Library Temporarily Closed

Out of an abundance of caution, the Library will be closed beginning January 14th at 5 p.m. and will reopen Monday, January 25th at 9 a.m. due to a COVID-19 exposure. Because of the Library’s strict safety protocols, risk of exposure to patrons is minimal.

During the closure, the Library will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Patrons who signed up for Grab & Go or Take & Make kits can pick them up when the library reopens January 25th.

Please continue to visit our website for updates, to access our online services, utilize our digital collection and learn about our online programs.

Please do not place items in our Book Drop for the duration of the closure. No late fines are being assessed.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask that you please continue to follow all safety precautions against COVID-19 in your daily life.

Lending Policy

When overdue fines reach $50.00, your account is blocked. This will result in the loss of library privileges including the ability to:

  • Borrow all library materials;
  • Renew an expired library card;
  • Renew the loan period of a checked-out item;
  • Use Library databases;
  • Register for programs.

Adult, Young Adult & Children’s Books

  • Loan period : 21 Days
  • Fine per Day : $0.05
  • Maximum fine : $5.00
  • Circulates to : All
  • Age restriction : None
  • Can be reserved? : Yes
  • Can be renewed? : Yes, 6 time(s)
  • Limit : None

Graphic Novels

  • Loan period : 21 Days
  • Fine per Day : $0.05
  • Maximum fine : $5.00
  • Circulates to : All
  • Age restriction : None
  • Can be reserved? : Yes
  • Can be renewed? : Yes, 6 time(s)
  • Limit : None

Lucky Day Books

  • Loan period: 21 Days
  • Fine per day: $0.05
  • Max Fine: $5.00
  • SHUN only
  • No age restriction
  • No reserves
  • No renewals
  • Limit: None

Magazines

  • Loan period : 7 Days
  • Fine per day : $0.05
  • Maximum fine : $5.00
  • Circulates to : All
  • Age restriction : None
  • Can be reserved? : Yes
  • Can be renewed? : Yes, 6 time(s)
  • Limit : None

New Books

  • Loan period : 21 Days
  • Fine per day : $0.05
  • Maximum fine : $5.00
  • Circulates to : All
  • Age restriction : None
  • Can be reserved? : Yes
  • Can be renewed? : Yes, 2 time(s)
  • Limit : High demand titles may not circulate to non-SHUN patrons.

Test Books

  • Loan period : 7 Days
  • Fine per day : $0.05
  • Maximum fine : $5.00
  • Circulates to : SHUN Only
  • Age restriction : None
  • Can be reserved? : Yes
  • Can be renewed? : Yes, 6 time(s)
  • Limit : None

Blu-rays/DVDs

  • Loan period : 7 Days
  • Fine per Day : $0.50
  • Maximum fine : $10.00
  • Circulates to : All
  • Age restriction : 18 or parental permission
  • Can be reserved? : Yes
  • Can be renewed? : Yes, 6 time(s)
  • Limit : Up to 12 in combination with DVDs and TV Series

Blu-rays/DVDs (New)

  • Loan period : 7 Days
  • Fine per Day : $1.00
  • Maximum fine : $10.00
  • Circulates to : SHUN Only
  • Age restriction : 18 or parental permission
  • Can be reserved? : Yes
  • Can be renewed? : Yes, 1 time(s)
  • Limit : Up to 8 in combination with New DVDs and New TV Series

Blu-Rays/DVDs: Lucky Day Collection

  • Loan period : 3 Days
  • Fine per Day : $1.00
  • Maximum fine : $10.00
  • Circulates to : SHUN Only
  • Age restriction : 18 or parental permission
  • Can be reserved? : No
  • Can be renewed? : No
  • Limit : Up to 12 in combination with Blu-rays, DVDs and TV Series

Books on CD / Playaways / Vox Books

  • Loan period : 21 Days
  • Fine per Day : $0.05
  • Maximum fine : $5.00
  • Circulates to : All
  • Age restriction : 18 or parental permission
  • Can be reserved? : Yes
  • Can be renewed? : Yes, 6 time(s)
  • Limit : None

Compact Discs (CDs)

  • Loan period : 21 Days
  • Fine per Day : $0.05
  • Maximum fine : $5.00
  • Circulates to : All
  • Age restriction : None
  • Can be reserved? : Yes
  • Can be renewed? : Yes, 6 time(s)
  • Limit : None

DVD TV Series

  • Loan period : 21 Days
  • Fine per Day : $1.00
  • Maximum fine : $10.00
  • Circulates to : All
  • Age restriction : 18 or parental permission
  • Can be reserved? : Yes
  • Can be renewed? : Yes, 1 time(s)
  • Limit : Up to 12 in combination with Blu-rays and DVDs

DVD TV Series (New)

  • Loan period : 21 Days
  • Fine per Day : $1.00
  • Maximum fine : $10.00
  • Circulates to : SHUN Only
  • Age restriction : 18 or parental permission
  • Can be reserved? : Yes
  • Can be renewed? : Yes, 1 time(s)
  • Limit : Up to 8 in combination with New Blu-rays and New TV Series

