Huntington City-Township Public Library

Huntington City-Township Public Library Your destination to learn, to discover, to gather, to grow. In December of 1901, the School Board of Huntington received a letter from Mr. Carnegie’s offer.

Andrew Carnegie, offering $25,000 for the er****on of a Library building. In January of 1902, the Board formally accepted Mr. After much debate, a site was selected and building began. The Carnegie building was opened to the public on February 21, 1903. It marked the first time a library in Huntington was provided with separate facilities and recognized as an individual institution. The Carnegie l

ibrary contained about 8,300 volumes when it opened. Through the years, trends have come and gone. Our Library’s first audiovisual materials – stereographic slides and Victrola records – have given way to Blu-Ray and eBooks. An online catalog has replaced traditional card catalogs, which, in turn, had replaced simple lists of titles and authors. However, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Our number-one priority is still providing outstanding library services to our patrons, although we have many, many more materials to go around than we did in 1903! And as always, our librarians and other staff members are ready to make book recommendations, answer reference questions, and assist you in any way they can!

This week we've got take-home and in-person craft kits, a STEAM-filled Yellowstone science and art program for families,...
06/22/2026

This week we've got take-home and in-person craft kits, a STEAM-filled Yellowstone science and art program for families, LEGO Club, book clubs, and a Fishing 101 workshop led by Indiana DNR 🎣 all happening at your local libraries!

Heritage Days may be over for this year, but fun events in your community are just getting started! This week we've got ...
06/15/2026

Heritage Days may be over for this year, but fun events in your community are just getting started!

This week we've got our Play Your Cards Right card gaming club, LEGO challenges for families at both the Huntington and Markle libraries, and a very special author visit with Helen Frost!

Make sure to save these images to your phone, send them to friends, print them out and lovingly place them in your diary with heart doodles around them (hey, we won't judge)... just make sure to save them so you don't miss out!

Lost power? Wait it out with us. Whether you need to charge your device, use the Wi-Fi, or spend some time in air condit...
06/12/2026

Lost power? Wait it out with us. Whether you need to charge your device, use the Wi-Fi, or spend some time in air conditioning, we've got you covered.

We are open until 4 p.m. today. We will be closed tomorrow (Saturday) for the Heritage Days Festival.

This week at the library!June 8-13 kicks off with a special presentation by staff member Mary. Learn her tips and tricks...
06/08/2026

This week at the library!

June 8-13 kicks off with a special presentation by staff member Mary. Learn her tips and tricks on affordable road trips at 4 p.m., Monday, June 8.

For teens, drop in either Monday or Friday afternoon between 1 and 3 p.m. to create a DIY car diffuser with a fragrance of your choosing.

Please note: the Huntington main library has special hours due to the Heritage Days Festival. We are closing at 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and we are closed all day Saturday.

Thank you for a fantastic start to our summer! We're already 2 weeks in on our "Road Trip USA." The program continues th...
06/04/2026

Thank you for a fantastic start to our summer! We're already 2 weeks in on our "Road Trip USA." The program continues through July 31.

So far we've had over 800 readers registered for our summer program (828 to be exact)! That puts us two-thirds of the way toward our goal of 1,250 people. Haven't signed up yet? Here's how:

👋 Stop by any desk or ask a staff member to get registered.
🪪 You don't need a library card to participate, but if you have your card with you, we'll scan it and get you added to the list. Otherwise, just give us your name and contact information and we can sign you up that way.
🔖 You'll receive a reading log and a free book for signing up! The more you read, the more prize entries you'll earn.
😎 The program is for all ages, with prizes for Adults, Teens, and Children!
Adults earn: prize entries for grand prizes
Teens earn: prize entries for grand prizes
Children earn: a prize each time you complete a reading checkpoint

Time flies when you're having fun! Our summer wrap-up party will be Thursday, July 30 at 5:30 p.m. at West Park Skate Center.

Books for sale, $2 or less!Friends of the Huntington City-Township Public Library Inc. has been hard at work setting up ...
06/02/2026

Books for sale, $2 or less!

Friends of the Huntington City-Township Public Library Inc. has been hard at work setting up the Summer Book Sale, which officially begins Thursday, June 4.

If you are a Friends member, you can take advantage of the special Preview Sale tomorrow (Wednesday), June 3 from 5–8 p.m.!

Otherwise, the sale runs Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and we accept cash or card.

All proceeds go toward library programming. 📚

If you're joining us at Pub Trivia tonight, your free answer is "Caravan." We host trivia at Wise Guys Downtown on the f...
06/01/2026

If you're joining us at Pub Trivia tonight, your free answer is "Caravan." We host trivia at Wise Guys Downtown on the first Monday of each month, so gather your friends (teams up to 6) and put your thinking caps on!

Trivia starts at 6:30 p.m., and there are prizes for the top 3 teams.

Summer Library Program starts in just ONE week!All ages can participate, track reading, and earn prizes all summer long,...
05/19/2026

Summer Library Program starts in just ONE week!

All ages can participate, track reading, and earn prizes all summer long, through July 31. If you sign up next week (between May 26–30), you'll be eligible for BONUS early-bird prizes like limited-edition Route 66 postage stamps, games, a T-shirt, and more.

Can't wait to get your summer shirt? The library now has an online store, available here: https://hctpl.itemorder.com/shop/home/

We can't wait to see you on our Road Trip USA.

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255 W Park Drive
Huntington, IN
46750

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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