The Next Chapter Reaches a Milestone

Chapter 2 is about to begin for The Next Chapter. The independently owned bookstore at 204 New York Avenue is gearing up to celebrate its first anniversary with nine days of festivities which begin on Feb. 16.  These include discounts, live music, a bookmark contest, Read More …

Whaling Museum Plans Book Club

The Whaling Museum & Education Center will host a new book club in partnership with local libraries. The partnership, Beyond the Book with The Whaling Museum will explore stories through connections with the museum’s historic collections. Adults are invited to read at home and then Read More …

Libraries Lining Up Summer Programming

The libraries in the Town of Huntington are gearing up for special programming during the summer. Here are just a few of the many events, classes, lectures and more that are happening in the coming weeks. Read More …

Greenlawn Author Publishes ‘Hopeful’ Children’s Book

Early in the pandemic, Greenlawn resident Theresa Trinder was struggling to help her two young sons cope with social distancing. “They weren’t seeing grandparents, teachers or the other people we have come to depend on, and it was tough,” she says. “I was trying to Read More …

Author Jeannie Moon Tells a Holiday Romance Tale

USA Today bestselling romance author Jeannie Moo delivers a Christmas romance that was inspired by her Huntington roots. You’ve just come out with a new book for the holiday season. Why did you write Christmas in Angel Harbor? This book is a love letter to Read More …

Coping: Author Reading Online, Book Delivery Service

We’re taking a look at the myriad ways Huntington residents are coping with the shutdown of schools, offices and events.  South Huntington School Libraries: Dan Gutman, author of such kid classics as the My Weird School series, will be reading his newest book, “Miss Blake Read More …

Huntington Library Wary of Publisher’s New Policy Limiting E-Books

The Huntington Public Library is among many around the country warning that  a publisher’s new limits on library e-book purchases could make it harder to for readers to easily obtain the materials they want. The new policy for libraries takes effect Nov.1.  Macmillan Publishers decided Read More …

Shelf Life: Fifth Annual Nerd Camp LI Celebrates Literacy and Nerdom 

Nerd Camp Long Island will host its fifth annual literacy “un conference” at Elwood’s Boyd Intermediate School on Saturday. “First and foremost, Nerd Camp LI is a literary celebration,” said co-organizers JoEllen McCarthy, Alison McDermott, and Kristen Picone. “We bring educators, administrators, librarians, authors, and Read More …

Huntington Cancer Survivor Shares Story in New Book

Lifestyle and wellness blogger Vanessa Steil has made huge strives since her 2013 diagnosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma at the age of 26. Now, just after of the six-year anniversary of her diagnosis, the Huntington woman is sharing her story in a new compilation called Read More …

A Few Words With…Ken-Patrick Johnson

We asked Huntington resident Ken Johnson about what he’s reading. I am indeed a regular reader…on a daily basis. Proudly addicted actually!! LoL…I have an inherent thirst to seek knowledge as much as possible.  I love reading the Business, Mystery/Thriller, Suspense, and anything Law Enforcement/Crime Read More …