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Seaford Manor Elementary School kindergartners Liam Waters and Annabelle Kaplan received their first library cards for the Seaford Public Library during a virtual presentation with the staff of the children’s department on March 10.

Kindergartners get greater access to books

Seaford Manor Elementary School kindergartners have a new way to satisfy their thirst for knowledge – the Seaford Public Library. The youngsters are officially cardholders at their local library and can now go in to check out books. more

3/16/21

Baldwin Fire Department members pictured in 1906, when their equipment was horse-drawn.

Baldwin Fire Department marks 125 years of service

On a bitterly cold Tuesday night in January 1896, the Baldwin General Store caught fire when a kerosene lantern dropped. Baldwin did not have a fire department, so volunteer firefighters from … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/4/21

Oceanside Library to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday — virtually

The Oceanside Library is set for a day of whimsy as it celebrates the annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash — this time virtually — on March 7, starting at 10 a.m. more

3/4/21

The Sea Cliff Village Library, despite being closed, has continued to connect the community through programs like story times for children three times a week.

Facing potential cuts, North Shore libraries ask for support

Over the past year, North Shore libraries have been there for their patrons, whether offering curbside book pickup, hosting educational and fun virtual programs or promoting a wide selection of … more

By Jennifer Corr | 3/4/21

A former Elmont library employee was sentenced to one to three years in prison for embezzling over $260,000 from the library over the course of six years.

Former Elmont library employee sentenced to one to three years in prison

Sheila Seward, a former Elmont Memorial Library employee, was sentenced to serve one to three years in prison and pay more than $236,000 in restitution on Wednesday, after pleading guilty in … more

By Melissa Koenig | 2/24/21

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

On Feb. 9, Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin, at lectern, announced that the town will allocate more than $340,000 of federal CARES Act funding to support several libraries within the township.

Island Park among libraries set to receive federal CARES funds

On Feb. 9, alongside local library directors, Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin announced that the town has approved more than $340,000 in grants to support several public libraries within the township (see box). The allocation was made possible by funding through the federal CARES Act, which was secured by U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer last year. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/18/21

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

The winter months, along with the pandemic, is leaving many people with feelings of isolation.

Reflecting on suicide prevention on the North Shore

Question, persuade and refer. Those were the three words highlighted in a Tuesday night virtual class hosted by the Bayville Free Library, where Barbara Tedesco and Gayle Parker Wright of United Health Care led participants through a technique called QPR that could save someone from dying by suicide. more

By Jennifer Corr | 2/11/21

O'Side Officials talk pandemic, vaccines

Medical professionals and elected officials gathered virtually for a panel discussion hosted by the Oceanside Library on Jan. 27, focusing on the coronavirus. more

By Thomas Carrozza | 2/4/21