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City of Ember Movie @ Main Library

Huntington City-Township Public Library invites movie lovers of all ages to a free showing of The City of Ember, a science fiction/fantasy film based on the young adult novel by Jeanne DuPrau.  The feature will begin promptly at 3 pm on Thursday, June 20th at the Main Library, 255 West Park Drive, Huntington. Bring your own snack or beverage, and a bean bag chair or other comfortable seating if you wish.  Registration is requested but not required – call the Main Library at 356-0824 to reserve your place.   Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling to attend.  This film is rated PG for mild peril and some thematic elements.

 About the Movie, The City of Ember:

It’s been more than 200 years since the city of Ember was founded deep underground to protect a small segment of humanity from an impending doomsday on Earth’s surface. During that time, the secret to leaving the city when the time was right got lost; now, the town’s massive generator is failing, supplies are running low, and no one wants to think about what lies in the darkness beyond the city limits. No one, that is, except curious teens Lina Mayfleet (Saoirse Ronan) and Doon Harrow (Harry Treadaway), who are determined to find a way out of Ember before it’s too late. To succeed, they must puzzle out an ancient document, navigate the city’s crumbling pipeworks, and dodge everything from an enormous mole to the city’s overconfident mayor (Bill Murray). 

Scholastic Book Fair @ Main Library

Huntington City-Township Public Library invites everyone to the Scholastic Book Fair from June 17-21 in the Children’s Program Room at the Main Library. The book fair is jam-packed with books from over 150 publishers. Offerings will include fiction & non-fiction books for kids ages birth – 18, including popular series, activity & science books, and crafts, as well as a selection of books for parents and adults.  Everyone will have the opportunity to buy great books and in turn help the library obtain books!

The book fair will be open Monday – Thursday, 10 am -7:30 pm and on Friday, 10 am – 4:30 pm.

Huntington City-Township Public Library is located at 255 West Park Drive, Huntington.  For more information, contact the Library’s Children’s Department at 260-356-2900.

Dig Into Reading this summer @ the Main Library…

We’ve got Summer Reading Programs for ALL ages!

The Summer Reading Program is designed to be a motivational element in encouraging children and families to read together and to broaden their reading experiences during the summer months. Club participants of all ages may come and participate in Reading Club any time the library is open.  Please remember -

  • All materials are now checked out at the main circulation desk located inside the library entrance.
  • Books that children wish to count for Reading Club credit need to be returned at the children’s information desk.  
  • Books will not count for reading club credit  if they are returned in the library drop boxes. Read more

Library, Master Gardeners present Father’s Day garden gift workshop for kids


Library, Master Gardeners present Father’s Day garden gift workshop for kids

Huntington City-Township Public Library and Huntington Area Master Gardeners will present a Father’s Day make & take gardening craft workshop on Saturday, June 8th at the Main Library, 255 West Park Drive, Huntington. Kids ages 4 years to Grade 5 are invited tolisten to a gardening story, then fill a wooden shadowbox with a plant and other surprises to give away for Father’s Day – these plants in their shadowboxes make great gifts for dads, grandfathers, or any special person a child would like to honor on Father’s Day.

This workshop is free of charge, but space is limited and registration is absolutely required to attend.  Adults and caregivers are encouraged to attend to assist younger children with their craft project. Call the Library’s Children’s Department at 356-2900 to register your child.

Friends of the Library honors outgoing Library Board member Carlton Sprague

Library director Kathryn Holst (left) and Friends of the Library President Sue Jepsen (right) look on as Friends member Jackie Young (center) signs the giant appreciation card the Friends group plans to present to outgoing Library Board member Carlton Sprague at his farewell reception Monday evening.<br />Photo taken by Deborah Roy
Library director Kathryn Holst (left) and Friends of the Library President Sue Jepsen (right) look on as Friends member Jackie Young (center) signs the giant appreciation card the Friends group plans to present to outgoing Library Board member Carlton Sprague at his farewell reception Monday evening.
Photo taken by Deborah Roy

The Friends of the Huntington City-Township Public Library will honor outgoing Library Board of Trustees member Carlton Sprague with a farewell reception at 6pm on Monday, February 18, 2013 in the north gathering area at the Main Library, in appreciation for his many years of unpaid, volunteer service to Huntington City-Township Public Library and to the communities it serves.

Mr. Sprague served on the Huntington City-Township Public Library Board of Trustees, and has served as Treasurer on the combined Huntington City-Township and Markle Board of Trustees since 2003.  Read more

Inconceivable! It’s the Princess Bride Movie Night @ Your Library on Valentine’s Day…

Huntington City-Township Public Library invites adventure, comedy and romance lovers of all ages to a free Valentine Movie Night, featuring The Princess Bride.   The feature, which is rated PG, will begin promptly at 6pm on Thursday, February 14th at the Main Library, 255 West Park Drive, Huntington. Valentine-themed snacks will be provided – bring your own (nonalcoholic) beverages and a bean bag chair or other comfortable seating if you wish. Registration is requested – call the Main Library at 356-0824 to reserve your place.

More than 25 years ago, Rob Reiner made a quirky little film called The Princess Bride, based on Read more

Go Digital with eBooks this February @ your Library

Do you have a Huntington City-Township Public Library Card and a portable device like a smartphone, iPad, eReader, or Tablet?  Huntington City-Township Public Library will offer a series of Get eBooks @ Your Library workshops during the month of February.

Interested patrons should bring their reading or listening device and any questions they may have.

