*ATTENTION* – AARP Representatives are unable to provide tax assistance at the library this year (2022). A list of alternative tax preparation services is now available at https://centermoricheslibrary.org/resources/local-tax-preparers/. Please call the Reference Department at (631) 878-0940 Ext. 5 if you need further assistance.
Each year the library hosts AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, which offers free tax preparation help to anyone, though it is aimed at retirees and low- to moderate-income taxpayers. There’s no fee and no sales pitch for other services and AARP membership is not required. Local volunteers generously give their time to prepare and file patron tax returns. We typically start making appointments the Tuesday after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Give us a call to see if we can help you out!
Adult Summer Reading Club – Coming Summer 2023!
This annual program is designed for adults age 18 & up (with a Center Moriches library card) to encourage life-long reading habits. Once you’ve earned enough points you’ll receive a completion certificate that you can print and share. Enjoy the easy and fun features of the SRC app/online format, and read to win awesome prizes!
AllData automotive repair database is the leading provider of original manufacturers’ repair information. All systems are covered including text, charts and schematics.
Trace your family history in the library with Ancestry.com, the world’s largest online family history resource. It includes 20 billion records containing facts, dates, and relationships. Records include: vital records, census and voter lists, immigration and travel, military, schools and churches among others.
Reader’s Corner is our home for virtual book displays and bibliographies. The displays on the homepage change monthly but they are always available in Reader’s Corner. Each book on the virtual displays has links to a physical copy, and ebook and e-audiobook versions. Please note that the physical copy will tend to be the non-large print version of the title. You can always click on the physical link and search for the large print copy from there. As always, if you need help finding a version of a title, we are here to help!
If you prefer a paper bibliography, we have formatted versions of our virtual book displays ready for you to download. The paper bibliographies are available in the library and have a quick description of each book.
We host defensive driving courses through the Empire Safety Council. Payment by check or money order and payment is due at registration. Check to see if any classes are scheduled.
eBooks, Audiobooks, Magazines and Movies.
Ayudamos a adultos en el Condado de Suffolk (Suffolk County) para aprender a leer y escribir (Basic Literacy) o hablar Inglés (ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages.)
- Enseñanza gratuita.
- Recibirá enseñanza 2-3 horas por semana.
Como Registrarse:
- Imprima y llene la aplicación (haga clic aquí)
- Envíela a la dirección en la aplicación o por fax 631.286.1668
- Un voluntario lo llamará para que sea entrevistado
- Nosotros lo llamaremos cuando tengamos un tutor para ud. o trataremos de encontrarle un programa.
- Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame al 631.286.1649
Do you need an exam proctored? All you need is your Center Moriches library card and ID! Please see our Proctoring Policy for more information and call our Reference Department at 631-8778-0940 x5 to schedule an exam at least three days in advance.
JobNow provides various tools to help with every step of the job search including live resume assistance, career planning, live career coaching, and live interview preparation.
Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video platform for public libraries and universities that offers films and documentaries. Enjoy our diverse catalog with new titles added every month.
Meet Libby – your guide to reading happiness! Libby is the simplest way to start reading ebooks and audiobooks from your library, on any device. Get the app today! Or, use it in your web browser at libbyapp.com.
Instructions by Device:
Overdrive Instructions for Computer
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Warm, personal, and easy to use, Libby is great for users of all ages!Read across devices
All your loans, notes, bookmarks, and reading progress sync across your devices.
Offline access
Download ebooks and audiobooks for offline reading, or stream them to save space.
Listen in your car
Enjoy audiobooks in your car through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or a Bluetooth connection.
Send to Kindle
If you prefer reading on your Kindle, Libby can send your library books to it!
Literacy and learning are important to us. That’s why we support Literacy Suffolk, who provide free one-on-one and small group literacy tutoring. They will also provide ESL help for free! Download the Student Application.
They will also train anyone who is looking for a volunteer opportunity.
Ayudamos a adultos en Suffolk County para aprender a leer y escribir (Basic Literacy) o hablar Inglés (ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages.) Aplicación para Estudiantes: click aquí.
https://www.livebrary.com/historic-newspapers
Provides access to New York and local newspapers and archives such as the New York Amsterdam News (1922-1993); Suffolk’s Historical Newspapers, with access to local newspapers covering nearly 100 years of Suffolk County, NY history, including obituaries; New York Heritage, a research portal for students, educators, historians, genealogists, and anyone else interested in learning more about the people, places and institutions of New York State; and much more!
One-on-One Medicare Counseling & Assistance appointments are available to meet individually with a Suffolk County RSVP volunteer to answer questions and provide information specific to your own needs regarding Medicare health insurance and benefits, Medicare Savings Programs, Extra Help for prescription drugs and EPIC.
