What Connetquot Public Library does

Connetquot Public Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public library (EIN 11-2343223) operating from a single headquarters location at 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia, New York, within Suffolk County on Long Island. The library serves the residents and property taxpayers of the Connetquot Central School District, providing free universal membership to that geographic base. Its service portfolio spans five primary areas: (1) traditional and digital lending via a SirsiDynix Symphony-powered catalog with 20+ digital content integrations including Overdrive/Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, Freegal Music, Comics Plus, Flipster, and Ebsco eBooks; (2) the Learning Commons Makerspace, which provides member access to 3D filament printing, laser engraving/cutting, large-format poster printing, Cricut die-cutting, sublimation and embroidery stations, a chromakey green screen studio, gaming PCs with VR, and Apple iMac design workstations; (3) online education and career services through Universal Class, Pronunciator (163 languages), Peterson's Test and Career Prep, and the Brainfuse family (HelpNow, JobNow, CollegeNow, VetNow); (4) federal and ancillary services including US Department of State passport acceptance, museum and discount attraction tickets, Print/Copy/Scan/Fax, and Library of Things lending; and (5) community programming across four core segments — adults, children and families, teens (grades 6–12), and makers/creators — including the Memory Lane Oral History Project, Town of Islip Historic Building-Structure Inventory, genealogy research services, early literacy programs (1000 Books Before Kindergarten), Teen Advisory Board, and Battle of the Books inter-library competitions.

The library operates under a public-finance business model rather than a commercial one. Its dominant revenue stream is property-tax funding from the Connetquot Central School District, supplemented by a constellation of small fee-bearing services: makerspace usage is charged at unit rates of $0.10–$9.00 (e.g., 3D printing at $1.00/hour, laser engraving at $0.25/minute, personalized mugs at $7.00, tumblers at $9.00, poster printing at $3.00–$5.00/foot, button making at $0.10/button); printing/copying/scanning/faxing at per-page rates; passport acceptance fees set by the US Department of State; and nominal commissions on museum passes and discounted attraction tickets. Free membership and free digital access are gated only by district residency or property-tax payment. The organization employs between 51 and 100 staff under the leadership of named personnel such as Dina Oliveira, with no parent company, holding structure, or subsidiaries.

Name

Connetquot Public Library

Legal name

Connetquot Public Library

Website

https://connetquotlibrary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Connetquot Public Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public library in Bohemia, NY, serving the Connetquot Central School District with free membership for residents. It provides traditional lending, an advanced Makerspace, 20+ digital content and learning platforms, and passport acceptance services.

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 primary industry

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF), Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO), Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community education programs
• Digital media lending
• Library makerspace services
• Local history archives

Headquarters

HQ city

Bohemia

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Funding: As a public library serving the Connetquot Central School District, the library is funded primarily through local property taxes collected from district residents.
2. Makerspace Project Fees: Fee-based service for maker equipment usage including 3D printing ($1.00/hour), laser engraving ($0.25/minute), embroidery ($0.25/minute), sublimation ($1.00/imprint), mugs ($7.00 each), tumblers ($9.00 each), poster printing ($3.00-$5.00/foot), and button making ($0.10/button).
3. Printing and复制 Services: Color printing, photocopying, scanning, and faxing services available to members and guests for per-page or per-service fees.
4. Discounted Tickets and Passes: The library offers discounted tickets to area attractions (Bronx Zoo, Long Island Aquarium) and free museum passes to some New York museums, likely generating nominal fees or commissions.
5. Passport Acceptance Services: As an authorized passport acceptance facility accepting applications on behalf of the US Department of State, the library charges standard government fees for this service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Connetquot Public Library is a single-location public library serving the Connetquot Central School District in Bohemia, NY. It provides free access to physical and digital lending collections, online learning resources, a Learning Commons Makerspace with advanced fabrication equipment, community programs for all ages, passport acceptance services, museum passes, and specialized local history and genealogy resources.

Product overview

Connetquot Public Library operates as a single-location public library serving the Connetquot Central School District in Bohemia, NY. The library offers a unified service platform centered on its SirsiDynix-powered catalog for physical materials combined with extensive digital content services. Key product lines include: the Library Catalog for physical and digital checkouts/holds management; Digital Download & Stream providing access to eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, comics, and magazines through partnerships with Overdrive Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, Freegal Music, Comics Plus, Flipster, and Ebsco; eClasses + Online Learning offering educational courses, language learning via Pronunciator, test preparation, and career services including Brainfuse HelpNow, JobNow, CollegeNow, and VetNow; the Learning Commons Makerspace with 3D printing, laser engraving, poster printing, embroidery, sublimation, and button making services; Teen Services including advisory board, community service programs, and Battle of the Books; Gaming Services with VR and PC gaming; and community-focused services like Museum Passes, Library of Things, Seed Library, Passport Acceptance, and Video Conversion. The library also provides Children's Services with 3D printing introductions, early literacy programs like 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, and digital education resources; Adult & Information Services with reference, readers' advisory, genealogy resources, and historic building inventories; and Seasonal Programs like Summer Challenges. Additional offerings include Print/Copy/Scan/Fax services, Discount Tickets, and 1-on-1 Tech Help appointments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Library Catalog Online catalog system powered by SirsiDynix Symphony for searching the library collection, managing checkouts and holds, and paying fines; accessible via web catalog and mobile app.
• Digital Download & Stream Suite of digital content platforms providing members access to eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV, music, comics, and magazines through partnerships with Overdrive Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, Freegal Music, Comics Plus, Flipster, and Ebsco.
• eClasses + Online Learning Educational platform offering online courses, language learning, test preparation, and career services including Universal Class, Pronunciator, Peterson's Test Prep, Driving Tests, and Brainfuse services (HelpNow, JobNow, CollegeNow, VetNow).
• Learning Commons Makerspace Creative makerspace featuring 3D printing, laser engraving, large-format poster printing, Cricut cutting machines, mug press, chromakey green screen studio, Apple iMac design stations, embroidery, sublimation, and button making with paid project services for members.
• Museum Passes Free admission passes to New York museums and venues; members can reserve, borrow, or print passes.
• Library of Things Lending service for non-traditional items including gadgets, tools, games, and other borrowable items beyond traditional library materials.
• Passport Acceptance Authorized passport acceptance facility accepting applications on behalf of the US Department of State, charging standard government fees.
• Print, Copy, Scan, Fax Document services including color printing, photocopying, scanning, and faxing for members and guests with per-page or per-service fees; print jobs can be submitted from home.
• Discount Tickets Discounted tickets to area attractions including Bronx Zoo and Long Island Aquarium.
• Teen Services Dedicated services for grades 6-12 including Teen Advisory Board, drop-in community service, book reviews, Mutt-i-grees program, Cards for Hospitalized Kids, and Battle of the Books competitions.
• Gaming Services Gaming experiences including virtual reality (VR), console and PC gaming with dedicated gaming PCs loaded with Minecraft and Steam games, and table-top gaming.
• Genealogy Services Family history resources including a genealogy blog, obituary index, and access to databases like Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online.
• Seed Library Community seed lending program providing access to diverse collections of vegetable and herb seeds for community gardening and sustainability.
• Summer Challenges Annual reading challenge program encouraging reading and learning activities during summer months.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free membership for district residents and property taxpayers
• +3 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