Workshops will be offered at both Library locations on the following days and times:

 

Main Library – 255 West Park Drive, Huntington.

  • 11 am, Saturday, February 9
  • 12 Noon, Monday, February 11
  • 6pm, Wednesday, February 13

 

Markle Branch Library – 197 East Morse Street, Markle.

  • 10 am, Saturday, February 23

 

Registration is appreciated, but not required. To register, call the Main Library at 260-356-0824, or the Markle Branch Library at 260-758-3332.

Devices powered by Apple iOS or Android can use the Library’s Overdrive app to download books wirelessly – compatible devices include iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch, Windows Tablet, Android-based Tablet, Amazon Kindle Fire and Barnes & Noble’s NOOK Color, Tablet, HD, and HD+. However, some other devices may require users to check out library ebooks via computer – these include eInk versions of Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble NOOK Simple Touch, and other eInk-based eReaders. Patrons who own an eInk device are highly encouraged to bring a laptop, if they have one available.

HCTPL currently offers eAudiobooks and eBooks, which Library patrons can check out and download anytime, anywhere by visiting the library’s website at www.huntingtonpub.lib.in.us/downloadables. Patrons may browse the digital collection, check out items with a valid library card and six-digit PIN, and download them to a PC, Mac®, and to most mobile devices. Some audio titles can also be burned to CD to listen on-the-go. There are no late fees: Titles automatically expire at the end of the lending period, and expired titles may simply be deleted from the patron’s device. Some computers and devices will require patrons to install free Adobe Digital Editions software in order to transfer titles from their computer to portable devices.

Anyone who lives within or owns property within the township limits of Huntington Township or within the town limits of Markle may obtain a library card at Huntington City-Township Public Library at no additional charge when they present proper identification that includes a current address. People who own property within Huntington Township or the town of Markle, but who reside elsewhere, will be also be required to show proof of real property ownership, such as a tax bill or deed. For more information about obtaining a library card, visit either library location or call the Main Library’s circulation department at 260-356-0824.

Huntington City-Township Public Library has partnered with six other public libraries to form the Northeast Indiana Digital Library consortium (NIDL). By combining resources and creating a shared digital collection, these seven libraries have maximized their buying power to provide the greatest possible variety for their patrons at the lowest cost. Other member libraries in the NIDL consortium include Berne Public Library, Eckhart Public Library in Auburn, Fremont Public Library, Nappanee Public Library, North Manchester Public Library, and Wells County Public Library in Bluffton.

iPad, Tablet, eReader under the tree? Get eBooks & eAudios @ Your Library!

Did Santa leave you a smartphone, iPad, tablet PC, or eReader this year?   Want to get started using your new device with the Library’s digital collections?

Huntington City-Township Public Library will offer a free eBooks & eAudios How-To & Troubleshooting Workshop from 6:30 – 7:30 pm on Wednesday, January 9th, 2013 at the Main Library, 255 West Park Drive, Huntington.  Interested patrons should bring their reading or listening device, a laptop (if your device requires it to download items) and any questions they may have.  Registration is appreciated – call the Main Library at 260-356-0824.

HCTPL currently offers eAudiobooks and eBooks, which Library patrons can check out and download anytime, anywhere by visiting the library’s website at www.huntingtonpub.lib.in.us.   Patrons may browse the digital collection, check out items with a valid library card and six-digit PIN, and download them to a PC, Mac®, and to most mobile devices, including the iPad, iPod, iPhone, Nook, Kindle, Kobo, Sony eReader, Android-based tablet, and most smartphones.  Some audio titles can also be burned to CD to listen on-the-go. There are no late fees:  Titles automatically expire at the end of the lending period, and expired titles may simply be deleted from the patron’s device.

Huntington City-Township Public Library has partnered with six other public libraries in northeast Indiana to form a consortium called the Northeast Indiana Digital Library (NIDL).  By combining resources and creating a shared digital collection, these seven libraries have maximized their buying power to provide the greatest possible variety for their patrons at the lowest cost.    Other member libraries in the NIDL consortium include Berne Public Library, Eckhart Public Library in Auburn, Fremont Public Library, Nappanee Public Library, North Manchester Public Library, and Wells County Public Library in Bluffton.

It’s Chess Time for Teens @ Your Library


Huntington City-Township Public Library invites kids & teens in grades 6-12 to test their mettle at Chess Time, to be held from 6-8 pm on  Tuesday, January 29 at the Main Library, 255 West Park Drive, Huntington.   Teens can play practice games to build their strategy skills, and then enter a chess tournament if they wish, supervised by tournament director Jack Oberholtzer.  (Depending on number of participants, tournament play may be concluded on a later date.)  The program is open to everyone ages 12 – 18 who enjoys playing chess.  Snacks will be provided, and there is no charge to attend.   Registration is a MUST – call the Main Library at 356-2900 if you’d like to participate!

HCTPL Friends of the Library to host Holiday Book Boutique Saturday, December 1st

Huntington City-Township Public Library invites the community to the Friends of the Library‘s annual Holiday Book Boutique, to be held from 9 am – 4 pm on Saturday, December 1st @ the Main Library, 255 West Park Drive, Huntington.  Items offered for sale will include very gently used books, movies, music, and other items of gift-giving quality. Children and teens are particularly invited to attend this sale and shop for gifts for parents and siblings.

Donations of nearly new and very gently used books, movies, music CDs, games and other items for the Holiday Book Boutique are being accepted at the HCTPL Main Library until Wednesday, November 28.   For more information, contact the Main Library at 260-356-0824.