The Library has developed a special Local History Collection, focusing on the history of Lindenhurst, Lindenhurst Village, and the larger Town of Babylon. The collection features books, photos, postcards, newspaper clippings and personal memories of current and former residents.
Lindenhurst Photo Collections
As part of the fundraising effort for the “Windows on Wellwood” project, 232 blue and 17 engraved gold stars were purchased to honor living or deceased veterans.
"Downtown" Lindenhurst (Breslau) in 1871, from Hoffman Avenue looking east toward the intersection with Wellwood Avenue. On the left are the Wagner building & Nehring's Hotel, in the middle are the South Side Railroad depot & freight
"Welwood Lane", the home of village founders Abby & Thomas Welwood, built in 1871 on the north side of Montauk Highway just west of Broadway. &nbs
Local History Learning Resources
Brooklyn Newsstand
Brooklyn Newsstand is a collection of digitized Brooklyn newspapers made possible through a partnership between Brooklyn Public Library and Newspapers.com.
Climate Stories Project
Gale: The New York Times
Lindenhurst Star: Digital Archive
The Lindenhurst Memorial Library is the only known archive of The Lindenhurst Star. Thanks to a grant, we digitized our archive to provide unprecedented access to this slice of Lindenhurst history.
Long Island Index
A local resource which provides statistical information and various studies about Long Island.
Long Island Room at Smithtown Library
This special local history archive is located within the Smithtown Building. Use of the Long Island Room collection is subject to the availability of its dedicated staff.