Blog Entries

Young Adult Books in Honor of Jewish American Heritage Month

Since 2006, May has been designated as Jewish American Heritage Month.  During this month, we celebrate the contributions that people from this culture have made to American society in a variety of ways.  Here at the South Huntington Library we show our appreciation through books, of cours...

May 2023 Community Service for SHPL residents currently in Grades 6-12

Monthly Community Service: Recycling Challenge   As part of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative, we are “challenging” teens to consciously recycle and earn community service and money at the same time!  This is what you do:   You can recycle any bottles or cans that ha...

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

Registration is not required for the program below; however, participants in this passive program must have SHPL library cards and be currently in grades 6-12. This opportunity are available from April 1-28. We will email you a community service certificates within 2 weeks.  April Monthly Co...

The Latest ALA Award Winners for YA!

Every year, at the end of January, the American Library Association gives out a number of awards to authors and illustrators that have had books published in the previous year, and are deserving of recognition, accolades, and attention.   You might have already heard of the Newbery Awar...

March 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 from March 1- 31. We will email you a community service certificates within 2 weeks.  Please em...

February 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 from February 1-28. We will email you a community service certificates within 2 weeks.  Please ...

Get Lost in a Good Book: YA Winter Reading Challenge 2023

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

Registration is not required for the program below; however, participants in these passive programs must have SHPL library cards and be currently in grades 6-12. These opportunities are available from January 1-31. We will email you a community service certificates within 2 weeks.    ...

Warm Yourself Up This Winter with a Fire Themed YA Book

Outside it might be a cold, winter wonderland, but what if that doesn’t fit your mood?  Maybe you’d rather enjoy some indoor adventures by  snuggling up with a good book to keep you warm; and what better way to do that than with one of these fire-themed young adult books?! Grab a hot bever...

December 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 available from December 1-31. We will email you a community service certificates within 2 weeks.  Please ...