Lending Policy

The South Huntington Public Library does not charge late fees on library materials, with the exception being equipment and Museum Passes. If a patron loses, damages or fails to return items they will be charged a materials fee. That fee will equal the cost of having the item repurchased, reprocessed and returned to the shelves. If the item is one the library cannot or chooses not to replace the fee will be equal to the original cost of the item. All loan rules are determined by the lending library. Our patrons will be expected to abide by those rules.

When charges on a patron’s account reaches $50.00, their 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Circulates to : SHUN only
  • No Age Restriction
  • No Reserves
  • No Renewals
  • Limit: None

Magazines

  • Loan Period : 7 Days
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Circulates to : All
  • Age Restriction : 18 or parental permission
  • Can be Reserved? : Yes
  • Can be Renewed? : Yes, 6 time(s)
  • Limit : Up to 24 in combination with DVDs and TV Series

Blu-rays/DVDs (New)

  • Loan Period : 7 Days
  • 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

Books on CD / Playaways

  • Loan Period : 21 Days
  • 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
  • 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
  • Circulates to : All
  • Age Restriction : 18 or parental permission
  • Can be Reserved? : Yes
  • Can be Renewed? : Yes, 1 time(s)
  • Limit : Up to 24 in combination with Blu-rays and DVDs

DVD TV Series (New)

  • Loan Period : 21 Days
  • 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
  • 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
  • Circulates to : SHUN Only
  • Age Restriction : 18 or parental permission
  • Can be Reserved? : Yes
  • Can be Renewed? : Yes, 1 time(s)
  • Limit : 4

Vox Books / Wonderbooks

  • Loan Period : 21 Days
  • Circulates to : SHUN Only
  • Age Restriction : 18 or parental permission
  • Can be Reserved? : Yes
  • Can be Renewed? : Yes, 6 time(s)
  • Limit : None

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

Chromebooks/Laptops

  • Loan Period : 21 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, Lucky 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

Walk2TheBeat Virtual Fitness (V)

9:30am - 10:30am
Virtual Program
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:
Instructor Michelle will be live on Zoom to lead these low-impact cardio-sculpt classes that you can do from the comfort and convenience of home. There is a $30 fee for this 9-session class. Register for Zoom link beginning Feb. 13. ...

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Paid Program Waitlist

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

Craft Swap

10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sustainable
Event Details:
Are you a crafter who needs to reduce your stash of unused craft supplies?  Or are you looking to start a new hobby but don't want to invest a ton of money? Come to our Craft Supply Swap! Donate your unwanted craft supplies at the Adult Refer...

Lego Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Come in to the library and spend some time building with our Legos.  Participants will have their creations displayed in the library.  Registration begins April 20. ...

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Children’s Programs

If you can't make a class for which you have registered your child, please call the Children's Desk at 631-549-4411 ext. 301 and let us know so that we can give the spot to a child on the waiting list. If you are more than 5 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.

Iolanthe

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Event Details:
Gilbert & Sullivan's "Iolanthe" is many people's favorite of their operas for its perfect balancing of clever lyrics, beautiful music and a dramatic story--and also for its perfect balancing of romance, fantasy and humor.  It tells the story...

Beginner Tai Chi

9:30am - 10:30am
Community Room
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Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Join instructor Regina to learn this ancient Chinese form of movement that can improve your strength, flexibility, balance, and even become a moving meditation. Class will begin with a short warm-up, known as Qi Gong. Then you will learn and practice...

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Paid Program Waitlist

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

Bilingual BANANAS Bilingües

10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Go BANANAS with Miss Georgina while enjoying bilingual songs and books!  Register April 1. Ponte BANANAS con Miss Georgina mientras disfrutas de canciones y libros bilingües.  Regístrese abril 1.   ...

Creative Club: Gel Plate Image Transfer

10:00am - 12:00pm
Young Adult Library
Registration
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Young Adult Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join librarians Martha & Ryann, along with guest artist Carol, to learn how to create simple image transfers using a gel plate and stencils. Image transfers work great with collage, but can be incorporated into a variety of mediums. All materials...

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Out-of-District Registration

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

Monday Yoga

11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Registration
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Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Instructor Augusta will kick off your week with a yoga routine to strengthen the body and relax the mind. There is a $47 fee for this 9-session class. South Huntington cardholders register beginning Feb. 5. ...

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Paid Program Waitlist

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