Friends of the Library

The Used Bookshop has moved into the main library building located at 100 Thompson Street.

Donations of 1 bag or box per day are being accepted in the main library.

For more information on what items are suitable for donation, please refer to our Donation Guidelines & Resources.


Organized in 1998, The Friends of the Port Jefferson Free Library have actively supported the Library with special events and programming over the last few years. In 2007 the Friends of the Port Jefferson Free Library took on their largest venture and volunteered to support a used book shop located at 150 East Main Street in Port  Jefferson. This book store houses a beautiful collection of gently used books being offered for minimal donations. The Friends of the Library is a group of individuals, families, and organizations working to improve the Library’s facilities, technologies, collections, and special programs to benefit the community.

OFFICERS

President: Erin Schaarschmidt
Vice President: 
Treasurer & Membership: Deborah Santo, Linda Barlotta and Kate Von Der Heyden
Secretary: Earlene O’Hare


 

Used Book Shop

Stop by the Friends of the Port Jefferson Free Library’s Used Book Shop, which is run by Friends members and is now located in the main library building! Browse through our ever-changing collection of used books. We have best-sellers, paperbacks, cookbooks, children’s books and more….there’s something for everyone at the Used Book Shop! Stop in and say hello on your next visit to Port Jefferson.

Hours

Mon-Thurs: 9:30AM-9:00PM
Friday: 9:30AM-5:00PM
Saturday: 9:30AM-5:00PM
Sunday: 1:00PM-5:00PM (we are closed on Sunday in the summer)

Read Friends’ Bylaws here

Contact Us

Phone: 631-509-5706
Mailing Address: The Friends of the Port Jefferson Free Library
100 Thompson Street • Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Email: PortJeffLibraryFriends@gmail.com

Flyer for Teen Scholarship 2025

2025 Teen Scholarship

The Friends of the Port Jefferson Free Library are offering a scholarship to a high school senior with a library card, recognizing their contributions and volunteer service to the community. To be eligible, applicants must complete the application form and essay. 

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a Senior at Port Jefferson, Mount Sinai, or Miller Place High School

Must hold a Port Jefferson Free Library card in good standing

Must actively use the Port Jefferson library

Must submit a 500-750 word essay

Two references (not related) to vouch for your character

Deadline: June 1st, 2025

Click this link to apply!