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.
Maddie Shultz
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
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 and Rural Communities grants, an initiative … Read more
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
Disability Awareness Month Reads
March is Disability Awareness Month, and there is no better way to be aware of disabled lives than to seek and experience these lives, their accounts, their struggles amid the joys, than through the stories we share. From true-to-life memoirs and biographies to fiction books featuring main characters with disabilities, this list of titles is … Read more
Mar 8: International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women’s Day, March 8, we’re highlighting staff members’ favorite authors who are women. From classic writers whose books have maintained popularity over centuries to modern authors whose contemporary, award-winning works have touched the lives of many, this list offers a starting point for those looking to further expand their readership—today and … Read more