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The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library was approved for $6,500 in state funding to renovate the adult reference office with additional computers and space.

See how state aid dollars are being spent to renovate the Waldinger Memorial Library

This year, the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library alongside 196 other public libraries and systems statewide, will receive a lift in aid totaling $34 million in funding for their renovation and … more

By Juan Lasso | 8/27/23

The 2023 Women of Distinction ceremony recognized 12 women in Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages’ 22nd District for their acts of leadership, community involvement, and grass-roots work. Mamie Eng, above, Maribel Canestro and Lisa and Eva Weiner were honored.

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages salutes these three women as community champions. Here's how they inspire.

What do a Valley Stream library director, a hometown artist, and a community advocate — who is also something of a social media whiz — have in common? To the outside observer, perhaps … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/9/23

he 2023 Women of Distinction Ceremony recognized 12 women in Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages’ 22nd Assembly District for their acts of leadership, community involvement and grassroots work. Solages is going on 10 years of organizing this event.

This Women's History Month: Honoring these remarkable hometown women from Valley Stream to Elmont

Just in time for Women’s History Month, the 10th annual Women of Distinction Ceremony made its triumphant return earlier this month after a Covid-19 hiatus. Started by Assemblywoman … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/26/23

Amelia and Paulo Guaman with their mother and Ayla Mincey decorate letters for their Happy New Year banner on Friday, December 30, 2022.

Henry Waldinger Memorial celebrated Winterfest

The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library held a series of Winterfest events in the final week of December of last year for its patrons, giving them plenty of fun-filled family activities this past … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/12/23

One of Khan’s paintings that show off his ability to create different worlds and feelings by splicing together different scenes and objects.

Waldinger Memorial Library exhibits local art teacher’s work

The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library has started off the new year with a new art exhibit featuring the artwork of local artist Matthew Khan, 38. Originally planned to end at the close of last year, … more

By Karina Kovac | 1/13/22

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages said she supported increasing state aid to libraries.

Valley Stream librarian seeking more state funds

More than 800 library administrators and patrons from throughout New York traveled to Albany on Feb. 27 to demand that state officials restore library aid and allocate $200 million to libraries in New York’s 2019 fiscal year budget. more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/7/19

Library Director Mamie Eng is always looking for ways to modernize the library.

Retrofitting the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library

Having worked at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library since 1979, Mamie Eng has seen it change over the years. “When I started, they were just on the edge of computers, so they were just beginning databases,” she recalled. Now, she said, the entire set of reference books have been replaced by online databases. more

By Melissa Koenig | 7/26/17

Helen Harris, a 59-year resident of Valley Stream, has her mosaic artwork on display at the Waldinger Library in May.

Tiny windows into her soul

There’s a lot more to creating a mosaic piece of art than simply gluing down pieces of glass, Helene LaRossa Harris will tell you. It’s a detailed process which can requires weeks or even months just to finish one piece. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/14/14

Justin Lazaar, left, and Daniel Bolocboloc are among a group of regular teen volunteers at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library.

Teens give back to Waldinger Library

Each week, hundreds of people stop by the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library to check out books and movies, use the computers or attend programs. For many of them, their experience is made better because of the library’s dedicated group of teen volunteers. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/22/14

Mamie Eng, director of the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, shows were a new counter-top seating area will be created.

Waldinger gets grants for coffee spot, programs

Construction is expected to begin in March on an expansion to the vestibule at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, which will create a new seating area for patrons who want to have a cup of coffee while they read. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/29/14

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