April 2 was World Autism Awareness Day. Help spread kindness and increase autism awareness during the month of April. For resources, services, and a list of local events visit Specialized Autism Support & Information (SASI) – www.facebook.com/SASILongIsland The Community Library offers many resources for our adult patrons. Materials available in our Career & Business, general adult collections and digital library collection include such titles as: […]
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Gearing Up for the Spring Book Sale
Spring is almost here and there’s so much to be excited about! As the weather gets warmer we can spend more time outside, and hopefully soon we can gather with our friends and family and do all the things we love. One springtime event we all look forward to is the Literacy Department used book sale. The sale will take place on […]
U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class
Becoming a United States citizen is a great honor and privilege. The Literacy Department is proud to have helped over 125 community members achieve their goal of citizenship over the past 10 years. Did you know? The federal agency that oversees immigration is the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Federal oversight of immigration […]
Cultural Connection: Hygge
Cultures and people around the world often find clever and creative ways to adapt to their environment, which can provide inspiration for others. Let’s take a lesson from Denmark- despite it’s long, cold, and dark winters, it ranks towards the top of the world’s happiest countries. According to the Danes, happiness may be as simple […]
Black History Month 2021
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. […]
Open a Book to a World of Possibilities
Reach Out and Read is a national organization that partners with pediatric medical practices to place books into the hands of their youngest patients, many of whom do not have books at home. By partnering with pediatricians to integrate books into annual checkups, families learn the importance of reading and receive the books to get […]