Village residents holding a valid library card are invited to explore the large selection of print resources, audiovisual materials and other services available.
Patrons applying for or renewing their Library card must show two (2) official pieces of identification. Patrons applying for or renewing their Library card must show two (2) official pieces of identification. First piece must be official mail dated within the past 60 days showing name and Village address. The second piece needs just a name.
- Audiovisual Materials -- compact discs and audiocassettes of classical and popular music, language instruction; books on tape including mysteries, best sellers, motivational as well as educational; videocassettes of popular feature films, classics, instructional and educational subjects.
- Reserves -- Hempstead residents may reserve Hempstead books that are currently not in the library.
- Interlibrary Loan -- materials that are unavailable in our library can be borrowed from other libraries on interlibrary loan.
- Direct Access -- patrons may borrow books directly from any library in Nassau County when their library card is properly validated.
- Public Access Computers -- are available with popular word processing and spreadsheet software for patrons with a properly validated card.
- Foreign language books for adults and children in more than 20 languages.
Children's Department
The Children's Department serves children through age 14. In addition to a large book and audiovisual collection, programs and workshops are offered on a regular basis.
- Picture Book Time
- Toddler Time
- Book Discussions
- Public Access Computers
Job Information Center
The Job Information Center provides career and education information. Books, workshops, and computerized programs to help with career and educational planning are available. Free career counseling and job announcements are also provided.
Adult Learning Center
The Adult Learning Center is a multimedia resource center offering computer-assisted and audiovisual instruction to adults who wish to learn English or improve their reading, grammar, vocabulary, writing, or math skills.
