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Under Our Feet: The Resiliency of Our Drinking Water 
North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board present a virtual workshop

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 7 p.m.

Council Member Veronica Lurvey will lead a panel discussion on the state of Long Island’s underground aquifers that provide all our drinking water, threats to these important resources, and actions the North Hempstead community can take to keep them resilient in the face of climate change.

Click HERE to Register

 

 

America the Beautiful

This is a multi media exhibition showing the work of 25 very talented artists, celebrating the 250th anniversary of our country.
The work includes oil paintings, acrylic paintings, photographs, prints, pastels, ink, watercolor, colored pencil, fabric quilts, collage and mixed media.

On View: February 9, 2026 – June 12, 2026
Reception: February 21, 2026  2:00-4:00 PM

 

 

The Long Island Calligraphy Club

As the Lunar Year of the Horse approaches, all members of the Long Island Chinese Calligraphy Club extend their warmest holiday greetings to the residents of our community.

To celebrate this vibrant and energetic new year, they are delighted to present the “Year of the Horse Spring Calligraphy Exhibition.” Through the timeless art of brush and ink, they hope to bring age-old blessings from afar to our Manhasset neighborhood, filling every corner of the community with the joy and spirit of the New Year.

On View:  Stairway and third floor.
February 16, 2026 – June 5, 2026
Reception: March 28, 2026  2:00-4:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SU-CHOW TANNUZZO

The artistic style of Su-Chow Tannuzzo is deeply inspired from the Italian Renaissance, Baroque, and French Impressionism, seamlessly blending classical and Baroque composition with the luminous, expressive color characteristics of Impressionist art. and visual artistry.

Over 50 pieces are displayed in oil, acrylics and watercolor.

On View: October 11 2025 – January 23, 2026
Reception: October 25, 2025  2:00-4:00 PM

MARTIN GELLER

Martin Geller creates original digital compositions that aspire to embody the attributes and nuances of 20th century genres

On View:  Stairway and third floor.
October 17, 2025 – January 23, 2026
Reception: October 25, 2025 2:00-4:00 PM

 

 

 

MANHASSET-GREAT NECK CAMERA CLUB

These beautiful photographs are the work of 15 members of Manhasset-Great Neck Camera Club. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of photographic achievement and visual artistry.

On View: June 9, 2025 – October 3, 2025
Reception: June 21, 2025  2:00-4:00 PM

ART OF STANKO

Mike Stanko, a lifelong Long Islander has been showing his unique and whimsical art for over 20 years.
Stanko’s paintings are buoyant and optimistic, reflective of his colorful outlook on the world around him, and sprinkled with wit, reminding the viewer that “Life is for Fun”

On View:  Stairway and third floor.
June 13 – October, 2025
Reception: June 21, 2025  2:00-4:00 PM

Our Seed Library is open annually from April 1st- August 31st in the Cafe

Library Card Holders are now invited to check out seeds, plant them, and then harvest their seeds to return to the library at the end of the season!

How it Works:
Choose up to 3 seeds of interest to you
Complete check out sheet in the binder next to the seeds
Plant your seeds and watch them grow! |
Save and dry any seeds you have collected to the library
Repeat!

Seed Exchange Program:
Our Seed Library Exchange Program runs throughout the year, but is highlighted in the off season.
In leu of our Seed Library, from September to March you will find tools and guides on how to harvest seeds as well as recipes you can make with the seeds we offer.
If you would like to participate in our Seed Exchange program, please turn in your seeds to the circulation desk. 

More information:
Seed Library “What to Do”
Vegetable Seed Saving
Herb Seed Saving
Flower Seed Saving
Fruit Seed Saving

Available Seeds:
Flowers
Fruit
Herbs
Vegetables

 

 

MONDAY, JUNE 30 – SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025

Adult Summer Reading Begins Monday, June 30
Click Here for More Information 
Click Here to Register or log into beanstack
Register in person at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk and pick up a free registration prize. Or register online and visit the library to collect your prize. Complete activities over the summer and earn chances for weekly raffle prizes as well as a grand prize! Raffle drawings are held weekly starting Thursday, July 3.

