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Cool off this Summer with a Water-Themed YA book!

The heat is on this summer, so why not dive into a water-themed book to cool you off?  With suggestions that cover a range of genres and plots that include swimming pools, island adventures, mermaid tales, and more, I hope that you find something to quench your thirst for great vacation reading...

Calling All Shutterbugs!

Capture the theme “Summertime in the Great Outdoors.” Your photo will become part of a digital exhibition for our social media outlets. We will also print your photo from your digital file for display on our gallery wall in the Young Adult department. The first and second place winner will be announ...

Road Trip Reading: YA for Wandering Souls

School is over.  You have the whole summer ahead of you.  What are you going to do with all that time?  Did someone say road trip?  Whether you are able to set out on a real life adventure, or need to live vicariously through some fictional characters, the books on this list s...

April Community Service for Young Adults

April Community Service for SHPL residents currently in Grades 6-12   Monthly Community Service:Letters to Veterans  Earn two hours of community service this month by giving back and writing out postcards to local veterans. Register to pick up a grab and go pack between April 1 th...

Farewell to Overdue Fines

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...

The Soundtrack to a Story: YA books with musical themes

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” – Plato With an impact like that, it’s no wonder that so many people find joy, comfort, energy, and connection through music.  For the authors featured below, tying a love of music tog...