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Children's Summer Reading Challenge Starts June 21st
Summer is the perfect time to read a good book with our summer reading challenge. We welcome all SHPL patrons (ages 2 years to entering grade 6) to read any eight books chosen from the Children's Library. Everyone will earn prizes and those who complete the club will receive a free paperback book. P...

Look to the Stars for National Astronaut Day
National Astronaut Day happens on May 5th every year, but you can celebrate all month long! We have plenty of fiction and nonfiction books for future astronauts, or those who are simply interested in life beyond our planet. Check out the highlighted books listed below, or pop into the children’s dep...

Celebrate National Crayon Day!
Break out your crayon box and indulge in some coloring fun to celebrate National Crayon Day, which takes place on March 31st! This day is meant to recognize the creativity and comfort of this special form of art. Through the booklist below, we’d like to take this opportunity to share some fict...
Digital Library
Upcoming Events
Navigating Our Digital Services
Whether you are new to our library or a longtime cardholder, join tech librarian Michael as he shows you how to access free ebooks, audiobooks and digital newspapers and magazines; register for programs from home; create a library account; enable
Yoga 2nd Session
Instructor Augusta will lead a yoga routine to strengthen your body and relax your mind. There is a $42 fee for this 8-session class.
South Huntington cardholders register beginning June 5.
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Paid Program Waitlist
If the program is filled, please CLICK HERE to add your name to the waiting list.
Zumbini
Join Miss Lauren for Zumbini! This class provides an amazing bonding experience for caregivers and their little ones, while focusing on fine and gross motor development. (Recommended for ages Birth to 4 years.) Register begi
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Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Children’s Programs
If you can't make a class for which you have registered your child, please call the Children's Desk at 631-549-4411 ext. 301 and let us know so that we can give the spot to a child on the waiting list. If you are more than 5 minutes late for a program and haven’t called to hold your child’s spot, we will assume you are not coming and will allow waiting patrons to attend.
Betrayal Within: America’s Most Infamous Spies
They lived among us — silent, ordinary, unnoticed. But behind closed doors, they sold secrets, shattered alliances, and betrayed their country for money or ideology.
Bad Guys High Stakes Heist
Do you have what it takes to be a member of the Bad Guys or Bad Girls squad?
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Children’s Programs
If you can't make a class for which you have registered your child, please call the Children's Desk at 631-549-4411 ext. 301 and let us know so that we can give the spot to a child on the waiting list. If you are more than 5 minutes late for a program and haven’t called to hold your child’s spot, we will assume you are not coming and will allow waiting patrons to attend.
Unattended Child Policy
Please be aware that all children under the age of 11 must have an adult in the building with them at all times including those attending library programs. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of all attendees in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.
Cooking Class: Eat the Rainbow
Welcome to the world of colorful eating! Chef Kathryn, integrative nutritional health coach, will give a colorful presentation that will introduce you to the multi-dimensional health benefits of the rainbow diet.
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Monthly meeting
Create a Birdhouse
Create a birdhouse to offer a cozy home for local birds. A fun, rewarding project perfect for all skill levels. Registration begins July 11 at 7pm.
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Young Adult Programs
If you are more than 5 minutes late for a program and haven't called to hold your spot, we will assume you are not coming and will allow waiting patrons into the program.