Library & Media Services
The Libraries in the eight Huntington school buildings are thriving centers of activity filled with students each day. Each facility is staffed by a New York State certified school librarian. Teacher aides and assistants also provide student and program support. The district’s collection includes more than 120,000 volumes on every conceivable topic. Huntington’s curriculum reflects state library and learning standards. The libraries are also fully equipped with computers, educational software and internet access.
On the primary and intermediate grade levels, students attend one regularly scheduled weekly library class but they can often be found in their school library on most other days, selecting or returning books or seeking the counsel of faculty and staff. At J. Taylor Finley Middle School and Huntington High School, library classes are arranged through individual subject matter teachers and the librarian and are open throughout the day. The high school library is also open each afternoon Monday through Thursday from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. for students to engage in research and complete projects and homework assignments. Faculty members staff the library during this time and are available to provide assistance to students. Each of the eight building libraries maintains membership in the Suffolk County School Library System.
Current Huntington librarians include Ellen Blanchard (Southdown), Denise Smith (Jefferson), Cindy Tietjen (Jefferson), Georganne White (Washington), Christine Amodeo (Woodhull), Patricia Dillon (Huntington Intermediate), Alison Rooney (Finley) and Camille DeCanio (Huntington High School). Each year librarians poll students in their school and compile a list of “Huntington’s Favorites.” The results of the 2006-’07 survey are posted as a 'related file' on the library and media services page.