From The Westhampton Free Library Director

The Westhampton Free Library is your community center, providing a wide spectrum of programs and services to meet the needs of the population we serve. In other words, the Library is your entertainment, information and technology resource.

There is always something happening at Westhampton Free Library.  Adults can enjoy programs such as book discussions, concerts, lectures and computer classes.  You can even relax at a holiday tea or at any of our social activities.  Our exercise classes include senior aerobics, Zumba, Pilates, Tai Chi and Yoga.  We are more than a place to exercise your mind.  

On our second floor, you’ll discover the Idea Place, “where children and parents come to learn and grow”. Programming for children and families includes: storytime; reading clubs; music and movement classes for toddlers; cooking classes; craft workshops and much more. You can also visit the Tween Scene, an alcove that’s reserved just for kids ages 10-12. In our Teens space, young adults can read, play video games, watch movies and visit with friends.  The Library has something to offer everyone at any age.  

Our collection is diversified. Throughout the Library you will find DVDs, music CDs, 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 eBooks and audiobooks that can be downloaded onto smart phones, laptops and tablet computers.  If you are having trouble figuring out how to use that electronic reading device you recently received, then visit our LibraryGeeks at our Inspiration Bar (hours are available in the Library newsletter).  Continue your education through Universal Class, which offers over 500 online classes all from the comfort of your own computer online 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 was 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, Quiogue, East Moriches, East Quogue, Eastport, Remsenburg and Speonk. Our Library is beautiful and environmentally responsible. The building features efficient lighting, occupancy sensors, high-efficiency 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 offer hundreds of programs.  Learn more about what we will be offering in our bimonthly newsletter that is mailed to residents or pick up a copy in the Library.  Additional information can be found on our website:  www.westhamptonlibrary.net.   The Library is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 10:00 pm; Saturdays from 9:30 am to 7:00 pm and Sundays from Noon to 5:00 pm. Our phone number is (631) 288- 3335 and our fax number is (631) 288- 5715.  

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 Zubiller, Library Director