Shelter Rock library receives state funds for improvement

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The Shelter Rock Public Library received $25,000 in state funding to pay for improved electronic resources, state Sen. Jack Martins announced Thursday.  

The library will use the money to subscribe to programs like the Nassau Digital Doorway and Freegal Music, which provide members with library cards access to thousands of downloadable e-books, movies and songs.

“The Shelter Rock Public Library provides a wealth of programs, services, and resources for residents,” said Martins, who represents North Hempstead, in a statement. “This funding will allow the library to deliver even more services to residents, and I’m pleased to support their effort.”

Freegal streams thousands of songs and movies to library card holders, according to the company’s website.

Its catalogue of available titles changes daily, but on Sunday the website’s homepage featured music by popular artists such as Meghan Trainer, Bruno Mars and Hozier.

Nassau Digital Doorway provides library card holders with access to e-books and audio books of all genres, including best sellers and classics.

“Our patrons greatly appreciate access to the Nassau Digital Doorway Advantage E-book Program and the new Freegal service,”  said Andrea Meluskey, director of Shelter Rock Public Library. “Senator Martins’ grant gives us the ability to provide services that might not otherwise be possible.”

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