Port Jefferson Free Library Inc

What Port Jefferson Free Library Inc does

Port Jefferson Free Library Inc (PJFL) is a non-profit public library chartered under New York State law and governed by an elected Board of Trustees, serving residents of the Port Jefferson Union Free School District, Miller Place School District, and Mount Sinai School District in Suffolk County, New York. The library operates two physical locations — the main branch at 100 Thompson Street and the dedicated Teen Center at 205 East Main Street (the historic 1812 Bayles House, opened March 14, 2025) — and delivers both in-person and digital services to a community of general residents, seniors, teenagers (grades 6-12), children and families, and immigrants/English language learners.

The library's core offering is the free library card, which unlocks access to physical collections, ebooks/audiobooks via OverDrive/Libby, streaming media (Kanopy, Hoopla), online tutoring (Brainfuse), research databases (EBSCOhost, Gale, Britannica School), children's educational platforms (ABCmouse, Adventure Academy, TumbleBooks), museum passes, discount tickets, 3D printing services, lending programs (Teen Takeout, Games & Gadgets), and specialized services including the Helping Hands social worker program, Language & Citizenship Center, Veterans Wall of Honor, and Our Living Heritage local history initiative. Technology stack is built on standard library management systems (IIIVega) plus a broad set of third-party digital platform integrations and the Suffolk County Livebrary consortium for shared digital resources. Accessibility infrastructure includes ASL interpreters, braille transcription, large print, Talking Books, Home Outreach delivery, and digital magnifiers.

PJFL is funded primarily through local property tax revenues from the three served school districts, supplemented by charitable donations and fundraising via the 1998-founded Friends of the Port Jefferson Free Library volunteer organization (which operates a used bookshop). Core library services are free at point of use; only printing ($0.10/page), replacement cards ($1.00), and ticket resales generate minor transactional revenue. As a non-profit public institution, the library has no funding rounds, no investors, and operates as a community service rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

Port Jefferson Free Library Inc

Legal name

Port Jefferson Free Library Inc

Website

https://portjefflibrary.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Port Jefferson Free Library Inc is a non-profit public library serving residents of Port Jefferson, Miller Place, and Mount Sinai school districts in Suffolk County, NY. Operating two physical branches plus extensive digital services, it provides free access to physical and digital collections, research databases, tutoring, programming, and social services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (519210), Educational Services (611), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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

SECONDARYEDAAAFAA

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
• Community education programs
• Digital lending platform
• Museum pass reservations
• Language and citizenship

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Jefferson Station

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Funding: Primary funding through local property taxes and government appropriations for public library services
2. Donations: Charitable donations from community members and the Friends of the Library organization supporting special programs and materials

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Port Jefferson Free Library provides free public library services to residents of three school districts in Suffolk County, NY, including physical and digital book lending, research databases, community programming for all ages, museum passes, discounted attraction tickets, and specialized services such as accessibility accommodations, social worker support, language and citizenship preparation, and teen and children's programming. The library operates two physical facilities and offers 24/7 digital access to resources including ebooks, audiobooks, streaming media, and online tutoring.

Product overview

Port Jefferson Free Library is a public library system serving residents of Port Jefferson, Miller Place, and Mount Sinai school districts in Suffolk County, NY. The library operates from its main location at 100 Thompson Street with a Teen Center at 205 East Main Street (the historic Bayles House). The library offers a unified platform of services centered around traditional library functions including physical and digital collections, research databases through Livebrary and external partners, community programs, accessibility services, and specialized services for adults, teens, and children. Key products and services include Library Card Services providing membership access, Museum Passes and Discount Tickets for cultural attractions, E-Books & E-Audiobooks through OverDrive/Libby, Research Databases covering numerous topics, Games & Gadgets lending, Teen Takeout lending program, Teen Center with dedicated teen services, Children's Programs & Collection, Language & Citizenship Center, Veterans Wall of Honor, Our Living Heritage local history program, Helping Hands Social Workers, and 3D Printer Services. The library integrates with platforms including Brainfuse for tutoring, Kanopy and Hoopla for video streaming, Flipster for e-magazines, Comics Plus for digital comics, ABCmouse and Adventure Academy for children's education, and TumbleBooks for digital children's books.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Library Card Services Library membership providing access to physical and digital collections, services, and programs for residents of Port Jefferson, Miller Place, and Mount Sinai school districts. Includes temporary digital cards via Livebrary valid for 30 days for online access only.
• Museum Passes Free admission passes to various museums available for adult PJFL cardholders in good standing. Includes print-at-home passes and pick-up/return-at-library passes with varying loan periods.
• Discount Tickets Discounted tickets to attractions including Long Island Aquarium, Theatre Three Children's Shows, and discounts at local museums including the Historical Society of Greater Port Jefferson and Long Island Explorium.
• Remote Printing Mobile and remote printing service allowing patrons to upload print jobs via print.princh.com using PJFL code 112463. Print jobs must be picked up same day at the Service Desk.
• Helping Hands Social Workers On-site social worker services providing crisis intervention, mental health referrals, substance abuse resources, domestic violence support, and assistance with SNAP, unemployment, housing, and other social services applications.
• Exhibits & Displays Exhibition space with approximately 302 square feet in Meeting Room plus additional triptych-style wall space. Display cases include Tall Case in vestibule and Museum Case in Front Reading Room for community use.
• Meeting Room & Conference Room Reservations Meeting room and conference room rental for community members and organizations. Requests must be approved by the Director with preference given to residents and PJFL cardholders.
• Accessibility Services Comprehensive accessibility services including ASL interpreters, braille transcription, audio formats, large print materials, digital video magnifiers, Kindle Paperwhites for loan, Home Outreach Service for homebound patrons, Music & Memory program, ReachDeck toolbar, and Sonic Super Ear devices.
• Research Databases Extensive collection of research databases covering Auto Repair, Biography, Books & Literature, Business, Children's Research, Education, Genealogy, Health, History, Language Learning, Law, Newspapers, Science & Technology, and Veterans topics.
• Teen Center Dedicated teen space at 205 East Main Street (Bayles House) offering homework help, college & career resources, community service opportunities, mental health resources, maker kits, video games, board games, and 3D printing services for teens in grades 6-12.
• Children's Programs & Collection Comprehensive children's services including programs, homework resources, themed collections, foreign language materials in nearly 2 dozen languages, audio visuals (CDs, DVDs, Playaways, LaunchPads, Wonderbooks), and parenting resources.
• 3D Printer Services Library-operated 3D printers available for library programs and public 3D print service. Multiple printer models are operated for various projects.
• Language & Citizenship Center Resources for language learning (English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, and other languages), citizenship preparation for naturalization exams, and travel resources.
• Adult Programs Diverse programming including lectures, arts & crafts workshops, cooking classes, reading programs, trips, technology courses, book discussions, live entertainment, health & wellness, defensive driving, and author visits.
• Brainfuse CollegeNow College preparation service providing online guidance counselors and resources for applications, financial aid, and admissions interviews to assist patrons through the college admissions process.
• Our Living Heritage Local history preservation program documenting Port Jefferson, Belle Terre, Miller Place, and Mount Sinai communities through public programs, collections, research center, and partnerships with local institutions.
• Veterans Wall of Honor Virtual and physical veterans memorial featuring dog tags with photos and service descriptions for local veterans. Includes Veterans History Project and WWII memory collection.
• Teen Takeout Lending program for teens and adults offering gaming consoles (Nintendo Switch, Wii U), controllers, board games, D&D supplies, electronics (Bluetooth speakers, projectors, chargers), and maker kits. Items loan for 2 weeks with a limit of 2 items per card.

