Longwood Public Library

What Longwood Public Library does

Longwood Public Library is a tax-funded public library established in 1953 and headquartered at 800 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, New York. It serves the residents of the Longwood Central School District across a 54-square-mile area encompassing Middle Island, Ridge, Yaphank, Lake Panamoka, Coram, Gordon Heights, North Medford, and North Shirley. The library operates from a 45,360-square-foot LEED Platinum-certified facility (expanded and reopened October 9, 2015) and is governed by an elected Board of Trustees, with Lisa Jacobs serving as Library Director.

The library's core offerings combine traditional lending (physical books, movies, music) with digital content delivery through third-party platforms including Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, Freegal, and Universal Class, supported by an III Vega online catalog and a mobile application. Differentiated services include the makerLAB makerspace (3D printers, Cricut machines, embroidery machines, sublimation printers), an Equipment & Gadgets "Library of Things" collection, free passes to more than 40 museums, online homework help via Brainfuse, and specialized programming for children, teens, and adults. Recent 2024 additions — Mobile Printing, FieroCode coding courses, Toniebox Kits, Repair Café, and the NexTrex Challenge — indicate expansion into STEM, sustainability, and civic-service programming.

The business model is fundamentally non-commercial: the basic operating budget is funded by property tax revenue from the Longwood Central School District, providing free access to core services to district residents. Supplementary income sources include voluntary donations (channeled via the QGiv platform and memorial funds such as the Vincent Rodgers and Ruth Goetz Funds) and nominal fees from discounted venue ticket sales, makerLAB kits, and 3D printing services. Strategic partnerships — with the Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Longwood Central School District, Family Service League, HIICAP, SCORE, LIEOC, and the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council — extend service into social-services referral, Medicare/Medicaid counseling, ESOL instruction, and small-business mentoring.

Name

Longwood Public Library

Legal name

Longwood Public Library

Website

https://longwoodlibrary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Longwood Public Library is a tax-funded public library serving residents of the Longwood Central School District across 54 square miles in Middle Island, NY, offering lending materials, digital media, educational programming, a makerLAB, museum passes, and community social-services referrals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (519210), Libraries and Archives (51921)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAO

Public Libraries & Information Services

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

SECONDARYEDAEAGAC

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management

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

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Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries)

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

SECONDARYEDAEAGAE

Library Collections & Cataloging Services (Acquisitions, Metadata, Circulation)

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

SECONDARYBPAGAHAF

Libraries, Archives & Special Collections

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

Keywords

• Public library services
• Digital media lending
• Community education programs
• Makerspace access
• Library of things

Headquarters

HQ city

Middle Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax Revenue: Primary funding from property tax revenue within the Longwood Central School District. The basic budget is covered by tax revenue, providing free access to library services for district residents.
2. Donations and Memorial Funds: Voluntary donations from community members help reduce costs of special programs or collections. Memorial funds established include the Vincent Rodgers Memorial Fund (facility improvements) and Ruth Goetz Memorial Fund (Children's Services).
3. Discounted Venue Tickets: The library sells discounted tickets for various venues and attractions at the Circulation Desk, providing convenience and savings to residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Longwood Public Library is a municipal public library providing free access to physical and digital collections, educational programs, makerLAB equipment, museum passes, and community services. It serves residents of the Longwood Central School District in Middle Island, New York through a 45,360 square foot LEED Platinum certified facility, a mobile app, online catalog, curbside pickup, and home delivery services.

Product overview

Longwood Public Library is a public library system serving the Longwood Central School District in Middle Island, New York. The library offers a unified set of services organized around physical and digital resource access. The core offering centers on traditional lending (books, movies, music) combined with digital media streaming through Libby, Hoopla, Freegal, and Kanopy. The library differentiates through specialized spaces and collections including makerLAB (makerspace with 3D printing and crafting equipment), the Equipment & Gadgets Library of Things collection, museum passes, and specialized children's and teen services. Digital services include the mobile app, online learning through Brainfuse and Universal Class, research databases, and the recently launched mobile printing platform. The library also provides community support services like citizenship assistance, Medicaid enrollment help, and social worker consultations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stream & Download (Digital Media) Digital media service allowing library cardholders to stream and download eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and magazines through partnerships with Libby, Hoopla, Freegal, and Kanopy.
• Equipment & Gadgets (Library of Things) Collection of lendable equipment and gadgets including tools, electronics, and recreational items that library cardholders can borrow for home use, with a maximum of three items borrowed at a time.
• makerLAB Makerspace providing access to equipment including Brother PE550D embroidery machine, Brother XR9550 sewing machine, Cricut Auto Press, Cricut Maker, Cricut Mug Press, button makers, Sawgrass SG1000 sublimation printer, HTVRONT presses, and 3D printers for hands-on creation and learning.
• Museum Passes Free passes to more than 40 museums on Long Island and in New York City, available for checkout by library cardholders.
• Online Classes & Tutorials Digital learning platform offering thousands of courses for skill development, language learning, and career and test preparation.
• Homework Help Online homework assistance service featuring live tutors available daily from 2 pm to 11 pm through the Brainfuse partnership, serving students of all ages.
• Research & Databases Collection of research databases and digital resources for library cardholders in searching and discovering information.
• 3D Print Request 3D printing service allowing library cardholders to request custom 3D printed items through the makerLAB.
• Children's Kits Themed activity kits for children including Toniebox Kits introduced in 2024 for interactive audio storytelling experiences.
• Longwood Grows! Seed Library Seed lending program allowing library cardholders to borrow seeds to grow plants, supporting sustainability and community gardening.
• Citizen Science Kits Science kits for all ages that enable library cardholders to participate in citizen science projects and environmental research.

