October 2025 Sustainability Challenge

October: Energy Efficiency

This month we focus on making your home more energy efficient. From preventing drafts, swapping out lightbulbs and doing laundry outside of peak usage times, these are just some of the ways you can save money.

On Oct. 22, a representative from PSEG-LI will be here with information about home energy assessments, appliance rebates and more. And on Oct. 29, a volunteer from Rewiring America will discuss the benefits of going fully electric in your home by replacing systems that use gas and fossil fuels.

Children and their families can learn about wind power this month if they drop by our “Blowing in the Wind” program from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 13. Discover what wind can do and color a pinwheel. At 2 p.m. on Oct. 13, kids can learn about electric safety using a miniature model of a neighborhood.

Teens can help spread the word about the importance of energy efficiency (and earn community service) by coloring bookmarks for other patrons to enjoy.

For more, PSEG-Long Island has a useful website with safety tips, storm safety advice and savings for your home and business (https://www.psegliny.com). Rewiring America has a good website too, at https://www.rewiringamerica.org
 

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group

Holiday Wrap Party

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Get Involved, Sustainable
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit with our festive Holiday Wrap Party!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sustainable
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join designer Elizabeth and learn how to create these sweet giving cards or tags inspired by nature.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Game On!

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: South Huntington Public Library
Room: Young Adult Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, Fun & Games, Get Involved, Learning, Sustainable
Event Details:

Tweens and Teens are invited to drop into the YA Library to play on a variety of video gaming systems setup with preselected games.  This will not be a quiet library night!   No registration required.