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Introduction to Space Operas

If the science in science fiction strikes you as detached, or your interest runs more toward epic adventure, dynastic drama, and political machinations, space operas may be a sub-genre that will appeal to you.  While "space opera" may sound too musical, fear not: the "opera" part of the term...

May 2021 - New Books

This month we start with three titles that test the limits of human exploration on our world and beyond. The first book is Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead. The year is 1914 and we meet Marian, an intrepid young Montana woman whose love of flight culminates with her attempt to circumnavigate the glo...

May 2021 - New Movies & TV Releases

Highly anticipated movies continue to be held “in the can” at the major studios, eager that some profitability can begin again over the summer months.  For the time being, our library continues to seek out new material to pique our patrons’ interests.  Here are several additions: &nbs...

From Trash to Treasure : How to Sell Things Online

Looking to declutter your home? If you want to create more space and make some extra cash, there’s no shortage of apps and websites that will help you sell your unwanted items. Check out the list below of some of the best online marketplaces to sell your products.  1. Decluttr  If yo...

NY Project Hope - Coping with COVID

The South Huntington Public Library is dedicated to helping the community by providing resources for those dealing with COVID-19. NY Project Hope is a program of the NYS Office of Mental Health, funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental ...

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is Now Online

  You can now use Beanstack, our online reporting program, to log the books your family reads.  Your child will earn an online badge in Beanstack and a prize every time they read 100 books on the way to their 1,000 book goal.  You can pick up their earned prizes at the Ch...