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Duck into the library!

Duck into the YA library this summer!  Meet your Young Adult librarians, choose a book, play a game - and while you’re there, go on a duck hunt! Find a hidden mini duck to keep or trade in for a treat. For tweens and teens in grades 6-12.  Runs July 1 -31....

Summer Community Service in the YA Library

The following community service opportunities are available to SHPL cardholders entering grades 6-12 in Fall 2024.Community service letters are emailed within 2 weeks after the program.Space may be limited.Spreading Smiles StonesSaturday, July 12 1:00-3:00pmGet creative with paints and markers ...

2025 Primary Elections This Month

The June primary elections are limited this year to a few local races representing just three political parties overall - hence the greatly reduced number of early polling sites compared to previous elections.Huntington Town residents will be selecting from a small field of candidates running o...

Celebrating Pride Month through YA Books

In June, we celebrate Pride Month, a time to recognize and honor the accomplishments and contributions of people in the LGBTQIA+ community.  It is also an opportunity to reflect upon and acknowledge the challenges that those in this community often face- but there’s plenty of joy and uplifting ...

Hive Talk: A Conversation with a Master Beekeeper

A certified Master Beekeeper buzzed into our library ready to chat about bees, pollinators and gardening. June highlights pollinators and native plants for our year-long sustainability challenge. This month a professional in the apiculture field was interviewed to provide you, our patrons ...

June 2025 - New Movies & TV Releases

Summer is almost here, and with it comes the much-anticipated summer movie season! While you're enjoying the latest blockbusters on the big screen, don't forget that many of the films you've been waiting for will soon be available to enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Get ready to update your ...

June 2025 - New Books

Summer reading season is here! Our Adult Summer Reading Challenge kicks off on June 21, and there’s no better time to dive into a great new book. Whether you’re craving a love story, a pulse-pounding thriller, or a sweeping historical novel, our June picks have something for every kind of reader. Hi...

Congratulations Executive Teen Advisory Board 2025 -2026!

On Tuesday, May 20th, during our monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting, six outstanding individuals were elected by their peers to serve as leaders of the 2025–2026 Executive Teen Advisory Board.The Teen Advisory Board is the South Huntington Public Library’s dedicated community service organization f...

Look to the Stars for National Astronaut Day

National Astronaut Day happens on May 5th every year, but you can celebrate all month long! We have plenty of fiction and nonfiction books for future astronauts, or those who are simply interested in life beyond our planet. Check out the highlighted books listed below, or pop into the children’s dep...

May 2025 - New Movies & TV Releases

The beautiful May weather is here, bringing sunshine, blooming flowers, and the perfect opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. This month, there is a fresh batch of home video releases being added to our collection, perfect for those cozy evenings after a day in the sun or for getting caught up on...