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More than 200,000 books are available for loan. Both the adult and children's collections are among the best of Long Island public libraries.
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Audio visual materials include books on cassettes, compact discs, cassettes, videocassettes, and DVD's. More than 15,000 periodicals are available for your reading pleasure or research.
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The local history collection contains extensive documents, newspapers, photographs and memorabilia about Hicksville.
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Internet access is available. Parental consent in person is mandatory under 18 years of age.
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Computer systems available for public use include 20 Dell Pentium Systems. Seven systems are dedicated to the Online Public Access Catalog, and access to the Hicksville Library's online databases, and eight systems are dedicated to internet access. Two computer systems are available in the study room for adults to access Microsoft Office software, and three systems provide access to educational games and Microsoft Office in the Children's Department.
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A public meeting room is available for organizational use.
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Cultural programs are offered regularly. They include musical and dramatic groups, arts and crafts workshops, films and many children's programs. Watch for announcements in the local papers, at the library or in the newsletter.
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Fax Services - $1.25 per page in New York State, $1.50 per page in the continental United States and $5.00 per page for international faxes. This charge applies to outgoing faxes.
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Interlibrary Loan Service - The Reference Department can access Nassau, Suffolk and OCLC Member Libraries to obtain materials for Hicksville patrons.
