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Merrick Library budget passes; Laura Cody re-elected

The 2011-12 Merrick Library budget passed a public vote on Wednesday 143-89. Next year’s $2.6 million operating budget includes a 2 increase in expenditures over the current year’s budget. more

By David Weingrad | 4/8/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

4/7/11

N. Merrick Library bond to go to public vote April 11

The North Merrick Library’s $6.5 million renovation plan will go to a public vote on Monday, April 11. more

By David Weingrad | 4/6/11

Johnathan Furmato, 2, may have gotten a little messy while coloring with chalk but that probably meant he had a great time.

A day of art and animals in Valley Stream

First they colored. Then they petted. Children who came to the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library’s annual sidewalk chalk art show last Saturday afternoon got a double dose of fun. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/6/11

Merrick Library budget, trustee election upcoming

The Merrick Library will host its annual budget vote and trustee election in the library’s community room on Wednesday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. more

By David Weingrad and Scott Brinton | 4/1/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

4/1/11

Dennis Fleury from the Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons explained opossums’ prehensile tail.

Malvernites meet Marcy the opossum

Children got to meet a special guest at the Malverne Public Library last week, when the Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons presented a fascinating one-hour program for children ages 3 to 7 about … more

3/30/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

3/24/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more...African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April 17. … more

3/17/11

Justin Thompson, 15, who hopes to work in aviation one day, guided Margherite Filomena, 71, through the basics of using her laptop.

Tech-savvy teens tutor seniors

A group of technically talented teens put their gadget mastery to good use at the Baldwin Public Library on March 2, tutoring a gathering of seniors on the proper use of their gizmos and gear. A half dozen young people between ages 11 and 17 showed up early to enjoy pizza in the community room before their more mature clients began peppering them with questions. more

Chris Connolly | 3/10/11