Serving Huntsville, Texas and the surrounding communities since 1967, Huntsville Public Library is recognized as an institution that strives to provide quality services for the community.
The Library hosts outstanding programming for children and adults, including a growing adult literacy program. Patrons can browse our shelves for the newest releases in book titles or choose from a variety of audio books and DVDs for entertainment.
Our public computers make technology just a click away and the online catalog is available 24/7 for easy account management. Visitors to Huntsville Public Library will find our friendly staff readily available to provide customer assistance. The library is currently undergoing a major renovation and expansion project.
History
An open house on Sunday, September 24, 1967 was the culmination of two years of hard work and determination by a group of Huntsville citizens united as Friends for the Huntsville Public Library. Over 1,600 people held membership in this organization which successfully mounted a campaign to obtain state matching funds to build a 7,000 square foot facility which exists today as the Huntsville Public Library.
In 2009, the feasibility committee, with the support of City Manager Bill Baine, recommended to City Council the development of a preliminary design for a larger facility. On November 4 of that year, over 80 percent of Huntsville voters approved funding to renovate and expand the library. The $3.5 million bond will more than triple the size of the current building, increasing the square footage to 22,000. Other benefits of the expansion include a dedicated teen space, study rooms, a community room, space for a larger collection, more seating, and additional parking.
Mission Statement
The mission of Huntsville Public Library is to serve the community by providing opportunities and resources for educational and cultural enrichment for citizens of all ages and economic levels.
In 2009, the feasibility committee, with the support of City Manager Bill Baine, recommended to City Council the development of a preliminary design for a larger facility. On November 4 of that year, over 80 percent of Huntsville voters approved funding to renovate and expand the library. The $3.5 million bond will more than triple the size of the current building, increasing the square footage to 22,000. Other benefits of the expansion include a dedicated teen space, study rooms, a community room, space for a larger collection, more seating, and additional parking.
Mission Statement
The mission of Huntsville Public Library is to serve the community by providing opportunities and resources for educational and cultural enrichment for citizens of all ages and economic levels.
Goals
- Encourage reading at all levels for lifelong learning.
- Inform, educate, entertain and culturally enrich the citizens of the community.
- Partner with local organizations to provide for the service needs of the citizens.
- Provide a central facility adequate to meet the needs of the community in a location that offers optimum access.
- Maintain a collection that communicates knowledge, ideas and experience reflecting the community needs, wants and use.
- Provide a strengthened staff by encouraging professional development through state and area continuing education workshops.
- Maintain a high standard of librarianship required by the state and area library levels.
