New & Noteworthy @ WHPLibrary

For over a century, from the first flights by frail biplanes on the Hempstead Plains, to man’s walking on the Moon, Long Island has been on the leading edge of America’s aviation and space adventure.

History will come alive when you see the exhibits at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City and experience the IMAX movies that open up the world of science to young people.

Borrow the library's newest Museum Family Pass and find out about the aviation history that took place right in our own backyard!

The West Hempstead Public Library is joining in to support the first ever National Gaming Day @ your library, sponsored by the American Library Association.

Libraries across the United States will be playing games as part of this national event. We will join in the fun with Pictureka! , Chutes and Ladders, Sorry! and more board games.

Children ages 3 and up, parents and siblings are welcome. No registration required.

Gaming begins in the Children's Room at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 15, 2008.

Here are some helpful phone extensions to use when you want to reach a library department quickly. At anytime during your call to our main number (516) 481-6591, you may dial one of the following:

Anyone interested in the rich culture of European Jewry should visit the West Hempstead Public Library and spend an afternoon in one of our comfortable chairs exploring an encyclopedia that provides a living history of the Jews in Eastern Europe.

The YIVO Encyclopedia of Jews in Eastern Europe is the definitive reference work on all aspects of the history and culture of Jews in Eastern Europe, from the beginnings of their settlement in the region, to the present. Included are over 1,000 illustrations and 55 maps. The articles were written and edited by internationally recognized scholars and cover events, people, places and related topics.

This comprehensive resource is located in the Reference Area on the main floor of the library at call number R 940.04924 Y.

A Note from the Director:

"The West Hempstead Public Library and the Friends of the Library co-sponsored a concert on Sunday, November 9, 2008. The purpose of this "special" concert was to unveil the new Yamaha piano that the Friends had gifted to the library. The library has always had hand-me-down pianos. This is our first brand new piano.

A special performance by the Long Island Piano Duo, Yelena and Vladimir Polezhayev, debuted the new piano. Yelena and Vladimir were joined by their two sons, Anton and Simon, on violin and bass, respectively. The hour and a half concert was attended by 110 patrons. Everyone in attendance had a wonderful time.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the staff of the library, I would like to thank the Friends for their generous gift.

Regina Mascia, Library Director"

On Wednesday, November 12, a Norwich Terrier named Ruby visited the West Hempstead Library's Children's Room. Accompanying her, were the author, Maureen Sullivan and illustrator, Alison Josephs, to share how they created Ankle Soup, a new children's book. The appealing story is told from the point of view of a French Bulldog named Carlos in Grand Central Station on Thanksgiving Day.

Children collected in the children's program room to listen to the author and artist and meet Ruby, one of the canine characters. Later Friends of the West Hempstead Library set up a table where they sold autographed copies of the book