The library will close at 1:00pm on Tuesday, December 31 and remain closed on Wednesday, January 1. Have a Happy New Year!
The Computer History Museum is another museum promoted from the top twenty to the top ten because of its virtual experience. It has moved to new, larger quarters at 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd in Mountain View, California. It’s about a half hour south of SFO (once you get your rental ca...
The library is offering several types of virtual programs. Some are recorded and some are live. The road to these programs begins on our website calendar, which can be found at https://shpl.info/events/month. Please note that advanced registration will be required for some live events. To watch a...
There have been quite a few scheduling changes for political elections throughout the United States as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our state has been particularly hard-hit, resulting in drastic changes as to when and how New Yorkers will cast their votes. In this special edition of my blog "V...
Are you missing picking up the latest edition of BookPage at the library? You can still read the latest book reviews and feature articles from your home. All 2020 BookPage issues are now available for free online. Click here to access the latest editions of BookPage. In addition, BookPage offers ...
Sometimes a good cry can be cathartic, and we all know how important a healthy emotional release can be during these trying times. That’s why I have put together a list of tearjerkers for your perusal. Make sure you have a box of tissues handy before picking any of these stories up. All of thes...
Did you know that hurricane season officially starts in June? Although we usually associate late summer and autumn with peak periods of hurricane activity, now is the time to increase public awareness and understanding of how these potentially dangerous storms can impact us. The National Weather Ser...
Pulitzer Prizes for Letters (books) are awarded annually to recognize achievements by American authors and poets. This year’s recipients were announced on Monday, May 4. Click here for a complete list of 2020 Pultizer Prize winners in all categories. Listed below are the winners of the categories of...
When I proposed this blog, I planned to devote a post to each of my 10 favorite museums and provide links to virtual tours of each museum. Unfortunately, many of the top 10, including the top three: The Deutsches Museum in Munich, the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and Bletchley Par...
This is the first in a series of "weblogs" focusing on noteworthy changes and improvements to voter services and resources, in an effort to promote public awareness and usage. Your local Board of Elections has been hard at work making changes, both behind the scenes and frontline, that will enhan...
Here at the South Huntington Public Library, we firmly believe that a good story should know no bounds. Young Adult novels have been experiencing quite a boom these past years, and the result is an array of well written and exciting stories that often have appeal that reaches beyond the publis...
