Week of Events
Art Show: Mini Masterpieces
Enjoy our Mini Masterpieces tiny art show featuring artwork (painting and/or sculpture) created by Teens and Adults who participated in our Mini Masterpieces program in June!
Children’s Grab-and-Go Kit Available: Friendship Bracelet
Children’s Grab-and-Go Kit Available: Friendship Bracelet
Stop in to get a grab-and-go activity kit to make a friendship bracelet. The kit will allow you to make and decorate a custom bracelet. This kit is appropriate for children under 12, with younger children needing help from an adult or older family member. Kits are available while supplies last.
Markle Storytime
Markle Storytime
Join us every Monday at 6 p.m. for family storytime at the Markle Branch Library.
Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club
We have a book club just for teens at the Huntington Main Library! From romance to mystery, realistic to science fiction, we read popular YA titles in this book club which meets at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month.
Morning Storytime
Morning Storytime
We're reading and rhyming with Ms. Jan and Ms. Malissa! Join us in the Plum Tree Storytime room every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for fun with songs, stories and let's not forget dancing. We can’t wait to see you!
Evening Storytime
Evening Storytime
We're reading and learning with Mr. Colin! Join us in the Plum Tree Storytime room every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for fun with stories in this evening edition of our storytime.
Fiction Lovers’ Book Club
Fiction Lovers’ Book Club
The name gives it away: this book club is for fans of fiction, especially contemporary novels. Fiction Lovers' Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., and is always open to new members.
Owl Pellet Dissection Lab (Mkl)
Owl Pellet Dissection Lab (Mkl)
Join us to learn about and dissect an owl pellet in the Markle Meeting Room. Supplies are limited, so participants may be placed in groups. This program is geared toward ages 6–12, and children under 10 must be accompanied by a supervising adult or older family member. Love owls? You might be interested in our ... Read more
LEGO® Club
LEGO® Club
Stop by the Discovery Lab in the Children's Department every Wednesday between 4:30 and 6 p.m. for LEGO® Club for older kids to build and create worlds out of LEGO®!
Author Talk: Alan Daugherty on E. B. Williamson (Dragonflies)
Author Talk: Alan Daugherty on E. B. Williamson (Dragonflies)
Edward Bruce Williamson was a Bluffton, Indiana native and noted entomologist and botanist in the early 20th century. Retired Huntington North High School teacher Alan Daugherty will be here to discuss Williamson's work from his book, Edward Bruce Williamson - Bluffton History. Alan is visiting the Huntington Main Library on Wednesday, July 10 to discuss ... Read more
Owl Pellet Dissection Lab (Htgn)
Owl Pellet Dissection Lab (Htgn)
Join us to learn about and dissect an owl pellet in the Discovery Lab. Supplies are limited, so participants may be placed in groups. This program is geared toward ages 6–12, and children under 10 must be accompanied by a supervising adult or older family member. Love owls? You might be interested in our Awesome ... Read more
Genealogy Toolbox: Census Records
Genealogy Toolbox: Census Records
At each session of Genealogy Toolbox (every 2nd Thursday at 5 p.m. in the B. Joan Keefer Local History and Genealogy Center), learn at every level, whether you're a beginner to family history research or you've been doing it for decades. The focus of each lesson is on tools, techniques, databases and other resources available ... Read more
Adventure Friday Hike: Turkey Cove Trail (A.M.)
Adventure Friday Hike: Turkey Cove Trail (A.M.)
This summer, join your library staff for hikes every Friday during Summer Library Program! All ages are welcome to meet us at various locations throughout Huntington County for morning and evening hikes at the following places, dates/times. There are no rain dates if hikes are canceled due to bad weather.
DIY Paracord Bracelets (Mkl)
DIY Paracord Bracelets (Mkl)
In an emergency situation, a paracord bracelet can be a lifesaver. The cord can be used to create a tourniquet, secure a splint, or even start a fire. It can also be used to build a makeshift shelter or to hang food away from animals. Drop in between 1 and 4 p.m. at the Markle ... Read more
Adventure Friday Hike: Turkey Cove Trail (P.M.)
Adventure Friday Hike: Turkey Cove Trail (P.M.)
This summer, join your library staff for hikes every Friday during Summer Library Program! All ages are welcome to meet us at various locations throughout Huntington County for morning and evening hikes at the following places, dates/times. There are no rain dates if hikes are canceled due to bad weather.
Awesome Owls with Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rehab
Awesome Owls with Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rehab
Owls are awesome but elusive, so we've invited Soarin' Hawk Raptor Rehab back to the library for an all-ages program all about native owls in Indiana. Participants will hear from Soarin' Hawk's experts about how owls hunt and live, how humans can help owl populations, and will get to meet some of their owls!