It's September: Get A Library Card!

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Longwood Children’s Department wants to make sure that your child is among the two-thirds of Americans who carry the smartest card of all – a library card. Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to use the library as a source of lifetime learning. So, sign up for a library card! Each child who signs up for their first library card will receive a “Welcome to the Library” bag filled with a special treat. Please bring your child’s birth certificate if they not yet enrolled in school. For those children who already have their own library card - show it to us and enter a raffle for a special prize! For more information, call the Children’s Reference Desk, 924-6400.

Hollywood Favorites Now Available

A new feature has been added to our Downloadable Video Service, also known as "My Library DV". It's called Hollywood Favorites and World Cinema. There are over 500 popular and international films now available to download. Click on the My LibraryDV icon on the homepage to see a full listing.

Send a fax at the library

The library has installed a public fax machine for your use to send faxes. The machine is located in the Adult Department, next to the color copier. You may pay by using a credit card only. The cost is $1.50 for the first page, and $1.00 for each additional page (domestic calls). The cost is $4.95 for the first page, and $3.45 for each additional page for international calls. We are not able to receive faxes at this time.

Longwood Twisters Plant a Tree

Scout Service Project Enhances Library Grounds

Doug Weiss, a member of Boy Scout Troop 433 in Middle Island, recently completed his Eagle Scout service project by leading a group of volunteers who created a walking path on the southeast corner of the library property. It looks great, Doug! Thank you!

Library Budget Vote Approved

The proposed budget for 2008-2009 was approved on Tuesday, April 8, 322-100. Gail Barraco was elected as trustee for a five year term. We thank the community for its continued support.

The New Bricks Are In

The second order of commemorative bricks have been installed along the south sidewalk in the library parking lot. Two additional trees have also been planted. The Friends of the Library wish to thank all who participated in this beautifcation effort.