Adult Program

A Century Plus:
Freeport Authors

presented by Cynthia Krieg,
Village Historian

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30,
2:30 p.m.

Meet some of Freeport's present-day authors who have added to the literary environment of our village. Learn about authors who have moved on to other places, but have left a legacy of interesting literature as well as fascinating stories that enrich the history of Freeport. Refreshments will be served.

Freeport Author: Lisa-Anne Ray-Byers

On July 18, 2007 Freeport author Lisa-Anne Ray-Byers presented copies of her book, They Say I have ADHD, I say Life Sucks: Thoughts from Nicholas to the Freeport Memorial Library.

Author Lisa-Anne Ray-Byers is a native of Bermuda. She immigrated to the United States after completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Communicative Disorders from Andrews University in Michigan. She has worked in education and special education for two decades with children of all ages. She has a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Adelphi University. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Multicultural Education from the College of New Rochelle. Ms. Ray-Byers is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist and is currently employed in the Hempstead School District. In addition to her duties as an educator, the author also writes a weekly question and answer column in four local newspapers entitled Ask Lisa-Anne. Her column covers topics in education, education law, special education, and related issues.

Adult Program

Career Counseling

TUESDAYS, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
by appointment

Are you looking for a job? Hoping to change careers? Then why not take advantage of the Library’s free career counseling? Lil Selwyn, the Library’s career counselor, can help you prepare a resume, write a cover letter, and get ready for that all-important job interview. Please call the Job and Education Center at 379-3274, ext. 504, to make an appointment.