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Welcome to the Freeport Memorial Library blog. We hope to use this blog to offer in-depth information about library services that we do not have room to explore in our bi-monthly newsletter. We look forward to hearing from you.

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Adult Program

Become Streetwise:
A Senior Safety Program

presented by Prof. Authur Cohen
Center for School and Personal Safety Research

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
2:30 p.m.

This slide/lecture focuses on such important issues as travel safety, public and home safety, and avoiding identity theft.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Adult Program

Research Your Family History

Appointments are available on
WEDNESDAYS, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sign-up at the Reference Desk

Julius and Joysetta Pearse of the African Atlantic Genealogical Society, will provide free assistance in searching family history using the Ancestry Plus subscription database.

Whether you are planning a family reunion or just have a curiosity about your ancestry, this is a great opportunity to create or add to your family tree.

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

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.

Monday, August 6, 2007

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.

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

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.

Friday, July 13, 2007

Adult Program

The Actors’ Colony in Freeport

TUESDAYS, JULY 24, 31; AUGUST 7, 14
7 p.m.
In the 1910s and 1920s, Freeport was known as the Entertainment Capital of Long Island. Many actors, musicians, songwriters, and entertainers came to Freeport for the summer. This four-part presentation will include: the L.I.G.H.T.S Club and its members, actors who lived in Freeport, and celebrity visitors to Freeport.

Adult Program


Dress Like a Million While Spending Only Pennies

MONDAY, JULY 16
2 p.m.
Learn the top five resources for finding designer clothes at the lowest prices, tricks for getting the best of the best, and how to build a wardrobe around a few classic pieces.