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The West Hempstead Library’s 9/11 exhibition is on display throughout the month.

West Hempstead Library exhibition on 9/11 is open

West Hempstead Public Library Director Regina Mascia was a clerk at the library’s previous location on Chestnut Street at the time of the Sept. 11 attacks. She remembers getting a phone call … more

By Nakeem Grant | 9/9/21

The West Hempstead Library’s Letterboxing event will take place in August.

West Hempstead Library to hold Letterboxing event

As coronavirus restrictions continue to loosen throughout Nassau County, the West Hempstead Public Library hopes to enhance community engagement through numerous programs this summer, including a new … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/8/21

Several patrons took part in the West Hempstead Library’s Storywalk program this month.

A ‘moo-velous’ time at the West Hempstead Library

The past two weekends have been “moo-velous” at the West Hempstead Public Library. Patrons have been treated to the third Storywalk event depicting the children’s classic, … more

4/29/21

Doris Hicks, president of the Lakeview branch of the NAACP, received her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine at a pop-up vaccination clinic at the Gateway Christian Center in Valley Stream on Feb. 23.

Coronavirus vaccine pop-up site appears at Lakeview Library

Many Lakeview residents were hopeful for easier access to the coronavirus vaccines. Their wishes became reality when a pop-up vaccine site appeared at the Lakeview Public Library on March 18. The … more

By Nakeem Grant | 4/1/21

On Feb. 10, Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin announced that the town would direct more than $340,000 of federal CARES Act funding to support a number of libraries in the township.

West Hempstead, Lakeview libraries among beneficiaries of town grants

On Feb. 10, Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin, appearing with local library directors, announced that the town had approved more than $340,000 in grants to support several public libraries in … more

By Reine Bethany, Alyssa Seidman and Nakeem Grant | 2/18/21

Molly Miskiewicz, of West Hempstead, launched Drive Out Hunger last June.

Drive Out Hunger to hold food drive in West Hempstead

With the hope of spreading some Valentine’s Day love, Molly Miskiewicz, of West Hempstead, will host a food drive called “Long Island-tines Day” on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. The … more

By Nakeem Grant | 2/11/21

Mothers of Malverne President Sonia Bicocchi, right, shared a $200 donation with the Malverne Library on Dec. 4. Bicocchi was joined by, from left, Friends of the Malverne Library member Brian Callaghan, Children’s Librarian Antoinette Levine and Library Director Carol Lagos.

Mothers of Malverne partner with the Malverne Library

For more than 40 years, the Mothers of Malverne have helped connect local mothers in the village to share the experiences of motherhood. As the coronavirus pandemic has persisted, the MOMs sought to … more

By Nakeem Grant | 12/18/20

Kindergarten students in Debra Schiavo and Lia Angelo’s class at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead went on a StoryWalk on Nov. 10.

A storybook adventure in West Hempstead

Students at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead went on a storybook adventure with a StoryWalk on Nov. 10. Presented and organized by West Hempstead Library librarian Kerry Nugent, the StoryWalk … more

11/19/20

Lakeview NAACP President Doris Hicks, left, County Legislator Siela Bynoe and the Rev. Tristan Salley, of St. Paul’s AME Church took part in the “Thankful Thursday” caravan in Lakeview on May 21.

Thankful Thursday caravan honors essential workers in Lakeview

With lights flashing, horns honking and hands waving, community organizations in dozens of decorated vehicles traversed the streets of Lakeview for a “Thankful Thursday” salute to the … more

5/28/20

Courtesy Lesley McAvoy State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin read “The Wishing Star” by Diane Houghton, during virtual story time at the West Hempstead Public Library on April 28.

Virtual story time at the West Hempstead Library

As stay-at-home and social distancing guidelines for Covid-19 continue, communities have taken new approaches to adjust for this lifestyle. Residents have adapted to unaccustomed ways of working, … more

5/8/20

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