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Marilyn Volz of the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library excitedly utilizes the new Better World Books bin, located at the rear of the parking lot.

What's new at the Valley Stream library?

The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library was recently selected as one out of five libraries to host New York Times best-selling author Susanna Kearsley. more

By Grace Poppe | 6/5/13

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, participating in Brooklyn Avenue School’s readaloud for the first time, reads “When Lightning Comes in a Jar” to a group of students on May 16.

Community shares some stories

Each class at Brooklyn Avenue School got a special visitor last week. The school hosted its annual Readaloud on May 16, in which members of the Valley Stream community shared books with students. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/23/13

Mary Parisi was one of nearly a dozen teachers who spoke to Central High School students, as she discussed the book “Who Moved My Cheese” by Spencer Johnson.

You won’t hear ‘shhhh’ in Central's library

The old idea that libraries should be quiet enough to hear a pin drop doesn’t work for Lisa DiChiara. The Central High School librarian believes it should be a place where students and teachers gather to share ideas, work together and, yes, make a little noise as long as a little learning is taking place. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/24/13

First editions are among the offerings at the Long island Book & Ephemera Fair.

Treasure hunting at the Long Island Book & Ephemera Fair

Book lovers and memorabilia collectors will find a showcase of treasures awaits them this weekend. Other highlights include a fashion and food event at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park and a concert with the American Chamber Ensemble. more

4/3/13

Going under cover for a perfect gift

Recently I sent a very dear friend a Kindle copy of Louise Erdrich’s most recent novel, “The Round House.” more

1/3/13

Wheeler Avenue students Isabella Chungata and Michael Ott show some of the books that have been collected to give to schools damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

Students collect books for damaged schools

Though Valley Stream’s school buildings fared well after Hurricane Sandy, that wasn’t the case everywhere on Long Island. Several schools in Oceanside, Island Park, East Rockaway, Long Beach and other coastal communities suffered significant damage. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/13/12

Salvaging the bones on storm-tossed shores

What I saw: lines of people, bundled against the cold, gas containers in hand, waiting, shuffling their feet to keep warm, waiting even longer than they thought possible for enough gasoline to get their cars going. more

11/15/12

Fifty shades of serious summer reading

It is said that there are only two stories: Boy Meets Girl or A Stranger Comes to Town. The runaway best-selling trilogy “Fifty Shades of Grey” is both of these and then some. more

6/7/12

Stephen Miller recently published his first book, "Web of Contradiction."

Valley Stream author’s first novel hits the Internet

Sports, movies and stamp collecting are some areas that often pique people’s interests when they’re experiencing some downtime. These hobbies and interests don’t always lead to work in the future, but for Stephen Miller, it did. more

By Brian Croce | 5/4/12

Local resident Marie Barret, with her published book, “Ms. Irene Is So Demanding.”

Book on Hurricane Irene launched in Franklin Square

Local resident Marie Barret, the first-time author of the children’s book, “Ms. Irene Is So Demanding,” which focuses on hurricane safety and preparedness, was celebrated by dozens of locals on March 30, in Franklin Square. more

By Jackie Nash | 4/10/12

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