Integration23 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Overdrive/LibbycoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital content partnership providing eBooks and audiobooks. Members can borrow and download up to 6 books and audiobooks at a time through the Libby app. Items can be accessed from the library catalog and My Account section.
• Hoopla DigitalcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital media platform partnership offering books, graphic novels, audiobooks, music, and videos. Members can download up to 20 items every month.
• KanopycoreTechnology or IntegrationStreaming video partnership providing movies and TV series. Members receive 15 tickets per month, with each movie or TV season having different ticket values.
• Freegal MusiccoreTechnology or IntegrationMusic streaming and download partnership. Members can download 5 songs every week or stream 3 hours of music per day.
• Comics PluscoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital comics, graphic novels, and manga collection accessible through LibraryPass. Includes both children's and general collections.
• Universal ClasscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline continuing education partnership offering over 500 self-paced courses with real instructors. Available in library or 24/7 from home with library card access.
• PronunciatorcoreTechnology or IntegrationLanguage learning service offering 163 languages including ESL, American Sign Language, and COVID-19 language courses. Features Personalized Courses, movies, music, and accessibility on desktop and mobile devices.
• Brainfuse (HelpNow, JobNow, CollegeNow, VetNow)coreTechnology or IntegrationSuite of online tutoring and career services including 24/7 live tutoring, writing lab, homework help, GED/SAT/ACT prep, job assistance, adult learning, and veteran support services.
• Peterson's Test and Career PrepcoreTechnology or IntegrationTest preparation and career development platform offering courses and practice tests for SAT, PSAT, ACT, GED, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, and vocational exams including real estate, cosmetology, NCLEX, ASVAB, and US Citizenship tests.
• ABCmousecoreTechnology or IntegrationEarly childhood education platform teaching reading through phonics, math, social studies, art, and music for children age 2 to Kindergarten.
• EbscocoreTechnology or IntegrationDatabase provider offering eBooks, academic articles, business resources, consumer health information, legal forms, literary criticism, and research databases through various Gale and Ebsco platforms.
• US Department of State (Passport Services)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAuthorized passport acceptance facility accepting passport applications on behalf of the federal government. Library serves as intermediary between citizens and the State Department for passport processing.
• Suffolk County Library SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional library consortium enabling inter-library programs like Battle of the Books competitions, resource sharing, and collaborative programming across Suffolk County libraries.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Middle Country Public Library: Long Island public library system known for pioneering makerspace programs (Innovation Lab) and community-centered service design, directly comparable to Connetquot's Learning Commons approach and suburban Long Island context.
• Brookhaven Free Library: Member library within the Suffolk County cooperative serving the Brookhaven area; directly comparable in funding model and service breadth.
• Patchogue-Medford Library: Suffolk County public library serving the Patchogue-Medford school district; similar municipal-tax funding structure and breadth of digital and maker services.
• Long Beach Public Library: Long Island public library with comparable suburban scale and digital content partnerships, useful as a regional peer benchmark.
• Sachem Public Library: Neighboring Suffolk County public library serving a similar suburban Long Island school district; comparable size, property-tax funding model, and mixed traditional/digital service offering.
• Smithtown Library: Suffolk County public library of similar scale serving the Smithtown school district; offers comparable programming, digital content access, and community-service anchors relevant for direct benchmarking.
• East Islip Public Library: Town of Islip peer public library with closely overlapping service territory and similar school-district tax-base funding model; directly comparable in scope and offerings.

Broad incumbents

• New York Public Library: Massive New York City library system providing the same core categories of services (digital content, makerspace, teen programs, local history) at vastly greater scale; useful as a broad-incumbent benchmark for service-line breadth.
• Hennepin County Library: Large Minnesota county library system widely recognized for advanced makerspace deployment and digital-service innovation; serves as a national benchmark for the type of forward-leaning service model Connetquot is pursuing.
• Queens Public Library: One of the largest public library systems in the US serving Queens, NY; offers overlapping digital learning, multilingual programming, and community-service functions relevant as a broad-incumbent reference.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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