Adult Collections
Adult Learner
This collection is intended for adults who need
special materials in two major areas: Basic Literacy and English for Speakers of Other Languages. Basic Literacy provides tools for adult
learners to read and write while English for Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL) assists patrons to learn to speak English. Books, audiocassettes,
videos and computer software are available. Study guides that include citizenship information and test preparation are also available in these
collections.
Patrons may apply for tutoring on a one-to-one basis through Literacy Suffolk, Inc. For more information visit the Literacy Suffolk website. Student and tutor applications are available at the Reference Desk.
Aaron Kramer
The Aaron Kramer Collection represents the complete work of Aaron Kramer (1921-1997), Long Island educator, translator, poet, and
author who contributed significantly to the study of verse. The collection,housed in the Northport Library is a gift from resident Philip Kleinberg.
Art & Architecture
A county-wide resource, the Library's renowned
collection of books, magazines, auction catalogs, and online databases
serves the professional, student, and amateur equally. Designated a subject specialty center for art and architecture in the 1960s, the Northport
Public Library continues its commitment to maintaining a comprehensive collection. To read more about the scope of the Library's Art Collection
click this link.
Asharoken Garden Club
This special collection, gathered by
members of the Asharoken Garden Club, was gifted to the Library in 1999
for all Northport-East Northport community gardeners who wish to reap the
garden lore and wisdom which has helped their gardens flourish. The
garden club donates money annually to allow us to purchase additional
books on gardening topics.
George E. Beatty, Jr. Architecture Collection
Dedicated in 2002 to the memory of Library architect Goerge E. Beatty, Jr., this collection compliments the Northport Library Art and Architecture Center with a focus toward American architecture, notable architects, professional standards, dictionaries and encyclopedias.
Biographies
Life stories, books about renowned historical
figures as well as current history-makers, and autobiographies are shelved
as one collection in the biography sections of each library.
Boating
This county-wide resource was initially developed to support the
nautical interests of the community. This extensive collection now
provides boaters of all types with unique resources. Books
covering purchasing, safety, navigation, construction, maintenance, and
cruising are just some of the subjects featured in this collection.
Rex Brasher's Birds & Trees of North America
This twelve-volume set
of hand-painted bird illustrations is number thirty-five of one hundred
completed between 1929 and 1932 by Rex Brasher, one of the foremost
bird artists of the twentieth century. It was donated to the Library by the
Sidney Bevin family.
Business
Financial newsletters, magazines, handbooks, and
directories are available in the Ray Freygang Business
Center at the Northport Library.
Bygone Bestsellers
This fiction collection joins works by authors
who have made the headlines with books that have mass printings and
vast readership. The Bygone Bestsellers are designated with labels
indicating the year the fiction work topped the charts.
Career
Our Career Center is designed to assist patrons in
preparing for a career and obtaining a job. Literature, audio-visual
materials and computer programs are available to enhance one's search. A
comprehensive collection of college selection and financial aid resources
will assist those preparing for higher education. For further information please visit the Career Information page.
Consumer
Before you shop, stop by the Consumer Center for product
reviews and price guides to the things you buy. This collection includes
magazines and books.
Computer
Located in the Northport Library's Computer Center, this collection of books covers levels of interest from novice computer users to aspiring programmers. Here you will find manuals with answers to software questions, handbooks which educate computer users about the proper hardware use and maintenance, and instructional guides on how to use specific programs.
Enjoy Long Island
With each season, brochures and books are placed on
special display for library users who wish to take advantage of Long
Island's many tourist attractions, sporting events, historic sites, and
cultural activities.
Fiction
The fiction collection focuses on literature including contemporary
fiction, classics, standard titles, diverse genres, and special interests.
Ray Freygang
Ray Freygang, who died in 1991, was an active user
of the Library's financial newspapers and other business reference
materials. He made a bequest to the Library in his will. His gift helps us to maintain a strong collection of business resources.
Health
Directories of hospitals and physicians; medical
encyclopedias, dictionaries and handbooks; prescription and non-prescription drug resources; and disease and condition-specific" books
are included in this circulating and reference collection.
Jack Kerouac
Beat author Jack Kerouac lived in Northport
during the late 1950s and early 1960s and was a frequent visitor to the
Library. The Library maintains an extensive collection of resources by and
about Kerouac and, in addition, owns some unique items related to the
writer. A comprehensive bibliography published by the Library is available online and upon request.
Large Print
The Large Print Collection includes fiction and
non-fiction books published in a larger type size to assist patrons who
have difficulty reading smaller print.
Literary Beacons
Authors of a wide variety of works have
enriched our community's literary heritage. The Literary Beacons Collection
recognizes published books of authors who are living in or have lived
in the area served by the Library.
Local History
Delve into the rich history of our community, Long
Island, and the Library itself in the Local History Center. Along with
reference and circulating books and media, the center houses local history periodicals, genealogy resources, materials on historic preservation,
historic photographs, a clipping file, the Tracks Through Time Oral History
Collection, and archival records.
Magazines
The magazine collection includes a broad range of general
interest titles for information and recreation. Magazines are an important source of new ideas,
topics, and consumer information.
Mysteries
The Mystery Collection includes whodunnits by classic authors such as Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Raymond Chandler,
as well as contemporary crime creators such as Robert Parker, Sue
Grafton, and P.D. James.
New Books
The New Book Section houses the Library's most recent
acquisitions of fiction and non-fiction books.
Non-Fiction
The Non-Fiction collection is comprised of factual books with
an emphasis on timely, accurate, and useful materials to support individual
and community interests.
Paperbacks
These books fit easily into your beach bag, your overnight bag, your bicycle basket. Don’t leave the library without one.
Perfect for book discussion groups, there are currently multiple copies of more than 200 titles in the Pool Collection. Groups may reserve titles in advance. Available books arrive within four days. For popular titles, flexibility is a must.
Prime Time
The Prime Time Collection includes reference and
circulating books that deal with senior matters including eldercare,
assisted living, Medicare, financial concerns, retirement, and housing.
Professional Items
Reference books and other materials about the business of libraries and librarians help us to continue to offer state-of-the-art libraries and library service.
Reference
Reference materials provide timely and accurate information on a wide variety of topics. These materials are for use in the library only and are available to the public at all times.
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Imagination at its best, this
collection consists of magic and monsters, interplanetary travel and the
future. Spine labels highlight whether the book is in the realm of science
fiction or fantasy.
Short Stories
Short fiction - both
classic and contemporary tales - published in collections by one or several
authors.
Test Collection Study guides and practice tests are available for a variety of fields. Civil Service test books are also available. All test guides are shelved in the Career Center. Practice Tests are also included with our Online Research. For more information, click here to connect to the Learning Express Library.
Travel
The Travel Collection includes trip-planning tips organized by country, state, and region. Our up-to-date collection includes standards
such as Fodor's and Frommers, as well as the "off the beaten path"
publications.