LIM Community Connection
The Long Island Museum is proud to partner with fellow nonprofit organizations that are making a meaningful difference in our community, whether by supporting neighbors in need, protecting our environment, or enriching the lives of others. We invite you to join us in supporting these incredible organizations through donations, volunteerism, and participation in their programs. Together, we can strengthen our community and create a brighter, more vibrant future for all.
Book Donations are needed for our Annual Book Fair!
We are calling upon our community to help stock this year’s book sale with books that are ready for their next chapter. We will begin collecting used or new books starting August 20 through September 13, 2026.
For small donations of 20 books or fewer, there will be a drop box located in our Visitors Center during our regular visiting hours.
For Large donations (21+ books), please contact Lynn Adler at ladler@longislandmuseum.org or (631) 751-0066 ext. 283.
OPEN DROP-OFF DAYS: On the select days listed below, stop by the LIM Studio to drop off donations of any size:
• Sunday, Aug. 23 @ 10:00 am–1:00 pm
• Saturday, Aug. 29 @ 10:00 am–1:00 pm
• Saturday, Sep. 5 @ 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Please note that books must be in good condition. We will NOT accept:
• Books with mildew or cigarette smoke odor
• Books with ripped, torn, or yellowed pages
• Encyclopedias
• Magazines
• CDs
Balloon Mission
The Long Island Museum is proud to be a new Pop-n-Drop collection site for Balloon Mission, which aims to prevent used balloons from ending up in the trash, harming the environment and wildlife. By disposing of deflated balloons after your celebrations, you help protect and preserve the natural world from the unintended harm of these single-use items. Balloon Mission works with specialized facilities and organizations to recycle, reuse, or properly dispose of used balloons.
LIM’s collection bin is conveniently located in our Carriage Museum lobby (see map).
What can be recycled:
- Deflated Latex and mylar (foil) balloons
- Balloon strings and ribbon
Please do not bring found, littered balloons.
Upcoming Community Events
The Long Island museum is a proud member of our community. Visit this page to see what our colleagues and partner organizations are offering our friends and supporters.
If you’d like to submit a community based event please email Kristina Robles at krobles@longislandmuseum.org.
Volunteer at LIM!
Help us provide a world-class museum experience to those in our community and beyond. If you are interested in volunteering at the Long Island Museum, please email Anna Gass, Human Resources Administrator at agass@longislandmuseum.org.
