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It's Summer Reading Time!

Patrons of all ages are invited to join a Summer Reading Club, through which they can read or listen to books and earn prizes. To ensure the health and safety of patrons and library staff, the clubs are being conducted mostly online this year.
  Registration for the clubs is now under...

YA Pride: LGBTQ+ Books for Teens

“When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are,  or whom they love, we are all more free.”  -Barack Obama Inclusion. Respect. Love. Celebration. Pride.   During the month of June, and beyond, the South Huntington Public Library is proud to recognize our te...

AARP Updates: Tax Filing and Smart Driving

Since the federal and New York State tax deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020, there may be people who still need to file their return. Although AARP Foundation Tax-Aide in-person service is suspended, they are now able to offer options that allow you to file your tax returns at no cost wi...

YA Spotlight: Racism, Activism, & Escapism

Given current events being played out in the news, or maybe even in your backyard, there has been an uptick in interest in the topics of racism, social justice, and activism.  Through our SHPL digital collection, we have plenty of material, whether informational or fiction, that touches upon th...

VOTING MADE EASIER: ABSENTEE BALLOTS AND EARLY VOTING

ABSENTEE BALLOTS Purpose: to provide for those who are unable to get to polling places the opportunity to vote remotely. Normally, voters must meet certain qualifications to be able to vote by absentee ballot. However, per Governor Cuomo's Executive Order 202.15, rules have been relaxed and am...

Blog: Pride Month! LGBTQ+ Books for Kids

It’s June, which means that it’s Pride Month, a time when we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community! In the list below, you’ll find fiction and nonfiction books -- some that recognize the history and struggles of that community, a number that honor their bravery in revealing their authentic selves in a soci...

Racism in America: A Nonfiction Reading List

In response to protests across the nation, you may be interested in learning more about racism in America. Publishers Weekly editors have compiled a list of nonfiction books highlighting related issues, including police brutality, institutional racism, activism, and the experience of being black in ...