Quantifiable outcome

• Library card holders can access digital resources 24/7 including ebooks, audiobooks, streaming movies, and online tutoring
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Friends of the Port Jefferson Free LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganized in 1998, this volunteer organization supports the library with special events and programming. They operate a used bookshop offering gently used books for donations. The Friends also fund the New Baby Kits program, annual Teen Scholarship, and various library improvements.
• Livebrary (Suffolk County Library Consortium)coreTechnology or IntegrationDigital branch providing shared databases, download platforms, and language resources across Suffolk County public libraries. Enables access to OverDrive/Libby, research databases, and digital content sharing.
• BrainfusecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline tutoring platform providing live homework help, test preparation, college admissions support through CollegeNow, adult learning center, and writing assistance. Available to all Suffolk County library cardholders.
• Long Island AquariumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides discounted admission tickets to library cardholders - $39 adult, $28 senior/child (compared to regular prices of $45.99 adult, $31.99 child). Library acts as ticket reseller.
• Theatre ThreeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides 15% discount code for children's theatre shows to library cardholders. Library promotes their programming.
• Long Island ExploriumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOffers $1 off each ticket during public hours with Port Jefferson Free Library card. No checkout required.
• Historical Society of Greater Port JeffersonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides 1 FREE Museum entry to Mather House Museum with library card, Memorial Day through October. No checkout required.
• Port Jefferson Union Free School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary service district. Library coordinates with schools for teacher resources, class visits, assignment alerts, and student library card programs.
• Miller Place School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContract district with choice option. Library coordinates services with schools for student resources.
• Mount Sinai School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContract district with choice option. Library coordinates services with schools for student resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Smithtown Library: Suffolk County public library serving Smithtown residents with comparable mix of physical collections, digital resources, children's/teen programming, and cultural partnerships. Operates within the same Suffolk Cooperative Library System network as PJFL.
• Middle Country Public Library: Large Long Island public library system serving the Middle Country school district in Suffolk County. Comparable suburban Long Island public library model with extensive programming, museum pass services, digital collections, and community partnerships.
• Half Hollow Hills Community Library: Long Island public library serving the Half Hollow Hills school district with comparable programming for adults, teens, and children; digital resource platform access; and community partnership model.
• Riverhead Free Library: Suffolk County public library association operating under similar New York State education law framework as PJFL, with comparable programming, collections, and Suffolk Cooperative Library System membership.
• Patchogue-Medford Library: Suffolk County public library serving Patchogue-Medford school district. Comparable Long Island suburban public library with similar mix of traditional library services, digital resources, and community programming.
• Comsewogue Public Library: Direct geographic peer serving Port Jefferson Station-adjacent communities in Suffolk County, NY. Operates as a competing public library district with overlapping service territory, similar Suffolk Cooperative Library System membership, and parallel programming model for children, teens, adults, and seniors.
• Brookhaven Free Library: Long Island public library serving the Brookhaven community in Suffolk County with similar New York State public library district structure, programming model, and Suffolk Cooperative Library System participation.
• East Hampton Library: Suffolk County Long Island public library offering similar public library services, programming for all age groups, museum passes, and digital collections. Operates under the same New York State library district governance model as PJFL.
• Northport-East Northport Public Library: Long Island public library serving the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District in Suffolk County. Directly comparable suburban public library with similar programming breadth, digital resource offerings, and community-focused services.

Broad incumbents

• New York Public Library: Massive public library system serving New York City. While far larger than PJFL, NYPL operates the same public library model (free membership, digital resources, programming, museum passes) and serves as the upstream partner providing Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Books services to PJFL patrons.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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