LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the East
Islip Public Library

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across the great State
of New York is reflective of certain exemplary institutions whose
purpose is dedicated to serving the community and the needs of its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 50th Anniversary of the East Islip Public Library, to be cele-
brated on Tuesday, June 21, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The East Islip Public Library has given 50 years of library
service to the communities of East Islip, Great River, Islip Terrace and
North Great River; and
WHEREAS, The original library opened to the community on June 21,
1961; the Library's first location was in the former building of the
First National Bank of East Islip on the west side of town; within a few
years, the staff and Board of Trustees realized that this space was
inadequate and soon work began to build a 16,800 square foot library at
381 Main Street; that particular facility opened to the public on June
21, 1967; and
WHEREAS, During 2003, 2004 and the spring of 2005, the existing build-
ing was renovated and a new wing was added, more than doubling the size
of the library; on June 21, 2005, the new state-of-the-art East Islip
Public Library opened to the public; and
WHEREAS, Steeped in a proud and distinguished history, the East Islip
Public Library may take just pride in its purposeful growth, as it looks
forward to continuing to serve the educational, cultural and intellectu-
al needs of the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the East Islip Public Library; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the East Islip Public Library.