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History of the Library
Lakeview is a Long Island community 30 miles from Times Square bounded by Rockville Centre, Malverne, Lynbrook and West Hempstead. All these communities, with the exception of Lakeview, had public library services for their residents. Lakeview was completely unserved.
In early 1962 a group of interested citizens formed a committee to study and determine the best means of bringing library service to Lakeview. They contracted the State Education Department, Union Free District No. 12, the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County and all available government agencies that they could help.
A preliminary survey of the community library needs was conducted. The Library Extension Division of the State Education Department was then asked to make recommendations on how to to fulfill these needs.
Through the assistance of School District No. 12, and the recommendation from the Library Division of the State Education Department, a bill was passed in the State Legislature establishing the Lakeview Public Library District.
The proposal to establish the public library including a Board of Trustees was then presented to the Lakeview residents. The proposal was twice presented and twice defeated, even though a Board has been elected and a budget developed.
Refusing to accept defeat, the committee formed the Friends of the Lakeview Public Library. The Friends sponsored book discussion groups and theater parties, while continuing their investigation of other means of providing public library services. The fact that, under the State Law, each citizen is entitled to library service the same as public school service was the spur for continued action.
In 1968, temporary housing was found in the former Lakeview Elementary School, which then housed District No. 12’s administrative offices. The Friends had now established Lakeview’s first volunteer public library.
The Black Affairs Council of the Unitarian Universalist Church gave the Friends a small grant. With these funds, they purchased a motion picture projector to run relevant film programs. This grant also enabled the Friends group to obtain a Charter from the New York State Council on the Arts and with the cooperation of Nassau County officials, and the Town of Hempstead officials the library moved to its present quarters in a pastoral setting in the Tanglewood Preserve. This latter grant enabled the Friends to hire a library staff and provide Lakeview with many of the library services we enjoy today.
In 1988, the Lakeview Public Library, operating from Tanglewood Preserve, purchased the Woodfield Road Elementary School building to develop a larger space for its patrons. There were several abortive attempts to remodel the school building. This included the purchase of new windows, installation of a HVAC system for part of the building, interior construction and the completion of an elevator installation, making all three floors ADA accessible.
In 1997, the Board of Trustees revisited the project and commenced a study regarding the renovation of the Woodfield School building. The Board held a vote for public referendum on the continuation of the project and the bonding of monies to renovate–the Lakeview community showed their full support of the project. The Board of Trustees continued the community goal of a new library and enlisted architectural and construction management.
Construction began in August 2001. The new and current library opened its doors to the community on March 16, 2002.
Board of Trustees
- Lisa Ortiz – Board President
- Ka’re Akins – Vice President
- Marlene D. Tapley – Trustee
- Kevin Boston-Hill – Trustee
- Andrea Maddison – Trustee
- Camina Raphaël-Lubin – Director
- Brian Cleary – Treasurer
- Lisa Ridley – District Clerk
Board Minutes Meetings
*Meetings Every Third Wednesday of the Month in the Meeting Room
January 18, 2023 Library Board Meeting Minutes
February 15, 2023 – Library Board Meeting Minutes
Special Library Meeting Minutes – February 22, 2023
Special Library Meeting Minutes – March 1, 2023
Special Library Meeting Minutes – March 8, 2023
March 22 , 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
April 19, 2023 Library Board Meeting Minutes
Special Library Meeting Minutes – May 3, 2023
May 24, 2023 – Library Board Meeting Minutes
June 28, 2023 – Library Board Meeting Minutes
July 19, 2023 – Board Meeting Minutes
August 16, 2023 Library Board Meeting Minutes
September 22 2023 – Library Board Meeting Minutes
October 18, 2023 Library Board Meeting Minutes
November 15, 2023 Library Board Minutes – Draft
December 20, 2023 Library Board Meeting Minutes
January 17, 2024 Library Board Meeting Minutes – Approved Copy
Library Budget
How to Get a Library Card
- Library Cards are free and are issued to those who fill out an application for library membership.
Applicant must provide the following:
- Proof of residency: A utility bill or an envelope addressed within the Lakeview Public Library district to the applicant with a current postmark within the last 30 days of application date; or
- Photo identification of the applicant with name and current address;
- Telephone number and email address where applicant can be reached.
- The Library card is a permanent card and will be renewed every three years by library staff. Renewing or replacing a lost or damaged library card will require proof of identification or residency. First replacement card will be free, afterwards a new card will cost $2.00 for each replacement.
DO NOT THROW THE LIBRARY CARD AWAY FOR ANY REASON.
- Library cards will only be given to the owner of the card in order to prevent misuse of the card. Parents are urged to borrow books for young children until the parent feels the child can sign for and be responsible for an individual card. Children must provide proof of identity or residency, such as: a school ID or report card. Children under 14 must have the application signed by a parent or guardian. Parents are not permitted to use a child’s card over the age of 13.