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Paging the perfect gift? Make it a book.
I always give books as gifts, but my method of delivery has moved into the 21st century. No more hard-cover tomes wrapped and tied in holiday cheer. more
Students at the James Dever School poured over tables full of books to choose from.
Dever students get to pick a book
Students at James A. Dever Elementary School gathered around tables stacked with books of all kinds recently from which they could choose one to take home for free. The PTA-sponsored event, … more
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Librarian Lena Sau, center, handed bags of books to volunteers Jean Rechner and George Ellard to be delivered to homebound residents of Valley Stream.
Waldinger Library seeks helping hands
Everyone is entitled to read a good book. That’s the belief of staff members at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, and that’s why they created the homebound delivery service nearly two decades ago. more
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'Amerikanah' with a side of Jollof rice
Two of my favorite pastimes are reading and eating, and, after years of trial and error, I have discovered the happy coincidence that I can do both at the same time. more
Winners of the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library’s annual bookmark contest, from left, are Asha Gajraj, Alexa Kosinski, Manal Moid, Robert Munafo, Ethan Fazal and Noah Bodden, joined by children’s librarian Jaclyn Kunz and Mayor Ed Fare.
Valley Stream's young readers make their mark
“Fizz! Boom! Read!” is the theme for summer reading programs at libraries across the United States, and the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library in Valley Stream has embraced that message. more
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Billy Florio, of Valley Stream, with some of the photos he has received and existing “Images of America” books.
Book to document Valley Stream history
Valley Stream’s history has been well documented over the years, and soon, that history will be recorded in a well-known book series. more
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Susan Infield with her dog, Dakota, the inspiration behind her first published book, a children’s story about the benefits of pet adoption.
New book a window into pet adoption
A decade ago, Susan Infield never imagined herself being a dog owner. But at the insistence of her children, she relented, and it became a life-changing experience. more
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Fantasize your way through February's fury
So, how about this winter? more
Brother and sister, Thomas DiCarlo and Connie Atkinson, released their first novel on Sept. 30 called
Siblings pen first novel
Growing up in Valley Stream, the brother and sister duo of Thomas DiCarlo and Connie Atkinson were always very close and both graduated from South High School in 1970. For the last seven-plus years, … more
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July reading list in red, white and blue
What makes us American? What defines us and sets us apart? In honor of the Fourth of July, I assembled a list of novels to help us discover the essence of America, help us probe the heart and soul of our great country. more
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