Comsewogue Library Job Fair Hosts Suffolk County Labor, Local Employers

Job seekers and residents are gathering at Comsewogue Public Library this afternoon for a community job fair that brings recruiters and county workforce staff to Port Jefferson Station. The event runs in Community Room A + B at Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, 1–3 p.m.

The library program page describes the fair this way: "Meet job recruiters and gather information from organizations representing various industries at this event by the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center." Other community notices also used the phrase "hosted in partnership with the Suffolk County Department of Labor," reflecting both labels used to promote the same outreach effort.

Attendance is open and informal. "Registration is not required" and the fair is "open to the public," allowing adults to drop in without pre-registration. Light amenities are available; "Beverages will be provided." Organizers caution that "Staff may take photos or videos at Library programs for use in Library publicity. Please inform us if you do not want photos or videos taken of you or your child."

Practical details matter for job seekers and employers alike. The fair is labeled "Job Fair (Adults)" and occupies Community Room A + B during the 1:00–3:00 p.m. slot. The library calendar shows multiple programs scheduled during the same hours, including Eye Health Consultations and a LinkedIn Learning session, so attendees should expect busier common areas. The library also notes a board planning meeting later in the afternoon: "The Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Library will hold a planning meeting on Thursday, February 5th, at 3:30pm, at the Library. Call 631-928-1212 for further information."

For residents who need accessibility arrangements, the library says: "The Library aims to provide reasonable accommodations for patrons with a variety of special needs. Please call us at least two weeks prior to the program to make arrangements." The Comsewogue phone number listed for further information is 631-928-1212.

From an economic perspective, local job fairs like this reduce hiring frictions by concentrating recruiters and information in one place, which can speed matches between employers and applicants and support faster rehiring or upskilling at a neighborhood level. The presence of a county workforce partner signals public involvement in labor-market coordination, which can matter for residents seeking access to training, unemployment resources, or employer contacts.

What this means for readers: if you are looking for work, exploring new industries, or advising someone who is, you can stop by Community Room A + B this afternoon without registering, bring a résumé if you have one, and follow up with library staff at 631-928-1212 for accommodations or to ask whether participating employers can be identified.