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A former Elmont library employee pleaded guilty to embezzling money from the institution.

Former Elmont library employee pleads guilty to embezzlement charges

A former Elmont Memorial Library employee pleaded guilty to grand larceny charges on Sept. 1, admitting that she stole more than $260,000 from the library over six years, Nassau County District … more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/2/20

Grillmaster David Tillery of RMD Food Adventures taught Elmont residents how to barbecue grilled chicken, baby back ribs and grilled pineapple at the Elmont Memorial Library on Aug. 22. Sheila McIsaac, center, tried the chicken, ribs and salad after the demonstration.

Elmont residents barbecue with the master griller

Grillmaster David Tillery kept Elmont residents entertained, as he taught them how to make grilled chicken, baby back ribs and grilled pineapple at the Elmont Memorial Library on Aug. 22. Tillery, … more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/1/20

Library employees Angie Holloway and Maria Klein check patrons in, offer hand sanitizer and assist with curbside pickup at the front entrance of the library.

A phased reopening of Island Park Library

Island Park Public Library has been gradually reopening to patrons after having to shut down in March due to Covid-19. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 8/17/20

Baldwin library launches 'takeout' program

While the Baldwin Public Library remains closed to the public until further notice, its “Library Takeout” program has begun. Get an order in today. Ways to place an order include … more

7/29/20

Staff members at Rockville Centre Public Library are taking safety precautions and ready to serve patrons again in person.

Rockville Centre Library reopens its doors

After four months of closure to the public, the Rockville Centre Public Library has reopened its doors to patrons. On Monday, the library began offering limited services in the building, including allowing people to browse for books. more

By Jill Nossa | 7/17/20

The Lynbrook Library remains closed to the public as administrators contemplate the safest way to reopen.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway institutions face a new normal

Amid the still-serious threat of the coronavirus, local senior centers and libraries have tightened restrictions and adjusted to a new normal. more

By Julia Swerdin | 7/16/20

The Bayville Free Library has made curbside pickup available to its patrons during the pandemic.

North Shore libraries offer new services as reopening progresses

As libraries on the North Shore slowly reopen, it is becoming possible for them to add more traditional services to the virtual programs that have become prevalent in the past few months. With caution and creativity, these libraries are taking steps to continue offering their popular summer programs and reach their communities in new ways. more

By Katie Fenton | 7/14/20

The Glen Cove Library has implemented a curbside pickup service during the pandemic.

North Shore libraries offer new services as reopening progresses

As libraries on the North Shore slowly reopen, it is becoming possible for them to add more traditional services to the virtual programs that have become prevalent in the past few months. With caution and creativity, these libraries are taking steps to continue offering their popular summer programs and reach their communities in new ways. more

By Katie Fenton | 7/14/20

The Sea Cliff Village Library has used a variety of different programming to serve its patrons during the pandemic.

North Shore libraries offer new services as reopening progresses

As libraries on the North Shore slowly reopen, it is becoming possible for them to add more traditional services to the virtual programs that have become prevalent in the past few months. With … more

By Katie Fenton | 7/14/20

Lorraine Conlin, a Long Island poet, participated in the 2014 season finale of Oceanside Library and Kiwanis Club’s gazebo readings. This year, the readings will be virtual — with hopes to return to the gazebo in August.

Kiwanis Club and Oceanside Library’s gazebo readings go virtual

The 14th season of Oceanside Library and Kiwanis Club’s annual gazebo readings will go on this year — first, virtually, and hopefully in-person by the end of the summer, said Tony Iovino, who leads and founded the program. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 7/9/20