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Welcome to the Reader Services Department:

Mary-Ellen Fosso, Christina Crocker, Donna Ballard, Marcia Blackman (Department Head), Janine Walsh, and Susan Saskin welcome you to the Reader Services Department Website of the EMPL web page. Our job is to provide you with books for the adult circulating collection, to keep the collection up-to-date, and to provide book discussions, working closely with the Public Relations Department. We publicize interesting aspects of the collection and just help to make EMPL the vital and exciting place it is!

Please browse our links to several sites. We've provided an e-mail address for your comments and suggestions. We hope you'll find lots of helpful information. Enjoy!

 

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Have you tried NoveList , our online readers' advisory tool? NoveList is a wonderful database to help you find fiction books based on your preferences. You can search the database by entering a title or author that you like, or you can even describe the type of book that you would like to read and NoveList will present you with a list of books that match your preferences.

 

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For Suggested Books On Slow Food, or Food That's Perfect for the Winter Months, Please Click Here.

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GOOD READS
GOOD READS (Google Directory Readers Advisory Search) - Good Reads is a great way to begin your search for reading guides for your discussion group.


 globeFOREIGN LANGUAGE COLLECTION - We now carry books in other languages. At this point in time, we have books in Chinese, French, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu. Click here to see the titles in our collection.
  End table ON THE BEDSIDE TABLE - Welcome to the East Meadow Public Library's new Book Blog where you will find book reviews, new services, a calendar of our book programs and lots more. We're looking forward to your comments, questions, and suggestions. Hope you enjoy reading what we're writing!

Read 'N Share READ 'N SHARE - Welcome to the Read 'n Share book club where avid adult readers can informally share the books they have read and enjoyed. Click here for more information regarding this new program. Click here to view the titles from the Read 'N Share meetings.
Best Sellers Club logo BEST SELLERS CLUB - By joining our Best Sellers Club you will be automatically placed on the reserve list for the latest fiction by your favorite authors. Click here for more details regarding this exceptional new program.

Book in a Bag logoBOOK CLUB IN A BAG - Welcome to the Book Club in a Bag Program, brought to you by the East Meadow Public Library. Click here for more details regarding this exciting new program.

books in a basketLUNCH 'N BOOKS - Twice a year we offer a series of four books for discussion. Join us at 12:30 PM when expert leaders will discuss literary works of fiction and non-fiction. You may bring your lunch at 11:45 AM; coffee and tea will be provided for a small fee. Click here for a listing of the books to be discussed and meeting dates. If you would like to see a complete list of all of the books that we have discussed in our Lunch 'n Books series, please click here.

crescent moon EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP - The library now has its own book discussion group that meets at 7:30 PM. Book selections are made with the assistance of Reader Services librarian Marcia Blackman, and copies of the book may be reserved at the Reference Desk.  Anyone interested in joining the group can just come and join us, no registration is needed. If you have any questions, please call Marcia Blackman or Donna Ballard at 794-2570, ext.236. Click here for a listing of the books to be discussed and meeting dates. If you would like to see a complete list of all of the books that we have discussed in our Evening Book Discussion Group, please click here.

Person standing in front of a large book LARGE PRINT BOOKS - Our library has one of the largest collections of large print books in the county. We are proud of our holdings and know that you will find exactly what you are looking for. If you don't find the book you want, please have a librarian check our large basement holdings. Click here for a sample of some of our newest large print titles.

BookmobileHOMEBOUND SERVICES - Mary-Ellen Fosso, our Community Services Librarian, provides library services for homebound residents. For patrons physically unable to come to the library, we offer a homebound program to deliver books to you. If you are eligible (a doctor's note will be required) please contact us for further information.

Magazines in a boxMAGAZINE COLLECTION - We have over 100 circulating magazines in our Browsing Room collection, featuring popular titles such as People, Modern Bride, Time, and Entertainment Weekly.

Pencil writing the word "new"NEW BOOKS IN COLLECTION - Check out the latest titles in the Reader Services 2011 book collection.

Librarian BOOK LISTS BY SUBJECT - Bibliographies prepared by the Reader Services Staff.
BookBOOKS AND READING LINKS - Useful websites for book lovers.

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Contact our Reader Services Department at readers@eastmeadow.info.

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1886 Front Street, East Meadow, NY  11554-1700
Tel: 516.794.2570   TTY: 516.794.2949