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Wednesday, September 20th, 2017
Hours: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

PROGRAMS

Welcome!

Bus Trip: Brooklyn Holiday Lights, Tues., Dec. 12

If you want to see some of the most extravagant holiday light displays in the country, come with us to Brooklyn. We'll start with a fabulous family-style dinner at L & B Spumoni Gardens. Then we'll visit two Brooklyn neighborhoods: Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge, renowned for their awesome displays. Please be aware that there is a lot of walking involved, as buses are not permitted on the neighborhood streets. The cost is $101 per person. Join the Friends of the Library or renew your existing membership and you can sign up in person beginning Saturday, Sept. 9. Other South Huntington cardholders can register beginning Sept. 16 (CLICK HERE) , others Sept. 23. Seating is limited.

Biblioboard

Whether you are a writer, musician or seeker of information, the library's newest online feature can help you find your community. Click here to connect.

Calling All Teen Thespians!

If you are in 6th-12th grade and are interested in theater, join our new group, which will present a winter theater production of "Dear Edwina," a heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up. Auditions will be held Sept. 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. in the theater. Please contact Young Adult Librarian Jen Griffing for more information.

BUS TRIP: 9/11 Museum and Freedom Tower - Mon. Sept. 25th

We will take a guided tour of the National September 11 & Memorial Museum. Afterwards, there will be time on your own to enjoy lunch at Hudson Eats at Brookfield Place, an upscale dining terrace overlooking the Hudson River with 14 chef-driven eateries. Then we will meet for a visit to the Freedom Tower, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, where we will take in spectacular views of New York City and beyond. Please be aware that this trip will involve a lot of walking, so wear comfortable shoes.

Tickets are $124 and include luxury motor coach transportation, admission to both venues, tour, escort and gratuity. South Huntington cardholders may sign up beginning June 10; others June 17 (CLICK HERE) . No refunds unless we can fill your seat from the waiting list.

New Overdrive Login Procedure

Passwords are now required to login to Live-brary Overdrive accounts. The password is the same one used to log into your library account or any of our databases. This change has been made by Overdrive to both protect patron privacy and to make the service more secure for library patrons and the member libraries. Please contact the Adult Reference Desk at 631-549-4411 if you require assistance resetting your password.

Hoopla Is Here!

Check out our newest resource: Hoopla, a digital media service that lets you instantly borrow free movies, music, audiobooks and more, 24/7 with your library card. CLICK HERE to get started.

Patrons can access content on their portable devices and personal computers in a web browser. Hoopla is also available by installing the mobile app from the appropriate app store. Limit 8 checkouts per patron per month. For more information, please ask a librarian.

Get Our Mobile App

Always have the library in your pocket or purse! The South Huntington Public Library has launched a new mobile app, available for free in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Scan this QR code with your phone or go to www.shpl.info/mobileapp to get started.

Learn Something New Today: Lynda.com

Lynda.com is a free, online video library of top quality courses in topics such as computer programming, game design, Google Analytics, music production, 3D printing, Quickbooks, network administration, web design, photography, Photoshop, Microsoft programs from Access to Word, and much more. There are thousands of courses for all skill levels, and users can learn at their own pace. CLICK HERE to get started. You will need a South Huntington Library card to create your free account.

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Paint Night: Sunflowers
Tuesday, September 26th
6:30 PM - Program Room

1, 2, 3 Play with Me
Monday, October 16th
10:30 AM - Program Room