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National Library Week 2025 – I’m with the Library

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CELEBRATING NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK (APRIL 6-APRIL 12, 2025)  This National Library Week (April 6-April 12, 2025), we’re turning up the volume with our theme ‘I’m With The Library.’ Inspired by the legendary phrase ‘I’m with the band,’ this year’s theme is all about embracing the rebellious spirit of rock & roll – because libraries, much like music, have the power to change lives and build connections. Libraries are where creativity thrives, where outsiders find their … Read more

Huntley High School students host period product drive at the Huntley Area Public Library

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HUNTLEY, IL – Three local high school students are hosting a period product drive at the Huntley Area Public Library to help raise awareness on menstrual inequality and period poverty.
Neha Gopal, Sruthi Guda, and Krisha Sivakumar, students at Huntley High School, launched a local health campaign focused on raising awareness of period poverty and improving access to menstrual education and products.

More Than Just Books – How the HAPL is amplifying local voices

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    More Than Just Books – How the HAPL is amplifying local voices By Aris Sherwood, Head of Marketing Cheerful music plays as you press ‘play’ on a video posted by the Huntley Area Public Library on September 4, 2024. The library’s logo appears, and then the words “Introducing the Recording Studio.” Various scenes flash across the screen of library staff members speaking into microphones, playing a guitar, and standing behind a computer screen … Read more

McHenry County Library Lovers Expedition 2025

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  Welcome Library Lovers! What is the Library Lovers Expedition? ⁠ ⁠ Library Lovers is a shared program that encourages patrons to visit the 15 participating libraries to spread the love and connection of libraries for a chance to win a prize!⁠ ⁠ If the HAPL is your home library: stop by the Children’s Desk to register and pick up your HAPL brag tag. You can also participate in one of our many activities. ⁠ … Read more

Regular Board Meeting Minutes – December 18, 2024

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Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District Minutes of the Regular Meeting December 18, 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 December 18, 2024. President Budzynski called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Attendance: Trustees Present: Chris … Read more

Regular Board Meeting Agenda – January 15, 2025

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Huntley Area Public Library District 11000 Ruth Road; Huntley, IL 60142 Regular Monthly Meeting Program Room 3 January 15, 2025—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: 1. Executive Session, November 20, 2024 2. Regular Board Meeting, December 18, 2024 c. Financial Reports and Checks d. Monthly Income-Expense Report 6. Library … Read more

“Inch by Inch, Life’s a Cinch”: Beloved Head of Programming & Outreach set to retire in 2025 after years of dedication – HAPL Feature Story

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  “Inch by Inch, Life’s a Cinch”: Beloved Head of Programming & Outreach set to retire in 2025 after years of dedication By Aris Sherwood, Head of Marketing When Pamela Kampwerth first started at the Huntley Area Public Library, she worked part-time in the Youth-Services Department, mostly working at the reference desk and helping with programs and Storytime’s. Now, 21 years later, she currently serves as the Head of Programming and Outreach, overseeing programming and … Read more

Regular Meeting Minutes – November 20, 2024

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Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District Minutes of the Regular Meeting November 20, 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 November 20, 2024. President Budzynski called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Attendance: Trustees Present: Chris Budzynski, … Read more

Regular Board Meeting Agenda – December 18, 2024

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Huntley Area Public Library District 11000 Ruth Road; Huntley, IL 60142 Regular Monthly Meeting Program Room 3 December 18, 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. Finance Committee Meeting, November 20, 2024 ii. Regular Board Meeting, November 20, 2024 iii. Executive Session, November 20, 2024 c. Financial Reports and … Read more

Huntley Area Public Library Wrapped 2024

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Welcome to Huntley Area Public Library Wrapped 2024! Here are the most checked out books the HAPL saw this year. TOP ADULT FICTION BOOKS Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus The Women by Kristin Hannah Think Twice by Harlan Coben Mind Games by Nora Roberts TOP YA BOOKS One Piece Series by Eiichiro Oda Naruto Series by Masashi Kishimoto Jujutsu Kaisen Series by Gege Akutami and Ballad Kitaguni … Read more