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Aviva Kane, director of the Franklin Square Public Library, received the Community Service Award from George Duffy, executive director of SCOPE Educational Service, at SCOPE Educational Services’ 23rd annual School District Awards Dinner held at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook on March 18.
Library Director Aviva Kane recognized for commitment to community
Aviva Kane, director of the Franklin Square Public Library, received the Community Service Award at SCOPE Educational Services School District Awards Dinner. more
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Sheldon Miekle, of Elmont, thanking the Elmont Memorial Library board for working with the community and the Nassau County Board of Elections to rescind its decision to discontinue early voting at the library.
Library board reinstates early voting
Community members celebrated the Elmont Memorial Library board’s unanimous vote to reinstate early voting at the facility at a board meeting on Feb. 22. In January, residents were outraged at the board’s decision to discontinue hosting early voting at the library, based on alleged “safety concerns” that arose during electioneering in the run-up to last fall’s election, when early voting took place between Oct. 28 and Nov. 5. more
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It’s Library Lovers Month — borrow a book
I read “Lady Chatterley’s Lover,” my first banned book, when I was 12. My friend lent me the book, and I found the good parts by the dog-eared pages. The experience did not compromise my moral compass or corrupt me in any way I can discern. I am not recommending the book for today’s 12-year-olds, because it’s a pretty boring read, but I am advocating that a broad spectrum of books be available to students who choose to read them. more
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Elizabeth Forbes, of Elmont, arguing against the Elmont Memorial Library board’s decision to discontinue hosting early voting after electioneering during early voting before last fall’s election caused unsafe conditions in the parking lot. The library’s role as an early voting location helps seniors and others participate in the democratic process, Forbes said at the board’s meeting on Jan. 25.
Elmont library discontinues early voting
Community members seldom attend Elmont Memorial Library board meetings, but a unanimous vote to discontinue early voting at the facility by the library board sparked outrage at the meeting on Jan. 25, as 40 people spoke out against the decision. more
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Alina Capacrespo paints an ornament during Christmas Family Night at the Elmont Public Library, hosted by the Elmont Cultural Center.
Elmont Cultural Center hosts Christmas family night
The end of the year offers the community a chance to come together to celebrate the holidays. For Mimi Pierre-Johnson, founder of the Elmont Cultural Center, and many others, it’s a time to bring families together for a good cause. more
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Banning books is not what America is about
Perhaps we Americans are overly confident in the belief that our constitutional rights, including the First Amendment right to free speech, are inviolate. more
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Abdul Rafay and Inaya Usman picked a prize from a bin at Elmont Memorial Library. The event offered raffle prizes for attendees.
Community gathers for Elmont fall festival
The rain didn’t stop community members from having a day of fun at the Elmont Memorial Library last Saturday. more
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Kids can color a smile on Oct. 21, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Elmont Memorial Library as part of the Great Give Back Initiative this year.
Nassau libraries continue to help their neighbors
Libraries remain the hub of their communities, and one way they are serving neighbors is by coordinating efforts to help those in need. more
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Surviving, and thriving, after breast cancer
Twenty years ago, I became one of the more than 4 million women in America who are breast cancer survivors. more
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Photos courtesy Elmont Memorial Library In previous years, the library hosted an inflatable obstacle course during its fall festival. This year will be the first year attendees can navigate an inflatable corn maze in the library’s parking lot.
Elmont Memorial Library to hold fall festival
All are welcome to enjoy the annual fall festival at Elmont Memorial Library Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. more
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