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: 7 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

A Time for Kids

10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Enjoy a series of fun, educational classes for preschoolers ages 18 months - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten) and an adult caregiver. This is a skill building, interactive class that will help prepare your child for independent learning experiences....

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Programs

If you are more than 10 minutes late for a program and haven’t called to hold your child’s spot, we will assume you are not coming and will allow waiting patrons to attend.

Drop-In and Play

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Children
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:
Get out of the house, meet other parents and kids and have fun playing and talking together. It's a great way to meet other families in our community. Stay for as long or as little as you like. ...

Movie: Hidden Figures

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Theater
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:
As the United States raced against Russia to put a man in space, NASA found untapped talent in a group of African-American female mathematicians that served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in U.S. history. Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Ja...

Open Mic Night!

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Young Adult Library
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Young Adult Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Event Details:
Step up to the mic and show your stuff. Music, singing, dancing, poetry reading, comedy, magic and other talents are welcome at our open mic night hosted by the Teen Advisory Board. Refreshments will be served. Fill out and hand in a Teen Open Mic Ni...

Tweens Night Out: Claw Grabber Challenge

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Design your own arcade-style claw grabber, then use it to retrieve snacks and surprises from a giant box. The most creative claw wins a prize!  Registration begins February 14. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Programs

If you are more than 10 minutes late for a program and haven’t called to hold your child’s spot, we will assume you are not coming and will allow waiting patrons to attend.

Photography

Staff may take photographs at library programs for use in library publicity. Please inform us if you do not want photos taken of you or your child.

Walk 15 Fitness

9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
A low impact but effective fitness workout with instructor Tina Campbell. Wear sneakers and bring water. Fee $12. SHPL registers Jan. 11, others Jan. 18. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Out-of-District Registration

Out of district patrons may register in person or by phone 7 days after registration opens.

Paid Program Waitlist

If the program is filled, please CLICK HERE to add your name to the waiting list.

3D Printing Workshop

9:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Center
Cancelled
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Technology Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:
In this four-session class, instructor Barry Dutchen will help you design a phone case that will be printed on the library’s 3D printers. Participants must have working knowledge of 3D design software. Each class will introduce you to a growing set o...

Disclaimer(s)

Out-of-District Registration

Out of district patrons may register in person or by phone 7 days after registration opens.

Paid Program Waitlist

If the program is filled, please CLICK HERE to add your name to the waiting list.

Sing, Sign & PLay

10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Learn baby sign language through singing, rhyming, and play. This is an inclusive program for children 3 months to age three accompanied by a grown-up.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Programs

If you are more than 10 minutes late for a program and haven’t called to hold your child’s spot, we will assume you are not coming and will allow waiting patrons to attend.

Photography

Staff may take photographs at library programs for use in library publicity. Please inform us if you do not want photos taken of you or your child.