Keyword: 'library' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: library

460 results total, viewing 21 - 30

Mr. Lespinasse, a long-time Nassau County resident, has been appointed the Freeport Memorial Library's new business counselor. A phone appointment is needed to arrange a free business consolation.

ibrary’s Business Resource Information Center has proudly welcomed the appointment of Pierre A. Lespinasse, MBA, as its newest business counselor from the New York State Small Business Development … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 10/27/22

Freeport Memorial Library director Lee Ann Moltzen in front of the newly renovated Inn B Tween room, which opened last December. The room is just one of the latest additions to the library made possible by state library construction funds. The library’s next redevelopment goal is to convert its subterranean rooms into multimedia space.

Freeport library prepares for another renovation

It’s time for a makeover at the Freeport Memorial Library. More than $235,000 will arrive in the form of state construction aid, according to state Sen. John Brooks and Assemblywoman Judy … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 10/20/22

The original objective of the organization was to acquire a baby grand piano for the library, a goal they quickly met

National Friends of Libraries Week returns

The Freeport Memorial Library will celebrate its Friends of the Library organization from October 16th to the 22nd as part of the 17th annual ‘National Friends of Libraries Week’. The Friends … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 10/6/22

Banning books is un-American

Last week was Banned Books Week, a time to spotlight censorship and attempts across the country to take books off library shelves. more

9/29/22

Senator Kevin Thomas attended the ceremony to offer his admiration to the multicultural community of Freeport

Hispanic Heritage at library

When the Freeport Memorial Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s much more than books and posters. The 20th annual event last Sunday immersed attendees in the culture, with food, dancing … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 9/22/22

For information on the Summer Reading Club at the Freeport Memorial Library, call (516) 379-3274 or email ask@freeportlibrary.info.

Summer reading: ‘Oceans of Possibilities’

chool may be winding down for the year, but the Summer Reading Club is winding up. The Freeport Memorial Library Summer Reading Club is for all ages: children, tweens, teens, and adults. Libraries all over the country will be participating in this year’s theme, “Oceans of Possibilities.” Join us for our events, programs and prizes! more

by Maryellen Cantanno | 6/16/22

On Saturday, march for our lives

I don’t know about you, but there hasn’t been one day since the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, when I haven’t cried or given my kids a suffocatingly tight hug. more

By Gina Sipley | 6/9/22

Patrons who participated in the Cornell Cooperative Extension gardening program at the Freeport Memorial Library took a triumphant photo with their garden.

‘Seed to Supper’ grows garden delicacies

“Seed to Supper. From 6:30-8:30 p.m., presented by Nassau County Cornell Cooperative Extension." For weeks, this item appeared in the Freeport Memorial Library calendar, and the series filled rapidly. Now its fruits—literally—are growing on the library grounds. more

By Reine Bethany | 6/2/22

Jazzopedia fans clapped along with pianist Allen Morrison, guitarist Marc Rosen, bass player Edgar Mills, and drummer Brad Sporkin during a Jazzopedia concert at the Freeport Memorial Library on May 1.

Jazzopedia delights, relaxes, informs

Allen Morrison’s mellow piano chords rippled over the audience of 25 at Freeport Memorial Library last Sunday. The audience members swayed in their seats, tapped their feet, or sat with focused attentiveness. Suddenly the music accelerated into a swinging rhythm, driven by brushes on Brad Sporkin’s snare, the thrum of Edgar Mills’ fingers on his bass, and the dance of Marc Rosen’s hands up and down the strings of his guitar. more

By Reine Bethany | 5/5/22

From left, Bryan Carrott on vibraphone, Iman Pascall on steelpan, band leader Napoleon Revels-Bey on drums, Brett Benteler on bass, and Marcus Perciani on keyboard entranced an audience at the Freeport Memorial Library last Sunday.

A powerful concert to honor Black History Month

Move over, Carnegie Hall, because Freeport Memorial Library had Napoleon Revels-Bey and his troupe of consummate musicians give a rich concert in its auditorium last Sunday afternoon. more

By Reine Bethany | 2/10/22

« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 46 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.