February: Love the Planet, Love Your Library

This month’s theme is to embrace the library as a sustainable entity with services that can help you reduce your carbon footprint, save money, learn new things and engage with others in your community.

The “business model” of a library is inherently environmentally friendly, as physical materials are consistently reused by borrowers. Our burgeoning digital collection takes this concept a step further by offering access to free e-books, e-audiobooks and online newspapers and magazines. To learn more about tapping into this collection – as well as requesting items and registering for programs online – attend the Navigating our Digital Services class on February 20 with tech librarian Michael.

South Huntington also has created a “Library of Things,” which is a collection of non-traditional items that you can borrow instead of buying, including WiFi hot spots, blood pressure monitors, a video-to-digital converter and a bird-watching kit. To learn more, attend our Tech Byte on February 11. 

This month, challenge yourself to see how many ways the library can benefit you and your family, even beyond borrowing items. Bring your child to one of our stimulating programs, attend a concert, take a craft class, make an appointment with an AARP Tax Aide – the possibilities are many and varied.

We are once again partnering with Neighborhood Forest. Children can sign up at tinyurl.com/SHPLEarthWeek to receive a free sapling.

And don’t forget: Library Lovers Day is Friday, February 14. Loving your library is good for the planet!

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Time for Kids

10:00am–10:45am
Early Childhood
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a series of fun, educational classes for preschoolers ages 18 months - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten) and an adult caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Children’s Programs

If you can't make a class for which you have registered your child, please contact the Children's Library at (631) 549-4411 ext. 301 and let us know so that we can call 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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Time for Kids

11:00am–11:45am
Early Childhood
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a series of fun, educational classes for preschoolers ages 18 months - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten) and an adult caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Children’s Programs

If you can't make a class for which you have registered your child, please contact the Children's Library at (631) 549-4411 ext. 301 and let us know so that we can call 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

GSSC Troop 103

6:30pm–8:00pm
Children
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Get Involved
Event Details:

Troop meeting for girls to complete various badge requirements and activities.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tweens Night Out: Glowing Snowman

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Brighten up your winter nights with a glowing snowman night light you create.  Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, too. Register beginning December 12.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Programs

If you can't make a class for which you have registered your child, please contact the Children's Library at (631) 549-4411 ext. 301 and let us know so that we can call 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.

Unattended Child Policy

Please be aware that all children under the age of 11 must have an adult in the building with them at all times including those attending library programs. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of all attendees in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Winter BLINGO

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Young Adult Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all BLINGO LOVERS!  Join Ms. Georgina for bingo with a twist! Introducing BLINGO, bilingual bingo, come and learn new words in Spanish!

Disclaimer(s)

Young Adult Programs

If you are more than 5 minutes late for a program and haven't called to hold your spot, we will assume you are not coming and will allow waiting patrons into the program. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cardio Mix Fitness

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Get fit or stay fit with instructor Evelyn, who will lead you through various routines, including dance moves, barre and more. There is a $20 fee for this 4-session class.

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.