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Living In Franklin Square and Elmont
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Libraries Elmont Memorial Library 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont 11003 (516) 354-5280 Librarian in charge: Nadine Spano Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Friday: 9:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 4:45 p.m. Summer Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:30 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Friday: 9:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Sunday: Closed
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Hundreds of Nassau County residents took part in early voting at the Elmont Memorial Library in October 2020.
Franklin Square Public Library 19 Lincoln Road 11010 (516) 488-3444 Director MaryAnn Tweedy Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: Closed Summer Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday: Closed
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he libraries in Franklin Square and Elmont serve a vital function for the community. As a meeting place for clubs and organizations, the libraries also serve as havens for students who need to escape everyday destractions. Both libraries provide a free family movie viewing every week, live entertainment, lecturers, special exhibits, expert guests, and activites geared toward children and young adults to encourage them to read more, whether it’s a craft, game or seasonal celebration. They emphasize that achieving literacy is the key to a healthy and productive lifestyle, and there are many ways to experience it.
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Plaza Theatrical Producer Kevin F. Harrington, at lectern, announced the opening of a new musical theater at the Elmont Memorial Library in June 2021.
