Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library — Attraction in Town of Islip

I grew up in Brentwood, NY and so I also know the connecting city Bayshore pretty well. I utilize the libraries to do my work, and obtain books, it's that simple.

The library itself is pretty well maintained, and the atmosphere is calm. Most of the staff are polite and helpful and seem committed to providing quality service. There's always events going on, and the community seems to enjoy interacting with the library's services.

But, there's a few employees who are overstepping the boundaries of their job. Like I stated in the first paragraph I go to the library to do work, and obtain books. Stalking, engaging with other patrons to stalk. Yeah, that type of weirdo stuff. The kind of stuff which could get them in some trouble if someone filed a formal complaint. These libraries have cameras. It amazes how people can have degrees and be so smart in their occupation, but yet when it comes to real life be very ignorant. With professionalism...

The Information Technology (IT) man upstairs invades people's privacy wrongly when they are using the computer and takes that information and uses it for purpose that are unethical and probably illegal. Saw it with my own eyes and have the proof too. How awful. I am filing a complaint. Continuing harassment from certain staff at the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library, mainly from the women at the circulation desk and some male staff upstairs. They like to harass certain patrons for no apparent reason. Discrimination? Most women librarians upstairs are very nice. I wish I could say that about the rest of the staff but I can't. I have kept my own documentation of all of this and I am in the process of filing a complaint with the NY STATE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION. Shouldn't have to be treated this way at a library or anywhere. What a shame how adults treat nice human beings. Honestly I have never seen anything so...

Very pretty almost elegant library. I take my grandchildren there on occasion. There are some nice features in the children's section but some obvious flaws. One has to notice the chiders books with expensive stuffed animals behind glass doors. This is screaming don't touch. The book is unread, the toys untouched. And my almost walking grandson is trying to stand up and banging glass doors. Of course I rescued him. There is also a play rug that is completely shredded in a large area most likely from a vacuum cleaner. I have seen little ones getting tangled and tripping on the threads. Throw out this rug. Two very glaring safety hazards. Lovely fish tank, like the bagged puzzles. Very small selection of board books. And not much for kids to do in the play area compared to other children's sections. in libraries on...