Watch, Read, Listen

The Huntington has acquired six extraordinary collections through the generosity of the Library Collectors’ Council, a group that helps fund the purchase of new additions to the Library’s holdings.

As part of Founders’ Day 2025, a panel of community leaders and scholars discussed themes of resilience, community, and social change in science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler’s eerily prescient Parable novels. The discussion continued among guests at a post-program reception featuring offerings from local small businesses.

The Huntington, which holds Octavia E. Butler’s archive, hosted a special conversation on March 26, 2025, about Butler’s novels “Parable of the Sower” and “Parable of the Talents,” which focus on themes of resilience, community, and social change. Moderator Monique Thomas and panelists Nikki High, Tamisha A. Tyler, and John Williams explored Butler’s call to community building, her influence on writers and activists, and how her fiction does—and doesn’t—speak to the present moment.

Derya Kadipasaoglu, head gardener of the Steven S. Koblik Education and Visitor Center at The Huntington, shares her love of California flora.

The Huntington is developing Scholars Grove, a residential community designed to support visiting fellows conducting research in the institution’s renowned collections. This new housing initiative will strengthen The Huntington’s nationally recognized fellowship program by providing reasonably priced accommodations and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Huntington is launching its first comprehensive branding initiative in its 100-plus-year history, unveiling a bold visual identity and shortening its name.

Plant enthusiasts from near and far gather at The Huntington for a beloved annual event: the Spring Plant Sale. First held in 1975, it has blossomed into a major horticultural celebration.

Whether you’re a longtime Member or a first-time visitor, here are four Huntington highlights to make the most of your visit this spring.