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Mystery novel heats up summer for readers

Avid mystery book readers from Merrick and Bellmore recently gathered at the Merrick Library to celebrate the Summer Reading Program’s conclusion with writer Christopher Bollen. more

By Stephany Reyes | 9/1/16

Taking on substance abuse

Nassau County Legislator Laura Curran (D-Baldwin) hosted a Substance Abuse Education Awareness Community Seminar at the Merrick Library on July 28. Curran, who had hosted two previous seminars with … more

BY Nakeem Grant | 8/11/16

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... A Feast for the EyesAn exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Through a wide variety of media, eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and … more

8/10/16

Set sail on a "de-lovely" cruise through some of Cole Porter's most famous songs in BroadHollow Theatre's staging of "Anything Goes" in Elmont, opening this weekend.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

7/7/16

Alexis Monaco, John Cilio, Brianna Belajonas, Jackson Cortez and Cassidy Zane proudly held their awards at the Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s annual Scholarship Awards. Not pictured was Jessica Mascia.

Chamber awards six scholarships to seniors

The Merrick Library’s garden was lined with gray chairs on June 6 in preparation for the Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s annual Scholarship Awards Night. more

By Stephany Reyes | 6/23/16

Elvis Presley's hits are the backdrop in Plaza Theatrical Productions' staging of "All Shook Up," on Sunday, in Bellmore.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more...Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

6/22/16

Mark Brier hosts an afternoon of comedy at the Elmont Public Library on Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

6/8/16

Ariel's world under the sea comes alive on stage in the BroadHollow Theatre's production of the "The Little Mermaid," opening Saturday at its venue in Elmont.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

3/9/16

Visit Agrabah, with Princess Jasmine and Aladdin, in Plaza Theatrical Productions's staging of "Disney's Aladdin Jr." in Bellmore on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

2/24/16

A burst pipe in the reference room forced the North Merrick Library to close on Tuesday. The library’s boiler failed over the weekend, causing the temperature inside the library to drop.

Burst pipe floods N. Merrick Library

With temperatures plummeting into the single digits over the weekend, the North Merrick Public Library’s 60-year old boiler gave out late Saturday, which caused a pipe to freeze and rupture on Tuesday morning, flooding the reference room with more than a half inch of water, according to Tom Witt, the library director. more

By Scott Brinton | 2/16/16