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Carnegie / historic

John Jermain Memorial Library

Sag Harbor

The most beautiful library on the East End, and the easiest to use: quiet study carrels under the dome, Wi-Fi that doesn't ask for a password, and a temporary card at the desk if you have a lease. Open past 7pm four nights a week.

Carnegie library, founded 1910. Domed main reading room, fully restored in 2016 after a multi-year capital campaign.

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Phone
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Today
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Closed now

Weekly hours

Monday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

How to get a card here

Card cost
Free
Late fees
NoneFee-free since 2021 for most materials. Replacement costs still apply for lost items.
Eligibility
Sag Harbor School District residents free. Summer renters with proof of local address are eligible for a temporary card.
Documents required
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of address (lease or utility bill)
Summer-renter process
Bring a signed lease plus photo ID. The circulation desk issues a temporary card same-day.
Same-day issuance
Yes · typical wait 10 minutes
Loan period
21 days · up to 25 checkouts · 2 renewals
Interlibrary loan
Yes (SCLS)
Digital perks
  • Libby
  • Hoopla
  • Kanopy
  • NYT / WSJ

Programs

  • children story hour
  • teen programs
  • adult ed
  • language exchange

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