The Nassau Public Libraries tour began June 12 and ends today, August 12. For two months, visitors to the 58 libraries received a blue sticker placed on a map of the county’s libraries. Prizes were awarded for the 5th, 15th, 30th, 50th, and 58th stops. Certain libraries were designated as ones where the 30th and 50th prizes were distributed. Those who visited all the libraries, earned a certificate along with a chance to win a special raffle. The theme for the tour was “All Together Now.” Libraries promoted this theme with signs and events, many paying tribute to the music of the 60’s and 70’s. I especially liked the logo of two cats traveling in a car.
My daughter and I got a late start on the tour. Recently passing her road test, she was using the tour to learn how to navigate and learn the various roads around Long Island. While we didn’t earn many prizes, we had fun visiting the libraries and the nearby attractions and plan to continue visiting libraries to “check out” their individual and varied designs and offerings.
Here are some libraries we toured:
Last but not least, my home library. I’m a retired librarian who still works as a substitute there.
To see more details about these libraries, check out my Facebook posts for these dates: June 26; July 5; August 1; and August 9. If you participated on the tour or on any other library tour in your area, please comment about your experience.
Ruff Drafts 