Memorial Day Closure

The Library will be closed on Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, May 27.

Side Parking Lot Closed on Saturday

The library's side parking lot will be closed for resealing and striping on Saturday, May 24. The front parking lot will remain open. 

Blog Entries

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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...

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...

Hottest New Graphic Novels for Adults

These are recommended graphic novels for adults that have recently been published and are available to borrow anytime from Hoopla. Nicnevin and the Bloody Queen, by Helen Mullane Folk horror through the eyes of a modern teen in this atmospheric tale of obsession, suspense and mag...

Just Right Books for Early Reading Stars

Do you have a young reader at home who wants more content than your typical easy reader provides, but they’re not quite ready for lengthy chapter books?  If so, this list of ebooks might come in handy!  The storylines are a lot of fun, there is a nice balance between text and illustra...

Una Nota de la Directora sobre la Reapertura

Mientras Long Island comienza a reabrir, nuestro personal está deseando hacer lo mismo. Esperamos adherirnos al siguiente plan a menos que cambien las medidas de salud:   1 de junio - El personal regresa a la biblioteca para limpiar, actualizar los sistemas y preparar el edificio....

A Note on Reopening From the Director

As Long Island begins to re-open, our staff is looking forward to doing the same. We hope to adhere to the follow schedule unless health metrics change: June 1 – Staff returns to the library to clean, update systems and prepare the building.
  June 15 – We will offer a version o...