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DESAFÍO DE LECTURA DE VERANO: IMAGINA TU HISTORIA - 1 DE JULIO - 22 DE AGOSTO

Invitamos a todas las familias de South Huntington a unirse a la diversión con nuestro Desafío de Lectura de Verano 2020.  Este verano presentamos Beanstack, que le da la oportunidad de seguir su progreso en línea o a través de una aplicación gratuita.  La inscripción y el reporte comenzar...

Stan’s Favorite Museums #3: San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park

This museum doesn’t meet my original criteria for this blog (top 20 rather than top 10, no virtual tour), but I have included it because the photos, text and audio provide details about the ships, their builders and their crews.  The website could stand to be improved, but scrolling down on...

YA Pride: LGBTQ+ Books for Teens

“When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are,  or whom they love, we are all more free.”  -Barack Obama Inclusion. Respect. Love. Celebration. Pride.   During the month of June, and beyond, the South Huntington Public Library is proud to recognize our te...

AARP Updates: Tax Filing and Smart Driving

Since the federal and New York State tax deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020, there may be people who still need to file their return. Although AARP Foundation Tax-Aide in-person service is suspended, they are now able to offer options that allow you to file your tax returns at no cost wi...

YA Spotlight: Racism, Activism, & Escapism

Given current events being played out in the news, or maybe even in your backyard, there has been an uptick in interest in the topics of racism, social justice, and activism.  Through our SHPL digital collection, we have plenty of material, whether informational or fiction, that touches upon th...

Summer Reading Challenge: Imagine Your Story - July 1st-August 22nd

We invite all South Huntington families to join in the fun with our 2020 Summer Reading Challenge.  This summer we're introducing Beanstack, which gives you the opportunity to track your progress online or via a free app.  Sign up and reporting will start on July 1st and end on August...

VOTING MADE EASIER: ABSENTEE BALLOTS AND EARLY VOTING

ABSENTEE BALLOTS Purpose: to provide for those who are unable to get to polling places the opportunity to vote remotely. Normally, voters must meet certain qualifications to be able to vote by absentee ballot. However, per Governor Cuomo's Executive Order 202.15, rules have been relaxed and am...

Blog: Pride Month! LGBTQ+ Books for Kids

It’s June, which means that it’s Pride Month, a time when we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community! In the list below, you’ll find fiction and nonfiction books -- some that recognize the history and struggles of that community, a number that honor their bravery in revealing their authentic selves in a soci...

Racism in America: A Nonfiction Reading List

In response to protests across the nation, you may be interested in learning more about racism in America. Publishers Weekly editors have compiled a list of nonfiction books highlighting related issues, including police brutality, institutional racism, activism, and the experience of being black in ...

Early Literacy Activity Calendar for June

Looking for fun and engaging activities to do with your toddler or preschooler?  We have a whole calendar's worth of activities to try.  On one side is the calendar with a fun skills-building activity for each day and the other contains supplementary content like nursery rhymes, early...