2007 Readathon

Freeport Authors Read at FML's Annual Readathon

Tom Phelan

Gregory Carr

Barbara Jean Barr

Gale Virtual Reference

New Titles Added to Database

Gale Virtual Reference Library now includes:

Contemporary Poets, 7th ed. 2001

Contemporary Poets provides biographical and bibliographical information on 789 of the world's most important contemporary English-language poets, including 120 new to this edition. Entries include personal and career information, addresses, a detailed bibliography, a list of further reading sources, and more. Each entry also includes a signed critical essay covering each poet's career and works, written by an expert in the field.

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Biology, 4 volumes, 2002

Biology is a comprehensive collection of articles on all aspects of biological science, including its history and issues. Includes articles on biology-related careers and important individuals, as well as topics from active transport to zoology research. Amply illustrated with full-color photos and line drawings. Glossary illuminates scientific terms.

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FML in the News

Congratulations to the Freeport Memorial Library!

Freeport Memorial Library was chosen as a “Library of Distinction” in the new book Heart of the Community, The Libraries We Love, the first book to sing the praises and show the beauty of America’s beloved public libraries.

Library reference publisher Berkshire Publishing Group spent four months searching for libraries that are the cherished centers of their communities. The key selection criteria were: the library is of historical significance; the library is associated with an important event; the library is associated with an important person; the library is distinguished by its architectural design; and the library is of special significance to its community.
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Freeport Memorial Library was established in 1884 by Professor Loren M. Burdick, principal of the Freeport Schools, with funds raised by amateur entertainment. For a while, the books were kept in the clothes closet of the principal’s office in the Grove Street School. In 1899, the Board of Regents of New York State granted a permanent charter. This charter was signed by Melvil Dewey, founder of the American Library Association and creator of the Dewey Decimal Classification system. In 1920, Assemblyman Theodore Roosevelt (the eldest son of President Theodore Roosevelt and a founder of the American Legion) sent a $20 donation to be used for the establishment of a permanent library building. On Memorial Day in1924, the Freeport Memorial Library was dedicated as the first war memorial library in New York State. Today the Freeport Memorial Library is one of largest public library facility in Nassau County. More information about the history of the Library, can be found on the Library’s history website.

Readers' Advisory Databases

Helping You Find Great Books to Read!

Books in Print is a professional bibliographic database with more than 5.6 million in-print, out-of-print, forthcoming, book, audio book, and video titles. Freeport Memorial Library cardholders can read the first chapter of more than 48,900 entries and have access to full-text reviews from 15 respected, professional sources such as Booklist, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Choice.

Fiction Connection gives you book suggestions based on books you have already read, authors you like, or topics of interest. Easily create a personalized list of recommended titles based on characteristics you enjoy. Fiction and biography titles are included and suggestions can be printed or e-mailed for later review. You can browse books by title, topic, genre, setting, character, location, and timeframe.

NoveList is a fiction database that provides subject heading access, reviews, annotations, and much more for over 135,000 fiction titles. It also includes other content of interest to fiction readers, such as Author Read-alikes, What We're Reading, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, and Annotated Book Lists. For school media specialists and teachers there are Picture Book Extenders and articles on Teaching with Fiction.

NoveList K-8 allows you to discover the fiction titles that are popular with young readers as well as titles to use in your classroom. The NoveList Learning Center provides a complete introduction to the product and shows you how to use NoveList to meet the reading needs of your students. You can access the Learning Center by clicking on its link in the left hand column of your screen.

The Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP)

The Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) is an innovative, home-based literacy and parenting program serving families in Freeport. There are income eligibility requirements for the family and age requirements for the child. Families enrolled in the program receive free books and educational toys. For more information, please contact the Children’s Room, 379-3274, ext. 501.