ESL / Foreign Language Media

  • Loan period : 21 Days
  • Fine per Day : $0.05
  • Maximum fine : $5.00
  • Circulates to : All
  • Age restriction : None
  • Can be reserved? : Yes
  • Can be renewed? : Yes, 6 time(s)
  • Limit : None

Video Games

  • Loan period : 7 Days
  • Fine per day : $1.00
  • Maximum fine : $10.00
  • Circulates to : SHUN Only
  • Age restriction : 18 or parental permission
  • Can be reserved? : Yes
  • Can be renewed? : Yes, 1 time(s)
  •  Limit : 2

Mobile Hotspots

  • Loan Period: 21 days
  • Fine per Day: $5.00
  • Maximum Fine: $50.00
  • Circulates to: SHUN only
  • Age restriction: 18
  • Can be reserved?: yes
  • Can be renewed?: no
  • Limit: 1

Laptops

  • Loan period : 7 Days
  • Fine per day : $20.00
  • Maximum fine : $200.00
  • Circulates to : SHUN Only
  • Age restriction : 18 and over
  • Can be reserved? : Yes
  • Can be renewed? : No
  • Limit : 1 per household

Launchpads

  • Loan Period: 14 days
  • Fine per Day: $1.00
  • Maximum Fine: $10.00
  • Circulates to: SHUN only
  • Age restriction: 18
  • Can be reserved?: yes
  • Can be renewed?: yes, 1 time
  • Limit: 1

Museum Passes

  • Loan period : 3 Days
  • Fine per day : $5.00
  • Maximum fine: $25.00 or next borrower’s admission cost.
  • Circulates to : SHUN Only
  • Age restriction : 18 and over
  • Can be reserved? : Yes
  • Can be renewed? : No
  • Limit : 1

 

Limits on all materials may be changed at times due to high demand.

Non-district Suffolk County residents may borrow all materials except Civil Service books, test books, new DVDs, new Blu-ray discs, new TV series DVDs, video games, Luck Day Collection, McNaughton books, laptops, and museum passes with a current home library card.

 

Renewals

Eligible materials will be automatically renewed; they may also be renewed in person, over the phone, or online unless there is a demand for the materials.

 

Reserves

South Huntington Public Library cardholders may reserve eligible library materials. Reserves may be made in person, over the phone or online.

 

Interlibrary Loan Service

South Huntington Public Library cardholders may request most books, audio-visual and other materials from PALS member libraries which will be delivered directly from one member library to another by the SCLS delivery service.  They may also utilize the resources available through both the LI Link and OCLC Interlibrary Loan systems.

 

You are responsible for:

  • Observing due dates and renewals set by the lending library
  • All charges set by lending library for damaged or lost interlibrary loan materials overdue item charges

 

Research Loan Program

The South Huntington Public Library is a member of the Long Island Library Resources Council (LILRC) and participates in the Research Loan Program. This enables you to borrow materials directly from other participating libraries such as academic libraries. Please see the Reference Department for further information.

 

Lost Cards

If a library card is lost or stolen, the library should be notified immediately. Replacement cards can be provided at a cost of $1 per card.

 

Overdue Notices

Patrons will receive two notices on overdue materials; the first is a reminder, while a subsequent notice is a bill. After the account has accrued $150 in fines and/or fees, the account is sent to a collection agency. The agency sends up to 3 “collection notice” letters to the patron informing them of the amount owed. All borrowing and Internet account privileges will be withdrawn until the material is returned or the fines paid.

Upcoming Events

Medicare Counseling One-on-One by Telephone

10:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual Program
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness, Learning
Event Details:
Do you have questions about Medicare or Medicare-related health insurance? Lynn Elinson, a volunteer with the Health Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) will talk with you by telephone for a 30-minute one-on-one session. Begi...

Story Time

11:00am - 11:15am
Virtual Program
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Early Childhood, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Enjoy a weekly story time brought to you by one of our children's librarians reading a favorite book.   To view, watch below at the program's start time. ...

Chair Yoga

10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Program
Registration
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Join instructor Nav live on Zoom for a yoga routine you can do using a chair for support. Register beginning Dec. 18. Please provide a current e-mail address so we can send you the Zoom link the day before the first class. ...

Brain Fitness Program

11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Program
Registration
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games, Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Join us for some fun games and exercises to keep your mind and body in shape! A representative from Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center (LIAD) will lead participants through some brain teasers, trivia, Jeopardy-style games and some chair exer...

Crazy Collages

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Program
Registration
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Paper, fabric, small trinkets, and...who knows? Whatever you find in your kit can be transformed into a beautiful work of art! Register online and pick up a kit of supplies beginning January 12. To view, watch below at the program's start ...

Teen Advisory Board

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Get Involved
Event Details:
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is an active organization made up of South Huntington teens in grades 6-12 who work together to make a difference in our library. Tell us your ideas for virtual community service, programs and contests.  Ms. Jen &am...

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual Passive Program
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Virtual Passive Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Get Involved
Event Details:
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Library Board of Trustees will be taking place via the Zoom video conferencing platform. Register in advance to receive the link to this meeting by clicking here. ...