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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

3/10/11

Scarlette Agresta emerged through a yoga tunnel as fellow students held their poses.

This wasn't twister in Rockville Centre

Students enjoying their Mid-Winter Recess had an introduction to meditation, deep breathing and stretching exercises when they attended a Yoga Buddies class at the Rockville Centre Public Library on … more

3/9/11

Fan-tastic dancers with the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company performed for a large audience at the West Hempstead Library on Feb. 27 in honor of the Chinese New Year.

Bringing in the Year of the Rabbit with dance

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company performed at the West Hempstead Public Library on Feb. 27 in a multi-cultural program, with dazzling costumes and fantastic music and props, that explored one of the … more

3/9/11

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

3/2/11

Alexa Duhaney 4, Grace Massillon 7, Anika Duhaney, 7, learned about black history.

A day of storytelling, culture at Lakeview library

The Lakeview Library partnered with the Nassau County Guardians Association and county Legislator Robert Troiano for a Black History Month celebration on Feb. 26. … more

3/2/11

College scholarship applications now available in West Hemsptead

College-bound students from the communities of West Hempstead and Island Park have an opportunity to ease their financial burden by winning a scholarship from their community. For more than 40 … more

3/2/11

Strokes of excellence: Chinese Calligraphy at Malverne library

Magda Kubik and Irene Quintero, above, practiced the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy on Feb. 25 at the Malverne library. Magda, left, penned the phrase “Peace, Love and Happiness” … more

3/2/11

North Merrick Public Library Director Tom Witt will host a public meeting to discuss the library’s $6.5 million renovation plan.

N. Merrick Library gears up for April 11 vote

North Merrick Public Library officials will hold a public meeting on Sunday, March 6, at 2 p.m. in the library’s community room to discuss renovation and expansion plans. more

By David Weingrad | 2/28/11

Vern L. Jinks, RVC/Lakeview EOC program director, was the emcee of the Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 17 at the library.

Rockville Centre celebrates past and present

To commemorate Black History Month, the Rockville Centre/Lakeview Economic Opportunity Council — along with the Rockville Centre Youth Council, Senior Youth Council and Headstart Program — hosted … more

Tom Steinert | 2/23/11

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

2/23/11