Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library

Our library is the heart of Plainview-Old Bethpage. To find out more about our programs and offerings go to:

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Holiday Closing Information:
-The Library will close at 1 pm on Wed., Dec. 24.
-The Library will be closed all day Thurs., Dec. 25.
-The Library will close at 5 pm on Wed., Dec. 31.
-The Library will be closed all day Thurs., Jan. 1.

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The Library is open!! Spend no money at the Library to read a good book! Use the power of your Library card today!

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The Library will be closed all day on Thursday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Happy Thanksgiving!

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The POB Public Library will be offering limited services for approximately three weeks, with library closures beginning Sunday, October 5- Wednesday, October 8, 2025, to complete essential infrastructure. Go to https://t.co/hiKjRgLNzy for more!

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Take action for Libraries! Tell Congress not to defund Libraries! Learn more and take action here: https://t.co/JISosNcDjM

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To wrap up National Library Week we decided to get colorful and dress in our favorite colors! We're certainly not feeling blue today, even if some of us are dressed in blue! We can't wait to see what next year brings us! Thanks for such a fun week!

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Batter up!! Today we're facing off and showing off our favorite sports team, from baseball to hockey, real to fictional. Our workers are slam dunking on their sports apparel! And don't forget to tell us whether you prefer the book or the movie of each of the sports titles!

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Welcome to Fandom Day! Today our library workers celebrated fandom day by wearing a shirt of their favorite fandom. From books, to movies, to music, and more! And speaking of fandom, can you guess these famous characters based on their silhouettes? Comment down below!

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Happy National Library Week 2025! We wanted to share the books that made us readers! From the "Very Hungry Caterpillar" to "The Lord of the Rings" books change lives! What book made you a reader? Or what is your favorite genre to read?

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Reminder that April 6-12 is National Library Week, and each day we will be hosting a different event at the library! For more information: https://t.co/y36QITl3uV

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It's April 1st. Don't be fooled by any elaborate pranks today.

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Our traveling Library card was spotted in Bremerhaven, Germany! We can't wait to see where the Library card will go next! 🌎
Did you know you can send pictures of your traveling Library card to [email protected] ? Adventure awaits! 📖

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Critical library funding has been threatened, and we need your help! Visit https://t.co/ygArNl45Yq to tell your state and federal representatives that we can't afford to lose $19 million in IMLS funding in NY!

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We're excited to announce the Community Service Department has been renamed the Adult Programming and Events Department. This change better reflects our commitment to providing engaging programs for adults.
(Lt to Rt: Meghan, Teri, Andrea [Dept. Manager], Angeline, & Christine)

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Join the Reference Department on Thursday, March 20 for a "Title Swap"! This is a fun opportunity to gather with book-loving friends. Hear about what we've been reading, and you can share a title you've enjoyed!
Registration requested at [email protected]
Walk-ins Welcomed!

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We have new eBooks on our Pre-loaded Kindles! Check them out for 28 days! For a full list of eBook titles go to: https://t.co/fsQJNVik9E

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Tickets still available! "Storytime with Beauty and her Prince" is being held on Thurs., Feb. 20 at 11am. Ages 3 and up with adult. Be our Guest as Beauty and her handsome Prince tell a magical storytime!

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Look at the cards our tweens and teens made for community service. These cards will be send to children and teens receiving treatment in hospitals. Your tween or teen can earn credit for community service, to learn more go to: https://t.co/isaEEPIqEW

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Celebrate Black History Month!
"History has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own" - Michelle Obama