Looking for a book but can’t find it in our catalog? Please let us know. We can borrow many titles throughout the Suffolk and Nassau library systems. We can also borrow books from the New York State Library and from many public and college libraries across the country.
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Got questions about utility scams, retirement planning, how to file a complaint with a company, mobile banking? The US General Services Administration has published the Consumer Action Handbook that can answer these questions – and MANY MORE. The handbook is free and on display in the Library. Be a savvy consumer and pick up a […]
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I’m a huge baseball fan and I faithfully follow and cheer for the New York Mets. As good as they are purported to be this season, there are a few members of the team who are in “batting slumps”. Jose Reyes, the esteemed Yoenis Cespedes and even the reliable Michael Conforto are all suffering from […]
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If you are looking for a good book – to borrow, to give or to receive – this holiday season… The library has lists of the best and the most notable books of 2017, written by reliable sources. Drop by and take a look. It’s going to be a long winter. Better start planning your reading list […]
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Attention Kindle users! Here are some changes coming to Overdrive and scheduled to launch on Monday, October 30. The Kindle format will now be the first format shown to users. You will be able to go into Settings and select “Kindle Book” as your preferred format. If you make this selection, it will only show titles where […]
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Words Have PowerBanned Books Week September 24-September 30.“A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, based upon the objections of a person or group. A banning is the removal of those materials.”- From the American Library Association (ALA)“Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the […]
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There is still plenty of time to get some summer reading done. We have reprinted lists of recommended titles. Ask for them at the front desk. Summer Reading (59 pages of summer reading ideas), The New York Times Best Summer Books of 2017, Publisher’s Weekly10 Mysteries with Women in the Lead, The Booklist Reader37 Books We’ve Loved […]
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We are the coolest place in town! Comfortable air conditioning and great books.Come in and pick one up. Winter at the Door by Sarah Graves A Winter Dream by Richard Paul Evans Winter Garden by Krisitn Hannah The Winter Girl by Matt Marinovich Winterkill by CJ Box The Winter of Frankie Machine by Don Winslow […]
Continue readingSome recommended summer reads to consider. We have them or can quickly borrow them for you. Curious? Check them out on goodreads.com or come in and let us tell you about these titles – and more! Fly Me by Daniel Riley Full Wolf Moon by Lincoln Child Things that Happened Before the Earthquake by Chiara […]
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Sunday, May 14th is Mother’s Day. To celebrate the day, we want to share a few books by or about Mothers. All different types of Mothers. Call us today to reserve a title or come on in! Lucky Boy She’s Not ThereFounding Mothers: the Women Who Raised Our NationMothers & DaughtersThe Spark: a Mother’s Story […]
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