This is the library of my hometown, my childhood, and now my adulthood. (There was a lapse of library frequency during my adolescent years when I lost my library card and decided it was too much of a hassle to try to get a new one). The interior has changed--the children's nook has a handpainted fantasy land mural and the adult section is refurnished with dark wood and new walls and fresh paint.
The selection has grown but not by much. They are behind in contemporary authors and have few local Long Island writers on the shelves. Many of their books are old and falling apart--but I kinda like that about books.
One of my hugest problems with this library is that they aren't open to new events or workshops. I've tried working with the library director on new ideas because I like to give back to my community. It was a no go. No poetry readings in the library? Really? Sad.
Still, it's a nice place to hang. Always very quiet. Perfect for reading the day away. Bring a blanket in the summer, though, because the A/C is on full blast. But it's nice to take advantage of their A/C instead of paying out the wahzoo for your own.
ETA: No, no, I've downgraded. Upon recent search of their contemporary literature and all around poetry section, I found nothing NOTHING readable. For shame, Waldinger, for shame! read more
