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New Library on the Way
The residents of Bayport and Blue Point made a strong
showing for the library vote in November. A true testament to the
commitment to the community. The majority of the voters logged "approve"
votes and the plan has begun to purchase the Ursaline Center and
convert it to the new Bayport-Blue Point Library. The firm of BBS in
Patchogue presented the proposed drawing of the inside areas which looks
to provide more than ample space for a full service library much like
the new Sayville Library, which was moved to Greene Avenue and rebuilt
years ago. The BBP Heritage Association has had a great relationship
with the library. The library staff has provided meeting space each
month at which we provide the community with educational presentations
related to local history. We consider ourselves not just friends of the
library but close partners in providing services to our communities. The
BBP Heritage Association has been under a charter from the NYS
Education Department as a historical entity charged with providing it's
members and community with education about local history. This has been
the mission since our inception in 1986. The dedicated "Gene Horton"
local history room is proof of the library's commitment to local history
and Gene's love for both history and the Bayport and Blue Point.
The new larger facility will provide opportunities to better provide the community with education about our great towns and their significance in the larger County of Suffolk. The Association will certainly continue it's fine relationship with the library and look to expand our presence in the new, larger space. Stay tuned.
The new larger facility will provide opportunities to better provide the community with education about our great towns and their significance in the larger County of Suffolk. The Association will certainly continue it's fine relationship with the library and look to expand our presence in the new, larger space. Stay tuned.
