named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Homebound Services
Delivers library materials to residents unable to visit in person due to illness or disability
Library of Things
Lends non-traditional items such as mobile hotspots and technology kits
Passport Services
Offers passport application assistance and acceptance services
Propagation Station
Community plant-cutting exchange where patrons can donate or take cuttings
Seed Library
Allows patrons to borrow seeds for gardening, promoting sustainability and local food growth
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 2 activities
- Collects donations for fundraising and recyclingAccepts donated books, CDs, movies, and jewelry for resale at book sales and thrift shelves, and collects latex/mylar balloons and strings for responsible recycling through Balloon Mission.
- Hosts annual and pop-up book salesOrganizes recurring fundraising events including an annual mega book sale and periodic pop-up book sales, featuring raffles and public participation.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Distributes digital media and online contentProvides 24/7 digital access to movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, TV shows, magazines, newspapers, and documentaries through platforms including hoopla, Kanopy, Libby, Flipster, PressReader, and Ground News.
- Provides library services and programsOffers traditional and expanded library services including book lending, digital access to information, community enrichment programs, and support for reading and lifelong learning.
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Library of Things Lending 2 activities
- Distributes personalized iPods and technology loansProvides preloaded iPods to library cardholders for indefinite loan periods with no fees or fines, expanding access to curated music collections.
- Runs a Library of Things programEnables borrowing of non-traditional items such as electronics, games, musical instruments, museum passes, and other experiential resources through the library card system.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Hosts art exhibitions and cultural eventsDisplays rotating art exhibits for up to four weeks with opening receptions and organizes special events during FOL Week and other community celebrations.
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Offers discounted cultural and recreational accessProvides library cardholders with discount codes and reduced admission to venues including Liberty Science Center, The Argyle Theatre, CM Performing Arts Center, and Horton’s Flower Farm.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Organizes community bus tripsPlans and operates two-day bus excursions for library patrons, such as trips to Lancaster, PA, including cultural visits like the Sight & Sound Theatre.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Provides seed library and gardening resourcesDistributes organic seeds to library cardholders and supports sustainable gardening through initiatives like the Propagation Station for plant cuttings.
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Community Recycling & Reuse Education 1 activity
- Supports sustainability and environmental educationEngages in plastic film recycling challenges, received a recycled composite bench from Trex, hosted Earth Day events with educational activities, and created a "missing pieces" collection for board games to reduce waste.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administers student memorial scholarshipAwards an annual scholarship to students in memory of individuals, funded and managed by the organization.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$1K5%
Program service revenue$18K69%
Investment income$50%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$30K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$25K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$25K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- Adventureland Partner — Provides discounted admission tickets to Adventureland for library cardholders.
- Assemblyman Thiele Government — Provided a grant to fund the creation of a Children’s Play Area and Community Garden Space.
- Balloon Mission Partner — Partnered to implement balloon recycling program for responsible disposal of latex and mylar balloons and strings.
- CM Performing Arts Center Partner — Provides a 20% discount code for show tickets at the CM Performing Arts Center for library cardholders.
- Center Moriches Free Public Library Partner — Collaborates with the library to support programs and host events, including book sales and donor collections.
- Center Moriches Free Public Library Partner — Works in close partnership with the library to support programs, services, and fundraising initiatives.
- ComicsPlus Partner — Provides access to a digital collection of comics, graphic novels, and manga curated for libraries.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Provided educational programming on plant propagation methods in support of the library's Propagation Station launch.
- Episcopal Church of Saint John the Baptist Partner — Sold land to the library in 2023 for development of a second parking lot.
- Flipster Partner — Provides a free digital magazine service accessible with a library card.
- Ground News Partner — Offers a platform for comparing news sources, identifying media bias, and verifying source credibility.
- Hampton Coffee Company Partner — Operates the café within the library building.
- High Mowing Organic Seeds Partner — Source of organic seeds for the seed library.
- Horton’s Flower Farm Partner — Provides free admission to Horton’s Flower Farm for library cardholders via QR code.
- Kanopy Partner — Offers an on-demand streaming platform for films and documentaries with monthly title updates.
- Liberty Science Center Partner — Provides $3 off admission and 10% off memberships at Liberty Science Center for library cardholders.
- Literacy Suffolk Partner — Partners with Literacy Suffolk to connect adult learners and potential volunteers with literacy and ESOL tutoring programs.
- Long Island Aquarium Partner — Provides discounted admission tickets to the Long Island Aquarium for library cardholders.
- OverDrive Partner — Develops Libby, the platform used to access ebooks and audiobooks from the library.
- Press Reader Partner — Provides access to international newspapers, magazines, and periodicals with no holds or waitlists.
- Seed Savers Partner — Source of organic seeds for the seed library.
- Splish Splash Partner — Provides discounted admission tickets to Splish Splash for library cardholders using a promo code.
- Suffolk Cooperative Library System Network — Facilitates annual service contracts between the library and three additional school districts.
- Suffolk County Cooperative Library System Network — Member of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative led by the Suffolk County Cooperative Library System.
- The Adventure Park at Long Island Partner — Provides discounted admission tickets to The Adventure Park at Long Island for library cardholders.
- The Argyle Theatre Partner — Provides a $5 discount code for show tickets at The Argyle Theatre for library cardholders.
- The Gateway Playhouse Partner — Provides discount codes for tickets to The Gateway Playhouse for library cardholders.
- The Suffolk Theater Partner — Provides 20% off select shows and 10% off movies at The Suffolk Theater for library cardholders.
- Theater Three Partner — Provides discount tickets to select shows at Theater Three for library cardholders with proof of card.
- Town of Brookhaven Government — Collaborates on special recycling events hosted at the library premises, including e-waste and paper recycling initiatives.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Access Over Ownership Modelmethodology: access-over-ownershipBy offering a rotating collection of non-traditional items for borrowing, the library reduces the need for personal purchase and promotes sustainable consumption because access to tools and resources fosters community sharing and lowers individual financial and environmental costs.
- Holistic Sustainability Integrationmethodology: sustainable-libraries-initiativeBy adopting a comprehensive sustainability framework that integrates environmental soundness, social equity, and economic feasibility, the library creates resilient community programming because long-term impact requires balancing ecological, human, and fiscal resources.
- Music Therapy for Memory and Dementia Caremethodology: music-therapy-for-dementiaBy providing personalized music to elders, particularly those with dementia or Alzheimer's, the library triggers memory recall and improves quality of life because familiar music can restore a temporary sense of self and enable emotional communication.
- Sustainable Community Resource Repurposingmethodology: zero-waste-repurposingBy repurposing discarded materials—such as incomplete board games—into reusable community resources, the library advances zero-waste goals and strengthens local sustainability because transforming waste into value reinforces environmental stewardship and social innovation.