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New modern bright large quiet library full of books, I was able to find a very rare study test book…read morei needed so I called to see if I could borrow being that I am not a direct member but only a Suffolk County Librarian Card holder the reference supervisor approved a short term loan out to me. So impressed how beautiful all of our north shore community libraries are worth all the tax dollars we spend honestly. They offer trips educational classes computers and a worked if free books on and off line. Plus coffee cafes

Library in Greenlawn with event of a flower show exhibit on display. The library is on Broadway on…read morethe West side of the street. When coming in there is a circle area with a few parking spots. This visit saw Fall scarecrows in front and some garden flowers neatly trimmed with signage noting deGrootDesignsInc. Walking to the other side one sees impressively how big and long the building(s) are. Coming in at the Main (see pix) there are librarians at the book desk who pleasantly directed us to follow the others and the signs to the Centerport Garden Clubs 2023 Flower show within. (see review). Through and around we found it near the circle entrance we had parked at. Entering was a cute cubical display of Witch paraphernalia along with a book of course titled Son of a Witch, a welcoming teddy bear by the Friends little book shop and a sign of special thanks, listing the local merchants who support them. Displays at and on the stage entrance had smooth clean floors and well taped down wires near the steps. In one of the back rooms was a hospitality room with tables chairs and snacks for those to share or purchase. I met Kate a lovely and helpful member of the flower club who shared how much combined work and effort was involved in the set ups and displays. This is a true example of "Many hands make light work" and also maybe not so light work, to see the polished efforts of how everything in the library was so nice. P.S. this included the bathroom for Women (see pix) which was clean and pleasantly decorated. It is worth the visit.

Great library. Attended a friend's art show. Strolled around library. Entered through the front and…read moreenjoyed viewing all the historic memorabilia hanging on the walls.

The Commack Library is a gem, especially for families with young children! The Children's Library…read moreis a standout --it's warm, inviting, and filled with resources to spark curiosity and learning. One of the highlights for us is their collection of Tonie boxes and individual Tonies available for borrowing. These are such a creative and engaging way for kids to enjoy stories and songs, and it's wonderful to have the opportunity to explore them before committing to buy on our own. The library also offers a great lineup of kids' programs that are perfect for little ones aged 2-5. From interactive read-along sessions to holiday-themed events, the programs are thoughtfully designed to keep young minds engaged while making learning fun. My 3 year old loves coming to this library and I look forward to taking her :)

really good for studying, really quiet, overall a nice looking place. my main problem is that they…read morewon't let you play on your xbox 360 in one of the program rooms even if it's empty, sent like three people after i got it set up just to tell me to get out, and one of them was kinda rude about it. tell them to add a sign that playing on an xbox here is not allowed or at least tell them to be a bit more polite. the other two were. don't know their names and frankly i don't care enough, if you want a place with wifi and a tv/outlets, this is NOT the place. otherwise good place for everything else

Both the Melville and Dix Hills location have the nicest most helpful people working there and…read morethey couldn't be kinder. My internet went out and I had a meeting. They were able to secure me a room and even offered me a hot spot to use in my home that I could take out on my library card. I have always loved the library since I was a child!! The helpfulness and wonderful resources are exactly why my love for the library has grown with me. I encourage others to go and enjoy this wonderful resource. You won't be disappointed. They are incredible people who work there!

If you want to grab a quick book or DVD, this library is fine. If you need a quiet place to read…read moreor work *THIS IS THE WORST LIBRARY EVER* I can't believe how loud and inconsiderate the entire staff is; how can anyone be this oblivious to their behavior? It's a total "coffee klatch". Endless conversations about personal matters and this includes the head librarian. They should be ashamed. I remember when you would get asked to leave a library if your voice was above a whisper!

The staff was so kind and helpful, they went out of their way to make me feel at ease when they saw…read moreI was struggling with my toddler. They let me know it's not a hush establishment and gave my little one a craft and a cookie to help calm him down. A wonderful child friendly place with a huge assortment of books for kids. Thank you for giving this mama a welcoming experience. Edit: I just saw the one star review and wanted to add yes it is a small library. And more than half of the space is dedicated to children and young teens. To expect to be able to go work there in silence is silly to be frank. Go buy a coffee at a Starbucks and work there if you want someplace more adult or quiet you cheap f#c&

They are open again! They have a great collection of books that we missed during COVID. Buying…read morebooks on amazon doesn't hold a candle to going in and look around and finding something! The staff here is great as well!!!!

