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The Huntington Public
Library serves a rural population and the surrounding communities. Huntington has a varied population consisting of longtime
rural residents, professional people and people in nontraditional occupations. Education
levels vary. There is very little in the way of cultural or family entertainment in Huntington. There are no movie theaters,
no YMCA or youth centers. It is roughly a half hour commute to either Westfield or Northampton where there are more cultural
and entertainment opportunities. This makes the Library an essential place for parents to bring their children. The Library’s primary mission is to provide quality recreational reading, viewing and listening for
its patrons. Its secondary role is to provide support for patrons seeking independent learning and formal education.
Community Vision
The Town of Huntington will provide a safe and healthy environment for all its residents. All residents will have the
opportunity to enjoy and participate in educational and recreational activities. Some of these activities are musical groups,
art classes, drama workshops, swimming, canoeing, skiing and environmental workshops which would help people to become more
aware of the world around them and how their actions impact all life both environmentally and socially. Places will be provided
for residents to gather socially and to take advantage of recreational and educational activities.
All residents will have affordable
housing and medical care to be able to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Huntington will provide all the necessary public works and
safety departments i.e. fire, police, ambulance so the residents can access the town’s resources safely.
Businesses will be able
to afford to locate in town and people will be able to work out of their homes. Businesses will also have a safe and productive
place to operate. Light industry will also be encouraged to locate in Huntington in order to broaden the tax base so everyone
can afford to live in Huntington.
The Town will provide
good schools so students will receive all the skills necessary to graduate high school at grade level and be able to obtain
employment or continue their formal education.
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Library Mission Statement
The Huntington
Public Library provides:
· Materials to help people satisfy their recreational experiences
· Information about services offered by community organizations and local, state and federal
agencies
· Materials and internet access to help residents with formal and informal learning
· Space for people of all ages and abilities to meet and interact
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