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 rebuild.  Our other three buildings remain open to assist our patrons. For updates, click here

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Holiday Closing

In observance of New Years, the Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1.  We will reopen on Thursday, January 2 at 9:30am.

Online Resources

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Salem Literature

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Salem Literature has launched a brand-new Critical Insights series. Each volume in the series focuses on an individual author’s entire body of work or on a single work of literature. Edited and written by some of academe's most distinguished literary scholars, Critical Insights provides authoritative, in depth scholarship suitable for students and teachers alike. (SMTH)

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Science Reference Center

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Science Reference Center is a comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-specific content. Designed to support middle and high school curriculum, Science Reference Center encompasses all disciplines of science.

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Social Media

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Social Media has changed the way the world interacts, communicates, and shares information and ideas. Learn about some of the most popular social media networks and companies including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest & Snapchat.

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Something About The Author

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Gale Literature: Something About the Author provides comprehensive access to all volumes ever printed in Gale's™ acclaimed and long-standing Something About the Author series, which examines the lives and works of authors and illustrators for children and young adults and is the preeminent source on authors and literature for young people.

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Suffolk Historic Newspapers

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Access to local newspapers covering nearly 100 years of Suffolk County, NY history. Including obituaries. 

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Teacher Reference Center

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Index of over 260 titles from the most popular teacher and administrator trade journals, periodicals and books. Provides coverage on key education topics such as Assessment, Continuing Education, Curriculum Development, Instructional Media, Language Arts, Literacy Standards, Science, Mathematics and more for K-12 Teachers & Librarians.

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TechBoomers

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Techboomers.com is a free educational website that teaches older adults and other inexperienced Internet users with basic computer skills about websites that can help improve their quality of life. Topics include tech basics, online shopping, online entertainment, social media apps and other useful websites.

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The American Hebrew & Jewish Messenger

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This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time. Coverage: 1857 - 1922. 

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US Newsstream

US Newsstream

Proquest/US Newsstream provides access to local, regional, and national newspapers (1980-current). Includes The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Boston Globe, The Christian Science Monitor, The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.

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Value Line Library Research Center

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Since 1931, Value Line has delivered reliable data, news, analysis, and tools to smart investors like you. Coverage includes stocks, mutual funds, options, and convertibles.

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Wall Street Journal (1984-Current)

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Comprehensive coverage back to 1984 is available from the world's leading financial newspaper through the ProQuest database. The first issue of The Wall Street Journal was four pages long and sold for two cents. Today, the paper is considered the preeminent publication for business news and information on financial markets worldwide. 

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Wall Street Journal Historical

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Access to full text articles from 1889 through 2002. This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time. 

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World Book

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World Book Online is a progressive series of databases that grows alongside students at every stage of their learning journey, from early learners to advanced explorers.

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World Book Advanced

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World Book Advanced is a powerful reference tool that includes full encyclopedic and multimedia databases supplemented with online books, primary sources, website links, back in time articles, special reports, and more.

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World Book Discover

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Ideal for reluctant readers, ELL, ESL, and adult literacy students with content tailored for ease of comprehension and vocabulary building. Includes a Life Skills section, a collection of unique videos featuring expert answers to often asked questions and a visual dictionary helping to make content more accessible for readers of all levels. (SMTH)

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World Book Early Learning

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An interactive learning environment where the youngest explorers have fun while immersed in content and tools that will prepare them for a successful educational journey! Designed to help young learners build vocabulary, comprehension, phonics, and reading fluency.

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World Book Kids

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Visually stunning resource with thousands of easy-to-read articles that can be read aloud with a pace suitable for the reader. World Book Kids is developed especially for the elementary ages with illustrations, videos, interactive maps, and a wealth of engaging games and activities.

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