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The community has responded in more so than those at other librames across Long Island, and the country. Northport-East Northport school board member Kay Hutchins Sato said, \Other libraries say, 'Here's the book- list and find it yourself.\\ If the libran- ans in Northport and East Northport don't have something. however, they get on the phone and cali for it, look for it and even offer suggestions for related resources, \which they don't have to do,\ Sato said. \They personally make sure that I know they are doing every- thing in their power to help me out.\ kind. Library-hosted Jpg subtle, everyday Sato grew up in events, from con ___ ' | | Atlanta, Georgia. certs to book-sign- graces are what patrons, lived for some time mgs and workshop employees and in Rockville Centre. are typically filled to capacity, and resi- dents are eager to educators mention first when asked what makes Long Island, and has been around quite a few libraries in her volunteer their myn- f ood career as an educa- ad talents. Quite the: library a g tor. Still, she said. tellingly, most of the Neighbor. \When I was a kid. hbrary district's it's not like any bonds and budgets pass overwhelmingly at the polis. Before voters approved the 1995 bund that ushered in a renovation of the East Northport and Northport library branches in 1997 and 1998, respective- ly. seven years were spent laying the groundwork for public approval. \It was a tremendous accomplish- ment.\ library Director Stephanie Heineman said last year. \We sought the community's input and the result has been wonderful.\ When the millennium rolled around. patrons were asked to \vote\ for their favorite books of the century. The library then incorporated readers' selec- tons into Northport artist George Hart's sculpture, Millennium Bookball. This five-foot diameter wood and bronze sculpture includes 60 miniature books that Hart engraved in gold leaf with the utles of patrons' picks - Catcher in the Rve top among them. This year, construction concluded on Courtyard, which offers an outdoor amphitheater-styled seating and perfor- mance space. Rather than propose pay- ing for the project by raising library taxes or floating a bond, the library asked for donations and ultimately raised $136.000 (and counting) through an auction of local artists work; a con- cert series; grants, and private sponsors. Some architectural services were also donated. Jean Snyder. a Northport resident for 40 years, said, \I think everyone was very, very willing to contribute. There was no question for them to reach their goal. It was very simple because every- one is appreciative of what they've done with the library.\ In light of all these impressive, large- scale accomplishments so fresh in everyone's memory, it is further testi- mony of success that the subtle, every- day graces are what patrons, employees ° and educators mention first when asked what makes the library a good neighbor. 'One of the most often heard remarks has been that the local librarians go out of their way to accommodate requests, library 1 remember from back in those days, and 1 have never experienced the warmth and the depth of commutment that | have in Northport.\ Sally Herzog, lead librarian for Northport-East Northport School District who also works as a part-time children's librarian at the public library. agreed. She said that everyone in the schools - from parents and children, to teachers and libramans - enjoy work- ing with the Northport-East Northport Public Library. \The cooperation between the school district and public library is phenome- nal. Any time one of the school libran- ans needs something for a teacher, we call them up. I always tell parents here at school how fortunate they are. Public libraries are the biggest bargain people are ever going to find.\ She especially looks forward to hear- ing the young adult authors that the public library arranges for the district's muddle school students to visit each year. Snyder, a past president of Northport Rotary. also effused over the library as a venue for the arts and its online research tools. She said, \We have the best library in the world. There is some- thing for everyone, every age. Anything that you need, on your computer or after hours, you still get your information.\ Of the staff. she said, \'They're so gra- cious.... They're really very helpful.\ Jordan Van Brink, a Northport High School alumnus who worked for the library as both a page and an intern, said, \I think that the library is a place where everyone in the community feels welcome. On any given day there are so many different demographics in the building. The library gives the commu- nity an outlet to come together.\ Sato summed up, saying, \I think they're a fabulous neighbor. They take the time and care to make sure we have everything we need for our students. They have fabulous programs, wonder- ful exhibits and art work. We have the best of both worlds in our library.\ i
