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Stories for the Spooky Season, Part II: 4th-6th

Let’s face it -- tweens love to be scared, especially if the chills come in the form of a safe, fictional situation that can allow them to experience fear within the safe confines of their homes.  Spooky music, movies, decorations -- they’re all well and good, but nothing beats a good creepy st...

Stories for the Spooky Season, Part I: K-3rd

There’s a chill in the air, darkness seems to creep in earlier every day, and pumpkin spice has taken over every food, beverage, and scented candle around.  That’s right, Autumn has fully arrived!  I, for one, can’t think of a better time to indulge in some hair-raising (or at le...

NOVEMBER 2020 NEW BOOKS - ADULT

The most anticipated event this month is likely the election, but we do have an exciting line-up of new adult books to look forward to as well. From our curated list, you will find a sequel to Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, the blockbuster speculative fiction book that Spielberg turned into a thr...

Voting: It’s As Easy as 1-2-3!

In my previous post, I discussed the voter registration process. The October 9th deadline has since passed, and hopefully by now you are properly registered and eligible to vote in the upcoming 2020 General Election. There are three methods for Suffolk County voters to cast their ballots: 1) A...

10 Spooky Reads for Halloween

Halloween is almost here, which means it’s the perfect time to read spine-chilling mysteries or scary stories, and we’ve picked out 10 spooky books to help you get in the spirit! So, grab a blanket, light a fall-scented candle, curl up with one of these titles available to borrow as an ebook or audi...

Young Adult Chills and Thrills

Vampires and monsters and ghouls, oh my! If you’re looking to add some gruesome chills to your fall celebrations, we’ve got some books for you! The fainthearted need not apply, but to all our fellow thrill seekers . . . enjoy at your own risk! <Mwahahaha!>     The Coldes...

Hispanic Heritage Month: Middle Grade

Did you know?  From September 15th through October 15th, South Huntington Public Library takes joy in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to acknowledge and honor the influence, contributions, and culture of Hispanic Americans.  And what better way to recognize this event ...

Hispanic Heritage Month: Picture Books

It’s time to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month!  From September 15th through October 15th, we acknowledge and honor the influence, contributions, and culture of Hispanic Americans.  There are so many ways to recognize this special event.  Maybe you’d like to learn Spanish....

Hispanic Heritage in Young Adult Fiction

Every year from September 15th to October 15th, our country observes National Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing the vast contributions made by Americans whose heritage comes from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.   We hope that you’ll join us in celebrati...

September 22nd is National Voter Registration Day

"Democracy is not a spectator sport" proclaims a flyer distributed by the League of Women Voters. Indeed, the cornerstone of any truly democratic government is free and open public elections - but these don't matter unless you, as a citizen, are an actively involved participant. To play a role in th...