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A TIME FOR PEACE

This is a multi media exhibition showing the work of 34 very talented artists.
The work includes oil paintings, acrylic paintings, photographs, monotypes, ink, watercolor, colored pencil, fabric quilts, collage and mixed media.

 

On View: February 10, 2025 – May 30, 2025
Reception: February 22, 2025  2:00-4:00 PM

 

 

Colorful Inspirations

This is a beautiful body of acrylic and watercolor paintings from four artists:
Carol Bruder
Young Chi
Roseanne Kaloustian
Nancy Wernersbach

On View:  Stairway and third floor.
February 10-May 30, 2025
Reception: February 22, 2025  2:00-4:00 PM

 

 

 

Click HERE to see the individual Tonies that are available to borrow!

Click HERE to see the Toniebox bundle availability!  A bundle includes one Toniebox and four individual Tonies.

Stop by to the Children’s Room to check them out.

Come and learn the ins and outs of being a babysitter! A certificate is earned after completion of the course.
Grades 6-8

Registration opens May 11, 2025  |  Register HERE!

Manhasset Calligraphy Group

This is the work of a wonderfully talented group of calligraphers who have used Tang poetry as the subject of their calligraphy works.
This is a joint exhibition showing at Manhasset Public Library, Flushing Public Library and Syosset Public Library. Each library has one hundred Tang poems displayed with an english translation attached.

On View: October 7 , 2024 – January 31, 2025
Reception: November 2, 2024.  2:00-4:00 PM

 

 

100 Books Before Graduation is a program for students in grades 7-12 that challenges you to read 100 books before graduating high school. While we understand this is a busy time for students, we hope to help keep your reading on track. Reading can provide stress relief, increase empathy, and improve your writing skills! Also, it’s fun!

This is a multi media group exhibition by 25 members of Manhasset Art Association.
This group has been in existence since 1948 and has so many talented members who have exhibited widely. They use many different mediums in this exhibition.

On View: June 8 , 2024 – September 27, 2024
Reception: June 15, 2024.  2:00-4:00 PM

This is a multi media group exhibition by 30 artists using varying mediums.
The theme “Favorites” allowed the artists to pick two of their favorite pieces and write an explanation of why this is their favorite.
The pieces vary from a 60 year old favorite painting to photographs taken while travelling, but all of them hold the viewers interest.

Long Island Black Artists Association(LIBAA)

This multi media exhibition presents the wonderful work of the members of the Long island Black Artists Association.

 

A critical formal component in all works of art, ‘composition’ directs the many choices an artist makes when constructing the visual elements of picture making.
This exhibition presents works by artists who visually compose in a variety of mediums, and convey their personal approaches to composition in these wonderful works on display.
Curated by Thomas Germano and Juliette Vaissiere
For more information: https://www.compositionalinventions.com/

Did you know?
We are happy to announce that we have digitized the Manhasset Press Newspaper spanning February
10, 2012, through December 12, 2022. This part of our newspaper project will be added to the New York
Heritage Digital Collections. To view copies of local newspapers that we have digitized please Click Here .

Or Visit our History Center on the website and click New York Historical Newspapers.

Local Author Materials

The library may acquire self-published books when they feature unique local content, fit
the scope of the Library’s collection and meet our selection criteria. Standards that apply
to our collection selection and maintenance apply to the Local Author materials.

● Authors must reside in Nassau County or the book must take place in Manhasset, or
otherwise demonstrate a strong local interest.
● Authors must submit a copy of their book for review by library staff along with the
Local Author Submission Form. The review copy will be returned upon request.
● A positive review in one or more of the major review journals (such as Library
Journal, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist and Publishers Weekly) is
the best way to bring a title to our attention. We are more likely to consider the
addition of a self-published book if it has been reviewed in a major review journal.
● Please include a link to the book’s website and links to reviews or other coverage in
the news media (if available).
● The author must represent and warrant full ownership and/or legal rights to publish
all material in their book.
● Local authors offering a book for inclusion in our Local Author collection must
understand that the book is property of the Manhasset Public Library and subject to
the Collection Maintenance guidelines applied to other library materials.

