In addition to our large collection of fiction, non-fiction, and reference material for children, teens and adults, we offer an outstanding selection of CDs, DVDs, books-on-CD,
downloadable audiobooks & eBooks, and videogames for the Wii and XBOX360. Computers with MS Word, MS Works, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Internet access are available for use in the Library. We offer concerts, book discussions, lectures, workshops, Defensive Driving
courses, computer instruction, films, displays and art exhibits, as well as entertaining and informative youth programs throughout the year. Special services include tax assistance for seniors and the SHHH Hearing Device Demonstration Center for the hearing impaired. For further information on any of our services and programs, please call
(516)
766-2360,
option 4.
All AARP Defensive Driving classes are formed from a waiting list. Eligible
drivers may sign up for future classes at the Information Desk.
We will contact you regarding dates and times of upcoming classes.
The current wait time for an Oceanside School District resident is
approximately 3-4 months. Classes cost $12 for AARP members (if
possible, please have your AARP number available when signing
up) and $14
for non-members. You may also call the Information Desk
to be placed on the waiting list at (516)
766-2360,
option 4.
For your convenience, the book drop and video drop are open 24 hours a day.
Browse through our book sale carts for a selection of books on sale all year long. You will find an ever changing collection of fiction and non-fiction
titles on the carts located near the Circulation Desk.
Computers are available in the
Adult Department to any patrons in grade 7 and up.
You must have valid
identification to use the public computers. Computer users under the age of 18 must complete
an application and have it signed by a parent or guardian. Applications are available at both the Information Desk and the
Reference Desk.
The Library will
provide up to five printouts free of charge. There will be a charge of
ten cents per printout beyond that. Patrons may not use their
own paper. If you need to use special
paper to type a resume, you must notify a librarian before
doing so. Librarians will assist users
in the initial start-up, but cannot provide extended
instruction. Any fee-based services are the responsibility
of the patron. Computers are also available in the Children's Room to holders of
library children's cards. Written
parental consent is required. Permission forms may be
obtained at the Children's Reference Desk and will be kept on
record there. With regards to internet access, the library has no control over this
research tool and assumes no responsibility for its content,
quality, accuracy, or currency. It is important for
parents to be aware that the internet may contain material of a
controversial nature. Therefore, it is a parent's
responsibility to monitor their children's selections.
Programs available in both the Adult
Department and Children's Room include MS Word, MS Excel, MS
PowerPoint, and MS Works. Internet access is also
available. No additional programs may be
downloaded or installed on the public computers.
Computers may not be used to play computer games.
For Wi-Fi information, click
here.
- Go to the
Online Catalog
-
Click on My Account
/ E-mail Signup
-
Log in to your account
-
Click on Modify Personal Info
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Add your E-Mail address
- Click submit
Any questions, call
(516)
766-2360,
option 4.
Adults may apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. New patrons must submit proof of residency in Oceanside. If you do not have a photo identification that includes your Oceanside address, you may submit two official documents, such as a utility bill or a lease, as proof of residency. Library cards expire every three years and must be renewed at the Circulation Desk by presenting
current photo identification that includes your Oceanside address.
Young Adult (Teen) cards (green stickered) are issued to students in grades 7 through 12 at the Circulation Desk. A current Oceanside School District ID card, report card, or class schedule are acceptable as proof of residency.
A child may apply for a library card (blue stickered) in the Children's Room, with the parent or guardian submitting the child's proof of residency.
Supported by the Nassau Library System and the Suffolk Cooperative Library System, the Long Island Talking Book Library lends professionally recorded books and magazines and the special equipment needed to play them to eligible residents who have difficulty seeing or handling traditional print materials. The LITBL, which is a sub-regional library of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, has a collection of over 95,000 books including bestsellers, biographies, how-to, travel, current events, and children’s books, and over ninety popular magazines. Materials are sent to borrowers at home and returned by postage-free mail. Applications may be obtained at the Information Desk or Reference Desk in our Library, or online at
www.litbl.org.
To see the
Oceanside Library Meeting Room Policy, click
here. (Opens in
Adobe Acrobat or right click to
download as PDF)
To obtain an application to use the Library's
Meeting Room, click
here. (Opens in
Adobe Acrobat or right click to
download as PDF)
To obtain an application to use the Library's
Meeting Room if you are a Student Group, click
here. (Opens in
Adobe Acrobat or right click to
download as PDF)
Spend an
afternoon in the company of the world's greatest
artists or with creatures who roamed the earth
millions of years ago, stroll through beautiful
gardens, or participate in the wonders of science.
Museums included in this program
are:
Reservations may be made either in-person at
the Reference Desk or by phone at (516) 766-2360, option 5.