Quantifiable outcome

• 489,000+ physical items circulated in 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Suffolk CountycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSuffolk County awarded a grant to Longwood Public Library, administered by Legislator Caracappa, supporting additional summer music and dance performances.
• Suffolk Cooperative Library SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationLongwood Public Library participates in the Suffolk Cooperative Library System, a cooperative network of library systems in Suffolk County, enabling resource sharing and shared catalog access.
• Longwood Central School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuring the 2013-2015 building renovation, library programs were held at Longwood schools and other community locations. The school district's centralization in 1959 enabled the library's formation and ongoing service area definition.
• Peter Gisolfi AssociatesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitectural firm responsible for the design of the 2015 library renovation and expansion project.
• Family Service LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily Service League social worker available at the library to assist with referrals to community agencies, health and social services, financial assistance, food resources, immigration information, and unemployment assistance.
• HIICAP (Health Insurance Information Counseling Assistance Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrained counselors provide guidance about Medicare coverage choices and low-income subsidy programs through scheduled appointments at the library.
• Nassau-Suffolk Hospital CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacilitated enrollers assist aged, blind, and disabled populations to enroll in Medicaid, Medicaid Buy-In, Medicare Savings, and related programs through regular library sessions.
• LIEOC (Long Island English Outreach Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIEOC provides English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses at the library, helping community members build English language skills through listening, speaking, reading, and writing instruction.
• SandpebbleminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBuilding consultancy retained in 2011 to perform existing conditions report on the library facility, informing the renovation planning process.
• SCOREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCORE business mentoring provides free business advice and mentorship to entrepreneurs and small business owners through library programs.
• BrainfusecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline homework help platform providing live tutors available every day from 2 pm to 11 pm for students of all ages.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Connetquot Public Library: Long Island public library serving the Connetquot Central School District with similar community programming, digital lending, and makerspace offerings. Directly comparable single-district Long Island public library peer.
• Riverhead Free Library: Long Island public library serving the Riverhead Central School District with traditional lending, children's services, and digital content offerings. Directly comparable single-district municipal library peer in the same region.
• Brookhaven Free Library: Long Island public library offering traditional lending, children's services, and community programming within Suffolk County. Directly comparable suburban public library with overlapping patron demographics and service offerings.
• Smithtown Library: Special Library District serving the Smithtown community with multiple branches, comparable programming and digital lending services. Similar Long Island public library peer with comparable budget scale and service breadth.
• Patchogue-Medford Public Library: Suffolk County public library serving the Patchogue-Medford School District with comparable community programming, museum pass programs, and digital lending services. Closely matched single-district Long Island public library peer.
• Middle Country Public Library: Adjacent Suffolk County public library serving the Middle Country Central School District. Highly comparable single-district municipal library with similar community programming, makerspace offerings, and tax-funded model on Long Island.
• Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library: Suffolk County public library serving the William Floyd School District with comparable children's, teen, and community programming. Directly comparable single-district Long Island public library peer.
• East Islip Public Library: Long Island public library serving the East Islip School District with comparable programming, museum passes, and digital lending services. Similar single-district Long Island public library peer with comparable scale and service mix.

Others

• Suffolk Cooperative Library System: Cooperative network of Suffolk County public libraries enabling resource sharing, shared catalog access, and operational support. Longwood is a participating member, making this the institutional ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• New York Public Library: Massive New York City public library system serving Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island with 92 branches. Overlapping service categories (lending, programming, digital content, research databases) but at vastly larger scale and as a different municipal entity.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• TikToktiktok.com/@longwoodpubliclibrary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/longwood-public-library

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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