Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library

What Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library does

Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library is a public association library organized under New York State Education Law, operating as a governmental entity rather than a for-profit business. It serves approximately 56,000 residents across the Mastics, Moriches, and Shirley communities on Long Island, New York, through a three-location system: a flagship 45,000 sq ft Main Library in Shirley (reopened November 2024 after comprehensive renovation), a 7,000 sq ft Mastic Beach Satellite Branch (opened January 2023), and a 7,000 sq ft Moriches Satellite Branch (opened April 2023). The combined ~59,000 sq ft of physical footprint was funded primarily by a $22.69M voter-approved bond in December 2019, supplemented by $4M from the library's capital reserve.

Core service offerings include physical collections (books, DVDs, multimedia), digital collections (eBooks/audiobooks via OneClickdigital and OverDrive, digital magazines, Freegal music, movie streaming), and a "Library of Things" non-traditional lending program. Technology services span 3D printing, poster and sublimation printing, public computer and laptop access, Wi-Fi, remote printing, and a makerspace with virtual reality and coding/robotics equipment integrated into the renovated Main Library. Educational and programmatic services include Brainfuse-powered online tutoring (HelpNow, JobNow, VetNow), LinkedIn Learning, ABCmouse, citizenship preparation (251 citizens helped since 2009), adult literacy, and a Career Edge workforce program delivered in partnership with the Town of Brookhaven.

The library is funded primarily through a property tax levy approved annually by district voters, supplemented by donations and memorial gifts. Library cards are free to district residents, and all core services are free at point of use. Technology infrastructure is built on the Livebrary consortium catalog, with integrations to more than a dozen third-party platforms for digital lending, tutoring, marketing (Constant Contact), and patron communication (Mosio chat). The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees and led by Library Director Kerri Rosalia. There is no parent company, no private equity ownership, and no M&A pathway typical of a private-sector entity.

Name

Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library

Legal name

Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library

Website

https://communitylibrary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Public association library system serving approximately 56,000 residents on Long Island, NY through three facilities. Provides free physical and digital collections, makerspace and technology services, educational programs, and community resources, funded by voter-approved property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Libraries and Archives (519210), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (519)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAEAGAC

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management

Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/Library, Media Center & Learning Space Operations

SECONDARYEDAAAFAA

Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Community & Public Education Programs (Libraries, Community Centers)

SECONDARYEDAEAGAF

Digital Library & Electronic Resources Operations (e-Resources, Repositories, Licensing)

Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/Library, Media Center & Learning Space Operations

SECONDARYEDAEAGAL

Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support)

Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/Library, Media Center & Learning Space Operations

SECONDARYBPAIACAO

Public Libraries & Information Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Public library services
• Digital lending
• Community education
• Literacy programs
• Makerspace services

Headquarters

HQ city

Shirley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Funding: Primary funding source through annual library tax levied on property owners within the library district, approved by voters. The library tax appears on annual property tax bills as part of the library budget.
2. Donations and Memorial Gifts: The library accepts cash donations and memorial gifts. Donors and the Library Director may mutually agree on how funds will be used, or donations may be made for the library's discretionary use. Bookplates naming donors or honoring individuals are placed in books purchased by the library.
3. Bond Financing for Capital Projects: Capital improvements funded through voter-approved bond issuance. The 2019 bond referendum authorized up to $22,690,964 for the three-building project including Main Library renovation and two satellite branches.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library operates a three-branch public library system delivering free access to physical and digital collections, including books, eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, music, and movie streaming. The library provides technology services such as 3D printing, poster and sublimation printing, public computer access, makerspaces, and assistive technology, alongside educational programs including Brainfuse online tutoring, citizenship preparation, adult and child literacy, and career development services.

Product overview

Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library is a three-location public library system (Main Library in Shirley, Mastic Beach Satellite Branch, and Moriches Satellite Branch) providing traditional and digital library services. The core offerings include physical book and media collections across three facilities, digital collections (eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, music, and movies), technology services (3D printing, poster printing, sublimation printing, computer access, remote printing), educational programs (online tutoring via Brainfuse, citizenship preparation, adult and child literacy services), makerspaces with 3D printers and robotics, and community programs for children, teens, and adults. The library also provides specialized services including local history archives, assistive technology, homebound services, meeting room reservations, and museum pass programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physical Library Collections
• eBooks & Audiobooks (OneClickDigital) Digital lending service for eBooks and audiobooks, including a teen collection, accessible to library cardholders through the library's digital collection.
• Digital Magazines Electronic magazine collection available for reading on digital devices, accessible to library cardholders.
• Freegal Music Downloads & Streaming Music download and streaming service that allows library cardholders to access and download music collections.
• Stream Movies Video streaming service for movies available to library cardholders through the library's digital collection.
• Niche Academy Video Tutorials Video-based tutorial platform offering instruction on digital literacy and the use of library resources, accessible to cardholders.
• Library of Things Non-traditional lending collection featuring items such as tools, equipment, and other objects that district residents can borrow.
• 3D Printing Services 3D printing service available through the Digital Services department that allows patrons to submit and receive custom 3D prints.
• Poster Printer Services Large-format poster printing service available to library patrons.
• Sublimation Printer Services Sublimation printing service available for custom printing on a variety of materials.
• Brainfuse Online Tutoring Online academic assistance service for library cardholders that includes HelpNow homework help, JobNow career services, and VetNow veterans support, delivered through the Brainfuse platform.
• Computer & Laptop Access Public computers, laptops, and internet access available for patron use at all library locations.
• Print from Anywhere Remote printing service allowing patrons to send print jobs to library printers from any location.
• Citizenship Preparation Program Citizenship preparation classes and support services that help community members obtain U.S. citizenship; 251 members have been assisted since 2009.
• Literacy Services Adult literacy services, child enrichment programs, and language learning software resources for community members.
• Museum Passes Discounted and free museum passes available for patron reservation through the Museum Key platform.
• Meeting & Study Rooms Bookable meeting rooms and study or tutoring rooms available at library locations for community use.
• Homebound Services Delivery and pickup services for library materials for patrons who are homebound or otherwise unable to visit the library in person.
• Assistive Technology Assistive devices and technologies available for patrons with disabilities to access library resources and services.
• Local History & Genealogy Local history archives, interactive maps, and genealogy research resources including the Walter T. Shirley photographs and papers collection.
• Career & Business Services Career assessment tools, business resources, and job readiness programs including the Career Edge series for women, delivered in partnership with the Town of Brookhaven.