Local Author Submission Form

 

This is a multi media group exhibition by 40 artists using many varying mediums.
The theme of  “Then and Now” allows us to view one piece the various artists created at the beginning of their artistic career, and a more recent piece.

 

On View: January 15, 2023 – April 14, 2023
Reception: January 21, 2023.  2:00-4:00 PM

Manhasset Art Association

Manhasset Art Association

This is a multi media group exhibition by the members of the Manhasset Art  Association.
It is also a celebration of their 75th anniversary.

This talented group of artists display a wide array of mediums and we are very pleased to host them at Manhasset Public Library.

On View: September 25, 2022 – January 5, 2023
Reception: October 1, 2022.  2:00-4:00 PM

Splish Splash Water Park

Looking to cool off this summer? Look no further than Splish Splash! The water park caters to all ages and preferences, offering thrilling slides for the adrenaline junkies and a Lazy River for those looking to unwind. The park opens May 23.
Take the whole family and beat the heat with discounted tickets.  Tickets are $44.99 when using the Manhasset Library Promo Code. (Tickets generally cost $49.99-$79.99)

To proceed with your purchase, please follow these simple steps:

1. Access the provided link, here, or scan the QR code below


2. Scroll down to “Corporate Partner”
3. Enter code 26manhasset where it asks for a promocode & click “check code.”  You should get a green check mark
4. Select “Get tickets” & select the desired number of tickets you need
5. Click “Continue” to proceed

Wildlife Conservation Society
Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, New York Aquarium, Queens Zoo & Prospect Park Zoo
Normal pricing is as follows:
General Admission tickets range from $41.95 – $6.95 depending on the park and your age.
The Library is offering a 20% off discount on admission tickets to each of the WCS parks. Tickets are purchased online at bit.ly/3BD7a64 Enter Promo Code: MPL

Manhasset High School Advanced Students Exhibition

This is a multi media group exhibition by the students in advanced art classes at Manhasset High School.
This talented group of artists display a wide array of mediums and we are very pleased to host them at Manhasset Public Library.

On View: May 23, 2022 – September 16, 2022
Reception: June 11, 2022.  2:00-4:00 PM

 

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Art in a Pandemic, is a multi media group exhibition.
The Covid 19 pandemic has been a stressful time of uncertainty for all of us.
This group of artists used their art to document that experience and find comfort and strength in the creative process.

On View: February 28, 2022 – May 6, 2022
Reception: March 12, 2:00-4:00 PM

 

 

Sydney Weisman, our featured artist, is an 18 year old recent graduate of Roslyn High School. As a student of art at the Roslyn School of Painting for the past five years, Sydney has produced a wide variety of oil paintings, experimenting stylistically as she continued to develop her craft.
The current exhibition at  Manhasset Public Library includes sixty seven works of art and is the first comprehensive showing of Sydney’s art.

On View:
August, 2021 – January, 2022

Long Island is home of both native (aggressive) and non-native (invasive) species. Invasive species are organisms that are not native to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction is a constant challenge to the protection of our natural resources.

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Teen volunteers contributed their time and talent to showcase their artwork in our Tiny Art Exhibit.

Board Meeting Minutes December 14, 2022
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Special Board Meeting Minutes – Election Results – April 6, 2022 
Board Meeting Minutes March 23, 2022
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Board Meeting Minutes February 2, 2022
Board Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022

LOTE Online For Kids allows children to enjoy the magic of books in World Languages from the comfort of their own homes! Each book is provided with an English translation to help develop multilingual reading and listening skills.

 

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