I read “Lady Chatterley’s Lover,” my first banned book, when I was 12. My friend lent me the book, and I found the good parts by the dog-eared pages. The experience did not compromise my moral compass or corrupt me in any way I can discern. I am not recommending the book for today’s 12-year-olds, because it’s a pretty boring read, but I am advocating that a broad spectrum of books be available to students who choose to read them.
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By Randi Kreiss
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2/23/24
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Perhaps we Americans are overly confident in the belief that our constitutional rights, including the First Amendment right to free speech, are inviolate.
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By Chuck Lavine
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11/30/23
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On Oct. 2, Malverne High School students participated in an interactive lesson that shined a light on their favorite childhood books that are currently at risk of being banned at schools …
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10/13/23
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Twenty years ago, I became one of the more than 4 million women in America who are breast cancer survivors.
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By Siela Bynoe
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10/12/23
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Libraries remain the hub of their communities, and one way they are serving neighbors is by coordinating efforts to help those in need.
As part of the Great Give Back — a community …
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By Mark Nolan
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10/6/23
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Do you have something old, unusual or perhaps even bizarre? Have you ever wondered if it was worth anything or perhaps very valuable?
Bring your items for a free appraisal at the West Hempstead …
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By Mark Nolan
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9/28/23
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The Lakeview Public Library held a Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta Sept. 14 featuring music, games, food, crafts, and more.
As part of its ongoing community outreach programming, the library held …
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9/22/23
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Got the itch to act? Want to become a star of stage and screen, but aren’t quite sure where to start?
The Lakeview Public Library will host an Open Mic Night on Oct. 19, at 6 p.m., …
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By Mark Nolan
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9/15/23
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Some 158 million Americans voted in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, but 63 million eligible people could not because they weren’t even registered to vote.
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9/14/23
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Got the itch to act? Want to become a star of stage and screen, but aren’t quite sure where to start?
The Lakeview Public Library will host an Open Mic Night on Oct. 19, at 6 p.m., …
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By Mark Nolan
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9/8/23
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