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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

Reading the summer away in Wantagh

In Wantagh, summer reading isn’t just for kids. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 8/16/16

The school PTA organized the carnival as its culmination of the Parents as Reading Partners program.

Wheeler School celebrates reading with a carnival

Grinning students relished some outdoor time on June 14 at Wheeler Avenue Elementary School’s carnival celebration to mark the completion of the Parents as Reading Partners Program, or … more

By Courtney McGee | 6/22/16

Summer reading fun to begin at local libraries

Libraries in Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown kick off their summer reading programs this month. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 6/9/16

Anne DeFranza read to parents and students at Riverside’s final Author’s Tea.

Students and parents gather for Riverside Author’s Tea

Fourth grade students at Riverside Elementary School filed into their writing lab eager to show off their hard work. For the school’s 10th and final installment of the Author’s Tea program on May … more

By Tyler Marko | 6/8/16

Paula Camacho, president of the Nassau County Poet Laureate Society, read from the group’s review books on April 12 at the Wantagh Public Library.

Leaving poetry to the 'prose'

A group of 20 poetry enthusiasts gathered at the Wantagh Public Library on April 12 to take part in a poetry reading held by the Nassau County Poet Laureate Society. April is National Poetry Month and many people came out to a pair of readings to share their own work or just sit back and listen. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 4/19/16

'Dream the Impossible Dream' at BroadHollow Theatre Company's staging of "the Man of La Mancha," this weekend, 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

4/6/16

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

Wantagh retired Teacher Libby Segerdahl read “Oh the Places You’ll Go,” to Alyx Moss, 2, and other children in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday.

Wantagh joins in on ‘Read Across America’

About 50 children took part in the fourth annual “Read Across America” event on Feb. 29 at the Wantagh Public Library. In celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, the children had fun participating in nine different themed activities and two reading sessions, led by the Wantagh Retired Teachers United. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 3/9/16

Fourth- and fifth-graders listened raptly as Board of Education Vice President Joel Press read “How Much Is A Million?” by David Schwartz. Press was a special guest reader at the reading event kickoff.

A rip-roaring read

Jammies, a stuffed animal or two and, most importantly, books. Those were the ingredients for the successful kickoff of a reading program at Meadow Elementary School in Baldwin. The kids … more

By Adrienne Lyons | 3/1/16