Kemp Memorial Library opened in 1989 on land donated by Frances Kemp Whitlow and features an open architechural design that takes advantage of natural lighting. The library has nine computers available for public use and a meeting room available for reservations.
Colleen Moses is the current branch librarian.
The Northfield Public Library has been providing Northfielders a place to read, chat quietly and learn for more than 100 years.
Founded in 1898, the library has called its current building, the Carnegie building, home for the past 100 years and celebrated that milestone in 2010.
Located on the north end of downtown, the library has adapted through the years and now gives users access to books, audiobooks, music, movies and the Internet. The library also provides research databases and resources for job seekers.
The George Mason Regional Library is located just off Little River Turnpike and recognizable to Annandale residents thanks to its distinctive copper roof.
The library offers numerous programs for visitors of all ages. Computer stations are available for use and can be reserved in advance or the same day by calling the library desk. Book drop-off boxes are located outside, in front of the library.
Local affiliates of the library include the Annandale Women's Club and Friends of the George Mason Library.
Roseville Public Library is located in downtown by Royer Park. The library has a collection of magazines, newspapers, videos, DVDs and audio books. Internet databases are accessible through the public PC areas, and Wi-Fi is available as well.
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 Fairfax Library, at the west end of town across from St. Rita's, is one branch of the Marin County Free Libraries. In addition to being connected to the other county-run libraries, such as the ones in West Marin, the Fairfax Library is connected to all other town libraries through a database. Library card-holders are able to reserve or check out books from any library in the county. The Fairfax Library also puts on a number of community and kid-focused events. There are reading clubs for adults and teens, as well as weekly children's groups. The library posts a blog on its website that keeps patrons up-to-date with the most current events. In addition, the library recently began a service, Overdrive, which allows card-holders to download books and audio on their computers.
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 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.
The Greenbelt Library is a community resource that offers children, adults and seniors a wide variety of educational materials, programs, events and more, including story time, crafts, games and more. For additional information, call the number or visit the website provided.
Kinnelon Public Library was founded in 1963. The library has 18 computers total on both the first and second floors dedicated to public use, and the library provides free Internet access. The library offers many programs for both adults and children. Friends of the Kinnelon Library hosts an annual book sale in which donated books are sold.
Nestled on the hills of West Grand Avenue and North Webster Street, the W.J. Niederkorn Library can be accessed from both floors. The upper floor features adult books, reference materials and other types of media, while the entire bottom floor is dedicated to children's reading. This library is a busy place to be, with plenty of adult and youth activities planned each month, but visitors will easily browse the shelves in the calm and quiet considered typical of such an atmosphere.
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.