Happy New Year Wishes

From the Director …
Happy New Year! On behalf of the Staff and the Board of the Huntington Public Library, I want to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year. We are looking forward to an exciting 2014. In addition to the wonderful slate of programs and activities scheduled for this winter, we are busy planning for a special week-long series of events this spring (March 30 - April 5, 2014).

Huntington Public Library’s “Big Ideas” series will focus on the obesity epidemic. According to a study cited by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States, 69.2% of adults age 20 and above are overweight, with 35.9% classified as obese. Likewise, the obesity rate in children, ages 2-5 is 12.1%, ages 6-11 is 18%, and ages 12-19 is 18.4%. In addition to informative lectures, lively book discussions, interactive fitness workshops, and healthful nutrition and cooking classes, the library will be hosting a Community Health Fair. Specific dates and times along with detailed information will be included in the March/April Newsletter.

Lastly, in a year filled with success and positive achievements, your library received national recognition as a “Starred Library.” In its annual national index of “Star Libraries”, Huntington Public Library received a three star ranking from Library Journal. Only 3.5%, or 263 libraries, nationwide, received this recognition. Thanks to your continued support, Huntington Public Library is continuing to grow and change for the better.

Once again, Happy New Year!