Blog Entries

November 2021- New Books

This month we are featuring some of our favorite long-standing series characters who are returning for more adventures in the month of November. Ace Atkins brings PI Spenser back (book 50!) in Robert B. Parker’s Bye Bye Baby. Carolina Garcia-Ramirez is a rising star in national politics, taking o...

Spooky Short Stories

As the nights grow longer and the dark closes in, the desire for literary thrills and chills may last beyond Halloween. Fortunately, horror is always in season in our collection. In this post we're highlighting short horror fiction, which has been a staple of the genre since the 19th century and has...

2021 General Election Information

This year's election features state, county and local races, including Huntington town supervisor, councilmember (2 seats) and superintendent of highways, as well as five proposals. Remember to fill out both sides of the ballot, which you can cast using one of the following methods: Vote Early ...

Sorta Scary Stories for the Spooky Season

Whether you are a reader on the younger side who seeks the illusion of chills, or a tween who laughs at horror, October and the incoming fall season is the perfect time to indulge in some literary thrills. This list includes picture books, short chapter books, and middle grade books that will hop...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we have provided some resources both online and at our library. Whether you or a loved one are worried about developing breast cancer, have just been diagnosed, are going through breast cancer treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, thi...

October 2021 - New Movies & TV Releases

Days are shorter.  Nights are longer.  As we begin to experience fall in earnest, it could be time to stop by the library and peruse our audiovisual collection to enhance your evening entertainment.  Here are some of the library’s entries for the month of October. World War II dram...

October 2021 - New Books

October 2021 is chock-full of new books ahead of the holidays, and Christmas-themed books lead the pre-pub list. Here are 12 books that will light up your holidays: Donna Andrews: The Twelve Jays of Christmas Rhys Bowen: God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen Robyn Carr: A Virgin River Christmas L...

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

Monthly Community Service: Think Pink: October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.  Show your support by submitting a photo of yourself in something pink to receive an hour of community service. All photos should be submitted to ehughes@shpl.info between October 1-31 to receive a certificate, ...

Nonfiction Stars for YA Readers

Although the Young Adult room in our library holds mostly fiction titles, there are other curated collections that you should consider checking out the next time you come to visit us.  We have a number of popular high interest books in Spanish, a robust teen graphic novel section, and a small b...

20th Anniversary of 9/11

The tragic events of September 11, 2001 happened 20 years ago, and there is a whole generation of children who have no direct personal knowledge of this pivotal event and how it shaped so many aspects of our society.  Exposing them to fiction and nonfiction about that day is an important way to...