An extension of public library resources brought directly into the public school classroom, Special Loan Service For Our Schools (SLSFOS) helps support curricular needs while stimulating classroom activity. This program was developed in January, 1990 by the Northport-East Northport Public Library to make its materials more readily available to the teachers and students of the Northport-East Northport School District.

Whether a newcomer or a SLSFOS veteran, teachers at all levels have used the Northport-East Northport Public Library SLSFOS program to bring more than 4,000 items directly into their classrooms.

We look forward to many more opportunities to work with classroom teachers. The Northport-East Northport Public Library’s Special Loan Service For Our Schools is unique on Long Island. Take advantage of it!

WHO? Elementary school teachers may contact the Youth Services Department at the Northport Public Library, at 261-6930 or fax: 261-6718.

Middle School and High School teachers and librarians should contact the Reference Services Department at the East Northport Public Library at 261-2313 or fax: 261-3523.

WHAT? Public library materials that you have requested are packaged in distinctive bags with the Northport-East Northport Public Library logo. Materials are delivered and returned via the school district courier.

WHERE? Materials are delivered to your building on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Elementary and Middle School requests are delivered to the School Media Centers. High school teachers, please specify your building wing to ensure proper distribution.

WHEN? You may place a SLSFOS request Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, from September to June. To ensure that we meet your curricular deadlines, please give us at least one week’s notice.

If you need further information, please email us at nenpl@suffolk.lib.ny.us or use this form mail.