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November 2022 - New Books

At SHPL, we are thankful for readers!  You make our job so exciting when you tell us about a book you read, talk about books in our various book discussion programs and ask us for book suggestions! Some new November titles are listed below so start placing your holds and have a Happy Thanksgivi...

November Community Service for SHPL cardholders currently in Grades 6-12

Registration is not required for the programs below; however, participants in these passive programs must have SHPL library cards and be currently in grades 6-12. These opportunities are usually available from November 1-30. We will email you a community service certificates within 2 weeks.  ...

2022 GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8TH

This year's polling features federal, state and county elections, including U.S. congressional offices, governor and lieutenant governor, comptroller, attorney general, senate and assembly, county comptroller and clerk and various judicial positions. There are also two proposals on the back of the b...

Fright Fest! 8 Unique Horror Films to Stream on Kanopy

With Halloween on the horizon, now’s the time to check out Kanopy’s Fright Fest. Highlighting classic and contemporary horror films, this year’s blood-soaked batch is just what you need to enjoy a good cinematic scare. Check out these 8 unique horror films to stream on Kanopy this Halloween season! ...

Allow Me to Introduce You To…: Books About Amazing People You Should Know!

Our world is so big, and there are so many wonderful people who have made a difference in a variety of ways.  The South Huntington Public Library Children’s Department has a robust biography collection full of true life stories about many influential people, including some highly recommended bi...

YA Reads: Put it in Writing

Letter writing is almost a lost art, but with World Letter Writing Day being celebrated on September 1st, it’s the perfect time to highlight some young adult books that feature the power of the written word.  In these books, there are a variety of letters- love letters, pen pal letters, letters...

October Community Service for SHPL residents currently in Grades 6-12

Registration is not required for the programs below; however, participants in these passive programs must have SHPL library cards and be currently in grades 6-12. These opportunities are available until October  31. We will email you a community service certificates within 2 weeks.  Ple...

October 2022 - New Movies & TV Releases

As Hollywood prepares for the theatrical release of fall blockbusters and awards contenders, some of summer’s biggest box office hits will be released on video this month. Bullet Train stars Brad Pitt as Ladybug, an unlucky assassin determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone...

October 2022 - New Books

We are well and truly into autumn and the recommended titles this month are all new releases from some of our favorite and most well known authors.  Place holds by clicking on the title and hitting the Request button. You’ll have to enter your library card barcode and password. You can also cal...

SEPTEMBER 20TH IS NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY

"Democracy is not a spectator sport!" proclaims a flier 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 t...