Oceanside library cardholders (18 or older) who are in good
standing may borrow passes for museums located on Long Island
for two (2) days. All other passes may be borrowed for
three (3) days.
There is a fine of $5.00 per day for overdue passes. If
you fail to pick up a pass that you have reserved without
notifying the Reference Desk, you will not be permitted to
request the same pass for two (2) months. If a pass is
lost, the replacement cost is $50.00, and the patron's museum
pass privileges will be suspended for three (3) months.
When you borrow a pass, please check the due date.
Passes may be reserved up to 30 days in advance. Only one
(1) pass per museum and per family may be borrowed in a 30 day
period. Museum hours are subject to change. Please
call ahead to verify the hours.
Passes may be
returned
either
to the Library’s Reference Desk (no later than one half hour
before closing time on the due date) or in the book drop (we
will provide you with an envelope).
The Library offers free and
unlimited access to practice tests online through Learning
Express. Included are civil service, 4th grade and 8th grade
practice, college preparation, GMAT, military, citizenship,
teacher certification, and a host of other exams with instant
scoring and personalized evaluation. Go to
www.learningexpresslibrary.com to find the career or academic test you need and start improving
your scores now. Have your library card ready to enter your
barcode when prompted. Further information can be found on our
Research Database page.
Patrons may pay library fines
in excess of five dollars online from home using a Visa or
MasterCard credit card. You can access this
feature by logging on to "My Account"
here or on the
Library's
homepage. Please note that the service does not
currently accept American Express, Discover, or debit cards.
The Library offers an Aladdin Personal Reader for patrons who may suffer from low vision. The machine, located in our periodicals
area, magnifies print up to 25 times, enabling all patrons to enjoy our wide selection of newspapers and magazines and read personal correspondence without difficulty.
New York State and Federal forms are available online.
Federal Tax Forms
New York State Tax
Forms
Tutor.com offers a number of different services to
subscribers (you must create an account) in a live one-on-one chat session
available every day from
2pm-10pm:
Student Center:
Get help with homework,
studying for an exam, or understanding today's lesson in Math,
Science, Social Studies, and English. All levels including
AP.
College Center: Whether you're taking college
courses, studying for exams, or looking for a job, their
academic and career tutors can help you.
Adult Education & Career Center: Search for a job,
write an effective resume and/or cover letter, and prepare for an interview with
a career tutor. Pass the Citizenship test or study for the
GED with help from an academic tutor.
ProofPoint Writing Center: Real-time help on reports,
essays, and papers. Tutors explain the writing and
proofreading process.
Also available 24/7 are Homework Resources (thousands of
lessons, worksheets, study guides, and videos to help you),
Test Prep Resources (prepare for the SAT, ACT, standardized
tests in all 50 states, graduate school entrance tests,
civil service, GED, and much more), and Career Resources
(provides live tutors in real-time who will assist
you with your resume and cover letters and critique your
work. It lists jobs within the New York metro area and
provides videos on interviewing skills plus webinars on
writing resumes and cover letters).
Tutor.com To Go™ for iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch is the
free mobile companion for Tutor.com. Connect to a live tutor
for one-to-one help, review past one-to-one tutoring
sessions, store documents or photos in your Tutor.com
Locker, or browse the resources in our SkillsCenter™
Resource Library.
Learn More.
Installed on all Library computers, WinWay Resume Deluxe helps
create your resume and cover letter, uploads resumes to websites,
and locates jobs in your area.
We are pleased to offer wireless Internet access to our patrons,
allowing anyone with a wireless-enabled laptop (PC or Mac) equipped
with a 802.11 a/b/g network card to access the
Internet anywhere in the building without having to wait for a
public computer. You may also access the wireless network with
a web-enabled smartphone or other web-enabled handheld device.
You should be able to access the wireless network anywhere in
the Library; however, some areas may have a stronger signal than
others. Most laptops that are configured for wireless
access can automatically pick up the wireless signal. You
may need to set your TCP/IP properties to "Obtain an IP address
automatically".
Due to liability issues, Library staff is not permitted to
provide technical support. You must be familiar with your
device and know how to set it up for wireless access.
If you need to print, you must save your work either on a flash
drive or e-mail it to yourself. You may then sign in
at the Reference or Information Desk to use one of the Library's
computers to print out your document.
Our free wireless service is an open network and is not
secure. Users are responsible for personal information
sent across the wireless network. Users are also
responsible for any damage to their personal equipment including
any viruses or hacking.
ZoomText
software, which has been installed on several public
computers, enables our visually impaired patrons to surf the web, create documents, and email their friends and family with ease. The software displays high-definition text for low-vision individuals; for those who need additional assistance, the software provides speech synthesizers that actually read aloud applications and documents. Patrons who need to use the read aloud feature must provide their own headphones.
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