Mission:
The Mission of our Library is to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge and strengthen the communities of Cutchogue and New Suffolk.
History:
The Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library is located on the corner of Main Rd and Cases Lane in what was originally an Independent Congregational Church. The church was built by the Independent Congregational Church and Society in 1862. The society was formed by a group of people who split off from the Cutchogue Presbyterian Church. They built their church on land donated by one of their members and financed through member contributions such as a wooded lot, 4 shares of stock and one woman’s gold beads.
The library was opened and staffed by volunteers and then granted a charter in 1917. A furnace and electricity were installed in 1920.
The library was firmly established by the 1980’s with a full time librarian and several part time staffers. Programs such as children’s story times, the summer evening movies on the lawn (with bug spray provided) and art shows hung high above the shelves, were enjoyed by all but the library was seriously outgrowing the available space.
The library moved into the addition in 1986 and a year later renovated the church into the current children’s room and meeting room. In 1994 the Historical Council joined us in renovating the expanded choir loft into the Local History Room.
Today, the Library building is a blend of new and old design as demonstrated in its services as well as it’s structure. From high speed Internet access to jigsaw puzzles and story times, the Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library remains an active, important and unique part of the community’s history.
