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Test Teens

Test Teens Welcome to True North, the Teen Department at the library! True North is intended for use by teens in grades 7-12 and it offers them a safe, supportive, and positive space that is designed for them. Everyone is welcome to browse the collection or look for a book, but seating in the True North is limited to teens only. For more information, please see our Designated Spaces policy. Teen Reads…

3D Printing Policy

3D Printing Policy Printing RequestsUse of the library’s 3D printers is reserved for adult Longwood Public Library cardholders with cards in good standing. Patrons must complete and submit a 3D Printer Request form with each request. All 3D printing request files & forms must be delivered to a library staff member for approval before printing.Patrons may be…

Get/Renew Library Card

Get/Renew Library Card How do I get a library card? Any resident of the Longwood Central School District, 17 years of age or older, upon presentation of one current proof of residency (i.e.: current driver's license, Longwood school ID, recent utility or telephone bill, etc.) may complete an application in person and be issued a library card with full privileges and responsibilities. Library cards expire after…

Students of All Ages

Students of All Ages Online Tools If you're writing a paper or doing a report, chances are you need something more substantial than a Wikipedia article. LPL has online databases you can use for research and homework help without having to leave home. You just need your library card and password to get started. Online Homework Help Your library card offers you the chance…

Teens

Teens Welcome to True North, the Teen Department at the library! True North is intended for use by teens in grades 7-12 and it offers them a safe, supportive, and positive space that is designed for them. Everyone is welcome to browse the collection or look for a book, but seating in the True North is limited to teens only. For more information, please see our Designated Spaces policy. Featured Services for…

Job Openings

Job Openings The library is a governmental institution that participates in Suffolk County Civil Service. Full-time candidates for library employment are selected from Civil Service lists. Candidates for part-time employment (fewer than 17.5 hours per week as per Civil Service law) are welcome to fill out the attached employment application and deliver it to the Circulation Desk or mail it in. Completed…

Renew Your Library Card

Renew Your Library Card If you already have a Longwood Public Library card, and still reside in the Longwood School District, you may renew your card online by filling out the form below. We will notify you when your card renewal has been processed or if there are any outstanding issues with your account. Renewals may take up to 48 business hours. In order to renew your card, you must upload proof of address. If you are unable to…

Meeting Room Use Policy

Meeting Room Use Policy Library meeting rooms were designed to primarily serve as a venue for library-sponsored services, programs, and activities. As an educational institution, the library welcomes the use of its meeting rooms for non-profit educational, civic, cultural, and government groups and individuals that are based in the Longwood community. Meeting rooms may not be…

Designated Spaces Policy

Designated Spaces Policy The library reserves the right to limit access and use of designated spaces designed for specific audiences and/or purposes. Limited use/access areas include but are not limited to the Children's Room, True North Teen Services, four Study Rooms, the Learn & Play Children’s Garden, and the makerLAB. The Library Director is authorized to develop and…

Library History

Library History Longwood Public Library began in a one-room building that was formerly the Coram School. Mrs. Evelyn Holschuh Brown is credited as the library founder. A provisional charter to establish library services was granted in June 1953, and the library, then known as Coram Public Library, opened its doors in the little schoolhouse on November 24, 1953. During the first year, the library struggled to…

Borrowing Guidelines

Valid Adult Longwood Public Library Card in good standing.
A maximum of three items from this collection may be borrowed at a time.
Equipment & Gadgets are available at the Adult Reference Desk and must be returned to the Circulation Desk. Gadgets placed on hold may be checked out at the Circulation Desk when ready for pickup. Equipment & Gadgets may not be returned to the book drop.
If any item is lost or damaged, the full value of the item will be charged to the patron account.
The library has a limited number of items in the collection; if the item comes back late or is lost, the library may not be able to honor reservations.
The use of some items may require precertification or training; if there are any precertification requirements, there will be a link in the item description to the required training.