Blog Entries

November is National Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is a celebration of the traditions, beliefs, customs, and culture of the indigenous communities that literally formed the foundation of our nation.  There is much to reflect on and learn about when it comes to the Native American historical experience in the ...

Sorta Scary Stories for the Spooky Season

Whether you are a reader on the younger side who seeks the illusion of chills, or a tween who laughs at horror, October and the incoming fall season is the perfect time to indulge in some literary thrills. This list includes picture books, short chapter books, and middle grade books that will hop...

20th Anniversary of 9/11

The tragic events of September 11, 2001 happened 20 years ago, and there is a whole generation of children who have no direct personal knowledge of this pivotal event and how it shaped so many aspects of our society.  Exposing them to fiction and nonfiction about that day is an important way to...

Surprise! Picture Books with Plot Twists or Unexpected Endings

My favorite kinds of books are those that surprise me with plot twists or unexpected endings.  There are so many funny and well crafted picture books that fit into this category, and I couldn’t resist using that idea as our next children’s book blog theme. I hope these suggestions will provide ...

Be Entertained, Be Inspired: Best Biographies!

Even though school is out, learning doesn’t have to take a vacation!  Why not use some of your free time this summer to look at the world through someone else’s eyes?  There are so many wonderful biographies in our library collection, including the great choices listed below, which will ma...

South Huntington Public Library 2021 Summer Reading Challenge

Starting June 26, you can sign up for our summer reading challenge here. It's easy and fun! Children (ages 2 to entering grade 6) will read or listen to any 8 books and earn prizes. Here's how to participate: 1. Visit the library's website for a link to Beanstack on...

Page Turner Animal Adventures

Monday - Friday at noon June 28th - August 20th Let your imagination run wild this summer with Page Turner Animal Adventures!  In this eight-week virtual program series, children will explore different adventures with intrepid Storyologist Page Turner&...

Celebrating Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Middle Grade!

There are many wonderful things to celebrate in May.  The weather is warming up, summer vacation is getting closer every day, there’s Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Dance Like a Chicken Day (recognized on May 14th, but don’t worry if you missed it  -- I’m sure a belated celebration would...

Celebrating Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Younger Readers!

There are many wonderful things to celebrate in May.  The weather is warming up, summer vacation is getting closer every day, there’s Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Dance Like a Chicken Day (recognized on May 14th, but don’t worry if you missed it -- I’m sure a belated celebration would still...

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is Now Online

  You can now use Beanstack, our online reporting program, to log the books your family reads.  Your child will earn an online badge in Beanstack and a prize every time they read 100 books on the way to their 1,000 book goal.  You can pick up their earned prizes at the Ch...