Do you own a smartphone, tablet or other gadget that has you puzzled? Stop by the Library and spend up to 30 minutes with one of our resident geeks. They’ll answer almost any question you may have relating to technology, so bring your device down and ask away!
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m.
Sundays (October and November 2017) from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to a solar eclipse. This will be seen best in the United States. However, although we are not in the path of the total eclipse, we will still see a partial eclipse. Join us for a day of fun and discovery, as you experience the eclipse. Click the flyer image for more details.
On March 7, East Meadow School District residents voted to approve a joint School District/Public Library capital project bond referendum by a vote of 2,031 Yes to 835 No. Thank you for your support!
Information on the proposed Library project can be found at http://www.eastmeadow.info/about-the-library/renovations/
Did your printer at home run out of ink? Are you inside the library with your laptop, tablet or smartphone and need to print something? Give the Library’s Pharos MobilePrint system a try. Using one of the two methods outlined below, you can send documents or photos to MobilePrint and then release them at the Print Release Station located behind the Reference Desk. You’ll need your library card number and PIN to use the system. Printing costs ten cents per black and white page and thirty cents per color page. MobilePrint will work with cards issued by any one of these 52 libraries in Nassau.
NOTE: Funds can be added to your account by using the Add Value Station located near the Reference Desk copier. Funds deposited cannot be used at other libraries.
Option 1: Upload Your Document(s)
[Use this option if you have a file system that you can browse, such as a PC, Mac, or Android device]
and browse for your document.Option 2: Email Your Document(s)
[Use this option if you can’t browse files with your device (typical of iPhones, and iPads) and some Android devices]
Supported File Types
Documents .doc | .dot | .docx | .rtf
Excel .xls | .xlt | .xlsx | .xltx | .xltm | .xlsm |.csv
Powerpoint .ppt | .pptx | .pptm | .pot | .pps | .potx | .ppsx
PDF .pdf
Images .jpg | .jpeg | .png | .bmp | .gif
Email .txt | .mht | .eml
Visio .vsd | .vss | .vst | .vdx | .vsx | .vtx | .vdw
The 2016 edition of the Library’s Who’s Who in East Meadow publication is now available. The Who’s Who is a community directory that is published online annually and contains helpful information for new as well as longtime residents of East Meadow.
Library staff have upgraded the Library’s public Wi-Fi infrastructure to the latest 802.11ac standard. This update has vastly improved speeds and eliminated dead spots. The network’s ability to handle more devices has also been enhanced. We welcome you to visit and try it out. Be sure to connect to “Library.” A network password is no longer required. Please report any issues to staff at the Reference Desk.
Did you know? The Library offers a fun Summer Reading Program for all ages: children, teens, college students, and adults. Sign-ups for all programs commence on Monday, June 8. Use the links to find out more.
CALLING ALL ARTISTS! The annual juried art show for East Meadow residents is fast approaching. There are so many talented artists living in the community and this is their opportunity to show their works. Prizes will be awarded for Best in Show and First Place winners.
An Opening Reception will be held on Sunday, April 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served and music provided by pianist, Kokila.
For more information access the Entry Form (.pdf).
Have you been pressured into joining the digital age by family, friends or work? Do you own a smartphone, tablet or other gadget that has you puzzled? Stop by the library between 2 and 4 on Tuesday or Thursday during the months of January and February and spend up to 30 minutes with one of the library’s resident geeks. They will be available to answer questions you may have with technology, so bring your device down and ask away! Please do not feed the geeks.
The East Meadow Public Library will host its third Star Wars Reads Day on Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 11AM to 5PM. Activities will be held throughout the day and will include a special performance by the Empire Saber Guild. Empire Saber Guild is the New York temple of Saber Guild, an international organization of performers and costumers dedicated to Star Wars.
Come join the fun!