April Board Update: Markle Branch Library
A message from the library director on potential service changes to the Markle branch, as well as general library funding updates.
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Status Update: Markle Branch Library
A message from the library director on potential service changes to the Markle branch, as well as general library funding updates.
Most Popular Titles of 2025
Mysteries If murder and mayhem is your thing, check out these most popular Mysteries from our Adult Fiction collection. Romances These were our top six titles of the Romance genre in Adult Fiction last year. Fantasy These were patrons’ favorite Fantasy titles in 2025. Historical fiction Travel back in time…these were the top six Historical ... Read more
Library Moving Collections, Adding New and Improved Area for Teens
Same Library, New Shelf Locations… You may have noticed some big changes happening in the Huntington Library over the last week or so. We have started moving some things around as part of a project where the main goal is to create a brand new, dedicated space for our teen patrons. We are also moving ... Read more
The Game Is Afoot at Your Library this summer for the Summer Library Program
Each year, throughout June and most of July, the Huntington City-Township Public Library hosts the Summer Library Program. The theme is different each summer, but the structure remains the same: all ages can participate, track their reading, attend special events centered around that year’s theme, earn and win prizes, and attend our summer wrap-up party ... Read more
Most Popular Titles of 2024
Adult Fiction Our most popular fiction books last year ranged from contemporary romance to the thriller genre. Adult Non-Fiction Cookbooks with media tie-ins like ‘The Golden Girls’ and the Harry Potter franchise were popular in 2024. E-books Love the Libby app? These were our readers’ favorite digital titles this year. E-audiobooks Give these books a ... Read more
Library Opens Sensory Room
Library Opens Sensory Room Designed for individuals with sensory disorders, autism, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, the sensory room at Huntington City-Township Public Library opened for public use on Dec. 4, 2023. This room was funded in part by a grant from the Community Foundation of Huntington County and the AWS Foundation of Fort Wayne, and ... Read more
Library seeks input on accessible outdoor project
Answer a few questions on our survey to provide your thoughts. Through the “Libraries Transforming Communities” program, offered by the American Library Association, the Huntington City-Township Public Library has received $10,000 in grant funding for an accessible outdoor space. Part of this grant process involves asking community members for their input on what they’d like ... Read more
Library receives $10K in grant funding
Library receives $10K in grant funding Through the “Libraries Transforming Communities” program, offered by the American Library Association, the Huntington City-Township Public Library has received $10,000 in grant funding. From the official ALA press release, “The American Library Association (ALA)…announced the first recipients of its Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Accessible Small…
Spring cleaning? Donating is a great way to declutter.
Spring cleaning? It’s that time of year. The birds are chirping, the weather is warming, and with every passing day we gain more sunlight. Spring cleaning can be a big project, but sometimes it feels good to clean out our spaces and start fresh for a new season. As we declutter, donating is a great ... Read more