Public Library

Teens can get vocal at Library

By Jan Perkins on Tuesday, June 18th, 2013

Huntington City-Township Public Library invites teens in grades 6 – 12 to get vocal  and show off their talents at the Library’s Open Mic Night & Coffeehouse Experience,  to be held at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, July 9th at the Main Library.  Teens may read a poem, sing a song, play an instrument, tell a joke, act out a skit, or display one of their many talents... Read More...

Free Showing of City of Ember

By Deb Roy on Tuesday, June 18th, 2013

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... Read More...

Clifford to visit HCTPL Libraries

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, June 13th, 2013

Clifford the Big Red Dog is coming to Huntington City-Township Public Library in celebration of Summer Reading Club programs and the Scholastic Book Fair!  Kids of all ages are invited to meet Clifford the Big Red Dog, who will appear in the Children's Department at the Main Library at 2pm on Thursday, June 20, and at the Markle Branch Library at 2pm on Friday, June 21... Read More...

Library offers Scholastic Book Fair

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, June 13th, 2013

Huntington City-Township Public Library invites everyone to the Main Library's Scholastic Book Fair from June 17-21 in the Children's Program Room. 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... Read More...

Summer Reading Programs Available

By Deb Roy on Tuesday, June 4th, 2013

Dig Into a Book, Birth-Preschool Club

For every 6 books listened to, participants will add a paper cut-out of a vegetable to our Children’s Room garden display. The goal for this group is to listen to 42 books and receive 7 different items to display. Families with more than one child in the Birth-Preschool & the Picture Book Clubs may share books... Read More...

Used Book Sale at Library

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, June 4th, 2013

Wednesday, June 12      Friends of the Library Used Book Sale Preview, 5pm - 8pm
The Friends of the Library Used Book Sale Preview will be held on Wednesday, June 12, at Huntington City-Township Public Library, 255 West Park Drive, Huntington.  This preview is for Friends of the Library members only - however, new members may join the Friends of the Library at the door... Read More...

Father's Day Workshop

By Kay Stine on Thursday, May 30th, 2013

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 to decorate a flowerpot and listen to a gardening story, then fill their decorated pot with gardening soil and a plant to give away for Father’s Day - these plants in their decorated pots make great gifts for dads, grandfathers, or any special person a child would like to honor on Father’s Day... Read More...

Mother's Day Make & Take

By Deb Roy on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

Huntington City-Township Public Library and Huntington Area Master Gardeners will present a Mother's Day make & take gardening craft workshop on Saturday, May 11th at the Main Library, 255 West Park Drive, Huntington. Kids ages 4 years to Grade 5 are invited to decorate a flowerpot and listen to a gardening story, then fill their decorated pot with gardening soil and a plant to give away for Mother's Day - these plants in their decorated pots make great gifts for moms, grandmothers, or any special person a child would like to honor on Mother's Day... Read More...

Library offers Poetry Contest

By Deb Roy on Monday, April 15th, 2013

Students in grades 6-12 are invited to participate in Huntington City-Township Public Library's annual Young Adult Poetry Contest by entering their own original poem based on this year's overall summer reading club theme, “Dig Into Reading!” or on the theme for the young adult division of summer reading club, “Beneath the Surface... Read More...

Celebrate National Library Week

By Deb Roy on Sunday, April 14th, 2013

Huntington City-Township Public Library invites the community to celebrate National Library Week with events for all ages to be held at both the Huntington and Markle library locations during the week of April 14 – 20. 

Annual Bookmark Designing Contest for Kids & Teens  (both library locations)

Kids in grades 1 – 12 are invited to submit their designs in Huntington City-Township Public Library's annual Bookmark Designing Contest... Read More...

More Fun Than Florida!

By Deb Roy on Monday, March 25th, 2013

Huntington City-Township Public Library invites kids and teens in grades 4 - 12 to come have More Fun than Florida! at the Library’s upcoming Spring Break events, to be held during the week of April 1 – 5.

 

Tuesday, April 2nd – Make a Duct Tape Wallet!

 

At 3pm on Tuesday, April 2nd, learn how to make an amazing wallet out of duct tape that you can really use!  All supplies will be provided, but registration is a must for this workshop, as space is limited... Read More...

Teen Tech Week at Library

By Deb Roy on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

In celebration of Teen Tech Week™, Huntington City-Township Public Library invites teens to

Check In @ Your Library!  This year’s theme encourages teens to come and see the outstanding technology available at the library, from services such as online homework help to resources like e-books, movies, music, audiobooks, databases and more... Read More...

PBS KidsGO! Writers Workshop, Contest

By Deb Roy on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

Huntington City-Township Public Library is pleased to be partnering with WFWA PBS 39 and the Lincoln Financial Foundation in sponsoring the 2013 PBSKIDS GO! Writers Contest, open to children in Kindergarten through Grade Three.

 

What is the PBSKIDS GO! Writers Contest?

It's a contest where you enter your own story - which has been written and illustrated by you!  Known for the past fifteen years as the Reading Rainbow Young Writers & Illustrators Contest, The PBSKIDS GO! Writers Contest has been encouraging children in grades K-3 in communities across the country to celebrate the power of creating stories and illustrations by submitting their own original pieces... Read More...

Visit with the Easter Bunny at Library

By Deb Roy on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

Friday, March 22nd

Stories with the Easter Bunny   -   4:45 pm @ MARKLE BRANCH LIBRARY

The Easter Bunny is coming for a visit at the Markle Branch of Huntington City-Township Public Library!  Kids of all ages are invited to a special Easter Bunny Story Time at 4:45pm... Read More...

Discovery Crew programs at library

By Jessi Brown on Friday, February 8th, 2013

Huntington City-Township Public Library offers Discovery Crew programs this spring at both the Main Library in Huntington, and the Markle Branch Library in Markle.

 

Discovery Crew members meet for stories and crafts, and sessions last 45-60 minutes.  The theme for this spring’s Discovery Crew program is “Tickle Your Funny Bone!,” with related games, silly songs, and activities... Read More...