The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library is the Music and Art co-central library of the Nassau Library System. The library serves the communities of School District 14 (Hewlett-Woodmere School District) on the south shore of Long Island. The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, a school district public library chartered by the Regents of the State of New York, is a dynamic force in the community, providing all residents with opportunities for educational, cultural and recreational enrichment through its collections, reference and information services, and cultural programs.

The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library will continue to be recognized as an integral part of the cultural and educational life of the community, a trusted source for information that operates in a prudent and fiscally responsible manner, one that will be a central force in the development of an involved and informed public.