Tel. 631-264-0567
Mission
The Amityville Public Library serves all residents of the Amityville Union Free School District, encompassing East Massapequa, North Amityville and the Village of Amityville. The Amityville Public Library is a place for its community members to share, to learn and to create. The Library and its staff serve as facilitators for the community and patrons in those endeavors.
Roles
Share
The Library will:
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share popular materials;
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digital access and resources;
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space and a safe environment;
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build bridges into the community (outreach and social media).
Learn
The Library actively promotes:
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reading and literacy for all ages and abilities;
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promotes digital literacy for all ages and abilities;
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provides materials and resources in various formats for independent study;
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builds on the community's and individual's motivation to access information.
About Us
Create
The Library provides:
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materials and resources that encourage discovery, inspiration and entertainment;
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provides programs and cultural outlets;
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enables community members to find opportunities to be a part of the creative process.
Library's Role as a Facilitator
The Amityville Public Library embraces its role as Facilitator by:
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providing access to space and resources;
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providing knowledgeable staff;
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providing training and learning opportunities;
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providing a safe environment;
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bring resources into the community through a Virtual Library (homepage), mobile outlets (ex. Book Bike, Little Free Libraries) and collaboration with community groups;
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serving the community which includes all residents of the Amityville Union Free School District (East Massapequa, North Amityville, Village of Amityville;
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evolving with the changing needs of the community.