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- AdultsThe Adult Zone is a dedicated space on the lower level of the Roosevelt Public Library. Patrons from ages 18 years old to seniors can enjoy free services at the library. These services can include reading materials, a computer lab, private study rooms, online databases, a magazine and newspaper lounge, and a Job and Business Information Center, as well as a whole host of educational and fun programs. The Adult Zone offers fiction books in many genres. The collection is primarily made up of books by popular authors with a separate section for ‘popular romance’. Both fiction and non-fiction books can be found in regular and large-type print. The Adult Zone also hosts a growing Spanish language collection. There are many novels by Hispanic writers, both from Latin America and Spain, as well as popular novels translated into Spanish. The Spanish language non-fiction collection contains books in a wide range of subjects, from cooking to self-help titles, as well as biographies. The newest addition to the Adult Zone is the Job and Business Information Center. This area provides review books for tests such as the ASVB, TASC (The Test for Adult Secondary Completion), TABE, TEAS, NCLEX-PN, and RN. This section…
- TeensMake Your Mark, Embark on Learning TEEN TERRITORY is the new name for the Young Adult library section of Roosevelt Public Library. This area serves all ages but is geared for 7th-12th graders. Our room includes multiple genres including fiction, non-fiction, classics, Spanish language books, biographies, manga, graphic novels, reference, and a college corner. The college corner contains PSAT, SAT, and ACT study guides, as well as regents review books. Also in the college corner are review books for 7th and 8th grade Math and ELA, as well as AP guides in World History, Art History, Chemistry, Calculus, Biology, French Language and Culture, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and English Language Composition. Career books round out “the corner”. There are three areas within, or near, the TEEN TERRITORY section that display new fiction and new non-fiction as well as special displays. There are often free giveaways such as pencils and bookmarks. Always feel free to check out a book from any of the displays. TEEN TERRITORY is also offering a number of programs throughout the coming months for teens to take part in. Registration is possible online or in person. Sign up with friends or make new ones. Programs are free…
- ChildrenThe Kidz Zone is a space for children ages 0 to 12 years old. We are dedicated to providing an environment that will stimulate and support learning in a fun way. We have tons of programs for different age groups and on various topics such as cooking, storytime, crafts, workshops and so much more! We even have a fun game room for Grades K-6! Online registration is now available for programs. Come check out all the wonderful things we have to offer. RPL is a Family Place Library Learning starts at birth and it is our goal to provide a welcoming space to support the development of lifelong learners. With that in mind, we have educational toys, early literacy computers, programs, parent/child workshops, and various resources.
- Black HeritageThe Black Heritage Collection of the Roosevelt Public Library houses a comprehensive reference and circulating collection of print and non-print materials written about and related to Black Culture. It is a wide range that covers all facets of Black life for adults and young adults on the history and culture of Africans, African Americans and Caribbean Americans. Other materials examine, describe or depict the experiences of Black people including art, literature, music, sports, politics and more. Additionally, there are a large number of children’s books (biographies, fiction, non-fiction, and reference) housed in the Children’s and Young Adult areas. Unique to the collection, is the recently donated Kenneth Jenkins Collective. This massive collection is a powerful glimpse into the mind of a Renaissance Man and former Dept. Chair of Africana Studies at Nassau Community College. Prof. Jenkins’ prized collection brings much excitement to the Roosevelt Community. This collection is managed and catalogued by our Cultural Curator, Joy Rankin. The mission of these two collections is to enrich the lives of Roosevelt residents, students of all ages, and visitors. We intend to foster tolerance and understanding among all cultures and to stimulate an appreciation for the diversity of the African American Experience.…
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