By Nicole Wagner
The newly appointed assistant director of the Franklin Square Public Library will help patrons step into the future with new technology.
Bringing with him 22 years of experience working in libraries across Long Island, James Pagano assumed his new position on June 1. With a lifelong love of literature, Pagano began his library career at the age of 14, working as a page at the Williston Park Public Library.
Most recently, he served three years as technical services manager at the Great Neck Public Library — an experience, he said, that will help with the facilitation of a Makerspace at the Franklin Square library.
The library looks to build a Makerspace, equipped with a 3D printer, for community use, thanks to a $25,000 grant secured by Assemblyman Edward Ra.
Library Director Aviva Kane said she hopes that the 3D…