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Artists who work in oils, watercolors, graphic arts, photography and 3-dimensional art work are invited to apply for a one-month, one person show at the Freeport Memorial Library in 2016-2017. The deadline for submission of an application with CD-Rom with ten images, or ten 8x10 photographs is February 5, 2016. Click on thelink above for more information.

The Nassau Public Libraries Mobile application, which is currently available for Apple and Android devices, is available for download free of charge. The app provides a user-friendly interface for patrons to take advantage of all that the Library offers through their personal smartphone or tablet.

Users have the ability to search for materials, view events and programs, find additional information, reserve musuem passes, or select the research button to be directed to online resources and homework help.

To download the free app, visit your app store and search for Nassau Public Libraries Mobile.

Freeport Memorial Library cardholders 18 years of age or older may now borrow one of five Roku Streaming Sticks. A Roku Streaming Stick is a device that, when plugged into a televisions HDMI port, allows the user to stream a selection of movies and television programs over the users WiFi. Roku Streaming Sticks may be borrowed for 7 days, and may not be renewed. Users may not purchase or add additional content. Click here for a list of movies and TV series accessible through the Library's Roku Streaming Sticks.

The Library now offers access to a new online learning tool called Lynda.com. This service contains over 5,000 different courses on a variety of technical, creative, and business topics taught by experts in their fields. Courses can be viewed from your computer, as well as on your tablet or your phone after downloading and installing a free app.

SALVATION ARMY HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR

Freeport Memorial Library Director Ken Bellafiore with LibraryTrustee George Boulukos as Mr. Boulukosreceives the Humanitarian of the Yearaward at the 27thAnnual FreeportSalvation Army Civic Dinner for his currentvolunteer work with the National BoyScouts of America, his past positionas a Freeport School District Trustee, and his current position as Freeport MemorialLibrary Trustee.

The Freeport Memorial Library can now accept book donations in our new book drop from Better World Books. This book drop is located near the rear entrance of the Library. The books are sold, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Friends of the Library.

Please note that this book drop is for donations only; do not return Library materials in this book drop.

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