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Children's New Books
  • Fiction Books
    • Max in the House of Spies
    • Finally Heard
    • Ferris
    • Wings of Fire. Book seven, Winter Turning : The Graphic Novel
  • Non-Fiction
    • Good Food Bad Waste
    • One Little Bug
    • I Dare! I Can! I Will!
    • Weird and Wonderful Nature
  • Picture Books
    • Vamos! let's Go Read
    • Proud Mouse
    • Rainbowsaurus
    • The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn
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Y&P Events
Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntington Public Library Station Branch - Station J Program Room
Join Miss Gena for fun in (fake) snow in... more
Join Miss Gena for fun in (fake) snow in this 2 week story time!

Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
This lively musical program will include... more
This lively musical program will include a variety of activities using instruments, songs, and dance that help develop listening and verbal skills.
This event is full

Fri, Dec 06, 10:45am - 11:15am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
This lively musical program will include... more
This lively musical program will include a variety of activities using instruments, songs, and dance that help develop listening and verbal skills.
This event is full

Fri, Dec 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
This lively musical program will include... more
This lively musical program will include a variety of activities using instruments, songs, and dance that help develop listening and verbal skills.
This event is full

Fri, Dec 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Join us for a lively discussion of the... more
Join us for a lively discussion of the first volume in Gene Luen Yang and Mike Holmes' Secret Coders series while enjoying tasty snacks!
This event is full

Fri, Dec 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main Art Gallery
Opening reception for watercolor artist... more
Opening reception for watercolor artist Sally Anne Keller. All are welcome to attend. No registration required.

Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Huntington Public Library Station Branch - Station Classroom
Register for some open Minecraft play. ... more
Register for some open Minecraft play. If you do not have a Minecraft account, one will be provided.
This event is full

Sat, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Grades 4 & up

Sun, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Huntington Public Library Station Branch - Station Community Room
Bring the whole family for a fun... more
Bring the whole family for a fun sing-along with the Long Island Philharmonia Orchestra

Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Discover safe and fun art activities to... more
Discover safe and fun art activities to do with your little one. Dress for a mess!
This event is full

Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Huntington Public Library Station Branch - Station Lobby
United Way of Long Island

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Discover safe and fun art activities to... more
Discover safe and fun art activities to do with your little one. Dress for a mess!
This event is full

Mon, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Space is limited to 2 families per session
This event is full

Mon, Dec 09, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Space is limited to 2 families per session
This event is full

Mon, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Space is limited to 2 families per session
This event is full

Mon, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Space is limited to 2 families per session
This event is full

Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Miss Maria from Le Petite Picassos will... more
Miss Maria from Le Petite Picassos will guide us to create a penguin painting.

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Space is limited to 2 families per session
This event is full

Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Space is limited to 2 families per session
This event is full

Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Space is limited to 2 families per session

Tue, Dec 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Space is limited to 2 families per session
This event is full

Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntington Public Library Station Branch - Station J Program Room
Enjoy winter stories and a simple craft!
This event is full

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Space is limited to 2 families per session
This event is full

Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Space is limited to 2 families per session
This event is full

Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Space is limited to 2 families per session
This event is full

Wed, Dec 11, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Space is limited to 2 families per session
This event is full

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntington Public Library Station Branch - Station J Program Room
Join Miss Gena for fun in (fake) snow in... more
Join Miss Gena for fun in (fake) snow in this 2 week story time!

Thu, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Space is limited to 2 families per session
This event is full

Thu, Dec 12, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Space is limited to 2 families per session

Thu, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Space is limited to 2 families per session

Thu, Dec 12, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Space is limited to 2 families per session
This event is full

Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Enjoy some bedtime stories and nursery... more
Enjoy some bedtime stories and nursery rhymes.

Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
This lively musical program will include... more
This lively musical program will include a variety of activities using instruments, songs, and dance that help develop listening and verbal skills.
This event is full

Fri, Dec 13, 10:45am - 11:15am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
This lively musical program will include... more
This lively musical program will include a variety of activities using instruments, songs, and dance that help develop listening and verbal skills.
This event is full

Fri, Dec 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
This lively musical program will include... more
This lively musical program will include a variety of activities using instruments, songs, and dance that help develop listening and verbal skills.
This event is full

Fri, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Just in time for winter, learn how to... more
Just in time for winter, learn how to design a mug in Canva, which will be transferred onto a blank mug in our Maker Space. Give your mug as a holiday gift, or keep it for yourself!
This event is full

Fri, Dec 13, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Just in time for Winter, learn how to... more
Just in time for Winter, learn how to design a mug in Canva, which will be transferred onto a blank mug in our Maker Space. Give your mug as a holiday gift, or keep it for yourself!
This event is full

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main Meeting Room
Join Long Island Music Therapy for a... more
Join Long Island Music Therapy for a music class that will allow children to explore their musical selves through song, instrument play, and movement.

Sat, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Grades 4 & up

Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main Meeting Room
Join Long Island Music Therapy for a... more
Join Long Island Music Therapy for a music class that will allow children to explore their musical selves through song, instrument play, and movement.

Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Discover safe and fun art activities to... more
Discover safe and fun art activities to do with your little one. Dress for a mess!
This event is full

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Discover safe and fun art activities to... more
Discover safe and fun art activities to do with your little one. Dress for a mess!
This event is full

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main Meeting Room
Register for some open Minecraft play. ... more
Register for some open Minecraft play. If you do not have a Minecraft account, one will be provided.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main Auditorium
Come work those gross and fine motor... more
Come work those gross and fine motor skills through open play, chosen specifically with toddlers bodies in mind.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Transform a regular clay pot into a... more
Transform a regular clay pot into a beautiful Gingerbread Village!
This event is full

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntington Public Library Station Branch - Station J Program Room
Enjoy winter stories and a simple craft!
This event is full

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Learn about the incredible world of glass... more
Learn about the incredible world of glass with the CSH Whaling and Education Center! Explore the fascinating history of sea glass and learn how to identify shards of sea glass by color type.

Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Huntington Public Library Station Branch - Station Community Room
Let's have some homemade playdough fun!
This event is full

Thu, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Huntington Public Library Station Branch - Station Community Room
Practice your reading skills with... more
Practice your reading skills with certified therapy dogs! Research shows that reading aloud before a non-judgmental audience improves skills and confidence.

Thu, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntington Public Library Station Branch - Station Community Room
Practice your reading skills with... more
Practice your reading skills with certified therapy dogs! Research shows that reading aloud before a non-judgmental audience improves skills and confidence.

Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
This lively musical program will include... more
This lively musical program will include a variety of activities using instruments, songs, and dance that help develop listening and verbal skills.
This event is full

Fri, Dec 20, 10:45am - 11:15am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
This lively musical program will include... more
This lively musical program will include a variety of activities using instruments, songs, and dance that help develop listening and verbal skills.
This event is full

Fri, Dec 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
This lively musical program will include... more
This lively musical program will include a variety of activities using instruments, songs, and dance that help develop listening and verbal skills.
This event is full

Fri, Dec 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Play games, have a snack, create a craft,... more
Play games, have a snack, create a craft, hang out with friends or make new ones!

Sat, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Grades 4 & up

Thu, Dec 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Huntington Public Library Station Branch - Station Teen Territory
Think you have what it takes to be... more
Think you have what it takes to be crowned a Mario Kart Champion? If so, compete in a fun, friendly Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gaming tournament. The winner will earn glory (and a prize).

Mon, Dec 30, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main Auditorium
Celebrate NOON Year! Let's celebrate... more
Celebrate NOON Year! Let's celebrate together with a DJ, craft, balloon drop, and dancing.

Mon, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Drop by anytime between 2 - 4pm to make a... more
Drop by anytime between 2 - 4pm to make a creative, wintery perler bead creation.

Mon, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Sample snacks from a different country... more
Sample snacks from a different country each month with Universal Yums! We'll have fun with trivia and treats!

Tue, Dec 31, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building
Grades 4 - 12

Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 9:00pm
Huntington Public Library Station Branch
Register to get a Storytime box @ the... more
Register to get a Storytime box @ the Station branch that includes a book to borrow, craft supplies and song/activity ideas to enjoy your very own penguin storytime in the comfort of your home!
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am

Fri, Jan 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Join us for a lively discussion of... more
Join us for a lively discussion of Allergic, written by Megan Wagner Lloyd and illustrated by Michelle Mee Nutter while enjoying tasty snacks!

Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Grades 4 & up

Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Grades 4 & up

Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Grades 4 & up

Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room
Grades 4 & up


For Parents and Teachers Resources

Including databases, useful websites and home schooling resources.

Playaway Launchpad is the first secure, pre-loaded learning tablet designed for children in Preschool to 5th Grade. These tablets can be checked out to play with at home, in the car, or just about anywhere. Preloaded with (ad-free) learning apps, each tablet is grouped by subject area, theme, and age level. Examples include: Prehistoric Playground, Problem Solver (STEAM), and Carnival of Words. Try them all! Tablets are for HPL cardholders only and are available at both the Main Library and the Station Branch.

Our Youth & Parent Services
librarians have 
carefully selected a wide variety of age-appropriate reading materials that will excite the imagination and help develop a life-long love of reading, learning and growing. 

Databases and Learning Aids

An award-winning early learning program with 10,000+ educational activities and 850+ complete lessons along the Step-by-Step Learning Path, all expertly designed to help prepare young learners for kindergarten and beyond.

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An online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.

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Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests.  Plus a writing lab, foreign language lab, GED help, assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series, and more! 

Tutorial

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Children's Literature Comprehensive Database is an online database with over 650,000 reviews and related information about children’s literature with full-text professional reviews and curriculum tools.

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 CultureGrams is available outside the Library via barcode and pin. It provides information about the cultures of more than 200 countries and the 50 United States in reports that include maps, statistics, indepth information, fun facts, and more.

Tutorial

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Elementary is a simple, cross-curricular resource that ensures equity and continuity for all students. As part of the Gale In Context suite of resources, this database advances education and gives children the research skills they will need in middle school, high school, and beyond.

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Flipster is a next-generation digital magazine solution that makes it easy for you to read your favorite magazines on your computer or mobile device.

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Kanopy Kids is a collection of kid-friendly movies, television shows and animated stories. Find fun and educational selections including PBS Kids programs and full-episodes of Sesame Street.

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 National Geographic Kids database includes the complete run of the magazine from 2009 to the present, as well as videos, images, and over 450 books. Geared towards primary and middle school students, kids can explore adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, space, and more!

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Helps readers find books that are just right for their reading level and interests, including read-alike recommendations for fiction and non-fiction. 

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Explore your favorite topics about people, places, history, science, and nature through interactive non-fiction ebooks and games, plus primary source videos, audio recordings, and images.

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Choose from lots of K-6 ebooks in English, Spanish, and French.  Have the text read to you, or read on your own. Enjoy music, puzzles, and games, too!

Includes graphic novels, non-fiction, read alongs, math quizzes, animated picture books, and videos. 

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An online version of the widely known encyclopedia that includes information on thousands of topics and provides supplemental links, videos, and other resources, such as biographies, multimedia content and educational games, activities, and projects.

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Advanced is a powerful reference tool that includes full encyclopedic and multimedia databases supplemented with online books, primary sources, website links, Back in Time articles, special reports and more.

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Banco de Contenidos aulaPlaneta is a comprehensive Spanish-language database designed for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and ESL/ELL program participants. 

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Discover features two reading levels for each article: a simplified article (from our World Book Discover encyclopedia) and a detailed article. Users can easily toggle between the two reading levels with the click of a button!

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The ideal Spanish-language reference tool for those learning Spanish and ELL students. Browse features provide visual prompts, and bilingual features allow students to toggle between Spanish and English text. The site includes concise articles, videos, maps and activities more.

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An ideal learning resource for elementary-aged students designed to build confidence and encourage creativity with image-driven navigation and inquiry-based activities. The site features easy-to-read articles that can be read aloud or translated and a wealth of engaging games, science projects, and activities.

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A one-stop shop for cross curricular learning, Student includes translations to 100+ languages, a Biography Center, current events, research guides, and seamless integrations with Google Classroom and Microsoft OneDrive.

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Access timelines you've created and saved. You can edit World Book's timelines to create your own custom timelines.

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