"The Midnight Library is not a usual book I would pick for myself however it was a pleasant surprise. It had a lot of deep meanings that many of us can use in life, as we often get stuck in should have/could have moments. The ending was uplifting and is a reminder that even on our worst days, weeks, or years, life is always worth living." - J. Cipolla
3/4 stars.
"This story tells the tale of three generations of women from a Palestinian immigrant family living in Brooklyn, NY. It discusses the hardships each woman faces as she tries to become her own person but must follow the traditions and roles passed down to her. It also delves into the secrets that the family hides from the outside world, as they feel they do not belong and that outsiders just won’t understand." - M. Grace
3/4 stars.
"This story tells us of a secret romance between two people accidentally brought together at a family party. It takes us through the agony, joy and complications of their love affair. They only meet one weekend every summer for decades and it seems that this weekend of intimacy is enough for their life styles." - C. Daley
3/4 stars.
"This is one of a series of books about a bounty hunter. Her name is Stephanie Plum, this story begins with her returning home from a Hawaiian vacation finding a strange photo in her suitcase. It's discovered that the passenger next to her placed it by mistake and later is found murdered. This is a good beach read. Not too complicated and a lot of smiles at the craziness she and her sidekick Lulu get into." - C. Daley
3/4 stars.
More progress!
The window installation is almost complete. Wall framing and drywall are going up. Technology equipment and furnishings have been ordered.
Roof installation is underway. Permanent electric power is scheduled for turn on.
Curbs in the parking lot are installed. A Vanderbilt Parkway curb and catch basin project is about to begin. Flashing speed limit signs are approved by Town of Huntington and Suffolk County.
New Year to IMAGINE the opportunities.
The exterior brickwork is almost complete.
Interior mechanical, electrical, plumbing construction continues.
Wall framing is going up.
Board of Trustees approved the lowest bidder for telecommunications and security systems.
In Fall 2019, a construction grant in the amount of $282,170 was approved by the New York State Department of Education. On Wednesday, October 21, New York State Assemblyman Steve Stern stopped by to present a check to the Half Hollow Hills Community Library (HHHCL). This generous grant will off-set costs for the I/A Sanitation System required by Suffolk County. An I/A Sanitation System protects Long Island drinking water from contamination and keeps our natural aquifers safe. The HHCL is one of the few public libraries in Suffolk County with this system.
Progress!
The Half Hollow Hills Community Library (HHHCL) has erected the highest point of the steel framework of its new library. In commemoration, ironworkers have hung an American flag in a “topping out” ceremony. This ceremony is an age-old tradition and a common expression of pride by the workers.
Helen Crosson, Library Director, addressing the workers, states: “I am so grateful for you here today, because without all of you, this beautiful project doesn’t happen.”
Construction resumes! Underground duct work continues after NY Pause due to COVID-19. The steel delivery date is set. Look for a crane and ironworkers very soon.
The Covid-19 virus has impacted our personal and professional lives in so many ways. With Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.13 adopted March 29, 2020, our construction project is also impacted. Our Library Trustees voted to stop construction in order to comply with this Executive Order.
Prior to this Executive Order, the steel fabrication company had already shut down and therefore delays can be expected once this virus dissipates and businesses can reopen.
Underground work continues:
Structural steel is being fabricated. Exterior lighting including exterior electrical outlets are planned for events. Planning for technology, security and sound continue with staff input.
As time progresses, details of your new library are revealed. Neither snow, rain, sleet or wind will keep our builders from their work. Footing and foundation work continues and necessary retaining walls are built.
We worked with the architect to confirm that our beautiful piano can be housed on the stage in the lecture room or be stored when an event requires the use of the entire stage. Small details like this, will greatly impact our day-to-day operation in your new library building.
Work on footings and foundation walls continue. Electricity has returned. Slab on grade pours for Children Department and the Lecture Room on the Lowest Level will begin soon. Can you pour concrete in the cold? YES! With a combination of ingredients and thermal blankets, we can expect to continue to pour concrete in to the cold season. Calgi is our daily owner’s representative overseeing the construction of our new public library.
Footings…foundation walls…the progress continues. Cement is continually being poured. Applications for electrical and permits have been submitted. Trailers for electrical engineer, HVAC and our owner’s rep, CALGI are on site.