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Donna Salerno (far right) smelling the carnations with the Flower Therapy workshop class at Baldwin Public Library.
Stopping to smell the roses
On April 27, Donna Salerno, 46, a reiki master, mindfulness educator and medium visited the Baldwin Public Library with a dozen flowers to teach the Baldwin community the importance of meditation and … more
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A selection of challenged or banned books. “Nineteen Eighty-Four,” by George Orwell, is one of the most challenged books to date.
Library takes a stand against unparalleled book banning
There were a seemingly unprecedented number of attempts to ban books across the nation last year. The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked more than 700 … more
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The Baldwin Public Library is location at 2385 Grand Avenue Baldwin, NY 11510, their phone number is 516-223-6228.
Renew Your BPL Library Card Today!
Did you know that library cards in Nassau expire after three years? “Public libraries in New York are almost entirely funded by local taxes. When your card expires, it’s time to let your … more
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Elizabeth Olesh, director of the Baldwin Public Library, left, with Assistant Director Kaysha Watson Phillips, selling raffle tickets, renewing library cards and creating new ones.
Baldwin Public Library is back
The smell of popcorn and old books mixed with children’s laughter and soft rock music last Sunday at the Baldwin Public Library, which celebrated National Library Week. Despite the rain, the … more
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Brycen Lavaud, 9, was surrounded by close family and friends for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of his display case at the Baldwin Public Library.
Legos the building blocks for future career
Engineer in the making, Brycen Lavaud, 9, has been showcasing his building projects of the Lego variety in the Baldwin Public Library’s Children’s Display Case during March. The … more
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Earl Dawson has traveled across America taking pictures of the most scenic locations for the past 40 years. He has even more time to explore now during his art-centered retirement.
Library explores the unbeatable ‘lightness’ of photography
It all started as a hobby in the late 1980s, something Earl Dawson tried to enjoy when he wasn’t spending his hours working. Now 78 and retired, Dawson has remained quite acquainted with his … more
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Ringgold’s “Die,” which resembles Picasso’s iconic anti-Spanish war painting “Guernica,” depicts the 1960s race riots.
Library honors raw Black art
On Feb. 24, Mary Vahey, an art professor at Nassau Community College and Suffolk County Community College, gave a presentation, in conjunction with the Baldwin Public Library, on the artistry of … more
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While the Baldwin Public Library kept its costs flat last year, the same won’t be true as we continue on through 2022. Trustees are seeking another $100,000, which would cost the average household $12 additional this year.
Baldwin Library asks for a little more money this year
It’s going to cost a little more to keep the library open for another year — but not by too much. After a pandemic year with virtually no increases, Baldwin Public Library … more
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Baldwinite Mariel DePalma took the role of head of teen services on Jan. 1, aiming to get more teens involved in making choices at the library.
Library, a new home for teens
The Baldwin Public Library has been revamping its teenage section after Baldwinite Mariel DePalma, 31, became head of teen services Jan. 1. Renovations began in the Teen Zone Jan. 27, including … more
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Greatest hits from this month’s read-a-thon
Every book ever written is about the pandemic — at least that’s what I’m discovering after trying to escape the here and now through fiction. more
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