Dear Residents,
You have many choices today about how and where to get information, and your librarians are constantly seeking out reliable and verifiable sources. Now more than ever, the notion of trust plays a key role in our decision-making process. Whether you are faced with challenges or opportunities for yourself or your family, the public library is your gateway to sources that educate, enlighten, and entertain.
On Tuesday, October 2, the first Community Conversation was held at the South Huntington Public Library. Over 90 people attended the event, which was sponsored by all the public libraries in the Town of Huntington and the Leadership Huntington Foundation. A distinguished list of panelists and facilitator Joye Brown of Newsday listened and responded to audience questions about living, working, and thriving in the Town of Huntington. There are two more programs planned for early next year: Growing Community in March 2013 and Suburbs for the Next Generation in May 2013. Learn more by visiting Community Conversations on Facebook.
If you are looking for good conversation and great literature, then plan to attend an extra-special event honoring our veterans on Wednesday, November 7 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. David Ware of St. John’s Church and Andy Roberts, from the Rosen Center at North Shore-LIJ, will join me to discuss Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand.
We read to educate and entertain ourselves. In NYS, schoolchildren will now be required to read nonfiction in Kindergarten. Your librarians are collaborating with school librarians to develop appropriate reading selections. Many nonfiction titles are available today, and new items will be added throughout the school year.
Each month, hundreds of items are requested and renewed online. As of today, you may also renew DVDs. If you want to be reminded to pick up or renew an item, you can now modify your online record and give us your cell phone number. No more arriving home to find a message on your answering machine.
This holiday season, we are pleased to be a Marine Corps Toys for Tots drop-off location. When you visit the library, please bring a new unwrapped toy for needy children on Long Island. This act of generosity will bring joy to both the giver and receiver.
Once again, the Library Foundation has inserted a donation envelope into this issue. Funds from the foundation enable your public library to offer music programs, museum passes, and special events for families and children. All donations are tax deductible and really make a difference. Thank you.
Best Wishes for a happy and healthy New Year!