon herself to ensure students’ needs are being met at home by donating books to … more

4/15/20

The New York Times, a historical treasure trove

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jesse Jackson were chatting, King on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn., and Jackson in the parking lot below, when the shot rang out. more

2/14/20

Macmillan Publishers limit e-book access at public libraries.

Macmillan responds to embargo criticism

Following months of criticism, Macmillan Publishers has officially decided to limit e-book availability to public libraries nationwide. The UK-based company, which publishes books around the … more

By Melissa Koenig and JD Freda | 11/14/19

Read a banned book. Share with the kids.

We can almost hear the crisp curling of burning pages in President Trump’s dangerous rhetoric. His people aren’t burning books yet, but it could happen. When authoritarian leaders consolidate power, they always kill ideas first. more

9/13/19

The Week Ahead in Malverne, West Hempstead

Learn more about your roots Learn tips on finding your ancestors at the West Hempstead Public Library on Monday, June 17, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The library’s genealogy databases Ancestry.com, … more

6/13/19

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