The Family Center of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library will be closed from Jan. 2 to March 31, 2004, for construction and renovation. The Family Center circulating books will not be available during this time. Limited children's reference service will be available in the reference area.

Plainview-Old Bethpage residents only are entitled to Construction Loans. Starting Dec. 6, residents may take out the following: "J" Non-Fiction books, 2 per subject, unlimited "J" and "DYA" fiction and picture books and Family Center Media materials. These items will not be due until April 30, but may be returned prior to that date.