Letter from the Director

Dear Residents,
On April 8, community members turned out to elect three new library trustees and approve the operating budget with a significant 3:1 margin of support. This vote of confidence means so much, both to the volunteers on our board of trustees, and to the employees who work daily to provide the very best resources and services.

Dear Residents,
On April 8, community members turned out to elect three new library trustees and approve the operating budget with a significant 3:1 margin of support. This vote of confidence means so much, both to the volunteers on our board of trustees, and to the employees who work daily to provide the very best resources and services.

The impact of technology on our lives is significant. From the single act of borrowing and reading a book or watching a movie, there are gadgets to make it convenient, but also complicated. Almost every day, a community member asks me for assistance with a digital device. Your librarians are constantly learning about these devices, and they are ready to offer personal instructions.

To date, we have over 1,000 members registered to borrow from our huge eBook collection. Please explore these vast holdings, which are available for 14-day loan periods, and download an eBook or audiobook to your device anytime, anywhere. They are ideal companions for your next business trip or vacation.

From our website or via our new mobile app, you can now request “on order” titles. We often order items months before their public release date, and now these titles can be easily found and requested.

With deepest gratitude, the board thanks Laurel Hollow resident Nancy Silver for her seven years as a trustee. Nancy’s architectural skills were a tremendous asset during construction and post-occupancy. Her knowledge and willingness to share her expertise really made a difference and has had a positive and permanent impact. With each farewell, there is a new opportunity to welcome new members, and this year, Helen Weinstein, Cold Spring Harbor; Tara Belfi, Laurel Hollow; and Aviva Franz, Laurel Hollow will join the board and begin 3-year terms.

Summerfest will be on June 26 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. New this year will be a petting zoo and assistance from the Cold Spring Harbor Lions Club. Club members will be selling water bottles and raffle tickets for a kayak. Each year, the CSH Lions Club donates a portion of the proceeds from their September Fishing Derby for children’s library events. We are grateful for their support.

We recently held several events that were very well-attended, but we realize that many members may miss an event. Here are the resource guides for two recent events you may have missed: Identity Theft Prevention (www.ag.ny.gov/consumer-frauds-bureau/identity-theft) and Start the Conversation (goo.gl/D6IZAG).

The May/June issue of the newsletter contains many programs for all ages. Please plan to attend the lecture by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory scientist Zachary Lippman on June 19 at 7:00 p.m. He will explain how he is increasing crop yields for tomatoes and the life-saving impact of his discoveries.

See you very soon!