Library Hours
Monday: 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
Friday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm (Oct. 1, 2023 to May 19, 2024)

Holiday Closings
Sunday, January 1, New Year’s Day
Monday, January 2, New Year’s Day (Observed)
Monday, January 16, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, February 20, Presidents’ Day
Sunday, April 9, Easter
Sunday, May 14, Mother’s Day
Monday, May 29, Memorial Day
Monday, June 19, Juneteenth
Tuesday, July 4, Independence Day
Monday, September 4, Labor Day
Monday, October 9, Columbus Day
Saturday, November 11, Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 22, Thanksgiving Eve (5 PM closing)
Thursday, November 23, Thanksgiving
Sunday, December 24, Christmas Eve
Monday, December 25, Christmas Day
Sunday, December 31, New Year’s Eve

Directions to the Library
The Comsewogue Public Library is located approximately one mile south of Port Jefferson Harbor, at 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776.

Library Director: Debra L. Engelhardt – (631) 928-1212, ext. 112 – debbie@cplib.org
Assistant Library Director: Andrea Malchiodi – (631) 928-1212, ext. 122 – amalchiodi@cplib.org

• A senior management team, comprised of specialists in a variety of areas, including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Technical Services, Circulation Services, Adult Services and Youth Services, provide expertise in their respective fields.

Board of Trustees
The Comsewogue Public Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Please call the Administrative Office at (631) 928-1212, ext. 112 to verify.

President: Christopher McCrary
Vice President: John Rossini
Secretary: Kevin Spence
Fiscal Officer: Lisa Olson
Trustee: Corinne DeStefano
View Trustee Biographies

• Contact Library Director Debra L. Engelhardt at (631) 928-1212, ext. 112 or debbie@cplib.org for information on trustee recruitment/candidacy/election and/or see linked documents below.
• Correspondence for the Board of Trustees may be addressed to: Christopher McCrary, President, Board of Trustees, Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 or admin@cplib.org.
• In accordance with NYS Law, the Library contracts for the services of an outside treasurer and also engages an independent auditor to perform an annual financial audit.

Primary Resources
Trustee Duties and Responsibilities
Statement on the Governance Role of a Trustee or Board Member

Comsewogue Public Library Documents
By Laws
Code of Ethics
How to Become a Library Board Trustee
Trustee Education Policy
Trustee Recruitment Statement

Meeting Agendas & Board Documents

Meeting Minutes

Timeline of Events

Employee Recruitment Statement

Green Business Partnership
In October 2020, Comsewogue Public Library achieved certification through the Green Business Partnership. Some accomplishments include: installing a “cool roof,” replacing an outdated HVAC system with energy efficient units, and installing an Energy Star hot water heater. Additionally, the Library has made it easier for its community and staff to recycle paper, metal cans, glass, and plastic on Library property. The Library has also begun converting older lighting units to fixtures that take LED bulbs. The Library aims to continually reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, waste, and water use.

Sustainable Libraries Initiative
In January 2022, the Library was designated a “Sustainable Library” by the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) through the New York Library Association. The SLI provides libraries with a step-by-step process to implement sustainable decisions that are environmentally sound, socially equitable, and economically feasible. Through participation in the program, the Library has strengthened existing community partnerships such as food collections and distributions with Long Island Cares, and created new ones, including collaborating with General Needs, a local nonprofit that serves Long Island veterans and their families. We have also reviewed and updated several policies to reflect sustainable goals. For example, our Library’s Collection Development Policy has been updated to incorporate community input, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We aim to continue to create partnerships, policies, and procedures which make our community resilient and strong.

For further information on our certification, please read a press release from the Sustainable Libraries Initiative or view a presentation created by the Library’s Green Team which highlights some accomplishments.

Pollinator Garden
Girl Scouts bring pollinator garden to Comsewogue Public Library

Girl Scout Troop 2986 created an informative brochure to go along with the pollinator garden they created. Click here to view the brochure.