The Golden Link

Nassau Boces is looking to purchase a central location for all BOCES activities to be located at 1 Merrick Ave, Westbury.

To learn more about the referendum visit www.nassauboces.org/referendum

The vote on this referendum is Feb. 10, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Voting locations:

71 Clinton Rd. Garden City
21 Chestnut St. Greenvale
307 Eagle Ave. West Hempstead
2351 Jerusalem Ave. North Bellmore
1196 Prospect Ave. Westbury
2850 N. Jerusalem Ave. Wantagh

Garvies Point Museum, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove NY, 516-571-8010

All lectures are presented by George Allgaier

2/7 1:30PM Rocks and the Story They Tell
2/14 1:30 PM Minerals the Building Blocks of Rocks
2/20 11AM-2PM Get your Rocks and Minerals Identified by Allgaier. Plus the film: Eyewitness: Rock and Mineral showing at 11am, 2pm and 3pm.

All shows are on Saturdays starting at 2PM. Tickets are $10.
Call the box office for more information: 516-775-4420 or 631-581-2700

Cinderella
2/21
2/28
3/7
3/14

Gary Ferrar's Real Magic
2/14

Aristocrats
1/10
1/17
1/24
1/7

Nassau County Bar Association

Monday 2/23/09 at 7PM
15th and West Streets
Mineola, NY 11501

Reservations are recommended: 516-747-4070

Topics include:
Counseling Services and Workouts
Bankruptcy Option
Foreclosure Process
Investigating and Prosecuting Real Estate Crimes

Below is a list of the upcoming teen programs for February. Please remember to register prior to the class by calling 759-8300 or by emailing Ashley at goldcoast8300@yahoo.com. We'll see you there!

Thursday February 5th from 7-8pm-Write a Better Research Paper-Librarian Chris Schnupp will lead you through the proper ways to do research for that upcoming research paper or project. You will learn all about the library's databases and learn the best ways to search using Google.

Tuesday February 10th-6:30-8pm-Manicure Tutorial-Come learn the techniques of nail care utilized at salons today! Fee of $5 for Manicure Kit.

Thursday February 26th-7-8pm-Teen Consultant Meeting-Enjoy a night of pizza and discussion as this new group has their second meeting focusing on the ways the library can improve the teen experience. Newcomers are welcome! Community service hours are earned for each meeting attended.

See you there!

Ashley

These forms (AR-1 and AR-15) are now available at the reference desk, or you can download them here.

You can also get more information at Nassau County's Home Page.

Online Filing
Available January 2 to March 2.

Ask at the reference desk for a list of libraries participating in the following programs:

AARP--for middle and low income tax payers, with special attention to Senior Cititzens

Department of Senior Enrichment-Town of Hempstead--for Senior Citizens

Hofstra University VITA--for everyone.

Get ready for the 5th annual Essay Contest, hosted by The Nassau County Library Association.

Entries can be in essay or artwork form.

The topic of the essay is: "What does the Freedom to Read mean to you?"

Essays should be one or two pages and can be hand written or typed. This should be your personal point of view!

Create an original design or picture to be used as the logo. Submit entries on an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of paper.

Come into the library and get an entry form today!

Age group winners receive Barnes and Noble gift cards and be invited to a reception at the Carle Place Barnes and Noble.

Essays are due April 6th.

For a quick trip down memory lane, a Long Island history project or just to see what it was like "back then" visit www.longislandmemories.com. This site is hosted by the Long Island Library Resource Counsel, and houses the online digital collections of several Long Island Libraries, Universities, Museums and Historical Societies.

Enjoy!

Visit Recovery.gov to watch a video recorded by President Obama explaining the Recovery act as well as read documents related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

There is timeline showing government agencies action and when recipients will report how the money was spent. Click on IMPACT and see wher jobs will be created.

Submit your favorite baseball image for possible inclusion in an exhibit. Select photographs will be displayed at the Brentwood Public Library from May 2 - May 9. The image can be related to baseball in any way, shape or form. Crowd shots, baseball food, Little League games and more are all encouraged.

Send your image as a JPEG or on CD (Formatted for Windows) to:

Elizabeth Olesh
Nassau Library System
900 Jerusalem Ave.
Uniondale, NY 11553
elizabeth@nassaulibrary.info

The deadline is Tuesday March 24. Each artist may submit up to three images. There are no fees to submit work.

Please include the following info with your image:

Your Name

Name of Your Library

Your address, phone number and email address

Title of Piece

Framed Dimensions

Price, if your piece is for sale.

You can include a brief statement and biography or resume with your application.