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Adult Services & Collections
Reference
The Reference Collection includes a core selection of reference books, including dictionaries, atlases, encyclopedias, and a variety of other print reference tools. This collection is supplemented by the Central Reference Department at the Patchogue-Medford Library, and by Suffolk e-resources, a collection of professional, subscription databases available to you, anytime, both from in and outside the library. Additionally patrons can log on to Answers 24x7 where a live librarian can assist you with your reference questions online.
Our library staff is happy to accept reference questions from our patrons.
Circulating Collections
The library maintains a variety of collections of interest to our patrons, including new fiction and non-fiction, bestsellers, mysteries, large print and oversize books. Our older fiction and nonfiction collections are continually weeded and updated for content and quality, while new books are purchased to keep the collections current and of interest to our patrons. Due to the small size of our building we are not able to house as many books as we would like, but we are happy to obtain for you through Interlibrary Loan any title available in Suffolk County and beyond.
Special Collections
In October of 1960 the library was given the Alan G. Bolt Memorial collection of Sailing & Seafaring books. Over the years this collection has been supplemented by books donated to and purchased by the library. It is identified in the online catalog as the "Sailing & Seafaring" collection, and the original Bolt books are identified by a special sticker, that indicates they are part of the original collection. These books are currently housed in our computer room.
The Long Island Collection is housed in the glass cabinets to the left of the fireplace in our main reading room. It contains a wide variety of materials pertaining to the history of Brookhaven, Bellport and Long Island. These items may be viewed in the library with permission from library staff.
Computers
Our computer room has 3 PCs and a printer available for use by library cardholders. These computers are connected to the internet and contain the full suite of Microsoft Office programs. The computers may be reserved in advance in person or by phone. The library also maintains a wireless internet (WiFi) connection that may be used from anywhere inside our building.
Programming
The library is proud to offer a wide variety of programs of interest to the community. Once or twice a year we offer bus trips to a variety of sites and locations. Two of our most popular adult programs are the "Big Chill" Winter Reading Club, and the Annual Winter Tea, in memory of library friend and former trustee, John Binnington. The tea includes a selection of poetry, prose and music presented by local residents followed by tea and home-baked treats. All of our events and registration information are listed in the library's quarterly newsletter.
Print Collections
- New Fiction
- New Non-fiction
- Biographies
- Large Print
- Oversize Books
- Sailing & Seafaring
- Mysteries
- Magazines
- Reference
Audio-Visual Collections
- Videos
- DVDs
- Music CDs
- Audio-Books
Interlibrary Loan
When the library does not own an item a patron request, we will make every effort to borrow the material from another library in the county, state or beyond.
Reserves
Patrons may place a hold on an item by phone, in person, or via the library catalog online.
Suggestions
The library is happy to accept suggestions for additions to the library collections, programs or other improvements. A suggestion box is located near the circulation desk for this purpose. While we cannot always grant every patron's wish, please be assured that each suggestion is carefully considered, and every attempt is made to fulfill requests within the boundaries of our budget and library policies.
Other Services
- Fax service – free for cardholders to numbers within the United States
- Photocopier - .10 per page
- Outreach service for the homebound
- Quarterly newsletter
- Telephone reservations and renewals
- Check your patron record from home via your computer (see below)
To View Your Patron Record:
Go to: "Check Account"
The first time you sign in to your library account, you will need to create a password.
- Type the barcode from the back of your library card.
- Type a password into the "Password" field
- Click "Go" or press Enter
- You will be asked to re-enter your new password for verification
- Once in your library account, you may change your password by clicking "Change Your Password."
From here you can see what items you have checked out and when they are due, renew items, and check your fines. You can also choose to create reading lists, and other options for keeping track of your checkouts.
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Online Book Clubs
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Community Links
- Bellport.com
- Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society
- Bellport Fire Department
- Boys and Girls Club of the Bellport Area
- Brookhaven Fire Department
- Brookhaven/South Haven Hamlets
- Brookhaven Village Association
- Carman's River Maritime Center
- Dennis Puleston Osprey Fund
- Dennis Puleston Osprey Cam
- Friends of Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
- Hagerman Fire Department
- Hamlet Organic Garden
- Post-Morrow Foundation
- South Country Ambulance
- South Country Central School District
- South Country Education Foundation
- South Country Library
- Town of Brookhaven
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Local Information
Transportation
News and Weather
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Schools & Colleges
- Adelphi
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- Dowling College
- Empire State College
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- Long Island University
- Molloy College
- New York Institute of Technology
- Saint Joseph's College
- SUNY Farmingdale
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- Suffolk Community College
- United States merchant Marine Academy
- K-12 schools info
- South Country Central Schools District
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Careers & Employment Information
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Miscellaneous Websites
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