Longwood Public Library January/February 2025 Newsletter - Winter Reading Challenge & Community Updates

Aug 22, 2026

Longwood Public Library January/February 2025 newsletter invites all ages to join a Winter Reading Challenge featuring reading, listening, and programs for raffle tickets, with registration beginning January 6 via Beanstack. The issue highlights a traveling inflatable planetarium, a Stargazing event with grade-based times, a Puzzle Swap collection, and participation in the Great Backyard Bird Count 2025. It also shares Friends of the Library updates, trustee election and meeting schedules, library hours/closures, and genealogy and local history resources including archival assistance and genealogy drop-ins.

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CategoryLifestyle

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Pages43

Reading Time1 h 6 min

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Winter Reading Challenge

Stargazing Spectacular: A Planetarium Adventure

Puzzle Swap Alert

Great Backyard Bird Count 2025

Friends of the Library Updates

My Public Library Pop-Up

Trustee Election Information

Library Board Meetings and Hours

Local History Room

Ask an Archivist

Ancestry.com and Genealogy Drop In

Longwood Public Library January/February 2025 Newsletter Winter Reading Challenge: Illuminate Your Mind! All ages Embrace the magic of the Northern Lights with our Winter Reading Challenge! Adults, kids, and teens of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in reading, listening to books, and enjoying exciting programs to earn raffle tickets. Your tickets could win you fantastic prizes, thanks to the generous support of Friends of the Library! Registration begins January 6 on our reading app, Beanstack and [longwoodlibrary.org. Plus](longwoodlibrary.org. Plus) , don’t miss Cradle of Aviation's traveling inflatable planetarium—an out-ofthis-world experience! Raffles supported by Friends of the Library. | Stargazing Spectacular: A Planetarium Adventure
Saturday, February 15
Children (grades K-2) at 1:00 pm OR
Children (grades 3-6) at 1:30 pm
Teens (grades 7-12) at 2:00 pm
Adults at 3:00 pm
See inside for more info.
Register online at [longwoodlibrary.org](longwoodlibrary.org) | | --- | | Puzzle Swap Alert!
We’re collecting puzzles for an upcoming Puzzle Swap! Donate your gently used puzzles and get ready to refresh your collection. More details on page 5. | | Join The Great Backyard Bird Count 2025!
Our library is excited to participate in this global birdwatching event. Be a part of the fun and help track bird species in our area! More details inside | Thank You, Friends of the Library! Longwood Public Library received a generous $8,000 donation from the Friends of the Library during their December General Meeting. Learn more about the Friends and become a member at: [longwoodlibrary.org/friends](longwoodlibrary.org/friends) What do you love most about your library? Stop by our My Public Library pop-up event on Saturday, January 4, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm or 2:00-4:00 pm to share your story with a photo and a quote—no registration needed, just drop in! Can’t make it that day? Email [us at askus@longwoodlibrary.org](us at askus@longwoodlibrary.org) or fill out the participation form on our website at [longwoodlibrary.org/mypubliclibrary](longwoodlibrary.org/mypubliclibrary), and we’ll get back to you. All ages welcome! | Trustee Election Information
District residents who are interested in running for the Board of Trustees of the Longwood Public Library are invited to submit petitions to the Director’s office no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, March 10, 2025. Petitions may be picked up in the Director’s office, beginning Monday, February 3. They must be submitted with a minimum of 25 district resident signatures. The trustee election coincides with the library budget vote which will be conducted by paper ballot at the library on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The newly-elected trustee will serve a five-year term, beginning July 2025. Residents interested in the trustee position should contact Lisa Jacobs, Library Director, at (631) 924-6400 x275 or [lisa@longwoodlibrary.org](lisa@longwoodlibrary.org) for more information about the duties and responsibilities of library trustees. | | --- | | 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Winners
Nassir | Library Board Meetings 2024-2025 Board of Trustees Lauren O’Connell President Victor Massian, Jr. Vice-President Gail Lynch-Bailey Gretchen Rodney Clayton Hudson Lisa H. Jacobs Ann Hofbauer Secretary Financial Chairperson Building Chairperson Library Director Assistant Director Library Board Meetings Wednesday, January 15 at 7:00 pm Wednesday, February 26 at 7:00 pm The book drop is open 24 hours Library Closed Tuesday, December 31 – New Year's Eve Wednesday, January 1 – New Year’s Day Library Open Monday, January 20 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, February 17 – Presidents' Day Hours Monday–Friday: 9:30 am-9:00 pm Saturday: 9:30 am-5:00 pm Sunday: 1:00-5:00 pm Newsletter Design – Raquel Kolasinski Opinions presented by speakers and organizations do not reflect an endorsement by the library. Bayles Loc

FAQs

How do readers register for the Winter Reading Challenge, and when does registration start?

Registration starts January 6 on the library reading app, Beanstack. Participants can read or listen to books and join programs to earn raffle tickets.

When is the traveling inflatable planetarium and how is it scheduled by age group?

The Stargazing Spectacular planetarium event runs on Saturday, February 15 with different start times for children (K-2, 1:00 pm; 3-6, 1:30 pm), teens (2:00 pm), and adults (3:00 pm).

What is required to run for the Library Board of Trustees, and what is the key election date?

District residents must submit petitions to the Director’s office by 5:00 pm on Monday, March 10, 2025, with at least 25 district resident signatures. The trustee election coincides with the library budget vote held by paper ballot at the library on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

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