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The Franklin Square library has been weeding out old books from its collection.

Franklin Square library weeding out old books

The Franklin Square Public Library has begun an aggressive weeding process to replace its aging books with newer content, Interim Director Aviva Kane said at a library board meeting on Oct. … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/31/19

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, center, and Nassau Library System Director Caroline Ashby, third from right, asked Manhattan-based Macmillan Publishing to reverse its policy limiting a library system’s number of eBooks.

Libraries fight for eBooks

By Melissa Koenig mkoenig@liherald.com Starting next month, only one Nassau County resident will be able to download any given Macmillan Publishers’ eBook from the county’s library system … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/24/19

Camryn Graves, a senior performance major at Hofstra University, stars as Elle in the Department of Drama and Dance's staging of "Legally Blonde," now through Nov. 3.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Sunset BoulevardAndrew Lloyd Webber’s musical adaptation of the award-winning 1950 film about a faded star of the silent screen era, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 24-25, 8 … more

10/23/19

The beloved tale "The Monster Who Ate My Peas" comes to life on the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage on Oct. 19.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Sunset BoulevardAndrew Lloyd Webber’s musical adaptation of the award-winning 1950 film about a faded star of the silent screen era, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 17-18, 8 … more

10/18/19

The Franklin Square Public Library hosted a Candidates Night on Oct. 10.

Franklin Square residents meet the candidates

Franklin Square residents had the chance to meet local candidates at the Franklin Square Public Library’s third annual Candidates Night on Oct. 10. “It’s a great chance to see the people who … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/17/19

The Four Italian Tenors visit Tilles Center on Oct. 13.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Private LivesNoel Coward’s sophisticated comedy of manners, presented by Hofstra University’s Dept. of Drama and Dance, Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 10-12, 8 … more

10/10/19

Long Island Lyric Opera stages "Madama Butterfly" at the Madison Theatre on Oct. 5 and 6.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Pale Blue Dots A new play, commissioned and presented by Adelphi University Dept. of Theatre, about an all-female astronaut team aboard the International Space Station, … more

10/4/19

The Latin Grammy-winning ensemble Flor de Toloache visits the Landmark on Main Street stage on Sept. 27.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Sunset BoulevardAndrew Lloyd Webber’s musical adaptation of the award-winning 1950 film about a faded star of the silent screen era, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26-27, … more

9/27/19

Ann Hampton Callaway and Susan Werner perform together at Landmark on Main Street on Sept. 20.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Sunset BoulevardAndrew Lloyd Webber’s musical adaptation of the award-winning 1950 film about a faded star of the silent screen era, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 19-20, … more

9/19/19

Marianas Trench brings their "Suspending Gravity" tour to the area on Sept. 15.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Sunset BoulevardAndrew Lloyd Webber’s musical adaptation of the award-winning 1950 film about a faded star of the silent screen era, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 12-13, … more

9/13/19