Cold Spring Harbor Library

Cold Spring Harbor Library is a public library featuring Classical Revival architecture with red brick walls and houses collections of scientific literature and research materials. The building opened at Harbor Road in 2006 and provides visitors with comfortable spaces for reading and research.

The library was founded in 1886 at the Cutting House and remained at various locations throughout its history before moving to its current site. This long journey reflects its growing importance to the community over generations.

The library serves as a gathering place where people of all ages come together to learn and access information for personal interest or research. It functions as a community hub that supports local engagement through its programs and collections designed for different backgrounds.

Visitors can access digital resources and streaming content with a membership card obtained through online registration. The library also provides museum passes that grant access to local cultural institutions.

The Library of Things program allows members to borrow non-traditional items beyond books, expanding what the library offers. This approach reflects a modern view of how such institutions can serve their communities with everyday practical resources.