Women's Day Magazine Library Contest

As the economy continues its slump, libraries nationwide continue to play an important role in communities everywhere, as people turn to them for free entertainment, to connect to the Internet and look for jobs. This spring, the Freeport Memorial Library, the American Library Association (ALA) and Woman's Day magazine want to hear your thoughts on why the library is important to your community.
From now through May 9, 2010, women 18 and over are invited to tell their story in 700 words or less and send it to womansday@ala.org. Up to four stories will be highlighted in the March 2011 issue of Woman's Day or womansday.com. For more information and to read the official rules, visit www.womansday.com/ala.

Book donations to FML

Two local artists donated a copy of their books to the Freeport Memorial Library. The first photograph is author, K.A. Minton (on the right) with librarian, Maggie Marino (on the left). His book is entitled, Moonlight over Paris. The second photograph is author, Ellen Pickus (on the left) with librarian, Maggie Marino (on the right). Her book of poetry is entitled, Unbroken Promises.

Thirtieth Annual Juried Photography Show

This premier show sponsored by the Long Island Council at Freeport will hold its awards reception in the Library on June 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Health Fair for the Physically Challenged

On Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to noon, the Library will sponsor a health fair for the physically challenged and their families and friends. Various organizations will share information on the different types of services and products that are available, and a speaker will present information about current health issues.

Preschool Fair!

On Saturday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to noon, the Library is hosting a preschool fair. If you are considering sending your child to preschool and are curious about programs available to the community, there will be representatives from local schools who will explain their programs and answer your questions. Also, see what age appropriate programs the Library has to offer. This program is open to the general public and no registration is required.