Comsewogue Public Library
170 Terryville Road
Port Jefferson Station, NY 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. 3, 2021 to May 22, 2022)
Holiday Closings (2021)
Friday, January 1, New Year’s Day
Monday, January 18, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, February 15, Presidents’ Day
Sunday, April 4, Easter
Sunday, May 9, Mother’s Day
Monday, May 31, Memorial Day
Sunday, July 4, Independence Day
Monday, July 5, Independence Day (Observed)
Monday, September 6, Labor Day
Monday, October 11, Columbus Day
Thursday, November 11, Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 24, Thanksgiving Eve (5 PM closing)
Thursday, November 25, Thanksgiving
Friday, December 24, Christmas Eve
Saturday, December 25, Christmas Day
Friday, December 31, New Year’s Eve (1 PM closing)
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
- 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: Corinne DeStefano
Vice President: Christopher McCrary
Secretary: John Rossini
Fiscal Officer: Kevin Spence
Trustee: Lisa Olson
- Correspondence may be addressed to: Corinne DeStefano, President, Board of Trustees, Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, 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 Agendas
Meeting Minutes
2020
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 |
Sustainability Initiatives
The Comsewogue Public Library Board and staff are committed to reducing the Library’s impact on the environment, modeling green practices for our community, and committing to continuous improvement.
We are excited to share that on October 6, 2020, Comsewogue Public Library achieved certification through the Green Business Partnership. Some recent accomplishments include: installing a “cool roof” to replace the old one, installing new, more efficient HVAC units in place of the old ones, and installing an Energy Star-rated hot water heater to replace an older unit. The Library has also begun converting older lighting units to fixtures that take LED bulbs, and making it easier for the community and staff to recycle paper, metal cans, glass, and plastic on Library property. We aim to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, waste, and water use over the course of the next year.
Between now and the end of 2021, we will be working toward a Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) certification through the New York Library Association. The Sustainable Library Certification Program focuses our leadership to enable our library, and ultimately our community, to become more environmentally sound, socially equitable and economically feasible. The initiative provides a proven path forward using a series of benchmarks, helping to ensure our library and community thrives in the coming years. We will continue to update you on our progress as we work toward these important and exciting goals.
Mission
The Comsewogue Public Library’s mission is to provide quality library service at a reasonable cost to our community.
COMSEWOGUE PUBLIC LIBRARY
170 Terryville Road
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
www.cplib.org
Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 9 pm
Friday-Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 noon - 4 pm
CONTACT
Phone (631) 928-1212
Fax (631) 928-6307