Hempstead Library Director 'Never Fails To Provide Ideas'

HEMPSTEAD, NY — Without community leaders, Hempstead wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions. This submission comes from Prof. Arthur L. Friedman, who nominated Irene A. Duskiewicz, director of the Hempstead Public Library.

How do you know the community leader? Irene Duszkiewicz has been a mentor to many of us in the Long Island library community. She has encouraged my work for more than 40 years and has mentored many current library leaders.

What does the community leader do? She has served on numerous community boards.

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored? A modest leader, Irene never fails to provide ideas and directions to improve an organization's ability to provide service to its members and the community it serves.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero? A modest individual, Irene NEVER seeks the glory of leadership. She is an uncompromising friend to those who seek her counsel.

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