I came to the library for the marketplace to have some etching done..Amber helped me and wow is she…read morea blessing..she knows how to use the computer!! Sets up everything and then expertly completed my etching!! She's a KEEPER!!

Best library. Polite staff. Classic books and toys for your little ones. Always fairly clean.read more

This place is clean, welcoming, and especially great for families with toddlers. There are regular…read moreevents for little ones, and a dedicated kids' room on the second floor that serves as a fun play area. You can request toys from the librarian, which adds an extra layer of engagement. Plus, the book selection is impressively large, making it a great spot for both kids and adults.

This place is fire I enjoyed the teen section, got my homework done, 10/10 made some new friends…read morewith the librarians and chopped it up with the staff

I have been going to this library since I was a kid and I love how far the library has come. It has…read morealways been a good library and it continues to improve every tear. The modern, abstract, and colorful re-modeling really makes it stand out. The children's programs are amazing and I wish I knew about them when I was younger. They also have great adult programs which I highly recommend for those looking for free, inexpensive things to do with friends and family. If you are an out of district patron, you are more than welcome to check out books but you do have to go to the Customer service desk to make an out of district card that is good for a year. After you have that you can checkout most of the materials and have access to a select few programs.

My old library is still here and going strong. I grew up in the area and used their resources for…read moremany school projects and reports. Dropped in recently to check it out. They remodeled since my past days here to a more modern design aesthetic. Plenty of programs for children and adults, along with events. A multitude of book categories for those who like to read. Nice seating all around. Even a small cafe here now to grab a drink and snack.

Call me a weirdo or old fashioned or something else (no expletives) but I just love a good library…read more Growing up on Long Island in Nassau County had me frequenting one (or two) specific locations, though I had popped into other book havens within the area and always found them comforting. Though I never really had the chance to enter a Suffolk County library until I moved to Ronkonkoma and learned that my home library is the media Mecca that is Sachem. If you're at all familiar with the Best of LI awards that are divvied out each year, then you'll know that Sachem Public Library has almost exclusively won this accolade over the past decade. I honestly never cared too much about this fact because Sachem seemed so far, but now my newish abode is only 5 minutes away from this superb book spot. Even before I ever entered Sachem Library's doors I was already impressed. That's because I feared it would take some time to get a library card with my change of address and needing an updated license. Nope! Sachem allows you to register for a library card on their website and then they'll send you this little key chain library card tag to your home. I was amazed by this, and already excitedly looking forward to my first trip there. This came over the summer when they were in full swing of their reading programs, both for kids and adults. Even though the event was halfway over, I was able to easily sign up and was given a little welcome bag and a chance to win some prizes for my reading. Unfortunately, I was a little too busy this past summer to read at a speedy clip (wedding planning will do that to you), but this just added to the enjoyment of Sachem. When actually exploring the interior and what Sachem has to offer, there are tons of books, movies, video games, and programs available. I'm also massively impressed with Suffolk County's digital borrowing program over Nassau as well as what's out there to be inter-loaned from other Suffolk libraries to Sachem. My first trip there was to actually pick up a couple of movies I had ordered and came in for pickup quite quickly. That trip, the summer sign up, and my experiences since have also all resulted in friendly staff and a desire to return again and again. Overall, maybe libraries are a little outdated or they feel like something you haven't visited in years, but I promise you that Sachem Public Library has so much to offer (I forgot to mention the beautiful serene garden across the parking lot that you can walk through and read in!). It's easy to see why Sachem wins awards each year and effortlessly puts other libraries to shame (like my hometown one, sorry not sorry). So consider this library weirdo somebody who will continue to love Sachem.

Yet another beautiful library in Suffolk County. This one is Stamp #13 in my Suffolk County Public…read moreLibraries 2023 Summer Tour.

lots of books to choose from quiet and lovely people are very friendly downtown is always a great…read moreplace to searching for your favorite book

there is NO PUBLIC BATHROOM in here, but the staff directed me to the closest bathroom in the…read morebuilding across the courtyard.

I love this library! This was one of my libraries growing up within the South Country school…read moredistrict. Now I live in Patchogue, but I still come here, either by the S66 bus route (Beaver Dam road stop) or by bike. What I like about this library is the homey feel you get when you first walk in. It's almost always quiet, very clean, the large arm chairs are comfortable, and they have a nice large print room with a great view of the wooded neighbourhood. Unlike most other libraries, when you use their computers you don't really have a time limit, and they offer good quality headphones free of charge! This library has a keurig machine with tea and coffee k-cups so you have something to drink while you read. My favourite is their Annual Winter Tea event hosted every February, which has been occuring for over 20 years. It's the biggest event of the year, and all of the locals flock here to enjoy poetry, musikk by a local band called The New Students, and they have finger food afterwards.

Quality library with a nice variety of programs. Saturday social is well attended and well worth…read moreattending.Tom is highly skilled at helping with computer questions. Jamie and Anthony who were are directors at different g times at considering patron requests for programs and both did are doing their best to make this library meaningful to the community during these unprecedented and challenging times

Fantastic library. So much better than its previous location on Collins Avenue. They have several…read moreinnovative things that make it one of a kind. There are records--not CDs--- and you can even borrow a record player! Plus to me the greatest is the jigsaw puzzle exchange. Never have I seen this in a library before and for us puzzlers, it's a great service.

Overall the library itself is nice but the staff is not very accommodating to those with special…read moreneeds which is disappointing. Most of the staff will give a look to those with special needs when they cannot control there impulses. I wish they were more informed about those who are Nerodiverse

Such a nice library! They recently added an outdoor patio for working and have a cafe component…read moreinside the space. The reading room is beautiful too!

Where to begin?! Since I moved here (over 30-plus years ago), this beautiful historic library has…read morebeen the heart of community for me. Nestled in East Setauket, my children (as well as myself) grew up attending wonderful programs (summer reading, endless DIY crafts, paint nights, tech help, etc.), checking out a variety of resources (books, magazines, dvds, cds, etc.), finding a quiet place to read and/or study, getting help and advice from welcoming librarians, viewing interesting exhibits, meeting up with friends, and so much more! And even though my children are all grown up now, I still regularly find my way back here ... Most recently, they have opened a terrace for all to enjoy! If you haven't done so already, go "check out" Emma Clark Library!

I mean, what's not to love about this place?…read more The library is way more than books nowadays. You can rent movies, music, and even gaming consoles and other tech. You can get museum passes for locations on LI and NYC. ALL FOR FREE. (provided you register for a card in your local area). Even for a fee there's events your parents can attend, kid events. A park nearby, and a pristine building with free wifi, AC and a wonderful staff. Support your local library y'all!

Yes I still go to libraries to borrow books and I still mail letters through the post office…read more#oldfashioned They redid this library a few years ago because when I first moved into the area I don't even remember this building being here. Or maybe it was it just didn't have a sign? Anyway it's fabulous now. This branch of the Smithtown library has a large kids area and tons of computers for you to use in the center of the library. Everyone that works here has always been super helpful and friendly. They have a lot of activities for the children and I've seen tutoring signs for the teens. I've even donated blood during a blood drive hosted by the library. It's a great place to get some work done if you get too easily distracted in your home (me).