Awesome library in the heart of Huntington Village. The staff here are amazing, friendly, helpful…read moreand often going the extra mile for their patrons. I grew up with the children's section and now as an adult love taking advantage of all the HPL has to offer. Tons of events are happening every month, check out the bulletin boards near the entrance for interesting and fun things, be sure to visit the basement as well. Might catch a book or art fair, maybe even a lecture depending on the day. Always clean, well organized and spacious, despite the open layout there's usually a quiet corner (within a large two floor setup) to retreat to if needed.

I have been here a couple of times. The building is on Main street in Huntington. Bring some…read moremoney for the meters or try and luck out with the nearby lot. It all depends on the time of day and day of the week you are going. The staff is fantastic from my interactions with them. Always friendly and helpful. I have gone with my daughter for the mommy and me class. It is incredible. The kids all have a great time and it flies by. We don't stay afterwards, but there is a great area for young kids to hang out and read...or more likely be read to. It's a nice place and they are working on some construction there too, so I presume it will be even better. It also has a great classic look. I like it and they have tons of cool things going on.

This is a small library that has a good amount of resources and programs, such as free health…read morescreenings and referrals by Catholic Health Services, defensive driving courses, boater safety certification courses, computer skills classes and more. Check out their website, deerparklibrary.org and their Instagram page, #deerparklibrary, to see all what they have to offer. Today I took a defensive driving course here. It was taught by National Traffic Safety instructor, Thomas K, who was thorough and direct, and he encouraged class participation. Some students shared fascinating tales about their driving experiences. Today's class took place in the Dina A. Reilly Community Room, and it lasted six hours with a few 15 minute breaks and one half an hour lunch break. Thomas engaged the class with audio-visuals. For example, he put on a short film, featuring a family grieving about the death of their relative. He was a highway construction worker who was killed on the job by a driver who failed to obey a "slow down" sign. Course completion certificates will be mailed with an expected arrival date of six weeks. Point reductions and insurance discounts will be retroactive to today's date. Some students brewed beverages from the coffee and tea Keurig pods that were placed on the coffee table. Some of us helped ourselves to some Entenmann's milk chocolate chip cookies as well. Deer Park residency is not a pre-requisite for the class. Stop by the Registration Desk to register. The class costs $25, and one is held several times a year. The four star review is due to feedback from my classmates. Many found the class overcrowded and preferred that it be held in a larger room. Others found Thomas boring and think that he could have showed us more short films.

I wonder why this is the only library in Suffolk County that does not sell used books …read more They used to have wonderful children's books . I know we had COVID , but .... really , it is time that this is over . It cannot be THAT much trouble for the staff to take care of this . Also , why no Friends of the Library ? Again , Deer Park sets themselves apart by refusing to have this very valuable resource . I believe that the head of the library does not want patrons to be involved in any decisions . This is a shame because there is so much more that can be done in this library .

I suffered a miscarriage and got pregnant on after , due to this I took a mental health break from…read morecollege. Today I found out I have been kicked out of college due to this. I am very disappointed. College has been a dream for me and that was crushed by a school that " cares for the mental health of everyone"

I had a great experience taking a Solar Panel Installation course. I learned a lot and the…read moreinstructor Brian K. was very thorough, pleasant, funny and helpful. Even though I'm not in that field anymore due to the physical nature of it, I felt that it was a very pleasant, inclusive class. Where my opinion of Suffolk sours dramatically is when I took an Electrical Assembly with an instructor David E. I am really new to soldering and I expected more professionalism. Instead, he complained that we students are giving him a headache. One time, I was taking a pen out and he came over and asked what I'm taking out of my bag. It was a pen. It was just very inappropriate. He would just make passive aggressive comments and it was very hard to work with him. I've never soldered before so of course I'm going to make mistakes. I need constructive feedback not sarcasm. Terrible instructor.

The children's section is lackluster. I'm originally from Town of Huntington, which had a robust…read morechildren's section. Smithtown Commack branch children's section is often cramped and noisy. They have a less robust selection of books to choose from compared to the Town of Huntington Commack Library. Many of the available toys are outdated/missing pieces. The summer reading program could be improved as well. The children aren't able to earn as frequently as they did in the past. Rather than having an opportunity to earn a large prize through raffle tickets at the end of an 8 week program, young children would benefit more from immediate reinforcement, such as a sticker to choose from after reading a certain number of books. Hoping improvements are made in the future. Will continue to use the Town of Huntington location to at least take out books until improvements are made.

Surprised reading some of the comments here. Have been coming here for years. They routinely…read moreinterloan material for me and are very pleasant.