Children's Room

WOW 🤎 What a wonderful turnout! Our Black History Month Djembe Drumming Interactive Storytelling & Dance Program was filled with rhythm, culture, and community spirit. Featuring Tamar Paoli-Bailey from the Elmont Cultural Center — thank you for bringing powerful energy, stories, and movement to our celebration! We are so grateful to everyone who joined us and made this event so special. 🪘✨ WOW 🤎 ¡Qué maravillosa participación! Nuestro Programa Interactivo de Tambores Djembe, Narración de Cuentos y Danza por el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana estuvo lleno de ritmo, cultura y espíritu comunitario. Con la participación de Tamar Paoli-Bailey del Elmont Cultural Center — ¡gracias por traer energía, historias y movimiento tan poderosos a nuestra celebración! Estamos muy agradecidos con todos los que nos acompañaron e hicieron este evento tan especial. 🪘✨ #BlackHistoryMonth #HempsteadPublicLibrary #Elmontculturalcenter #NassauLibraries

We are proud to have Mr. Shabazz’s artwork on display at Love is the Message, in celebration of Black History Month. Join us Thursday, February 26 at 6 PM for a special evening where Mr. Shabazz will showcase his work. Don’t miss out — all families are welcome! Nos enorgullece presentar la obra de arte del Sr. Shabazz en Love is the Message, celebrando el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana. Acompáñenos el jueves 26 de febrero a las 6 PM para una noche especial donde el Sr. Shabazz presentará su trabajo. ¡No falten — todas las familias son bienvenidas! #HempsteadPublicLibrary #Loveisthemessage #JamelShabazz #Art #nassaulibraries

This Thursday! Come to the Library for this important discussion on heart health and nutrition. There will be prizes and giveaways! February is American Heart Health Month. Heart disease hits African American communities harder than others, mostly because of higher rates of things like high blood pressure, diabetes, and stress. Learn ways to combat heart disease and live a healthy lifestyle. #nassaulibraries #februaryamericanhearthealth #BlackHistoryMonth

Last March, the Library was lucky enough to have Officer Espinosa at a Women's History Event. We are devastated by her untimely passing. On February 25th, you can buy a pizza and help Officer Espinosa's family. #nassaulibraries