The Golden Link

Open a door to reading, writing and speaking for an adult in your community. Workshops are ongoing all over Nassau County.

visit: www.literacynassau.org
or call 516-486-2789

Literacy Nassau
250 Fulton Avenue
Suite 514
Hempstead, NY 11550

Old editions of magazines in the adult browsing area are now circulating for 7 days.

This community resource is available at the reference desk but we'll be blogging some of the highlights over the next few weeks.

Adopt a Holocaust Survivor

Sponsoring organization: Holocaust Resource Center www.temple-judea.com

Students are paired with a Holocaust Survivor, and will learn of the survivor's childhood, the war years and the time since liberation. This interaction provides an in-depth look into history that cannot be duplicated reading books.

contact info:
Irving Roth, Director, Holocaust Resource Center
516-621-8049
irving.roth@verizon.net

ArtReach

Sponsoring Organization: Friends of the Arts

Students are paired with a professional in theatre, music, fine art or dance. Students will work with the professionals to collect and record the personal history of individuals in the area. Then both the student and the professional artist-in-residence will create a performance or presentation that reflects the life of the individuals of the community.

contact info:
Susan Ruth Cohen, Director of Arts Education
516-922-0061
susan@fotapresents.org

Keep Checking Back, We'll be Adding More Soon!

CS

Here are some web sites that can help!

Riley Guide
Resume and cover letter writing tips, interviewing help, salary negotiation advice and much more

Nassau Civil Service
Recent job announcements, most jobs require taking a civil service test.

New York State Government
Recent job announcements, most jobs require taking a civil service test.

Monster
Post a resume, search for jobs and get helpful tips along the way.

Hot Jobs
Powered by Yahoo! Post a resume, search for jobs and get helpful tips along the way.

Career Builder
Post a resume, search for jobs and get helpful tips along the way.

Hound
National and International jobs that gathers listings right from company websites.

Career Path
Advice, career guidance quizzes and resources.

Higher Ed Jobs
Search for jobs in College and Universities. Limit search by Administrative, Faculty, Professional.

Teaching Jobs
Search throughout the State of New York for teaching jobs. Must have correct certification.

USA Government Jobs
Search for Federal Government jobs. Useful info center, job resources for Veterans.

Student Jobs
Federal Employment for students in College, High School or Grad School.

Federal Jobs
Career One Stop is sponsored by the Dept. of Labor.

Local Employment Hempstead
helpful starting point for job seekers

Civil Service Long Beach

Civil Service North Hempstead

Warriors to Work- help provide employment for returning war veterans 516-572-8451

Try Career Cruising in Gold Coast's Database pages

Hi everyone,

Below is a listing of the teen programs for January!

Parents and teens please share this information with each other.

Thursday January 15th from 7-8:30-Reading for Results: Parents do you want to help your teens read better? Teens, do you want to make more meaningful connections to your favorite authors & characters? Take your reading comprehension to the next level under the direction of certified High School teacher Shane Sweeting.

Thursday January 22nd from 7-8:30-The first Teen Consultant Meeting! Our group will have its first meeting. It will be a night of getting to know each other and pizza will be provided. Remember, participants will receive community service hours for attending. Topics of discussion will include which materials you would like us to order, ways our library can improve the teen experience, book club ideas, which programs you would like us to offer, and anything else you would like to discuss. Our second meeting will be held on February 26th from 7-8:30. If you would like to attend please either send me an email @ goldcoast8300@yahoo.com, call, or stop by the reference desk on your next visit. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thursday January 29th from 7-8pm-Dandy Candy! Make some yummy candy under the guidance of MaryAnne Impostato.

Saturday January 31st from 2-4pm-Computer Animation. Learn the basics of computer Animation taught by a professional from Sharper Training Solutions.

These programs are open to everyone in grades 6-12. Invite your friends! Registration is required so please stop by or call the library if you would like to attend. If you have any questions please feel free to email me @ goldcoast8300@yahoo.com.

Hope to see you there!

Ashley 

The following programs will be held at the American Legion on Glen Head Road.

Remember to check with the library as all programs are subject to change.

1/28 Ebay, 7-9 PM
2/2 Job Search Strategies 2-4PM
2/4 Kayaking 7-8:30 PM
2/9 Resume Advice 2-4PM
2/11 Microsoft Excel Part I 7-9PM
2/23 Interviewing 2-4PM
2/25 Empire Driving 6:30-9:30pm
3/4 AARP safe driving 8:30AM-5PM/6:30-9:30PM
3/11 Microsoft Excel Part II 7-9PM

The IRS has stopped granting accounts to libraries wishing to stock forms, as a result we will not have hard copies of any Federal Government forms. Feel free to use our public computers to view and print out forms (.10 a page)

We will update this blog with a list of libraries that do have the forms.

Nassau County's Information and Assistance Fair will be held Tuesday 2/10/2009 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Broadway Mall, main level near Macy's. Click here for directions to the mall.

This fair is to help with application for benefits and entitlements.
Here is a sample of what you can receive assistance with:
Blood Pressure Screening
Food Stamp, EPIC and HEAP applications
Health Insurance and Financial applications
Legal, Housing, Consumer, Crime Prevention, Senior Saftey and Medical Assistance
Medicare and Medicaid Assistance
Services for Veterans and Physically Challenged
Social Security Information
Volunteer and Employment Opportunities

Good Luck!
cs