Library Mission
Statement
It is the Mission of the
Huntington Public Library to collect, preserve, and make available library
materials in print and in electronic formats to serve the recreational, informational,
educational, and professional needs of the community. In order to accomplish
this mission, the Board of Trustees and the staff will make serving the community
their highest priority. As the needs and interests of our diverse community
grow and change, the Library will endeavor to provide the technology, services
and materials to meet these changes. The Huntington Public Library is committed
to promoting and supporting a lifelong enjoyment of reading and learning.
---- Adopted December 16, 2008
Board of Trustees
Harriet E. Spitzer,
President
(Term ends June 30, 2010)
Lauren Gilbert,
Vice-President
(Term ends June 30, 2012)
Ann Berger, Treasurer
(Term ends June 30, 2013)
Ann Scolnick, Secretary
(Term ends June 30, 2014)
Charles Rosner
(Term ends June 30, 2011)
Debra Engelhardt, Director
Michael Bogin, Assistant Director
Library Locations, Hours, Map & Directions
Main Library
338 Main Street
Huntington, NY 11743
Voice: (631)427-5165
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Station Branch
1335 New York Avenue
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Voice: (631)421-5053
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Monday -
Friday: 9 am - 9 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday (Fall-Spring): 1 pm - 5 pm
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Monday
- Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm
Friday & Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday (Fall-Spring): 1 pm - 5 pm |
Customer Services
LIBRARY
CARDS:
A valid library
card is needed to borrow library materials. Upon evidence of proper identification,
HPL shall issue a library card to H.U.F.S.D. residents. Upon expiration, evidence
of continued residency in H.U.F.S.D. must be presented. Children under 18
require parental approval to check out videos and use the public Internet
PCs.
Upon evidence
of affiliation with H.U.F.S.D. or private school located within H.U.F.S.D.,
HPL shall issue a library card to teachers valid for a period of two (2) years.
| LOAN PERIODS |
| DVDs, Children's Holiday books |
7 days |
| New fiction and non-fiction books, Videocassettes, Magazines
|
14 days |
| Most other materials |
21 days |
| MATERIAL LIMITS |
| Fiction |
Unlimited |
| Non-Fiction |
4-6 depending
on subject area |
| Magazines |
2 per title-Total 6 |
| DVDs |
5 |
| Recorded Books |
6 |
| Music CDs |
6 |
RENEWALS:
Any circulating
item that is not overdue may be renewed ONCE at either Huntington Library
facility as long as there are no holds (reserves) on the title. Renewals can
be made by telephone or via the Library's website.
LATE CHARGES:
A late
charge will be assessed for overdue items. A schedule of charges is posted
at the Circulation Desk in both facilities. Fees range from a daily charge
of five cents for children's materials to 10 cents for adult collection materials
with the exception of DVD's and Bluray media, where the fee is $1.00 per each
day late with a maximum late fee of $3.00 per item.
You will be alerted at the Circulation Desk if you have overdue items and/or
unpaid fees. Borrowing privileges will be suspended when a bill has been sent
for overdue materials, or more than $20.00 in late charges is owed to the
library.
LOST ITEMS:
Patrons
cannot check out when fines for lost (Replacement) items exceed $20.00.
OVERDUE
NOTICES:
As a courtesy,
overdue notices will be sent when library material has been kept beyond its
due date. It is the responsibility of the borrower to return library materials
on time. Fines for overdue/lost items which exceed $5.00 may be paid online
by credit card on the library's website.
Meeting Rooms
The use
of the meeting rooms is granted to community groups and organizations whose
aims are library connected: educational, cultural or informative. All meetings
shall be non-exclusive and open to the general public.
HPL programs
and HUFSD groups shall receive primary consideration and shall have calendar
priority in developing the schedule. The person requesting use of the meeting
room shall be a resident or taxpayer of HUFSD. Except for library sponsored
events, no fees may be charged by the user group and no products or services
sold. State, local and library regulations shall be complied with at all times.
Applications
for use may be obtained from the Director's Office or any customer service
desk.
Literacy at HPL
The Huntington
Public Library is a satellite for Literacy Volunteers of America - Suffolk
County. The LVA is a non-profit organization that trains tutors to provide
free instruction for adults in either basic literacy skills or conversational
English (ESOL). An office at the Station Branch coordinates training for volunteers
and matches tutors with "students". The LVA program supplies materials and
on-site support for all volunteers and students. For more information on this
program, call (631) 547-6731.
