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.

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.

Bi-lingual Program

Conversation Circles

Circulos de la Conversacion

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Intermediate Level/Nivel Intermedio

Leaders: Mary Robinson and John Zaluski
THURSDAYS, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
JULY 12, 19, 26; AUGUST 2

The Library is bringing back its popular program to help native Spanish speakers improve their English conversation skills and help native English speakers improve their Spanish conversation skills. Participants alternate speaking in English, then in Spanish, in 15-minute intervals. There is no teacher or instruction provided during these sessions. Light refreshments are available.


Lideres: Mary Robinson y John Zaluski
LOS JUEVES, de 6:30 a 8:30 p.m.
JULIO 12, 19, 26; AGOSTO 2

La Biblioteca continuará el programa popular para ayudar a las personas que hablan Español, a mejorar sus habilidades conversacionales en inglés, y las personas que hablan inglés, a mejorar sus habilidades conversacionales en español. Los participantes alternaran conversaciones en inglés y luego en Español por intercambios de 15-minutos. No hay maestro ni instrucción para estas sesiones. También se proveerá refrigerios ligeros.

Art Exhibits

Freeport Memories:
Now and Then

July 1 to 31, 2007
Reception: Saturday, July 14, 2007
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.


The Freeport Memorial Library and the Freeport Historical Society present an exhibit of photographs of houses, events and people from historic Freeport. If you have items you would like to share, please bring them to the July 14 reception.