Blog Entries

Surprise! Picture Books with Plot Twists or Unexpected Endings

My favorite kinds of books are those that surprise me with plot twists or unexpected endings.  There are so many funny and well crafted picture books that fit into this category, and I couldn’t resist using that idea as our next children’s book blog theme. I hope these suggestions will provide ...

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...

12 Best Ancient Historical Novels to Read

Ancient civilizations hold enough intrigue on their own, but when combined with a strong historical fiction narrative, the ancient worlds come to life. Here, we present 12 of the best historical novels with a focus on Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome that capture the true essence of these periods. Wh...

International Thrillers by Women

Female authors are increasingly making their mark on the thriller genre, but that's not only true in the United States. This month we're highlighting international thrillers by women. Be sure to check out the display near the adult services desk for more titles! The Good Son by You-Jeong Jeong (S...

July 2021 - New Books

The housing market is booming right now, but here are some properties to avoid and some July thrillers to read! Sixteen Horses by Greg Buchanon:  Police detective Alec Nichols discovers 16 horses' heads on a farm, each buried with a single eye facing the low winter sun. After Veterinary F...

July 2021 - New Movies & TV Releases

Recently, I was running errands and passed by the AMC DINE-IN Theater in East Northport, previously our local Sears.  If you recall, the cinema was scheduled to open in early 2020, just as COVID forced the shutdown of all public venues.  To my surprise, the parking lot was comfortably full...

Be Entertained, Be Inspired: Best Biographies!

Even though school is out, learning doesn’t have to take a vacation!  Why not use some of your free time this summer to look at the world through someone else’s eyes?  There are so many wonderful biographies in our library collection, including the great choices listed below, which will ma...

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...

July and August Community Service for SHPL residents entering Grades 6-12

Please send all the below community service activities to ysprograms@shpl.info or to jgriffing@shpl.info with the title “COMMUNITY SERVICE” in the subject line. Please include your first and last name, age, grade and school in your email.  Please be patient as it might take a little time for us...

South Huntington Public Library 2021 Summer Reading Challenge

Starting June 26, you can sign up for our summer reading challenge here. It's easy and fun! Children (ages 2 to entering grade 6) will read or listen to any 8 books and earn prizes. Here's how to participate: 1. Visit the library's website for a link to Beanstack on...