Online "Card" Catalog
Online
"card" catalogs provide an easy way to find out what is on our shelves. Whether
in the library or dialing up from home to the library's internet web page
(www.suffolk.lib.ny.us/libraries/hunt), the system will tell you if the item
is available or checked out. You may also place a request to reserve the item
or view your own library record to identify materials you have checked out.
Our librarians will be happy to give individualized instruction in the use
of the catalog.
Access
our Online "Card" Catalog
Public Computers
The Main
Library and Station Branch's public computers provide internet access, electronic
mail, word processing, and spreadsheet programs as well as offering easy
access to subscription services both on CD's and via the internet.
Computers
are also available in our Youth and Parent Services area and Teen Territory
Room.
Internet Policy
The Huntington
Public Library does not control or monitor information being accessed from
the Internet and cannot be held responsible for content, accuracy, quality
or use of the information obtained. As with other library materials, restriction
of a child's access to electronic resources is the sole responsibility of
the parent/legal guardian. Failure to use any electronic workstation appropriately
and responsibly may result in the loss of library privileges. Parents and
legal guardians should be aware that use of electronic resources is governed
under local, state and federal law. Unlawful activities may be handled with
appropriate legal action.
Residents
with a valid card or guests may use the public computers. Sessions are for
one hour, with a maximum of two hours per day. Users under 18 need permission
verification on their library card. The cost of printing is 10 cents per page
monochrome, 25 cents per page color.
Information and Reference Services
The Information
and Reference Desks at both facilities are staffed by professional librarians
who are ready to answer your questions and find solutions to your information
requirements, using both print and electronic sources. Special subject areas
highlight our business collection, consumer information, auto repair, law,
local history, travel, career and literacy. More than 200 periodicals and
newspapers, online electronic database subscriptions, indexes, microfilm for
back issues, and bound periodicals, as well as a large reference collection,
provide multiple avenues for research.
This library
is a depository for the Foundation Center. The Cooperating Collection consists
of indexes, guides and directories on the subject of grants. Any grantseeker,
individual or organization, will find information in print or CD format. See
also Foundation Center.
A bank
of computers in the reference area provide easy access to web sites and CD
products. Staff will be happy to show you how to maneuver around the Internet
to find that important piece of information.
To fill
your recreational needs, new fiction, classics, and old favorites can be found
in regular or large print and audio book formats. Our audiovisual collection
includes music on CDs, movies on videocassettes, DVDs and Blu-rays, and talking
books.
Local History Room
The Local
History room houses a collection of materials consisting of photographs, books,
postcards, newspaper clippings, letters, journals and other ephemera.
For further information, please contact Teresa Schwind, Head of Adult Services
at 427-5165 x250.
Youth & Parent's Services
Youth and
Parent's Services provides information and reading services to patrons from
birth through High School, as well as their parents and caregivers. Available
materials include books, videos, CDs, and computer software. Librarians provide
a variety of advisory services, from recommending a good book, assisting with
a homework assignment, to personalized reference assistance.
Programs
for children, young adults, parents, and caregivers are regularly offered
throughout the year. Some examples are Mother Goose rhyme time, parent/child
activity sessions, craft workshops, as well as holiday and vacation shows.
The Summer Reading Club is an annual favorite of all children. Please contact
Youth and Parent Services for a list of their current and upcoming programs.
Young patrons
have their own bank of computers in this department. Workstations are available
for reference, word processing, and child-oriented software programs. Free
Internet access is provided for children who have received parental permission
to use the computers.
Patrons
ages 12 and up (i.e., Young Adults) will find recreational reading materials
in print and audio format, paperbacks, magazines and a "school assignment"
collection. Computers with Internet access and word processing programs are
also available in a separate room catering specifically to the needs of this
age group.
Young Adult
non-fiction books are shelved in stacks located right outside Teen Territory.
Book discussions and other types of programs that appeal to young adults are
scheduled each month. Ask for our Young Adult Librarian, who specializes in
serving this age group, for help with information requests and research.
Last Updated on
June 16, 2010
