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BALDWIN GUIDE
Baldwin/Freeport
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he Baldwin Public Library is a longstanding institution in the community that it serves through educational, cultural and recreational activities and services. The Baldwin Library’s mission is to provide programs that promote community engagement and enrich the lives of all local residents. While the Baldwin Library remains closed to the public until further notice because of the coronavirus pandemic, there is a “Library Takeout” program. Ways to place an order include calling, emailing or visit-
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ing an online catalog. Call (516) 223-6228 ext. 159 to leave a voicemail with your requests and provide your full name and library card number. Email takeout@baldwinpl.org with your requests and include your full name, phone number and library card number. Wear a mask when picking up your order. A library staff member will contact you to schedule your pickup and give you an order number. Patrons may return materials to the book and media drops. For more information and to learn more about online services
still being offered, visit baldwinpl. org/takeout. Photos by Maureen Lennon/Herald
Top photo: The Baldwin Public Library celebrated its 100th anniversary with a Centennial Gala on Oct. 5, at which, from left, Mike Randell, Jim and Leigh LaPorta, Devon Kelly, Madeline Atkin, Tara Mahoney and Ryan Kelly joined the fun. Bottom photo: More than 100 people gathered in the library’s Reference Area, which was turned into a temporary dance floor, at the celebration.
Baldwin Public Library Address: 2385 Grand Ave. 223-6228 Director: Elizabeth Olesh Fax: 623-7991 Email: info@baldwinpl.org www.baldwinpl.org Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday: 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5p.m. Summer Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Sunday: Closed
Freeport Memorial Library Address: 144 W. Merrick Road, between South Bergen and South Ocean 379-3274 www.freeportlibrary.info Temporary Limited Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Regular Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday (Sept.-June): 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (July-Aug.): 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday (Sept.-May): 1 p.m.-5 p.m. (June-Aug.): Closesd
