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).

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.

Here's the Scoop: Registered for my honey and I to attend a drivers safety course. The course began…read moreat 9am in their new location. Their new location has much more space and they have really utilized the space well. The room for our class was large and had comfortable seating. They are sticklers for rules and timeframes. Many of us arrived 10 minutes early the way the letter directed us to but they wouldn't let us in until 9am on the dot. Wow! That was unbelievable. The guard stood at the door looking menacing barking and stating you have to wait! Everyone was perplexed because the instructor stated late comers would not be admitted to the class. What a mess. I think the library needs to rethink how they approach people who register for classes in the library. Overall a quick walkthrough of the library was pleasant. Bathrooms are very clean and smell clean. I don't know if the pressure of the crowd early in the morning intimidated the worker or guard but some employee training needs to happen there because it was ridiculous. I do like the layout of the new library and receptacles for different collections in the lobby. Once they've completely moved in I think it'll be awesome.

Staff is too loud the librarian had an attitude with me I don't even wanna come back here again…read morevery unfriendly the librarians and unprofessional for no reason I ask the Librarian to help make change she denied and laughed at me I'm done here

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

After reading The Personal Librarian, I've wanted to visit the museum. I was finally able to go on…read moreone of the free Friday nights It is open from 5-8 pm. From outside you can see the Morgan home building- one of the remaining Gilded Age mansions. The atrium entrance is beautiful with lots of natural light and soaring ceilings. A coat check and cafe are located in the atrium entrance. Bathrooms are on the lower level. The cafe has wine, charcuterie and other snacks. Musicians play in the atrium. It is a very fun atmosphere. The library in comparison is small. Two levels of books line the walls. JP Morgan's desk and chairs are on display. Several books including the Gutenberg Bible are displayed in glass cases. The room also has a huge fireplace. The museum also has changing exhibits. We saw a cool exhibit on the Book of Psalms and another on Renoir's drawings. Both were interesting! Walking to the gift shop, you can see the foyer entrance to the Morgan house. The house is not open to the public. The gift shop had some unique items as well as typical gift shop items. I'm so happy I went to see the library!

This is a must-see spot if you've heard of Belle da Costa Greene, the Black woman who became JP…read moreMorgan's personal librarian, helping him build his incredible collection of precious and rare books, including three Guttenberg Bibles and several illuminated manuscripts. She also became, for a time, the highest paid woman in America. The Library and Museum entry fee is a bit expensive for those less familiar with this story, or frankly, those hoping for either a full and circulating library like the nearby NY Public Library (with its iconic lions) or a massive museum like several throughout NYC. That said, this place is a delight for folks like me who are interested in the history and lives of the Gilded Age robber barons in the City. The Library is housed in JP's mansion, with only the gorgeous rotunda at the original entrance, and the rooms that house the Library open to the public. While much of the library collection is in inaccessible to visitors and stored in stunning shelves and cases behind glass, many of the jewels Morgan acquired are on view for a closer look. Also on view on the main level are several sculptures, important musical scores (some acquired after Morgan's death - the Museum trustees use that high entry fee for acquisitions and preservation), small but important items from the ancient world, and a gorgeously decorated massive fireplace. The building expansion houses traveling and temporary art installations, many of which are consistent with Morgan's tastes in collecting. There's a lovely café behind the current first floor entry space, and a room with (generally) more contemporary artists being exhibited. Special exhibits are mostly upstairs and often include works with a religious theme (Bibles and psalters from many religious traditions and in many languages; a Caravaggio, Bellini and Perugino show; and other kinds of things like Renoir's drawings; music-themed exhibits; and one on story-telling through the centuries. The wonderful gift shop is also on the upper floor. We loved touring the Library and Museum, but for those who aren't sure yet, stop by on Friday for 5-8pm, when admission is free. You may even find yourself willing to visit a second time!

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.

This is a great library. The desk staff are very friendly and I usually reserve all my books by…read morecomputer. I read a lot so they now know me by name when I walk in. The security guards are very nice and always greet you coming and going. They have great classes and nice adult things to attend.

In stark contrast with its immediate environs, this place is straight ballin'..no lie, you know…read morethis. That being said, they were only a week off of a bedbug infestation, so I was weary to pick up the items I had on reserve, but the kind folks behind the desk quelled my fears. Quick shot off the LIE on the way home, and pretty darn spacious--might be my new go-to library. Unfortunately, they simultaneously push unreasonable policies regarding returns, which involve slowly checking each item back in while others wait on the single line regardless of your intentions, and they include two index cards (one with their unwavering, impossible-to-monitor policy) and two paper clips with each ILL. Oh, and the staff can get snappy. Ultimately, it's a near-immaculate respite for random passersby, but gets sticky when you actually want to use the services here. HUGE caveat/casualty of the environs: no dropoff box Small/should-be-irrelevant sidenote: little/no cell service (VZW)

It's a beautiful library and has many choices to choose from. From books to activities.read more

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

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.