Smithtown Building Closed

Due to the storm that occurred during the early morning hours of August 19, which caused torrential flooding, our Smithtown Building suffered catastrophic damage to its lower level. Therefore, until further notice, our Smithtown Building will be closed while we continue to assess the damage and begin to rebuild.  Our other three buildings remain open to assist our patrons. For updates, click here. 

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Holiday Closing

In observance of Thanksgiving, the Library will be closed Thursday, November 28.  We will reopen on Friday, November 29 at 9:30am.  

Behind - the - Scenes Tour of The Smithtown Library's Long Island Room

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

The Smithtown Library’s Richard H. Handley Collection of Long Island Americana, or Long Island Room, is a treasure trove of unique local history materials, some of which dates back to the 1600s.  Join librarian Caren Zatyk, Head of the Long Island Room, as she leads this “behind-the-scenes” tour of the collection’s facilities, explains how researchers can access it, and highlights some of its most fascinating items.  Registration for this program will begin on October 14, 2023.  Space is limited.