Shelf Life: Libraries Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

This year, Harborfields, Huntington, and South Huntington public libraries are holding community events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th – October 15th). Harborfields Public Library will present a “Latinology” concert on Friday, September 27 at 7 PM. This concert will feature the nine-member band Read More …

Shelf Life: Beyond Beach Reads

With school out, more hours of sun, and an emphasis on restoration, summer is slated to be the perfect time to relax. But for some, work, childcare, and jam-packed schedules don’t allow that dream of unwinding to become reality. Sitting down to read amidst it Read More …

Shelf Life: Huntington Libraries Launch Space, Science Summer Reading Programs

Libraries across Long Island, and across the country, are celebrating science, space, and literacy with the “A Universe of Stories” summer reading initiative. Each year, the Collaborative Summer Library Program selects a theme and provides libraries nationwide with reading program materials geared toward early literacy, Read More …

Shelf Life: Baseball and Family Bonds

Breaking in a glove, going to a game, Little League — baseball lends itself to creating traditions and fostering bonds between parent and child. In their new book, Glove Story: Fathers, Sons, and the American Pastime, local authors A.J. Carter and Mark Rosenman explore how Read More …

Arts Roundup: Cinema Arts and More

You can count on Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre for outstanding events — we are highlighting three happenings there this week — but there are other local venues that have it going on, as well…. What: Jazz After Hours Where: Cinema Arts Centre When: Friday, March Read More …

Arts: Tango, Memories With Music

There are lots of arts and entertainment opportunities around Huntington this week. Here are a few. What: Huntington Public Library Presents “Anastasia René Band” Where: Huntington Public Library When: Friday, August 24th, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. About: Vocalist and educator Anastasia René works in Read More …

Arts Roundup: Movies, Performances & More

A variety of art exhibitions, educational programs, workshops and live performances are open to the public. See what is happening around town: What: Pop-Up Prana Yoga Where: Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport When: Friday, July 13th 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. About: Pop Read More …

Arts Roundup: Shakespeare Festival, Exhibition

Huntington is home to a thriving arts culture. Here are just a few of the things happening this weekend and beyond. What: Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Shakespeare Festival: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Where: Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport When: Through July 29th. About: Read More …

Huntington Station Library Branch to Expand

The Station branch of the Huntington Public Library will expand its services and hours starting this summer. The available space will double to 14,000 square feet. The library gained the second floor of the building when the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints moved out. Read More …