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YA E-Audio and E-Books

Did you know that South Huntington has it's own collection of e-audio and e-books books just for our patrons? Click Did you know that South Huntington has it's own collection of e-audio and e-books books just for our patrons? Click here to see what's available.

Study Hours at the Library

Sunday, June 17, 1-5pm

Monday, June 18, 5-9pm

Tuesday, June 19, 5-9pm

The YA Library will provide extra tables and chairs for group study in support of our local school students preparing for the AP examinations. During these hours, gaming will be suspended, cell phones should be muted and quiet conversation will be permitted.

Battle of the Books

Mondays June 18 and 25

5:30 - 6:30 pm

If you are entering grades 6, 7, 8 or 9 in September and love to read, we have the program for you! We need your skills to read and memorize trivia from eight pre-selected books to compete against other Suffolk libraries for the title of County Champion! Meetings will be on Mondays June 18 - August 6 from 5:30-6:30pm pm in the YA library, with the actual battle taking place on Saturday, August 11th and Monday, August 13th. New participants are welcome to attend June 18 and 25.

VOLUNTEERING AT THE LIBRARY FOR THE SUMMER

Monday, June 18

7:00 - 8:00pm
Looking to volunteer at the library and earn community service? Sign up for this workshop/ training session to learn about volunteering for various programs at the library and then have an opportunity to sign up for them including our 5 week Bedtime Book Buddies program! Space is limited. For those SHPL cardholders who will be in 7th-12th grade this September. Click here to register now!

Name That Tune

Thursday, June 21

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Are you a music fanatic and know the names popular songs?? Come in and test your knowledge!! From songs trending on the radio to classical ones. Light refreshments will be served. Click here to register now!

YA SUMMER READING CLUB VIDEO GAME EXTRAVAGANZA

Friday, June 22

6:00-8:00 pm

Come and join the Summer Reading Club and put your gaming skills to the test by joining us for our Super Smash Bros Video Game Tournament, as well as video game sampler! May the games be ever in your favor! Light refreshments will be served. Click here to register now!

Brainfuse: Homework Help

For students who need help with an assignment, Brainfuse is a great new resource that offers:

Live Homework Help daily from 2-11 p.m. 24-Hour Writing Lab: Submit a paper and get feedback. Practice tests, including Regents and the SAT.

Click here to get started and choose Live Study Help. You will need a South Huntington Library card

Free Driver's Permit Practice Tests

If you will be seeking a state driver's permit, practice for the written test with a free, online resource offered through the South Huntington Public Library. Budding drivers can take any of 11 practice tests for a driver's permit. Those seeking motorcycle or commercial licenses can take practice tests as well. Drivers of all types of vehicles can access the handbooks published by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles as well as a helpful FAQ section with information about New York State's permitting and licensing requirements. To get started, click on the tab at left. No library card or registration is required. Good luck!

We're Now On FACEBOOK!

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Check out theYoung Adult Library

On Friday, December 7, 2012 at 7pm, the doors opened for the new expanded and renovated Young Adult Library. This new high-tech space is a place for meeting your friends, relaxing with a book, playing games and doing school work. Our collection holds over 4,000 books, including fiction, graphic novels, nonfiction, reference and a variety of magazines.

The library will be staffed 3pm to 9pm Monday through Friday, 11am to 5pm on Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on Sunday and will offer a variety of services to SHPL patrons in grades 6 through 12. Before 3pm during the week, the room will be available for general use and will host programs for the community.

Stop by and check out the new space today!

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