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Interim Director Jessica Tymecki spoke with the Herald about pandemic-related changes at the North Bellmore Public Library.

North Bellmore Public Library receives $14k grant from Town of Hempstead

Earlier this month, alongside local library directors, Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin announced the approval of more than $340,000 in grants to support several public libraries within the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/19/21

Merrick Library Director Dan Chuzmir said he was grateful to receive a $20,000 grant from the Town of Hempstead, which was made possible by funding through the federal CARES Act.

Merrick Library receives nearly $15k grant from Town of Hempstead

Earlier this month, alongside local library directors, Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin announced the approval of more than $340,000 in grants to support several public libraries within the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/18/21

Friends, from left, Lucas and Micah Feinberg and William and Henry Stone rejoiced when they completed North Merrick Public Library’s Halloween-themed scavenger hunt on Oct. 23.

The North Merrick Public Library hosts a spook-tacular scavenger hunt

The North Merrick Public Library got into the holiday spirit ahead of All Hallows’ Eve by inviting local families to participate in an outdoor scavenger hunt with a “super spooky” … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/23/20

North Merrick Public Library staff held a retirement party last Friday for outgoing director Tom Witt, who has served the community for the past decade.

North Merrick Public Library Director Tom Witt retires

North Merrick Public Library staffers have had another reason to celebrate since reopening to readers in July, after the coronavirus pandemic peaked. Last Friday, librarians held a sendoff ceremony … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 9/29/20

The library's Head of Technology, Chris Jelley, used the library's 3D printer to create face shields for hospital workers.

North Merrick Public Library uses tech resources to aid front-line workers

Although the North Merrick Public Library is temporarily closed to the community, its technological resources are hard at work to assist hospital workers and scientific researchers fighting to keep … more

4/30/20

Meira Broderick, associate head of Youth Services at the Merrick Library, is leading online story times and sing-alongs for children on Facebook and Instagram.

Bellmore-Merrick libraries keep readers engaged online

Although closed to the public to curb the spread of Covid-19, libraries all over Nassau County are proving to be essential by keeping residents engaged and entertained online during the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 4/13/20

Molloy College CAP21 theater students stage "Urinetown" on Saturday and Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

3/5/20

North Merrick Library Board of Trustees President Bill Pezzulo, left, and Library Director Tom Witt enjoyed the natural light in the library’s new Garden Room.

North Merrick Public Library unveils new Garden Room, café

North Merrick Public Library patrons now have two new spaces to read in. This Saturday, at 10 a.m., officials will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of the new Garden Room and … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/5/20

Step back to the '70s with BroadHollow Theatre Company's staging of "Disco Inferno."

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage One Act FestivalA showcase of four original one act plays, presented by Adelphi University Dept. of Theatre, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 27-28, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 29, 2 … more

2/27/20

Librarians Chryssa Golding, left, and Martha DiVittorio have digitized and archived the Historical Society of the Bellmores’ collection of relics. They displayed two dresses that were made by hand by a Bellmore family in the 1910s.

A journey into Bellmore’s past at the library

Cracked, sepia-toned photos, banged-up, rusty crowns, century-old handmade dresses. These are just a few of the many items stored in the Bellmore Memorial Library. The treasure trove of historical … more

By Andrew Garcia | 2/27/20