PLEASE NOTE: THE MEETING LOCATION HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THE AUDITORIUM

2021-22 BUDGET INFORMATION

CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHY

Dear Patrons:

We are very happy to be open to the public again but are still very conscious of the social distancing that needs to be done, as well as the continuation of wearing masks in public. We are abiding by state and local guidelines to keep our patrons and staff safe in this COVID-19 environment. As we slowly re-open, we have not yet begun in-house programming. We expect to offer some outdoor programming over the summer so we can see some of our patrons face to face again! For those who are not comfortable coming into the library, we are still offering curbside pickup and home delivery. Please call the library if you need more information.

Our Trustee Election will take place with the School District’s Budget Vote on May 18, 2021 at Huntington High School. Due to the trying times of this past year, and the economic situation many are facing today, the Board of Trustees has decided not to ask for an increase in library taxes this year. We will not be voting on a library budget but will only have a trustee election. I hope you will take the time to vote on May 18th.

We continue to strive to bring you the best library service we can, while keeping the safety of our patrons and staff in mind. Wishing you all good health in the coming days. Please feel free to reach out to me with any comments or concerns you may have via email at or by phone at (631) 427-5165 ext. 206. Thank you!

Warm Regards,

– Joanne Adam, Library Director

Dear Huntington Library Patrons and Community:

These are still very uncertain times as we feel the effects of the COVID virus in our everyday lives. We believe it is in the best interest of both patrons and staff to limit the amount of interaction with people right now and limit the amount of time, if any, that patrons spend in the library.

For Curbside Service

• To make an appointment call 631-427-5165 (Main) or 631-421-5053 (Station) - press '0' for immediate assistance.
• Park on Prospect Street by our back driveway (Main) or park in the parking lot (Station).
• Call the library when you arrive.
• Staff will bring your materials out to you. This includes Craft Kits, Museum Passes, Wi-Fi Hotspots, as well as books/movies.

Services Available by Appointment

• Fax, photocopy, print, or computer use up to 30 minutes.
• Call 631-427-5165 (Main) or 631-421-5053 (Station).
• Staff will let a limited amount of people into the library at a time to use these quick and important services.

Materials by Mail

• Have your materials mailed to you
• Call Thérèse Purcell Nielsen at 631-427-5165 ext. 250 or email:

Other Useful Information

• Library email:
• Wi-Fi network: hplwlan-g-mode (Main) hplsbwlan (Station) : available outside the library and in the Station parking lot.
• Wi-Fi password: hpllibrary
• Wi-Fi Printing: www.princh.com - Main or Station

Staff will be in both buildings all of our regular hours to answer phone calls and continue to offer virtual programs and services: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. We do not know how long this will last. We will continue to monitor what is happening in the community with the number of positive cases and decide accordingly.

If you have specific questions, please email or you can contact me directly at 631-427-5165 ext. 206 or by email:

I wish you all the best of good health during this period and hope to see you soon once things settle down.

Warmest regards to all,
Joanne Adam, Library Director

News Flash! Our Summer Reading Program Is All in One This Year!

Register anywhere in the library ... Customer Service Desk, Adult Reference Desk, Youth & Parent Services, at the Station Branch or from the comfort of your own home at www.myhpl.org using code HMA811 or HMJ811.

Registration begins Monday, June 14 at 10:00 am and receive your Welcome Packet upon registration.

Receive a raffle ticket for each book read and submit your reviews by dropping off the form in the library or by emailing your reviews to:

For Adults:
or Children & Teen:

You can submit reviews beginning Tuesday, July 6th through Friday, August 27th. Raffle tickets will immediately go into a drawing for many different gift certificates to local businesses right here in town.

New! Bingo Board!

Complete all the activities on your Bingo Board and receive a gorgeous HPL roll-up picnic blanket. The HPL Bingo Board is available in your Welcome Packet and it contains many activities to get you out and about in the community. Our popular HPL Prize Wheel is also back! For every bingo row completed (up to 4), visit us and spin the prize wheel for a fun gift. (Limit of 4 bingo spins per patron) The Prize wheel will be available at:

Main - Adult Reference Desk Main & Youth & Parent Services Desk
Station - Reference Desk

Look for Tails & Tales related programming in our summer newsletter!

Try Brainfuse Now!

Main Library: Prospect Street by Book Drop & Station Branch: Parking Lot

For hours and availability, please call our Customer Service desk at 631-427-5165, ext. 242.

1. Place a hold. When your hold is ready you will be notified by email or phone.
2. When a hold is ready, call the library for pick up information.
3. Have your library card or photo ID available when delivery is made.

Curbside Pickup Rules and Guidelines

• Pick up times may vary - please call ahead.
• A limit of 20 items may be picked up at a time.
• WiFi Hotspots and Museum Passes are not eligible for Curbside Pickup.

We have instituted new technologies to limit contact between staff and the public to keep our staff and patrons safe. Currently, if you have the HPL mobile app you can download your barcode to limit contact in your future library transactions.