Blog Entries

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...

Finding Summer Fun Inspiration Through Picture Books

Summer vacation has been under way for a few weeks now, and while kids never want that freedom to end,  they -- or their loving yet beleaguered parents -- might be looking for ideas of what to do with the free time that remains.  Maybe the themes of these children’s books will spark an ide...

Children's Summer Reading Challenge: Oceans of Possibilities

Dive into fun underwater adventures as our ocean-themed summer reading program, Oceans of Possibilities kicks off!  We welcome all SHPL families, ages 2 to entering grade 6, to participate by reading any 8 books.  Everyone will earn prizes and those who complete the club will receive a cer...

Join us for Vol. 2 of the SHPL Sketchbook Initiative!

Volume 1 of our Sketchbook Initiative is ending June 30, and a new one will begin on July 1. Each quarter we begin a new volume with different suggested themes. Ideas for Vol. 2 are: Summer Nights / Red, White, and Blue / Map It Out / Catalog of… / Outside Only / Bright & Bold / Take Your Time /...

Kick Off the Summer With Some Graphic Novel Fun!

It’s been almost a year since the last Children’s Book Blog post about graphic novels, and I think it’s about time for a revisit!  The graphic novel format is as popular as ever, with great options for younger readers through middle school and beyond!  There are a variety of focuses as wel...

LOL! It’s National Humor Month! Middle Grade Recommendations

If you’re anything like me, books just make you smile -- and when you’re talking about humorous books, they make you laugh out loud!  Since April is National Humor Month, I can’t think of a better time to share a list of books that will strike your funny bone and keep you giggling all day ...

Celebrate and Read This March!

There are so many fun, special days to celebrate in March.  Below you will find books that match with International Women’s Day (March 8th), National Napping Day (March 14th), Holi (March 18th), and more!  We hope that every day in March brings you luck, happiness, and endless pages of rea...

Chill Out and Read: Children's Winter Reading Challenge 2022

Winter is a great time to curl up and read a book!  We're inviting all South Huntington kids (ages 2 - grade 6) to join our Winter Reading Challenge by reading or listening to four books between January 8th and February 26th.  Earn a prize for each of the books you read, and those who fini...

Winter Reading is SNOW Much Fun!

The winter season is officially upon us, and one of the best things to do in the colder weather is to cozy up with a nice book, admiring the outside elements while keeping warm and toasty inside! This month we have selected some snow-themed books to get you started on your winter reading. &n...

Look Up! Explore Our Universe: The James Webb Space Telescope Challenge

Kids (grades Pre-K - 5th) are invited to participate in a Beanstack challenge! Complete 5 activity badges and win a prize as you learn about NASA's new robotic telescope, how it works, and the faraway worlds it will explore.   Visit Beanstack to join the challenge starting December 1: ...