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.  

Updates from the Smithtown Building

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.

We would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their tremendous support through this process Senator Mario Mattera, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick, Smithtown Supervisor Edward Wehrheim, Smithtown Councilman Thomas J. McCarthy, Smithtown Councilman Thomas W. Lohmann, Smithtown Superintendent of Highways Robert Murphy and the Smithtown Fire Department.

Several local news outlets captured the aftermath of this event as it unfolded.  We’ve provided those articles and a video for you here.  

Newsday Article - August 22, 2024 - courtesy Newsday

The Smithtown News Article - August 22, 2024 - courtesy The Smithtown News

Newsday Video - courtesy Newsday

Update - November 2024

At the end of October, the clean up at the Smithtown Building was completed.  These photos show the basement in its current condition.  

Picture 1
staff area of the basement
open area of basement
old meeting rooms
Stairwell

Update 11/8/2024