New & Noteworthy @ WHPLibrary

The Library Board has decided not to submit the proposed 2010-2011 budget for a revote. The amount of the 2010-2011 budget will remain the same as the current 2009-2010 budget.

The Library will be closed on Monday, January 18. Many Americans celebrate this day by joining with volunteers across the nation on the 2010 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service to make a real in difference in their community.

Find local opportunities through the Long Island Volunteer Center or through the Corporation for National and Community Service:

So far 55 patrons have participated in our first survey of 2010. Multiple responses are allowed so the results add up to more than 55.

The Question is: What do you like best about the library?
- Free Internet access = 23
- Free Museum passes = 21
- Free DVD's, CD's, downloadable books = 30
- Free Programs for all ages = 27
- Free On-Line Tutoring = 08

If you haven't completed a survey for us yet, there is still time to give us your opinion. It'll take less than a minute. There are forms at the Reference Desk and in the Children's Room, or do it here!

The New York Library Association asks that library supporters participate in a “virtual” Lobby Day this Monday, March 9 to protest Governor Paterson's proposed $18 million or 18% cut in Library Aid.

The web letter on NYLA's Online Advocacy Center has been updated to urge the legislature to "Reject Governor's Proposed Cuts to Library Aid" so please send it even if you have sent previous letters. As always the more letters sent the better.

It only takes a minute. Just go to the NYLA website www.nyla.org and follow the “Become a Library Advocate Link.”

Please exercise caution when visiting the library.

The Nassau County Department of Public Works has construction operations underway on Hempstead Avenue. We've been told to expect lane closures, detours, limited driveway access, and limited side street access.

When traveling in the work zone, please be patient and slow down.

Don't stay away, but do stay safe.

Please be patient as we settle into our new home.
Thank you!!! from your WHPLIBRARY STAFF

The West Hempstead Public Library will be shutting our doors briefly while we complete our move to 500 Hempstead Avenue.

Our book and AV dropboxes will be open at both locations for the week beginning on Monday, October 22 until we resume our regular hours on Monday, October 29 at our new location.

Please drop in to see our beautiful new building beginning on October 29. We've missed you!