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FIVE TOWNS GUIDE
Your local Libraries
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he Covid-19 pandemic has caused many businesses to collapse, many people to lose their jobs, and practically everyone’s lives to be upended. Amid it all, libraries have often been overlooked. Yet, they have been working diligently to safely satisfy their patrons’ needs. During the lockdown, the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library moved to complete virtual services. William Ferro, the director, said, “Our eBook circulation went up over 300 percent and … the library added streaming services … which allowed patrons to view movies from home.” In Phase One, libraries offered contactless book pick-ups. HewlettWoodmere and the Peninsula Public Library have been able to distribute books to patrons who order online, receiving them by curbside pickup. At press time, the directors were looking closely at the infection numbers to see when they will be able to reopen for in-person services, with precautions. Carolynn Matulewicz, the PPL director, said, “It’s not looking like anything will be normal for a while, but we are trying to serve our community in the safest way possible for them and our staff.” The Levi Yitzchak Library Center, in Cedarhurst, has continued with its “A Little Curious” program over Zoom. The library is open for lim-
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Peninsula Public Library 280 Central Ave., Lawrence 11559 239-3262 Director: Carolynn Matulewicz Winter Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday Noon-5 p.m. First Wed. of each month 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library 1125 Broadway, Hewlett 11557 374-1967 Director: William Ferro Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday (Sept.-June 14) Closed The Linda Pinsky Memorial Library 859 Peninsula Blvd., Woodmere Membership is free. Open Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The Levi Yitzchak Family Center and Library
ited hours during the day and will resume regular programs when it is safe to do so. Chanie Wolowik, the Levi Yitzchak director, said the center requires “all patrons to wear masks and to socially distance.” The centers lets patrons select or return books in the building, but the center cannot be used for studying and reading.
564 Central Ave, Cedarhurst Monday: Closed Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Courtesy PPL
Top Photo: Peninsula Public Library Board President Audrian Gray, left, with Trustees Sarah Yastrab and Jeff Leb. Levi Yitzchak Library
Bottom Photo: The Levi Yitzchak Library in Cedarhurst accommodates children of all ages.
