Library

Baldwin/Freeport Libraries

The 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 remained closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic, they have re-opened with limited hours, with a “Library Takeout” program.

Ways to place an order include calling, emailing or visiting 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 Nicole Alcindor/Herald Top photo: Baldwin Public Library Director Elizabeth Olesh said that she has high hopes that the new socially distanced indoor seating will attract more residents to the library.

Bottom photo: The Baldwin Public Library was the first library in Nassau County to provide outdoor lockers, which allows for socially distanced pickups of library materials for community members.

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, Wednesday:

9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday: Closed until further notice.

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 Fax: (516) 868-9741 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. Sunday: Closed