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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Running Out of Kids' Books? We've Got You Covered!

Libraries may be closed for now, but that doesn’t mean that your children need to keep
re-reading the same old books. Your South Huntington library card gives you access to
all kinds of free books that you can read, listen to, or watch from home at any time.
Don’t have a li...

IMPROVE Yourself During Uncertain Times 

We understand that the current times are a disruption to your daily routine, and it is reasonable to feel stressed and frightful of this pandemic. Fear is a normal reaction, but it is vital to remind yourself that while it is crucial to take precautions, it is even more essential to trust yourself t...

How to Access Virtual Programs

The library is offering several types of virtual programs. Some are recorded and some are live. The road to these programs begins on our website calendar, which can be found at https://shpl.info/events/month. Please note that advanced registration will be required for some live events. To watch a...

Lego Challenge #5

Join us for a new Lego challenge!  This week's challenge is to DESIGN A BIRD HOUSE!  Send a photo of your creation to ysprograms@shpl.info and we will showcase it on our Facebook page next week! ...

Picture Books: Animal Invasion

If you’re looking for something to keep your children entertained during our extended pause time, our digital resources can be a life saver. When it comes to picture books, we have so many great titles in ebook, audiobook, and even short video form!  Below are a selection of fun animal-themed b...

Voting Schedule Update

There have been quite a few scheduling changes for political elections throughout the United States as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our state has been particularly hard-hit, resulting in drastic changes as to when and how New Yorkers will cast their votes. In this special edition of my blog "V...

BookPage is Now Available Online

Are you missing picking up the latest edition of BookPage at the library? You can still read the latest book reviews and feature articles from your home. All 2020 BookPage issues are now available for free online. Click here to access the latest editions of BookPage. In addition, BookPage offers ...

8 Books to Read if You Need a Good Cry

Sometimes a good cry can be cathartic, and we all know how important a healthy emotional release can be during these trying times. That’s why I have put together a list of tearjerkers for your perusal. Make sure you have a box of tissues handy before picking any of these stories up. All of thes...