Post-Sandy Update - Nassau Library System

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Post-Sandy Update

Nearly all public libraries in Nassau are up and running. Libraries opened as soon as possible after Super Storm Sandy, providing warm places to charge cell phones and access the internet, programs and activities to keep children occupied and give adults a break from thinking about their losses, and public spaces for community members to get together.

NLS put together a list of sources of storm recovery assistance. Library staff at your local library can assist you in finding other storm-related resources as well as provide other information and help you find library materials of interest. We have also included a list of storm recovery resources for businesses prepared by The Long Island Business News.

Three of our member public libraries sustained serious damage during Super Storm Sandy. These libraries – East Rockaway, Island Park, and Long Beach – will likely remain closed for an extended time.

Temporary Accommodations for the Cardholders of East Rockaway, Island Park and Long Beach

The due date for library materials checked out prior to Sandy has been extended to January 2, 2013.
Late fees for library materials borrowed prior to Sandy will not be charged as long as they are returned no later than January 2, 2013.
Library cards issued by these three libraries that were due to expire between October 29 and December 31, 2012 have been extended until March 31, 2013.
Holds / Reserves may be placed, picked up and returned at a designated nearby library:
    For East Rockaway Cardholders – The Lynbrook Library
    For Island Park Cardholders – The Oceanside Library
    For Long Beach Cardholders – The Oceanside Library
You are also asked to return borrowed items at these three designated libraries.

Please Note

Your library card can be used on your library’s website to access databases and other online resources such as downloadable e-books and audio books, online homework help, and answers to your questions when your library is not open from a live librarian via Internet chat.

East Rockaway:	http://www.nassaulibrary.org/eastrock/
Island Park:	http://www.islandparklibrary.org
Long Beach:	http://www.longbeachlibrary.org