Suffolk County Libraries Provide Shelter, Power and Resources in Sandy's Aftermath

As the center of their communities, Suffolk County Public Libraries provide a place for warmth, entertainment, camaraderie and access to computers and wireless Internet for locals in the wake of Hurricane Sandy’s destruction.

Since Monday afternoon many Suffolk residents have been without power.   Local libraries offer essential services to its residents in emergencies, providing more than just a heated and well lit public spot.  They offer a place to work and conduct business, pay their bills, file insurance claims, contact federal agencies, find specialists to deal with any damage that may have occurred to their home or belongings, or let their loved ones know they are safe. 

Adults and kids are invited to recharge their laptops, cell phones, iPads, hunker down, play games, read books, watch family movies, and participate in the libraries’ regularly scheduled programming. 

Your local library is a valuable source for helping you get through the inconvenience of Hurricane Sandy. Please stop by and take advantage of its resources, including asking a librarian any questions you may have about how the library can assist you during this difficult time.