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Comsewogue Public Library
170 Terryville Road
Port Jefferson Station, New York 11776
Telephone
Voice: (631) 928-1212
Fax: (631) 928-6307
Email
Adult Services: aref@cplib.org
Children’s and Teen’s Services: jref@cplib.org
Comsewogue Administration: administration@cplib.org
Technical Support: tech@cplib.org
Circulation (questions about overdue materials, library cards, etc.): circ@cplib.org
Ask A Librarian
Ask Adult Services
Ask Children’s and Teen’s Services
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. 7, 2018 to May 19, 2019)
Holiday Closings (2018)
Monday, January 1, New Year’s Day
Monday, January 15, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, February 19, Presidents’ Day
Sunday, April 1, Easter
Sunday, May 13, Mother’s Day
Monday, May 28, Memorial Day
Wednesday, July 4, Independence Day
Monday, September 3, Labor Day
Monday, October 8, Columbus Day
Sunday, November 11, Veterans Day
Monday, November 12, Veterans Day (Observed)
Thursday, November 22, Thanksgiving
Monday, December 24, Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 25, Christmas Day
Monday, December 31, New Year’s Eve (1 PM closing)
The Comsewogue Public Library is located approximately one mile south of Port Jefferson Harbor, at 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11776.
Administration
Library Director: Debra L. Engelhardt – (631) 928-1212 ext. 112 – debbie@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 to verify.
President: Kevin Spence
Vice President: Edward C. Wendol
Secretary: Corinne DeStefano
Fiscal Officer: Christopher McCrary
Trustee: John Rossini
- Correspondence may be addressed to: Kevin Spence, President, Board of Trustees, Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd., Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776.
- Contact Library Director Debra L. Engelhardt at (631) 928-1212, ext. 112 or debbie@cplib.org for information on trustee recruitment/candidacy/election.
- 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.
Meeting Minutes
Comsewogue Public Library: Where Many Paths Meet
The meaning behind our library slogan comes from a loose translation of the Native American word “Cumsewogue,” which is said to be “the place where many paths meet.”
Timeline of Events
| 1966 | Library (District) created by Comsewogue School District voters |
| March 1, 1967 | Library, operating from a portable classroom on the property of the former Comsewogue Elementary School, opens its doors to community residents |
| November 1967 | Library District voters approve construction of permanent library building |
| September 26, 1969 | Library chartered by New York State Board of Regents/New York State Education Department |
| November 1969 | Permanent library building construction completed |
| November 22, 1993 | Library District residents vote to approve a construction project to renovate and expand the Library to over 44,000 square feet. Project funded with a 30-year bond financed through the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York. |
| 1999 | Expansion completed |
| 2002 | Richard Lusak, the Library’s Founding Director, retires |
| 2012 | Brandon Pantorno, Mr. Lusak’s successor, retires |
Mission
The Comsewogue Public Library’s mission is to provide quality library service at a reasonable cost to our community.
Policies
Collection Development.
Exhibits and Displays.
Freedom of Information Law and Request Procedure.
Information Display and Distribution.
Meeting Room Use.
Proctoring.
Program Fees
Public Behavior.
Public Participation at Board Meetings.
Request for Reconsideration of Library Resources.
Service Animals.
Social Media.
Unattended Children.
Unattended Vulnerable Adult.
By Laws
Employment
COMSEWOGUE PUBLIC LIBRARY
170 Terryville Road
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
COMSEWOGUE PUBLIC LIBRARY
170 Terryville Road
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
HOURS
Monday-Thursday 9:30-9 PM
Friday-Saturday 9:30-5 PM
HOURS
Monday-Thursday 9:30-9 PM
Friday-Saturday 9:30-5 PM
CONTACT
Phone (631) 928-1212
Fax (631) 928-6307
CONTACT
Phone (631) 928-1212
Fax (631) 928-6307