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The Library Newsletter is published
monthly and distributed to all P.O. Box holders in the Village of
Quogue. If you are an East Quogue patron or if you prefer to receive
mail at an address outside Quogue, please get on our mailing
list.
Early Years
The initiative
of "about twenty ladies" led to the organization
of a Library Association in 1896. Each member
contributed a dollar and a book. The books were shelved
in Mr. Jessup's general store. The first
building was opened on July 23, 1897 with an
afternoon reception attended by about 150 people. The plans for the
building were the gift of the architect Mr. Wm. E. Stone of New York.
c. 1920 - 1999
The library's property was a generous gift of half an acre
of land from Mr. Abram S. Post, Mr. William Post, Mrs. Sarah Post
Corwith and Miss Louise Jagger Post. The original building was expanded
during the 1920's to accommodate the growing needs of the community,
and the growing number of volumes in the collection.
2000 - Present The
Library's Board of Trustees undertook a major expansion and renovation
of the building, beginning in 1998. Our new building opened in September
2000. Aided by generous financial donations of local residents, the
renovation combines modern technology with small town charm. The architect
for the project was Jay Sears, and Gentry Construction Inc. were our
builders. The Quogue Library has become a source of pride and a symbol
of community spirit for the village.
Library Trustees
Lynda Confessore, President
Cristina Kepner, Treasurer
Laraine Rothenberg, Secretary
Sarah Adams
Paul C. Dietche
James Herbert
Erin Lynch
Brendan Ryan
Barbara Sartorius
Library Staff
Christine
A. Clifton,
M.L.I.S., Library Director
Marilyn DiCarlo-Ames - Children's/Young Adult Librarian
Jolene Lescio - Assistant to the Director
Susan McKenna - Assistant to the Director for Building and Grounds
Kathleen Johnson - Program Coordinator
Brian Naughton - IT Coordinator
Eileen Schermeyer, Coordinator Cataloging Services
Library Assistants
Hana Cutler
Joseph DiCarlo
Marina Martielli
Marie Vecere
Maryann Scuderi
Pat Stehling
Cathy Vermylen
. . . and many dedicated volunteers!
