Floyd Memorial Library

Department: Local History Room
539 First Street
Greenport, New York 11944
Phone: (631) 477-0660
Contact:
Christopher Bianchi - [email protected]
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Floyd Memorial Library

About

The Floyd Memorial Library was chartered in 1907. The stone building was donated by Grace Floyd in honor of her father, David Gelston Floyd, in 1917.  In July of 1997, after approval by the voters, ground was broken for a $1.3 million expansion. The library dedication was held on May 22, 1999 and since then we have hosted many concerts, adult and children’s programs, and numerous activities. Floyd Memorial Library serves Orient, East Marion, and Greenport residents and tax-payers. We welcome card holders from all Suffolk County libraries. All visitors are welcome to in-library use of materials, computers and services.

The Floyd Memorial Library Local History Room has been an integral part of the library since its establishment with the donation of the current stone building by Grace Floyd in 1917.  It was stated in the agreement that the library must have a local history room to preserve the history of the area for years to come.  The department is dedicated to collecting, promoting, and
preserving the local history in the Greenport region. The collection consists of books, postcards, photographs, maps, audio visual material, pamphlets, scrapbooks, yearbooks, file folders of deeds and other Greenport-related documents.

Use of the Local History Room

Materials in the Local History Room may be used by members of the public; however, in order to maintain the safety and integrity of the collection, collection materials may only be accessed under the supervision of a library staff member.  Food and drink (including water) are not permitted in the Local History Room under any circumstances.  


The area is open by appointments, please call 631-477-0660 ext 103
Email requests may be sent to: [email protected]

Floyd Memorial Library is a member of the Long Island Library Resources Council.

Collections

Surgeon Dentist Invoice

Invoices from the 19th century in and around Greenport, NY

Blacksmiths of Greenport

Archival materials about Greenport blacksmiths.

Route 25 in East Marion

Postcards featuring scenes from East Marion and Orient, NY

Edith Flack Ackley

Materials relating to Ackley, a Greeport, NY artist.

Floyd Memorial Library Podcast Logo

Audio recordings relating to people living on the North Fork of Long Island.

Greenport Parade

Photographs relating to the village of Greenport, N.Y.

Souvenir from Greenport

Postcards featuring scenes from Greenport, NY