Hours: 6:45am- 3:30pm Monday - Thursday

About Us

Librarian

Mrs. Bishop-Scioli


Library TA

Miss Homan


Secretary/Textbook Manager

Mrs. Oriano


Circulation Desk

Mrs. Kondracki


Contact Us

Smithtown High School East


Library Learning Commons


10 School Street


St James, NY 11780


Tel: 631-382-2770



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Hours: 6:45 am-3:30 pm Monday-Thursday


Accessing the library

During normal operation, the library is open for students to use during their lunch and study hall periods. Please sign up via Google Classroom to access library passes. If you are in a study hall check in with your teacher for attendance. And, when you arrive in the library, be prepared to sign in with the teacher on duty.


Our zones allow all students to find a comfortable place to do school work.​

~ Atrium is a conversational place to work, have a snack, or play a game.

~ Main Library is a place for quiet work and classroom instruction (and of course to get books!!!!)

~ Creative Learning Labs are where you can create projects with 3D printers, the Cricut, and even podcasts.


  • No food is permitted in the main library or the labs. Drinks in closed containers are allowed at tables, but not at lab computers, and be careful around your Chromebooks.
  • Snacks are allowed in the Atrium.
  • Your space is reserved when you use the Google form!​
  • Good manners go a long way. Be courteous to others trying to work.
  • Clean up your own mess.
  • In most cases, you must stay until the bell.


Computers

  • You are responsible for knowing and working within the district guidelines for responsible technology use.
  • Always practice good digital citizenship and safety.
  • Food and drinks are not allowed near any desktop computer. Be cautious with your Chromebook.


Request a Book

If there is a book you would like us to consider for purchase, please fill out the Book Request form online or in the library.


Lending Policies

  • Textbooks are available for student use in the library. Please ask at the circulation desk.
  • Fiction and non-fiction books circulate for two weeks. You can renew as needed.
  • SORA e-books are also loaned for a two week period.




Visiting the Library

Research Databases

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Research Tools

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Research tools: Online databases through your library are always the easiest source for research. However, remember that there are charts, interviews, news sources, fake news sources, ChatGPT and other AI options. Make sure to consult a variety of sources and check for credibility and reliability.

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Community Service Activities

Community Service Activities

  • Making bookmarks ~ Pick up a kit in the library and create 5 bookmarks. Bring them back to the library for distribution.

(1 hour of service)


  • Creating book trailers ~ Create a book trailer using Flip, Adobe animator to add to our library website. (2 hours of service)


  • Writing book reviews ~ Write a book review (up to 2000 characters). It will published in our library catalogue.

(1 hour of service)


  • Recording book recommendations for elementary students ~ Use Flip to create a book recommendation for your favorite elementary book. It will be posted for elementary students to use. (1 hour of service)


  • Writing database reviews ~ Check out a database from our website and review how it was helpful for your research.

(1 hour of service)


  • Learning about Data Detox ~ Read the activity book and then create a flyer or write a paragraph explaining 3 methods of detox you could use in your life. (1 hour of service)


  • Creating inspiration “rocks” ~ Paint 3 rocks with inspirational sayings or pictures. Take a selfie with you placing them around town. (1 hour of service)


  • Writing get well cards for children’s hospitals ~ Come to the library to get a set of blank cards. Design and write messages for children in the hospital. Return to the library. (1 hour of service)



  • Making bookmarks ~ Pick up a kit in the library and create 5 bookmarks. Bring them back to the library for distribution. (1 hour of service)


  • Creating book trailers ~ Create a book trailer using Flip, Adobe animator to add to our library website. (2 hours of service)


  • Writing book reviews ~ Write a book review (up to 2000 characters). It will published in our library catalogue. (1 hour of service)


  • Recording book recommendations for elementary students ~ Use Flip to create a book recommendation for your favorite elementary book. It will be posted for elementary students to use. (1 hour of service)


  • Writing database reviews ~ Check out a database from our website and review how it was helpful for your research. (1 hour of service)


  • Learning about Data Detox ~ Read the activity book and then create a flyer or write a paragraph explaining 3 methods of detox you could use in your life. (1 hour of service)


  • Creating inspiration “rocks” ~ Paint 3 rocks with inspirational sayings or pictures. Take a selfie with you placing them around town. (1 hour of service)


  • Writing get well cards for children’s hospitals ~ Come to the library to get a set of blank cards. Design and write messages for children in the hospital. Return to the library. (1 hour of service)



What is a Makerspace?

A collaborative work space for exploring, learning, creating and sharing. You will find high tech tools like 3-D printers and video and podcast equipment, as well as no-tech tools like blocks, Legos, board games,and craft supplies.


Our makerspace is located in the Creative Learning Lab

Events

Check back soon for our Lunch and Learn Events

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