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Library
Hours
Mon., Tues., Thurs.,
9:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 5:00pm
(Sept. - June)
9:00am - 1:00pm
(July - August)
Sunday
1:00pm - 5:00pm
(Sept. - May)
Holiday Hours
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Need to Find a Good Book?
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Have you ever asked yourself, what do I read next?
Pearl's Picks provides monthly suggestions from Nancy Pearl,
the most widely known librarian of our time.
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Database of the
Month
Prices4Antiques
Are you
familiar with the TV show Antiques Roadshow? If so, you'll love our
Prices4Antiques online database! You'll be able to learn the value of
your antiques, collectibles and fine art. It's easy to use,
informative, and a fun library resource!
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Ask Your
Governor, State Senators, and
State
Assemblyman not to make any further
cuts in state
aid to library systems. Click on the "Become a Library Advocate" icon
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Live Homework Help
Do you have
questions about Algebra or other topics? Just log on to Tutor.com and
you can connect one on one with a real, live tutor. Get answers to
questions on topics as varied as Math, Science,
Social
Studies and English! You'll get your answer fast and
accurately. Tutor.com is available for users from Kindergarten through
College Introductory classes.
Click here for Live Homework Help
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Have a question?
Need to know... Who? What? Where? When? or Why? Well, then, just "Ask
a Librarian".
Ask-a-Librarian
is an online service in which Professional Librarians are
available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your
questions using special software on the Internet. It's convenient.
It's easy. It's free.
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Do You Rollyo?
Rollyo
allows patrons to search the content of a list of specified websites
which professional reference librarians have evaluated for high
standards. Sites were evaluated based on content, currency of
information, ease-of-navigation, ease-of-use, and
timeliness information. To use Rollyo, just enter the search term in
the top box and use the drop down menu to choose the category that
best answers the question. Be sure to look for 'Custom Web Results' on
the Rollyo results page - skip over the 'Sponsored Links' and
Latest Custom News Results |
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2008 Vote for Books
Winner!
We've counted your votes and the winner
of the 2008 Vote for Books Election was
Chrysanthemum
by Kevin Henkes! Over 120 votes were cast by the children who visited
the Youth Services Department and our website between October 1 -
November 4. Our winner will be on display in the Children's Department,
along with other librarian favorites, as well as activity sheets for
the rest of November. Stop by and pick up a great book today!
(Youth Services Librarian Miss Elena with her pick
Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes) |
 Farmingdale Reads 2009 Writing
Contest
Attention
Farmingdale Writers! The Farmingdale Community Summit encourages
authors of all ages to participate in the Farmingdale Reads Writing
Contest. Entries can include a poem, song, persuasive letter, speech,
or essay based on one of the following:
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If you were a musical instrument, which instrument would you be?
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Describe a
world without music.
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Should
iPods be banned from public places? Why or Why Not?
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Imagine
that you are a song. Write the lyrics that express your
personality, goals, and dreams.
All entries
must be received by Monday, December 1, 2008. All entries can be
mailed to either Dr. Meryl H. Testut, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale,
NY 11735, Email:
mtestut@fpsmail.k12.ny.us, or Debbie
Podolski, Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale,
NY 11735, Email:
debbiepodolski@yahoo.com. Entries
will be selected for publication in the 6th edition of the Farmingdale
Writes Anthology.
The contest is open to all residents in the Farmingdale
School District.
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iTunes Audio Books
Bring your iPod to the library and download one of your favorite audio
books! Enjoy listening whenever and wherever you want.
Click Here for a Complete List of Titles
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 So Tiny
It Fits In Your Pocket ....
PLAYAWAY Pre-Loaded Digital Audio Books
PLAYAWAYS
are the first self-playing digital audio book. Enjoy it while commuting, walking, or working out.
Come see what is waiting for you to enjoy and just play away....
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Complete List of Titles. |
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 Career
and Education Resource Center (CERC)
Concerned about the current job market? Meet with our
career development professional for help in creating a job search
plan. Visit your CERC Center for reference books, online resources,
websites, and other tools to help you succeed. Contact the Reference
Department for more details and appointments at 516-249-9090.
Consultation Hours: Tuesdays: 1:00pm-9:00pm
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 Searching for Your Roots?
Have you ever wanted to learn more about your family's
history? The Farmingdale Public Library has many Genealogy resources
to help you get started. Just visit our genealogy link below.
Genealogy
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Sunday Afternoons At
the Library!
Fred & Adele Astaire: The Last Dance
Sunday, December 7
Time: 2:00pm
 Fred
& Adele Astaire were the most popular dance team of their day, until
Adele retired at the peak of their popularity. The Last Dance imagines
a backstage scene between Broadway performances of The Band Wagon.
Instead of resting, they sing and dance to some of their favorite
songs. Join Literary Entertainments in re-living this popular duo. All
are welcome.
Long Island Harmonica Club
 Sunday,
December 14
Time: 2:00pm
Enjoy the folksy, toe-tapping, light-hearted entertainment of the Long
Island Harmonica Club. Their music ranges from contemporary to
country, Americana to ethnic, and from the 1920's to the 1990's. All
are welcome.
Fun for the Whole Family!
Music in the Morning
 Saturday,
December 6
Time: 10:00am
All Ages and a parent
Join us for music and munchies at this fun winter sing
along. Seating is first come, first served. Preference given to UFSD
#22 residents.
Magic & Comedy of Jim McClenahan
 Tuesday,
December 30
Time: 10:00am
All Ages and a parent
Jim McClenahan is back by popular demand! Join us for a morning filled
with magic, comedy, and audience participation. Seating
is first come, first served. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.
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New At Your Library!
Attention
All Gamers!
The
Farmingdale Public Library has a new collection of video games.
Our collection will include games for the
following consoles:
Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, and Nintendo Wii. The collection is shelved
by the circulation desk. For a complete list of tiles and availability
click on the link below.
Video Games
Got Homework?
We thought you did! So come on and mouse click on over
to the library website to get your homework and project answers fast
and easy! Just use our FREE database called the Student Resource
Center. You'll find magazines, news, pictures, encyclopedia's, and
more on a huge number of topics! You can narrow down results by
content level, publication date, type of document, and much more.
Student Resource Center
Rollyo: Finding Information on the Internet Was Never
Easier!
Rollyo is an excellent way for patrons to use reference
librarian's expertise for finding and evaluating information on the
internet. Our librarians have come up with a group of websites by
subject that we have evaluated and vetted based on criteria as varied
as website currency, agenda, information quality, speed, thoroughness
and layout. Users can search in the various topics and get results
based on the websites that the librarians have chosen. Think of it as
"Google Plus" or as having a librarian by your side when you search
the internet.
iTunes for Young Adults
Bring your iPod to the library and
download one of your favorite audio books! Enjoy listening whenever
and wherever you want. Titles include Twilight by Stephenie
Meyer, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares,
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling, and many
more! Just come to the Reference Desk with your iPod, browse our
iTunes binder for available titles, and ask the Reference Librarian
for more information.
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"A good
library is a place, a palace where the lofty
spirits of all
nations and generations meet." Samuel Niger
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