Blog Entries

Coming Soon – July / August 2024: Community Service at the Library

  The following community service opportunities are available to SHPL cardholders entering grades 6-12 in Fall 2024. Community service letters are emailed within 2 weeks after the program. Space may be limited. Cat Totes: a Community Service Program Saturday, July 20 1:00-3:...

Summer Themed (Fictional) Adventures for Teens

The temperature is rising, and our “Adventure Begins At Your Library” Summer Reading Program has started, so a summer adventure themed YA booklist is in order!  Whether you’re hanging out at the beach, hiding in your AC cooled house, or whiling away your summer break elsewhere, hopefully one of...

July 2024 - New Movies & TV Releases

As the summer heat intensifies and the skies light up with the vibrant hues of fireworks, there’s no better time to retreat indoors and enjoy the latest home video releases. This month, prepare to be dazzled not just by the pyrotechnic displays painting the night sky, but also by the array of cinema...

Adventure Begins at Your Library: YA Summer Reading Challenge 2024

June 22 - August 17 For SHPL tweens and teens grades 6-12  for Fall 2024 Step 1: Go to Beanstack and join the Summer Reading Challenge either as a new account or reopen an old account.  Step 2: Read / Listen to any books at your reading level. Step 3: After you finish a book, l...

Summer Reading Challenge 2024-June 22 to August 17

Summer is the perfect time to read a good book with our summer reading challenge, Adventure Begins at Your Library! 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 wil...

June 2024 - New Movies & TV Releases

As the summer sun brightens our days, June 2024 brings a treasure trove of home video releases that promise to keep you entertained. This month, we’ve got an eclectic mix of satire, historical drama, action adventure, and horror. So grab your favorite snacks, dim the lights, and prepare for a month ...

June 2024 - New Books

Looking for something new to read on your summer vacation but not sure where to start? We’ve pulled together a list of some of the top new releases for June. From romance to suspense, literary fiction to horror, there’s something for every reader. For the complete list of what’s new, click here. Pri...

National Hug Your Cat Day

In early June, there is a very important celebration called Hug Your Cat Day and it is the best.  You should definitely partake, and give your pet cat a nice little snuggle.  If you don’t have a cat, maybe you could borrow one.  If you are allergic to cats, a stuffed one will do. ...

May 2024 - New Movies & TV Releases

May is not just a month of blossoming flowers but also a time when the home video market blooms with must-see releases. Join us as we delve into the latest and greatest that home entertainment has to offer with a curated selection of titles that are sure to make your May movie nights unforgettable. ...

May 2024 - New Books

Just in time for summer reading, May brings an incredible list of new books from blockbuster authors like James Patterson, John Grisham, Stephen King, and Nora Roberts – just to name a few. There’s something here for everyone. We’re highlighting some of our favorites below, but for the complete list...