The Library started as a small loft above the Mid-Island Department Store in Verity Plaza, on Merrick Road, in the early 1950s. On May 1, 1956, 250 voters of the Seaford School District met at the Seaford Avenue School. On that evening, by a margin of 16 votes, residents approved the establishment of the Seaford Public Library. The Library opened to the public on March 2, 1957.
The Library was an immediate success in the community, so much so, that by the early 1960ās more space had to be found. In 1963, the Library purchased the Powell building at 2234 Jackson Avenue and during 1964 renovations transformed two floors of office space into the Library we enjoy today.
Today, the Library houses over 64,000 books, and over 10,000 DVDās, CDās, audiobooks, playaways and video games. Patrons enjoy a vast array of activities including lectures, summer reading clubs, story hours, bus trips, outdoor concerts, and much more. The Library has evolved technologically by providing public computers, free Wi-Fi, online databases, e-Books, digital magazines and several streaming services. Museum Passes and a Library of Things collection are among a few of the services we offer as well. Throughout the years, the library staff has expanded its adult, children and teen programs and has worked alongside outside organizations, such as the Seaford Lions Club, the Seaford Chamber of Commerce, the Seaford Wellness Council, and the Knights of Columbus Memorare Council to stay connected with the Seaford community.
Directors of the Seaford Public Library
10/1956 ā 9/1964 Herman Robinton
9/1964 ā 5/1968 Virginia Moran
5/1968 ā 9/1973 Jacqueline Salvato
9/1973 ā 9/1986 Edward Horton
9/1986 ā 6/1995 Adrienne Fluckiger
6/1995 ā 3/2001 Judith Schimmel
4/2001 ā 11/2002 John J. Bosco
12/2002 ā 12/2010 Marilyn J. Griffin
1/2011 – Francis J. McKenna III
“History of the Seaford Public Library” by Donna Rigali