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06.05.2022 Community

For kids learning to read, sharing a story with a therapy dog can be a real joy

Dora the yellow Labrador retriever might be the best-read dog in town. The nine-year-old therapy dog has happily fallen asleep to over 300 stories read to her by children...

06.05.2021 Libraries

Mattituck-Laurel Library begins work that includes adding outdoor performance area

Mattituck-Laurel Library has closed off its parking lot, as it begins construction to add more spaces and a green space. The project, which officially started May 24, is tentatively scheduled to end the first week of August. In the meantime, patrons will...

05.09.2021 Community

Greenport library gets $15,000 grant for laptops, tablets

When Tom Vitale became director of Floyd Memorial Library in Greenport last fall he realized there were pockets of people in the village who could not afford laptops or...

05.02.2021 Libraries

After 35 years, Poppy Johnson retires from Floyd Memorial Library

In 1986, after enrolling in secondary schools and dropping out and trying to be an artist in Paris, Poppy Johnson landed a part-time job at the Floyd Memorial Library...

01.05.2021 Government

After 36 years at Cutchogue New Suffolk Library, she’s ready to enjoy retirement

Dee Addonizio knows full well the unpredictable path on which life can take you. Working in a library wasn’t on Ms. Addonizio’s radar back when she attended Christ the...

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01.12.2020 Libraries

Take a look at Southold Library’s renovations as they near completion

Caroline MacArthur’s face lit up as she walked through the redesigned entryway at the Southold Free Library. “My heart is pounding,” the library director said. “I can’t believe it.”...

05.02.2019 Libraries

Southold Free Library is renovating with technology in mind

The $1.75 million renovation project for Southold Free Library has passed the halfway point toward completion, library director Caroline MacArthur said Monday.

04.06.2019 Libraries

Floyd Memorial Library to be temporarily closed for renovations

Floyd Memorial Library in Greenport will be temporarily closed from April 8-13 as interior renovations continue.

08.13.2018 Libraries

Special presentation of Vietnam film to be held at Mattituck-Laurel Library

The Mattituck-Laurel Library will host a special presentation of the film “Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam” — a documentary that takes a deeper look into the letters that...

02.03.2018 Libraries

Familiar face takes over as director of Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library

Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library has a new director, and she has deep roots in the community. Rosemary Martilotta will officially take over Feb. 5.

12.01.2017 Libraries

Beloved Greenport librarian leaves lasting impact upon retirement

Joe Cortale first retired more than 15 years ago. After nearly three decades as a school librarian in the Rocky Point School District, he and his wife bought property...

10.20.2017 Libraries

Cutchogue library holding artist studio tour Saturday

Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library will host a NoFo Artists Studio Tour Saturday as a fundraiser for the library, according to director Jennifer Fowler.

07.30.2017 Libraries

Greenport introduces Little Free Library where anyone can borrow, leave books

The Greenport bookmobile is back this summer with a new component — five Little Free Libraries.

07.01.2017 Libraries

Greenport’s Floyd Memorial Library celebrates centennial anniversary

Greenport’s Floyd Memorial Library, which sits proudly at the corner of First and North streets, turns 100 this year. While the stately structure has seen some changes since it...

04.02.2017 Libraries

Southold Free Library plans $1.7 million renovation project

Southold Free Library plans to switch up its interior with a proposed $1.7 million renovation project.

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