The Deer Park library offers the printed word in many formats. Visitors can find the traditional books in addition to DVDs, e-books and audiobooks for e-readers, tablets and Apple products. To obtain a library card, you must provide a current NY state driver’s license or two recent proofs of address in the form of a bank statement, gas/electric bill or a telephone bill mailed to your home. Free Wi-Fi is available for visitors, even without a library card.
About: The Bedford Free Library, housed in a white cottage-esque house on the Village Green, began as a little reading room in one corner of what was once the Bedford Academy.
Way back in 1807, under the leadership of Eloise P. Luquer, a small literary coterie in the town rented a single room in that building. They furnished it with a rug, a few chairs and bookcases, marking the beginning of the Bedford Free Library.
Over the years, books began to trickle in from places like the St. Matthew's Parish Library at the Bedford Post Office and from the State Circulating Library, until the growing collection filled the remainder of the place.
On March 19, 1903, it opened its doors as the Bedford Free Library. It has served town residents since.
Director: Ann Cloonan. Her e-mail address is [email protected]
Hours:
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Services: The public can use a copier (both regular and color), a fax machine and laminating services for a nominal fee. The use of computers and wireless Internet is free.
Membership: Membership cards are issued to the residents of Bedford Village, free of cost. As an affiliate of the Westchester County Library System, it also serves any card-holding member of the county library system. However, for out-of-towners, there is an annual membership fee of $75 to use full library services.
No matter the format, be it print, media, microform or electronic, the Glen Cove Public Library supports freedom of access to the broadest spectrum of ideas. For many users, the library is the last line of defense in the search for truth.
The Glen Cove Public Library is guided by the following American Library Association statements of access to information:
- The Library Bill of Rights
- Freedom to Read Statement
- Freedom to View Statement
- Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights: Free Access to Libraries for Minors and Access to Electronic Information Services and Resources.
The library has five trustees and a director who are responsible for programs and its annual budget.
West Babylon Public Library is a community reference resource facility which offers a wide variety of programs and events to children, teens, adults and seniors, including reference books, online research tools, literary clubs, museum passes, crafts and more. For information on membership, be sure to call the telephone number or visit the website provided.
The collection of the Elwood Public Library contains 15,759 volumes. The library circulates 14,2078 items per year. The library serves a population of 13,023 residents. Until 2005, the library was located several blocks further east on Jericho Turnpike. In 2008, it moved to its current location on the corner of Elwood Road and Jericho.
The East Hampton Library has served the community for over 110 years. As the needs of the community grew, it evolved with the times, making way for a modern research library, an extensive collection of DVDs, and study nooks amongst oak bookcases. The building, which became its home in 1912, has been added onto seven times and another expansion is planned and pending village approval. The Long Island Collection holds many rare documents and artifacts, including a piece of cloth that Captain Kidd gave to Mrs. Gardiner during his trip to Gardiner's Island in 1699, an Indian bible dating to 1685, and the Thomas Moran Biographical Art Collection. With a wide array of programs, the library attracts high school students studying for exams and authors working on their novels.
The Brewster Public Library is located on Main Street in Brewster. It offers programs for children and adults, book clubs, computer classes, audio books, e-books, videos and more. Individuals can join the mailing list for the Friends of the Brewster Public Library by going to the library's website. The library is handicapped accessible on all floors.
The Ossining Public Library is an excellent community resource. The shelves are stocked with books, audiobooks, CDs, magazines and other important research materials. Relevant programs include events for adults, teens and children, which include meet and greets, film series and computer classes.
Part of the Nassau Library System, the Lynbrook Public Library is a community resource with a variety of services and events. Residents of Lynbrook may visit the library to check out books, DVDs, audio and downloadable books, or to participate in programs such as story time, computer classes and book discussions.
The Lindenhurst Memorial Library is the local community library serving the residents of Lindenhurst. In addition to offering a large variety of books and videos for adults and children the library also runs a number of community programs. Adult programs include book talks, bus trips, computer courses, crafts, driving courses and more. Specialty programs are also available for children, teens and seniors as well. WiFi is also available at the Lindenhurst Memorial Library.
The North Babylon Public Library carries a full spectrum of books, videos, CD's and e-books in addition to providing free Wi-Fi for everyone. They accept donations of books, time and financial aid. They have a variety of speciality clubs for adults including Zumba classes, computer workshops, GED classes and defensive driving courses. For kids, there is movie time, playdates and toddler tango. Call the number provided for more information.
Bayport-Blue Point Public Library was founded in 1938 as a Blue Point Parent Teacher Association project. According to tradition, area residents donated books — gathered by wheelbarrow from people's homes — to start the collection. The library (whose logo is a wheelbarrow) has meeting rooms for public programs, a state-of-the-art reference department and departments and programming developed specifically for children, young adults and adults. The library parking lot is located on Madison Street (south of the library), with entrances on both Blue Point Avenue and Madison Street.
