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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...

A Video to Say We Miss You!

All staff at the South Huntington Library miss seeing our wonderful patrons each day. While we're glad you're all staying safe at home, our Youth Services librarians made a video to let you know how glad you're all staying safe at home, our Youth Services librarians wanted to make you...

Información y Centro de Prueba del COVID-19 en Huntington

Al igual que todo el mundo la comunidad de Huntington está siendo afectada por el COVID-19. Les queremos proveer información que nos ha llegado por medio de CARECEN. Si tienen algún síntoma pueden llamar al (845) 553-8030, para hacer una cita en la High School de Huntington.  Adjunto encontr...

I SPY Online: Chicks n' Bunnies

The building is closed, so we've made our I SPY challenge virtual. We challenge you to give it a try.
To play, click here. 
When finished, click submit. Your entry will be added to a weekly raffle for a small prize, and the puzzle answers will be posted at the end of the w...

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...

Health Insurance, SNAP Assistance Available

HEALTH INSURANCE: In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, NYS of Health announced that Special Enrollment Period will now be made available for New Yorkers. Eligible individuals will be able to enroll in insurance coverage through NY State of Health through May 15, 2020. Navigators a...

Stay Tuned for Virtual Programming!

All of the librarians at South Huntington miss getting to see our patrons each day and sharing fun programs with you.  Since we can't see you all in-person right now we are working on some virtual programming.  Stay tuned for more information on virtual storytimes, I Spy and other fun acti...

APRIL 7th LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE CANCELED

APRIL 7th LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE CANCELED    The library board voted unanimously at a special meeting to cancel its budget vote and to have the library operate next year on the same budget as during its current fiscal year.  Board President Pat Dillon commented, “The Library Board,...