Blog Entries

Celebrate Poetry: Novel in Verse for Middle Grade Readers

April is Poetry Month, and here at the South Huntington Public Library, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a lovely little list of novels in verse!  We hope that you will try out one of these books that tells a novel length story using poetry as a lyrical writing form.  ...

April 2024 - New Movies & TV Releases

As the days grow longer and flowers bloom, there’s no better time to cozy up with some captivating movies after nightfall. This April, the entertainment world brings forth an array of cinematic gems that cater to various tastes. From musical comedy  to action-packed thrillers, let’s explore the...

April 2024 - New Books

April is here and the days are slowly but surely getting longer. It’s a good thing, too, because your to-be-read pile is about to get even bigger! Below are just a few of the new releases hitting shelves this month.  Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez Best-selling Jimenez (Yours Truly) s...

March 2024 - New Movies & TV Releases

March 2024 brings a cinematic feast to our living rooms, as a slew of captivating films arrive on DVD and Blu-ray. But that’s not all—the 96th Academy Awards, set to dazzle on March 10, 2024, promise to be a star-studded affair. Amidst heartfelt speeches, sappy production numbers, and the unpredicta...

March 2024 - New Books

March is finally here and we’re all excited for St. Patrick’s Day. Are you feeling lucky? See if you’re the lucky person that gets the first hold on these popular new books! Rebecca Serle. Expiration Dates. Every time she meets a new man, Daphne Bell receives a slip of paper with his name and ...

Ode to a Trilogy: Great Things Come in Threes

Can you believe that March is here already? Thinking of the third month of the year brings trilogies to my mind.  I think 3 book series are the best of all worlds- if you fall in love with the first book, there’s still more to enjoy, but it’s not so overwhelming as taking on a series with doubl...

Authors Unlimited: a Community Service Opportunity

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Coming Soon – March / April 2024: Community Service at the Library

The following community service opportunities are available to SHPL cardholders currently in grades 6-12.   Community service letters are emailed within 2 weeks after the program. Space may be limited.   Additional community service opportunities may be available to sign up...

Big Movie Watch with Kanopy

Kanopy has introduced its first Big Movie Watch where library users can share their love for film. From February 5-19, South Huntington cardholders can watch the 2022 romantic comedy What’s Love Got to Do with It without using one of their monthly checkouts. They can also chat about the movie with o...

February 2024 - New Movies & TV Releases

February is shaping up to be an exciting month for movie lovers with a host of new releases set to be released on video.  Waitress: The Musical (February 6) Filmed live on Broadway and featuring composer-lyricist Sara Bareilles as Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in ...