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Franklin Square librarians are calling patrons to see how they are coping.

Franklin Square library ‘checks out’ patrons

Franklin Square librarians used to call patrons only for late payments or when something they reserved came in. But since the library closed in mid-March, the librarians have started calling active … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/24/20

Assemblywoman Judy Griffin held one of the books that she has read thus far, which was one of her own child's favorites when they were little.

Griffin reads to children via library’s digital story times

Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, of Rockville Centre, has been hosting digital story times with local libraries within Assembly District 21 since early this month. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/16/20

The Franklin Square Public Library administration is asking patrons to send them their porch portraits.

Franklin Square Library asks patrons to send their porch portraits

The Franklin Square Public Library administration is asking everyone to take a photograph posing on their porch as a way for the community to come together. The photos would then be posted on the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/16/20

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

Nassau County libraries are now offering digital library cards.

Baldwin library offering digital cards during pandemic

Fifty local libraries, including the Baldwin Public Library, are now offering digital library cards amid library closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. This new tool will allow residents of Nassau … more

4/10/20

Residents can apply for digital library cards to access the Sea Cliff and Gold Coast Libraries during the coronavirus pandemic.

Nassau County libraries offering digital library cards during pandemic

Fifty local libraries are now offering digital library cards amid library closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. This new tool will allow residents of Nassau County who do not already have a card … more

4/2/20

Residents can apply for digital library cards to access the Glen Cove Library during the coronavirus pandemic.

Nassau County libraries offering digital library cards during pandemic

Fifty local libraries are now offering digital library cards amid library closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. This new tool will allow residents of Nassau County who do not already have a card … more

4/2/20

Residents can apply for digital library cards to access the Locust Valley Library during the coronavirus pandemic.

Nassau County libraries offering digital library cards during pandemic

Fifty local libraries are now offering digital library cards amid library closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. This new tool will allow residents of Nassau County who do not already have a card … more

4/2/20

The Rockville Centre Public Library is shifting its programming to online formatting while it is closed indefinitely due to the coronavirus.

Rockville Centre Library continues programming online

The Rockville Centre Public Library may not physically be open, but its services are readily available online. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/1/20

Oceanside High School won a competition with a video highlighting the OSD Go Read initiative.

Oceanside High School wins $15,000 for its library

Oceanside High School has earned $15,000 for the school library by placing as a semi-finalist in the Follett Challenge. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/30/20