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Welcome to the Commack Public Library Blog! Our professional librarians and I will be contributing to this informational site with news of the many programs, materials and services that the Commack Public Library has to offer. Please let us know what you think by e-mailing us!

-Laurie Pastore

Access Business Sources from Home

March 11th, 2010

Home Office Desktop

Did you know that you can do much of your business research from the comfort of your home? Check out some of our business resources that can be accessed from your home computer (or smart phone) with a valid library card barcode.

Additional business links:

TB On The Rise

March 7th, 2010

TB is on the rise, and we need to be aware.

Long a feared and dreaded disease, TB was the eighth leading cause of death in children 1 to 4 years of age during the 1920s. Thanks to improved living conditions and medical care, by the 1960s TB decreased drastically as a death among children in any age group. But TB is making a comeback, particularly among the homeless, those in prison, HIV infection and drug resistant strains.

Listen to the Wind Illustrator Visit with Susan L. Roth

March 3rd, 2010

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Monday, March 8th
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Kindergarten - 12th Grade
To Register please call 499-0888

Join us for an afternoon of art and inspiration as Susan L. Roth, illustrator of Listen to the Wind, discusses her best selling book and collaboration with author Dr. Greg Mortenson. Ms. Roth will also demonstrate her unique style of collage illustration.

Posted by: Ms. Albano

VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA)

March 3rd, 2010

Did you know that a VITA site has been established at the Suffolk County One Stop Emplyment Center to help all Suffolk residents who are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit?  Volunteers, trained by the IRS, will help you to apply for this tax credit.

There will be no charge for EITC eligible filers.  Bi-lingual service is available, too. This service will be available until April 15th. Appointments are necessary, so phone 853-6544.

Posted by S. McGuire

New Nintendo DS Game Added to the Collection

March 2nd, 2010

Nintendo DS

PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS THE LIGHTNING THIEF
NIN DS #44
Some heroes are made, and some are born. Enter a world where you are in command of Percy Jackson and his allies as you battle for survival in a world ruled by vengeful Greek gods. Explore the world to reveal the hidden secrets of Camp Half-Blood, the Underworld, and even Olympus itself! Assemble your perfect team then match wits and strength against fantastical opponents from the pantheon of Greek mythology, including Medusa, the Hydra, and the Minotaur! Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and older / Fantasy Violence.

Irish Tales and Tunes

February 28th, 2010

The Walt Whitman Historic Site is offering a children’s program of Irish Dancers, Tales and Tunes. Award winning dancers will explain the history of Irish costumes and dances. There will be performances of soft and hard shoe Irish dancing by internationally known champions from the Mulvihill-Lynch Studio of Irish Dance. Various musical instruments will be introduced and explored. There will also be Irish folktales, fables, music and storytelling.

Saturday, March 6 at 1pm
$7.75 per child/chaperones FREE
Walt Whitman Birthplace State historic Site
246 Old Walt Whitman Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746

SMILE

February 28th, 2010

As we bid adieu to sweet February, much unpleasantness, obviously, comes to mind. Although February is commonly a month of winter storms, the storms of this February have been uncommonly frequent and out-sized. As if that were not enough, even figuratively, this February has been uncommonly tragic, given the humanitarian disaster befalling Haiti.

Still, despite all this, February also brings with it a message of hope rather than that of distress.

Local Job Fairs & Career Information

February 27th, 2010

Job Seekers

Looking for a job?  Check out the upcoming Suffolk County Job Fairs and the Suffolk County Public Library career information resources by clicking on the links below!

Posted By Ray Arroyo

Friends of the Library - CPLingo!

February 22nd, 2010

Friday, March 12th at 7:00 p.m.
Register at the Circulation Desk

Come out for a family night of fun and games. It is an old favorite game with a new name. Lots of great prizes to win, lots of smiles, laughter, and family time. It is $5 per person payable at registration. Bring your own markers, crayons, or highlighters. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. for this exciting event. As you check in the night of the event, you will be given your game pack. Additional game cards may be purchased at the door for $2.00 each. This is a non-refundable event.

New Games Added to the Collection

February 20th, 2010

NINTENDO DS

BEJEWELED TWIST
NIN DS #43
Spin and match explosive gems for shockwaves of fun in an all-new version of Bejeweled twist! Rated E for Everyone.

FAST FOOD PANIC
NIN DS #42
Create the best restaurant in the world by cooking up yummy dishes, making your customers happy, greeting them when they stop by, and keeping your restaurant squeaky clean. Rated E for Everyone.