This feature allows you to reserve and print passes from home. Museum passes may be reserved for the current or following month, subject to availability, and must be handled by an adult (18 years or older). Reserves can be taken online, at the Children’s Desk, or by phone.
- The passes are available to CMFPL cardholders, 18 or older, in good standing (no fines, etc.)
- Passes are for one day only; the date of the patron’s visit is pre-printed on the pass
- There are no late fees or fines associated with Print on Demand passes
- The Library reserves the right to monitor usage to ensure fair access for the greatest number of patrons
Some passes are not Print-on-Demand eligible, and will require pickup/return at the Library.
National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books Program for the Blind & Print Disabled (Library of Congress)
Individuals who utilize large print books due to visual impairment, physical disability, or reading disability as diagnosed by a medical doctor, are eligible for the National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books program. Users enjoy access to thousands of audiobooks sent directly to their home (with a digital player) or downloaded through the internet, free of charge and without any fees or penalties! This service is available to all Long Island and New York City residents who qualify, through the New York Public Library’s Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library. *A library card is not required for this service.
How to Apply:
Residents of Long Island and New York City should apply through the New York Public Library’s Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library. The application for service can be found at: https://www.nypl.org/sites/default/files/lb_application_for_service-2021.pdf.
To inquire about applications and ordering books and materials, please call 1-855-697-6975 (toll free) OR 1-212-206-5400 (weekdays between the hours of 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM), or visit https://www.nypl.org/locations/heiskell for more information.
Residents of New York State who do not live in New York City or Long Island should contact the New York State Library at 1-800-342-3688. Residents outside New York State should consult the National Library Service’s ‘Find a Library’ webpage. For further information and assistance visit the NLS Talking Book website.
Nuwav’s provides easy access to legal information for New York State. Included is a comprehensive collection of forms and documents for every legal issue, including documents for business, contracts, landlord/tenant disputes, divorce and much more.
Need help with your resume? Worried about what to say at an interview? Looking for a new job? Richard Gluck, author of three Career Guides, can help you get on the right track. Appointments are one-on-one and confidential. Check to see if any classes are scheduled.
This online programmed language learning site offers free instruction in 164 languages, including American Sign Language, with nearly 10,000 instructional phrases. ESL (English as a Second Language) is available in 146 different home languages, with 20,000 instructional videos, including feature films with integrated drills and quizzes, and video phrases demonstrated by a native speaker. Learn online, either on your desktop computer or mobile device.
We have a growing Spanish and World Language Collection that includes books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs and Launchpads. Our Citizenship Corner has all of the necessary forms, books, and other study materials to prepare for the United States citizenship exam, in english and spanish.
Literacy Suffolk provides tutoring to adults who:
- are at least 16 years of age and out of school.
- read and write at or below the sixth grade level.
- need to improve their basic English conversation skills and understanding of American culture.
- We help adults in Suffolk County to learn to read and write (Basic Literacy) or to speak English (ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages.)
- Tutoring is FREE.
- You will be tutored at a nearby library for 2 to 3 hours a week.
All student applicants are interviewed and evaluated. Referrals to other programs are made as needed.
How to apply:
- Print and fill out the Application Form (below)
- Mail (address is on the application) or Fax 631.286.1668 the completed form to us
- A volunteer will contact you to arrange an interview
- We will call you when we have a tutor for you, or we will try to find you another program
- Any questions, call 631.286.1649
Learn something new today! With access to Universal Class, you have access to over 500 Online Courses with CEU (Continuing Education Unit) credits available! The course lists are available by clicking here.
Login to Universal Class here, or through the libby app! Click here to register for free with your library card.
VetNow supports veterans and their families with navigating the VA bureaucracy, providing academic tutoring, and assisting with employment transition.
The Center Moriches Library maintains a collection of materials in many languages. The world languages collection includes books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs and Launchpads. Languages include:
- Chinese
- Dutch
- French
- German
- Hungarian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Norwegian
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
So Many Services & Resources for Every Aspect of Your Busy Life
The adult reference department are here to help answer your questions and assist with your informational needs. We can help you find books (including large print and on CD), movies, documentaries, music, articles and other items. The library subscribes to several databases and we will help you navigate them. We can also set you up with the microfilm viewer to do local history or genealogy research.
We are so much more than just books! Below, please find a list of services we can offer you. If you have a specific question, please reach out to us at 631.878.0940 x5 or email the department head, Kerri Williams at
Adult Department
So Many Services & Resources for Every Aspect of Your Busy Life
The adult reference department are here to help answer your questions and assist with your informational needs. We can help you find books (including large print and on CD), movies, documentaries, music, articles and other items. The library subscribes to several databases and we will help you navigate them. We can also set you up with the microfilm viewer to do local history or genealogy research.
We are so much more than just books! Below, please find a list of services we can offer you. If you have a specific question, please reach out to us at 631.878.0940 x5 or email the department head, Kerri Williams at
