A NEW YEAR...A NEW BEGINNING

2015, the reality of the present year becomes real; a new year…a new beginning.  I sit here looking back and wonder how 2014 flew by and the many accomplishments MOSAIC experienced; all positive.  We’ve had many guest speakers from organizations such as the Health & Welfare Council of L.I.; Sepa Mujer; Make the Road; Long Island Wins, and the Small Business Development Center @ Stony Brook.  MOSAIC had its second “Navigating Your Community” Fair on May 9^th at the East Northport Public Library, organized by Michelle Athanas who did a great job.  On May 16, 2015 the Huntington Public Library will be running the “Navigating Your Community” Fair.  The annual MOSAIC breakfast “Reaching Out to Unique Communities” which took place in May was a success with guest speakers Marybeth Zeman, author of Tales of a Jailhouse Librarian and Letticia Cotto, Branch Manager of the Hartford Public Library Park Branch, who spoke to the group about engaging Spanish speakers in your community and Story Walk.   MOSAIC even partnered with CLASC and hopes to continue collaborating with children’s librarians from the various libraries.  I am optimistic and excited, as I look ahead, that 2015 will be another stellar year for MOSAIC. Our next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2015 at 10:00 (9:30 coffee) @ SCLS.  And…thank you all for your collaboration, ideas, and support in making MOSAIC, its meetings, fair and breakfast such a success.  Best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year.  el