Regular Board Meeting Agenda – October 16, 2024

Huntley Area Public Library District 11000 Ruth Road; Huntley, IL 60142 Regular Monthly Meeting Program Room 3 October 16, 2024—5:30 p.m. Agenda   1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Attendance 4. Public Comment and Visitors 5. Regular Business a. Secretary’s Report b. Approval of minutes for the following: i. Budget and Appropriation Ordinance Hearing, September 18, 2024 ii. Regular Board Meeting, September 18, 2024 c. Financial Reports and Checks d. Monthly Income-Expense … Read more

2024 Annual Library Costume Contest

Participate in the Huntley Area Public Library’s 2024 costume contest! It’s back! The Huntley Area Public Library’s Costume Contest returns with all-new prizes courtesy of our Creative Studio. Get dressed in your best costume, snap a photo, and complete the form below (one photo/entry per person, please). Form and photo must be submitted by the end of business day on October 31, 2024. This contest is open exclusively to Huntley Area Public Library cardholders. New … Read more

SERVICE NOTICE: Library Catalog and Account Access to be Temporary Limited

From Saturday, September 28 – Monday, September 29, library catalog and account access will be limited as we welcome Mount Prospect and Waukegan Public Libraries to our library consortium (CCS), a network that shares materials that will now grow to 31 libraries. This means more books, movies, and music will be available. Over 550,000 items will be added to the catalog, increasing the collection you can access with your Huntley Area Public Library (HAPL) card … Read more

Regular Meeting Minutes – August 21, 2024

Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District Minutes of the Regular Meeting August 21, 2024   Call to Order: A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District was held in Program Room 3 at the Huntley Area Public Library District, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley, IL 60142 on August 21, 2024. President Budzynski called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Attendance: Trustees Present: Chris Budzynski, … Read more

Regular Board Meeting Agenda – September 18, 2024

Huntley Area Public Library District 11000 Ruth Road; Huntley, IL 60142 Regular Monthly Meeting Program Room 3 September 18, 2024—5:35 p.m. Agenda   1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Attendance 4. Public Comment and Visitors 5. Presentation of Audit by Paul Inserra, CPA 6. Regular Business a. Secretary’s Report b. Approval of minutes for the following: i. Regular Board Meeting, August 21, 2024 c. Financial Reports and Checks d. Monthly Income-Expense Report … Read more

HAPL Officially Launches Recording Studio

On September 4th, 2024, the Huntley Area Public Library officially launched our Recording Studio to celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Our theme for National Library Card Sign-Up Month is “Creative Minds: Discover the Endless Opportunities of Creativity,” which aims to explore all the ways you can be creative through STEAM based programs and services that are available with a Huntley Area Public Library card. The official launch of our Recording Studio is the main … Read more

Recording Studio

Welcome to our Recording Studio!   Whether you’re an aspiring musician, a podcaster, or someone with a story to tell, our state-of-the-art Recording Studio is here to help you bring your ideas to life. Our Recording Studio is a community space where you can explore your passions, experiment with new ideas, and share your voice with the world. Here, you’ll find the tools and support you need to succeed- all you need is a Huntley … Read more

Regular Meeting Minutes – July 17, 2024

Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District Minutes of the Regular Meeting July 17, 2024 Call to Order: A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District was held in Program Room 3 at the Huntley Area Public Library District, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley, IL 60142 on July 17, 2024. President Budzynski called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Attendance: Trustees Present: Chris Budzynski, Sandy … Read more

Creative Minds: Discover the Endless Opportunities of Creativity – National Library Card Sign Up Month 2024

  This September, join us in celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month with our special theme: Creative Minds. Your library card is more than just a gateway to books- it’s a key to endless creative opportunities! Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a budding musician, or someone who loves to explore new skills, the Huntley Area Public Library offers a world of resources to help you express yourself. Explore the Creative Studio Step into our Creative … Read more