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...
The South Huntington Library has permanently eliminated late fines on most of its materials, except for equipment -- including laptops and hotspots -- and museum passes. By going fine free, the library can more fully pursue its mission to foster connections, satisfy curiosity and inspire creativi...
Hello, friends! Here we are, back again for another edition of the SHPL children’s book blog! I’d like to start out with a question… How many of you like reading? Oh! So many of you! I’m happy to hear that! And how many of you like music? Wow! So many music fan...
February is a great time to fall in love -- with a new hobby! Listed below are a few examples of the many special interest books we have in our non-fiction collection. No matter what topic or subject appeals to you, we’re bound to have a book about it! In fact, in many cases we have book...
No matter what the weather is outside, it’s always just the right temperature inside the worlds of our many fantastic winter-set children’s books! Whether you’re in the mood for a longer story, a book with plenty of wonderful pictures, or maybe a poem or craft book, we have some great ideas fo...
Despite the roller coaster ride this year has been, hopefully you still have plenty to be grateful for. We at the South Huntington Public Library are grateful for you -- your patience, your support, and your willingness to adjust and embrace the new normal. We are grateful to work in an ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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....
