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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

Software

  • 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

Video Cassettes

  • 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 : 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

Thursday Yoga

9:30am - 10:30am
Virtual Program
Registration
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
In these live Zoom classes, instructor Augusta Berner will lead a yoga routine to strengthen your body and relax your mind. Register beginning July 24. Please provide a current email so we can send you the Zoom link. ...

Dancing Jelly Beans

10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Program
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Music & Entertainment, Storytime
Event Details:
Come shake your sillies out with Miss Janeth!  We'll have lots of fun listening to groovy music, dancing, and playing with musical instruments!   To view, watch below at the program's start time. ...

Crafty Science: Fizzy Fun!

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Program
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:
Have you ever heard of baking soda?  It is often used in cooking to poof up batter when making cakes or pancakes.  You can also use baking soda to do fun fizzy experiments or to make baking soda clay. Click on the image at left to see th...

Puzzle Pals (via Zoom)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Virtual Program
Registration
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Join your friends and Miss Lisa for an afternoon of puzzles and games!  You'll create secret codes, solve mazes, learn magic tricks, play I Spy, and more!  Every meeting will include new challenges.  Registration begins August 7. ...

SAT Review Class

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Program
Registration
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:
Join a counselor from Project Excel for this free SAT prep class on Thursdays 5pm-6pm August 6-September 24 via Zoom. It is for those entering 10th-12th grade with library cards living in Huntington Township. Registration begins July 23 at 9:30am ...

Once Upon A Time for Kids: Gingerbread Man

10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Program
Registration
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
Join A Time  for Kids, Inc. for a virtual preschool family fun program on Zoom!  Activities include music, movement, fine motor skill development, and story telling!  Registration begins August 7. Suggested Materials: Play...

Pop up Books Fairy Tales and Myths

11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Program
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Follow this video with artist Chris Vivas and  learn to create a character of your own that stands out! This event can be viewed below at the event start time. ...

Book Banter (via Zoom)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program
Registration
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Welcome to Book Banter: A Book Club for Kids! Read the book The Homework Machine by Dan Gutman. Then, join Miss Lisa and other readers to talk about the book and play fun word games. Register and pick u...