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Legendary record producer Thomas Z. Shepard will talk about his 60 years of experiences with artists as varied as Leonard Bernstein and Yul Brynner at the Wantagh Public Library on Feb. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Thomas Z. Shepard, the legendary producer of classical and Broadway recordings, is a slight, unassuming man who wears his substantial fame comfortably. The 12-time Grammy winner, who has worked with artists as varied as Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein, Pierre Boulez and Barbara Cook, is the producer of more than 200 recordings, including original-cast recordings of Broadway musicals, operas and classical music for major labels like Columbia Records and RCA. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/23/20

The Wantagh Public Library, part of the Nassau Library System, supports an American Library Association petition demanding that Macmillan not limit eBook sales to libraries.

Library joins battle against global publisher

With the increased popularity of third-party vendors like Amazon and Audible, large publishing companies have started to alter their eBook licensing models to limit public libraries’ access to the … more

By JD Freda | 10/11/19

The Wantagh Public Library staff welcomed 10 chicks into the world on April 17 and 18. Librarians developed a program called From Egg to Chick to teach young patrons about how the birds develop.

Wantagh Library welcomes feathered friends

It was an exciting two days at the Wantagh Public Library, as ten chicks slowly broke free from their eggs on April 17 and 18. The feathered friends arrived just in time for spring. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 5/3/17

Summer reading fun to begin at local libraries

Libraries in Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown kick off their summer reading programs this month. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 6/9/16

The Wantagh Library’s proposed budget provides funding to continue a variety of programs for children, teens and adults.

Wantagh Library budget to maintain programs

Patrons of the Wantagh Public Library will head to the polls on April 19 to vote on a $2.49 million budget that would maintain all programs and services. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/30/16

Wantagh retired Teacher Libby Segerdahl read “Oh the Places You’ll Go,” to Alyx Moss, 2, and other children in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday.

Wantagh joins in on ‘Read Across America’

About 50 children took part in the fourth annual “Read Across America” event on Feb. 29 at the Wantagh Public Library. In celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, the children had fun participating in nine different themed activities and two reading sessions, led by the Wantagh Retired Teachers United. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 3/9/16

Assemblyman David McDonough, far left, Family Place librarians Michelle Kenney and Kristen Todd-Wurm, Wantagh Library Director Maggie Marino and children’s librarian Susan Finck watched 4-year-old Arianna Grout play with some of the new toys.

Wantagh Library: The ‘Family Place’ to be

The concept of the Family Place Library is to get away from the “shhh” library mentality and create an environment where a little bit of noise is OK. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/9/16

Wantagh Camera Club seeking new members

Are you interested in photography? Have you ever asked yourself, “How can I improve on my photographs?” Well the Wantagh Camera Club might be the answer. Founded in 1966 by a group of individuals interested in photography, the Camera Club still meets twice a month from September through June. more

By Harry Loud | 10/14/15

children were invited to a bowling party at AMF Wantagh Lanes on Aug. 21 as a reward for completing the summer reading program requirements at the Wantagh Public Library.

From books to bowling balls

After two months of keeping their minds sharp, children who participated in the Wantagh Public Library’s summer reading program were rewarded with a free evening of bowling at AMF Wantagh Lanes last Friday night. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/26/15

Among the 75 volunteers this summer at the Wantagh Library are, from left, Jessica Belcic, Brandon Schroh, Thomas Moran, J.P. Moran, Matthew Schroh and Brianna Legovich. They help keep the summer reading program running smoothly, so the librarians can focus on their other duties.

Teens making library thrive

“I couldn’t do it without them,” Wantagh children’s librarian Susan Finck said of the 75 teenage volunteers who are assisting with this year’s summer reading program. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/29/15

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