Blog Entries

BookPage is Now Available Online

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 ...

8 Books to Read if You Need a Good Cry

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...

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK: MAY 3-9

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 Prize Winners Announced

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...

Stan’s Favorite Museums: Virtual Tours The National Museum of the United States Air Force

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...

Voting Made Easier

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...

Young Adult Books for Adult Readers

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...

Stay Home Reading Rush

The biggest readathon in the BookTube community, The Reading Rush (a week-long readathon that takes place every summer), is hosting a shorter, surprise readathon from April 16-19 in order to encourage people to stay inside and read amid the evolving COVID-19 outbreak.  What is BookTube, you ...

Business, Career & Financial Resources

The South Huntington Public Library wants to help workers and small businesses navigate the rapidly changing financial and employment landscapes. Find resources for information here: Employment Resources Unemployment Benefits & CARES Act Explained The federal CARES Act provides enh...

Virtual (and Free) Ways to Enrich Your Life and Pass the Time

While daily life is on pause to fight the spread of COVID-19, it can be difficult to find ways to keep ourselves occupied, especially without spending any money. Thankfully the internet has provided a multitude of ways to explore the world outside without leaving the comfort of our couches and witho...