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Westhampton Free Library

The Westhampton Free Library is your community center, providing a wide spectrum of programs and services to meet the needs of our population in a safe, socially distanced atmosphere. In other words, the library is your hub for entertainment, information and technology resources.

There is always something happening at our beautifully renovated Westhampton Free Library. The recent renovation project included the conversion of 2,500 square feet of unused space into usable space. Our children’s program room was expanded and our main fl oor was reconfi gured to accommodate a more effi cient fl ow, additional book stacks and a quiet study room.

Adults can learn about everything from history to travel as part of our ongoing Link and Learn series. They can also participate in our writers’ groups or join our book discussion group. This summer, we are hosting a fabulous bus trip to a Brooklyn Cyclones game, as well as Monday Night Movies on the Great Lawn. Our health and exercise classes, some off ered virtually and others at the beach, include Senior Total Fitness, Senior Tai Chi, Zumba Gold, Yoga, Pilates and Meditation.

Children can make discoveries in our second-fl oor Idea Place. Programming for children and families includes story time, reading clubs, music and movement classes for toddlers, cooking classes, craft workshops and much more. You can also visit the Tween Scene that’s reserved just for kids ages 10-12. In our Teen space, young adults can read, play video games, watch movies and visit with friends. The library has something to off er everyone at any age.

Our collection is diversifi ed. Throughout the library, you will fi nd DVDs, digital audio and video players, video games, magazines, newspapers, graphic novels and, of course, lots of books. Our patrons also have access to an extensive collection of e-books and audiobooks that can be downloaded onto smartphones, laptops and tablet computers. If you are having trouble fi guring out how to use your personal electronic device, then visit our Library Geeks at our Inspiration Bar – the hours are available in the library newsletter. Continue your education through Universal Class, which off ers over 500 online classes, all from the comfort of your own computer and on your own time schedule.

The Westhampton Free Library has been the community’s educational hub since it opened its doors in March of 1897 with a charter granted by the State of New York and signed by Melvil Dewey, creator of the Dewey Decimal System. In 1951, our original Library Avenue building opened and served the community for more than 100 years, providing generations of families with books, music and programming.

In June 2010, our new state-of-the-art library opened its doors to the residents of Westhampton, Westhampton Beach, Quogue, East Moriches, East Quogue, Eastport, Remsenburg and Speonk. Our library is beautiful and environmentally responsible. The renovated building features effi cient lighting, occupancy sensors, high-effi ciency heating and air conditioning units, plumbing that reduces water usage by 45% and solar panels that generate 8% of our energy.

The Westhampton Free Library is a special place where families can come together to learn, read or just have fun. This summer, we will off er hundreds of programs. Learn more about what we will be off ering in our bimonthly newsletter that is mailed to residents, or visit us and pick up a copy. Additional information can be found on our website at www.westhamptonlibrary.net. Our phone number is 631-288-3335 and our fax number is 631-288-5715.

The library’s hours through Labor Day are:

Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00p.m. Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you at the library soon. All it takes is a library card to unlock all that is waiting for you.

Danielle Waskiewicz, Library Director