Shelf Life: S. Huntington Public Library Introduces Learning Garden

This summer, the South Huntington Public Library unveiled a garden. The SHPL Learning Garden, made up of four raised beds behind the building, will be used to teach patrons of all ages about organic gardening and nature.  Right now, the beds of the Learning Garden 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 …

Arts Roundup: From Poetry to Rock and Roll

A poetry reading and a music history lesson are among the happenings this week and beyond in the Huntington area.   What: Poets In Port: Rita Monte Where: Caffe Portofino When: Friday, Dec. 28, 7:30 pm About: Northport Arts Coalition presents this event every last Read More …

Library Recovering from Tech Attack

The South Huntington Public Library is still recovering from an attack Nov. 30 on its tech infrastructure. After the attack, the library shut everything, including the website, computers and wireless internet access, to protect the system and preserve evidence for law enforcement. But now programs are Read More …

Tech Offline at South Huntington Library

A hack attack last week knocked technology services at the South Huntington Public Library offline. As of 11 a.m. today, the library’s website is down. Library director Janet Scherer said of the Friday attack that, “It’s now a criminal case,” and that “we had to Read More …

Arts Roundup: Art, Film, Music

Take your pick of happenings this week in the Huntington area. What: Art Exhibit and Reception Where: b.j. spoke gallery  When: Exhibit ongoing till Sunday, Nov. 18; reception Saturday, Nov. 10, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm About: Enjoy paintings by J. Lefsky and photography by Read More …

New Tech Center Opens at S. Huntington Library

Doors slid open yesterday on a new technology center at the South Huntington Public Library. The new center, under construction since May, is located in the adult library and is equipped with multiple PCs and laptops, two Macs, a 24- inch wide printer, two 3D printers, Read More …

Did You Know: Passport Services at Library

The South Huntington Public Library is an official US Passport Acceptance Facility, open six days a week to process paperwork for the State Department. Appointments are available every day but Sunday, including weekday evening hours. To make an appointment, please call Adult Reference at 631.549.4411. Appointments Read More …

Community Meeting to Occur Tuesday

Tuesday at 7 p.m., the Suffolk County Second Precinct will hold its monthly community meeting at the South Huntington Public Library. Meetings are intended for the community to ask questions and voice concerns about policing in Suffolk County. Community meetings are held the first Tuesday Read More …

S. Huntington Adult Library to Shut for Renovations

Starting Wednesday, the adult section of the South Huntington Public Library will be closed for renovations. The library said limited services will be available in the gallery on the lower level, including: Public Computers New Books Newspapers and magazines Reference service It also said staff Read More …

Job Fair April 25 at South Huntington Library

Are you looking for work? There’s a job fair scheduled for April 25 at the South Huntington Public Library. The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center will hold a job fair featuring dozens of employers. Bring multiple copies of your resume and dress for success. Registration Read More …