Our photograph collection comprises of 3 linear feet of material and span the years 1834 – 2004. It highlights Manhasset history, the library, schools, historic homes and author Frances Hodgson Burnett.
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For Syd Glasser, art is about the process and experimentation.
2019-20 Board of Trustees:
Charles Jettmar, President
Gloria Su, Vice President
Donald T. O’Brien, Financial Officer
Judith Esterquest, Trustee
William Hannan, Trustee
“Ordinary Things”
In Multi-Media
October 2- December 8, 2016
p4A Antiques Reference database is where you can find the answers to those questions: ” What is it?” and “How much is it Worth?”
“I was born to art, drawing as early as I could pick up a pencil, and took lessons throughout my childhood and all during high school, along the way falling in love with watercolor.
Galvin P. Bisserup, Jr. is the owner and principal portrait photographer of Glickman Studio Photographers which has been in Freeport, NY for 98 years.
“My art has always been the transmission of my emotions.
Featured in:
“Bits & Pieces” December 2018
Normal is boring, beautiful/pretty is boring.
John is a retired New York City art teacher.
My journey as a quilter began two years ago when I took a class in the Glen Oaks Library.
My parents gave me a box camera for my fifth birthday and I haven’t stopped taking pictures.
I concentrate on travel and street photography. I look for the funny, the curious, the remarkable, the outlandish, the stimulating, and sometimes simply the mundane because it looks good.
I like to combine photography with travel, and when I am away from home I like to play the role of flaneur, looking for interesting people, places, things and shapes.
I do most of my work with APS-C DSLR, but still shoot film occasionally- typically, medium format. There will, I hope, always be a place for that.
Sew Inspired: My Quilting Journey
When I was a middle school student, I was taught the art of wood etching by my father.
My artwork is an extension of my inner feelings.
Marc Josloff, who was recently honored as one of Long Island’s Top 25 “Advocates of the Arts” by the Long Island Arts Council in Freeport, is a painter, photographer and art educator who teaches painting and drawing at the National Art League in Douglaston, Queens.
“America America”- A Multi Media Exhibition
Bold vibrant colors combined with a strong geometric sensibility dominate much of Charlotte Sear’s work.
Ordinary Objects
Ordinary Objects
As a young artist, I’ve had a love for art ever since I was four years old.
“As a child I could only think of being an artist.”
“Creating art is always a journey: into time , memory and space…
“Ordinary Things” December, 2016- January, 2017
Born with limited vision, Sandy never knew what she couldn’t see.
“I am a traditional photographer that chooses to use digital techniques.”
“Candlelight Vigil”
My painting was taken from a Newsweek photograph of a candlelight vigil called “Young Glory”, honoring the victims of 9/11.
“In this exhibit I present watercolors with a principle focus on my observations during travel in the United States.
We’re bringing back our popular Bingo Game for Manhasset adults who join our Summer Reading Program.
Beginning Monday, June 26th, explore your library and the many things available to you with your library card. Complete activities and earn raffle tickets. The more you do, the more chances you will have to win our fun raffles!
Adults get a prize for registering and a raffle ticket for every activity completed.
There are weekly raffles and one Grand Prize drawing on August 14. Audiobooks count as reading too!
Click Here to log in or register on beanstack. You can also sign-up at the
2nd Floor Reference Desk to get started and collect your Registration Prize.
History Center Yearbook Collection
St. Mary’s Recordare- 1963-1992
St. Mary’s Gael– 1971-2015
Magnificat- 1958-1961
The Tower- 1938-
2007 MHS Alumni Directory
The Chief- 1988-2013
History Center Photograph Collection
The History Center Periodical Collection includes:
Nassau County Historical Journal– 1937-1961, 1980-2013
Manhasset Public Library Newsletters- Spring,1973-Winter,2011
Manhasset Club Life– November 1946- July 1965
North Shore Club Life– March, 1972- November, 1975
North Shore Magazine– Dec 1976- Jan 1977- Fall 1997
History Center Map Collection
Open for research by appointment only.
For additonal information contact:
Maggie Gough, Director
maggiegough@manhassetlibrary.org
Mission Statement
Developed by Antonia S. Mattheou, Archivist
The History Center at the Manhasset Public Library is open for research by appointment only.
For additional information contact Maggie Gough, Library Director: maggiegough@manhassetlibrary.org
