The acute mental health challenges of children and teens, borne out by ballooning rates of anxiety and depression, are a reality universally acknowledged by mental health experts. Girl Scout Alicia …
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By Juan Lasso
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3/8/24
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In honor of Black History Month, Artists in Partnership hosted “Harriet Tubman: Herself” on Sunday afternoon, captivating audiences with an interactive and educational one-woman show.
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By Angelina Zingariello
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2/23/24
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Longtime former Valley Stream resident and artist Steve Breslow showed off 41 of his pieces at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library earlier this year. The exhibit, aptly titled “Recent Prints …
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By Juan Lasso
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2/23/24
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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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A lion was set loose in the Children’s Room at Waldinger Memorial Library on Feb. 10. Not the kind that prowls in tall savannah grass, but instead dances majestically to a pulsing drumbeat …
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By Juan Lasso
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2/16/24
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Residents of Bayville gathered in the heart of the village to celebrate the grand reopening of the Bayville Free Library on Feb. 3. For the first time in months the library was filled with patrons, …
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2/9/24
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After years of work, the end is finally in sight for the renovations and updates of the Bayville Free Library. A project that began in 2017 has culminated in a revitalized space whose improvements …
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By Will Sheeline
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1/12/24
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Sea Cliff’s Main Library was packed with residents, musicians and celebrants of all ages for the village’s annual holiday celebration. Featuring speeches from local religious figures and …
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12/8/23
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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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Under the crisp November sky, librarians, architects, engineers and politicians marked a significant milestone on Nov. 17 as they gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony heralding the commencement …
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By Will Sheeline
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11/24/23
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