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Laurie Lico Albanese will appear at the East Meadow Public Library on April 20 to discuss her most recent book, ‘Hester.’

Author Laurie Lico Albanese returns to hometown

Laurie Lico Albanese has memories of growing up in East Meadow and spending time studying at the East Meadow Public Library. Now, Albanese, 63, an author of three novels and a memoir and the … more

By Mallory Wilson | 4/16/23

Valley Stream author Devon Felix says he hoped to highlight the importance of fathers with his debut children’s book, ‘When Dad is Home.’

This Valley Stream author’s debut children’s book is an ode to fathers

Growing up in Valley Stream, Devon Felix would often observe his father on his days off from work, getting into trouble around the house over little, silly things. He jotted down what he saw, and … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/5/23

The Waldinger Memorial Library serves a diverse range of patrons with a variety of reading preferences and tastes. Librarians strive to regularly update their collection of books and provide as much choice and variety as possible.

Waldinger librarians discuss increase in book bans and challenges

As long as there have been books, there have been critics of books whose content they have deemed dangerous, inappropriate or just plain uncomfortable. And some of literature’s harshest critics … more

By Juan Lasso | 10/13/22

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

Getting closer to what’s out there

We may be closer to discovering “what’s out there” than ever before. Or at least we’re heading in that direction . . . more

By James Bernstein | 7/7/22

Venice revisited!

Dear Great Book Guru, With spring always comes the publication of one of my favorite author’s latest book. I have been reading Donna Leon for over 25 years and she never disappoints, and I … more

4/21/22

A Family’s secrets

Dear Great Book Guru, With the upcoming holidays, I will have lots of time to get into a good novel. Do you have a suggestion - I’m thinking something with an international flavor. … more

4/14/22

Family forever

Dear Great Book Guru, When I was at an Oscars party the talk of the night was not the winning films but Anne Tyler’s latest novel. Everyone was very positive. Your … more

4/8/22

Wheeler Avenue Elementary School’s mascot, Chirpy, visits students to amp up the kids for reading.

Wheeler Avenue students go pup wild for reading

Wheeler Avenue Elementary School launched its One Book, One School Initiative in partnership with the PTA’s Pick A Reading Partner (PARP), a school-wide program aimed at fostering … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/7/22

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi presented an American flag to former Congressman Steve Israel, who owns Theodore’s Books.

Theodore’s Books, history-focused nod to T.R., opens in Oyster Bay

There isn’t very much that’s ordinary about Theodore’s Books. It has all of the bestsellers, sure, and children’s books and the classics, but the new small business in Oyster … more

By Laura Lane | 12/10/21

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