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Author Fiona Davis signed books for the audience during a special meet-the-author event on July 18.
Novelist reimagines life in famed N.Y. women's hotel
When New York City-based author Fiona Davis visited a renovated condominium in the famed Barbizon 63 building on Manhattan’s Upper East Side in 2005 during an apartment search, she uncovered a history not explored since Sylvia Plath did so in her 1963 semi-autobiographical novel “The Bell Jar,” which details the life of a young woman who lives at the Barbizon in the 1950s while interning for “Mademoiselle” magazine. more
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Oceansiders of all ages gathered in the Library to reflect on Patrick Ness’ ‘A Monster Calls.’
Oceanside library bridges generations with book discussion
Last Tuesday, an unlikely group consisting of 11-year-olds, seniors citizens and local educators gathered in a downstairs event space at the Oceanside Library to discuss “A Monster Calls,” an … more
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Bernard Ditchik in the chair where he creates his children’s stories. “Anybody can write a story,” he said. “You just have to relax and let your mind imagine.”
At 93, Island Park's ‘Grandpa Bernie’ pens first children’s book
Talking grasshoppers, frogs and squirrels; second stomachs for ice cream; magical balloons; trips to Mars; and unlikely friendships between butterflies and spiders are just a few of the products of … more
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At the Book Fairies distribution at Columbus Avenue, each child received two books, free of charge.
The power of the written word: Book Fairies hands out thousands of books free in Freeport
Dressed in white slacks and a black T-shirt with the words “Book Nerd” across the front, Bellmorite Amy Zaslansky was all smiles as she handed out books to preschoolers and kindergartners at the … more
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Cookbook book club and pastry baking
Event will be hosted on May 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the East Rockaway Public Library. more
Book sale
The East Rockaway Public Library will be holding its annual book sale from April 29 through May 4. more
The Seaford Public Library budget and trustee election will be held at the building, on Jackson Avenue, on April 5 from 1 to 9 p.m.
Seaford prepares for library vote
Seaford residents will cast their ballots in the library’s budget and trustee election on April 5. Polls will be open at the library, at 2234 Jackson Ave., from 1 to 9 p.m. Residents will … more
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"60 Minute"s correspondent Lesley Stahl, who has covered the White House and interviewed heads of state, shares her very personal journey in her new book.
On becoming a grandparent
Living and working longer, today’s baby boomer-aged women are embracing and transforming the experience of grandmothering. more
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Babies and books
Babies between the ages of 18 months to 2 years old with a caregiver can listen to stories, sing and play at the East Rockaway Public Library. more
Nearby things to do this week
At 10 a.m. Weiss’ Auctions at 74 Merrick Road in Lynbrook will host an auction of antique sports cards, vintage comic books and animation art. Highlights include almost 50,000 comic books, … more
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