South Huntington Public Library December 2018 Newsletter

Aug 28, 2026

December 2018 newsletter for South Huntington Public Library highlights community programs and library services. Registration opens Jan. 5 for the annual adult Winter Reading Challenge, with a wrap-up book discussion on Feb. 24 and gifts for early registrants. It features youth initiatives honoring “Reader Leaders,” congratulations for a Teen Theater production, and free one-on-one business counseling with Long Island SCORE. The newsletter also introduces digital services including 3D printing in the Tech Center and mobile hotspots, plus extended Saturday evening hours and a winter concert kickoff.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLifestyle

FormatPDF

Pages8

Reading Time12 min

AccessFree to download

Adult Programs

Recital Series - An Afternoon at the Opera

Get Creative - Thursday Knitting

Adult Coloring - Color Your World

Paint Night: Snowman

Felting Workshop

Library Services and Updates

New Digital Services, Materials

3D Printing

Mobile Hotspots

Saturday Night Winter Concert Series

Community Highlights

Congrats, Countrywood Readers

Way To Go, Teen Thespians

Free Business Counseling

engage . energize . empower Winter Reading Challenge‘Book Your Winter Getaway’ Registration begins Jan. 5 for our annual adult Winter Reading Challenge. The first 30 registrants will receive a gift. The program will wrap up with a special book discussion on Sun., Feb. 24. For more information, please visit our Adult Reference Desk or call 631.549.4411. Congrats, Countrywood Readers Beth Pereira, Head of Youth Services, recently presented Countrywood with the“Reader Leaders” plaque. Students read and completed more reports than anyother building in the district this summer. Pictured are students during their library period accepting the award from Ms. Pereira (second from left), along with school librarian Ms. Korn. Way To Go, Teen Thespians Thanks and congratulations to the cast and crew of Junie B. Jones, The Musical, the second annual production of our Teen Theater Troupe that was presented in Octo- ber. Great job! Free Business Counseling Do you own a small business or are you thinking of starting one? Free help is available at our library. Long Island SCORE mentors are accepting one-on-one appointments on Tuesdays, 4-8 p.m. As highly successful and experienced business professionals and entrepreneurs, SCORE mentors deliver valuable, timely, and practical advice. Mentors can help you open new markets, reach new customers, and achieve new goals. Make an appointment by going to the SCORE website [at www.longisland.score.org](at www.longisland.score.org) and click on “Find a Mentor.” Or call Catherine Schmoller at the library, 631.549.4411. South Huntington Public n e w s l e t t e r New Digital Services, Materials 3D Printing South Huntington patrons now have access to 3D printing services in our new Tech Center. Whether you want to create something just for fun, or if you Items can be printed in gray, white or clear. Price is based on volume. The items pictured would be (from left) $15, $5 and $2. need to print, say, a replacement part, you can take advantage of the 3D printers in our Tech Center. You can print a pre-made design available online or create one with design software on the computers in the Tech Center. In the coming months, we will be getting a 3D scanner to replicate an existing objector replacement part. Patrons can submit files through the library’s website. They will be notified of the price (based on volume) and again when the item is complete and ready for pickup. 3D printed items can be gray, white or clear, and will require some typeof finishing, such as paint or lacquer. To get started, go to our website at [www.shpl.info](www.shpl.info) >Services > Computers, and you will see several links: To a 3D Printing Resource Guide, 3D Printing Policy and 3D Print Request Form. If you want to make an appointment to use design software, please call Adult Reference at 631.549.4411. Mobile Hotspots Got WiFi? If not, you can borrow a mobile hotspot from the library. If you don’t have wireless internet access in your home, or if you are traveling someplace that will not have WiFi, the portable hotspot will help you get or stay connected. Mobile hotspots can be borrowed for 21 days and may be renewed once, as long as no other patrons have reserved it. The overdue fine is $5 per day. The hotspots are available at the Circulation Desk. Get Ready For Saturday Nights The library will offer extended hours on Saturday evenings in January, February and March. Full library services will be available until 7 p.m., when a show will start in the theater. Our Saturday Night Winter Concert Series kicks off on January 5 with the smooth sounds of vocalist Paige Patterson. A fe- Southern rock, and dance tunes,(with a male crooner for the new age, she performs classic standards, Broadway tunes, classic R&B and more. A Huntington native, she has appeared at the Metropolitan few one-hit wonders thrown in!) from the 60s to today. Free tickets are available to South Huntington

FAQs

When does registration begin for the adult Winter Reading Challenge, and what is included for early registrants?

Registration begins Jan. 5. The first 30 registrants receive a gift.

What new digital service does the library offer in its Tech Center?

South Huntington patrons can access 3D printing services in the new Tech Center, including printing pre-made designs or creating designs using software on library computers.

How can patrons obtain business counseling from SCORE, and when are appointments available?

Long Island SCORE mentors accept one-on-one appointments on Tuesdays from 4–8 p.m. Make an appointment on the SCORE website or call the library to arrange time with the mentor.

Aug 28, 2026

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