Quantifiable outcome

• 251 community members have obtained citizenship through the library's citizenship preparation program since 2009
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered notable community impact, community partnership, program partnership, temporary partnership, core partnership and core partner.

• New U.S. Citizens (Class of 2026)notable community impactOthers · 2 July 2026Twenty-one members of the MMSCL citizenship preparation class became new U.S. citizens in 2026, bringing the total to 251 community members helped since the program began in 2009. The literacy department celebrated at the 15th annual Celebration of Literacy.
• Suffolk County Board of Electionscommunity partnershipGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 April 2026County Board of Elections hosted informational sessions at the library to introduce new voting machines before local primaries, providing civic education to community members.
• Brookhaven Town (Career Edge Program)program partnershipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026Partnership with Town of Brookhaven to deliver Career Edge program - a series of free job training classes for women seeking employment. Classes include resume writing, mock interviews, and professional mentoring.
• New York State Office of Resilient Homes and Communities (Blue Buffers Program)community partnershipGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 April 2026State agency using library as venue for Blue Buffers Program town halls to discuss flood risk reduction and voluntary buyouts in Mastic Beach community.
• Mastic Recreation Center (Brookhaven Town)temporary partnershipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2022During main library construction closure, core services relocated to the 6,625 sq ft town-owned Mastic Recreation Center providing computers, internet, reference, and book lending.
• William Floyd School Districtcore partnershipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2019Students with valid William Floyd School District photo ID can register for library cards. The library serves as a community resource for students and families across the district of approximately 56,000 residents.
• Eastport-South Manor Central School Districtcore partnershipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2019Residents of the Eastport-South Manor Central School District are eligible for library services through a cooperative agreement with local libraries. Service is approved annually by district voters.
• H2M Architects + Engineers (Library Architect)core partnerTechnology or IntegrationH2M serves as the library architect for the building project, providing design services and presentations to the board of trustees. Presentations from H2M include board meeting presentations and project updates.
• Knights of Columbustemporary partnershipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization that generously offered facility for indoor and outdoor programming during the main library closure period.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Riverhead Free Library: Suffolk County public library association with similar three-branch district structure and tax-based funding model, offering directly comparable public library services.
• Comsewogue Public Library: Adjacent Suffolk County public library serving Port Jefferson Station and surrounding communities, with similar mid-sized branch footprint and digital lending programs.
• East Hampton Library: Long Island public library association offering similar community programs, digital services, and bond-funded capital projects — comparable in governance and funding structure.
• Sachem Public Library: Suffolk County public library serving a similar suburban Long Island district with multi-branch operations, K-12 school district partnerships, and a comparable mix of traditional and digital services.
• Smithtown Library: Long Island public library system operating multiple branches with comparable voter-approved budget model, digital collection services, and community programming.
• Patchogue-Medford Library: Long Island public library system with renovated main branch, makerspace programming, and similar tax-funded operating model — a directly comparable Suffolk County peer.
• Middle Country Public Library: Large Long Island public library system serving a comparable suburban district with multiple branches, modern makerspaces, and extensive digital collections — directly comparable in scale, geography, and service mix to MMSCL.
• Half Hollow Hills Community Library: Long Island public library system with a similar two-district cooperative service model, modern technology offerings, and comparable patron engagement scale.
• Northport-East Northport Public Library: Long Island public library serving two contiguous school districts via cooperative agreement, closely analogous to MMSCL's two-district service footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Suffolk Cooperative Library System: Regional cooperative of Suffolk County public libraries that provides shared catalog (Livebrary), interlibrary loan, and digital services to MMSCL and ~50 member libraries — broader incumbent providing the underlying infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/mmsclibrary
• Facebookfacebook.com/MMSCL
• Instagraminstagram.com/mmscommunitylibrary
• Pinterestpinterest.com/mmsclibrary
• Xx.com/mmscl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mmscl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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