USING THE LIBRARY

Meet the Team!

All of our team members are happy to assist all library users. Please come visit one of us for assistance today!

Administration & Certified Librarians:

Thomas S. Vitale, MSW, MLS, CAS; Library Director

Matthew L. Still, MLS; Head of Reference & Adult Services

Tracey Moloney, MLS; Head of Teen, Young & New Adult Services

Vicky Kotula, M.S.Ed, MLS; Head of Children & Family Services

Library Experience Specialists:

Janet Olinkiewicz

Brian Mealy

Sarah Terry

Theresa Sweeney

Selina Truelove

Sally-Ann Grant

Daaimah Buffins

Support Team:

Lori Osborn Kimmelmann, Library Finance Specialist

Yolanada Marin-Perdomo, Library Custodian

Asia Shedrick, Library Page

Wendy Martinez, Library Page

Reference questions can be asked in person, via email or by calling the library.

Library Cards

To obtain a library card visit the Circulation Desk, our staff can assist you with the card application process, as well as checking out and returning materials. Please provide ID and proof of address (in the Greenport or Oysterponds School Districts) when applying for a card at the Circulation Desk. Registrations are renewed every three years with proof of street address.

Guest cards are provided for the convenience of regular cardholders to be used at Floyd Memorial Library only.

Temporary non-resident cards are issued for a period of one year.

All visitors are welcome to use of our materials, programs and facilities.

Library Account

You can establish a personal library account which will allow you to keep track of what you have borrowed, what is currently checked out to your card, and what hold requests you have pending. You can place your own requests and renew items.

Borrowing Materials

New Adult Books:

Fiction …………………………….7 or 14 days

Nonfiction……………………………….14 days

Print Books:

Adult & Children’s books…………….14 days

Periodicals……………………………..14 days

Music, CDs & Audio Books………….14 days

DVD’s:

New Entertainment DVDs…………….2 days

Entertainment DVDs……………………7 days

Informational DVDs……………………14 days

Software Programs……………………..7 days

Slide Projector…………………………..7 days

Renewing Materials

You may renew all library materials by phone or online, with the exception of DVD’s and items with reserves.

Fines

We do not assess overdue fines. However, we will not loan any materials until overdue items (that are not renewable) are returned.

Computers

The Floyd Memorial Library has computer stations available for adults, teens and children.

Patrons can request the use of a laptop by visiting the Circulation Desk. To borrow a laptop patrons must trade in a library card, driver’s license or another form of acceptable ID determined by the staff at the Circulation Desk.

Internet Policy

Floyd Memorial Library provides access to the Internet to help Greenport, East Marion and Orient residents of all ages receive answers to their questions and to provide easy access to resources for personal enjoyment and learning.

The Internet is an unregulated medium. Not all sources on the Internet provide information that is current, accurate, or complete. Some of the material on the Internet may be objectionable. You may see things on the Internet that you do not wish to see or wish your children to view. Floyd Memorial Library is unable to control or monitor the content of the materials on the Internet, some of which changes quickly and without warning.