Environmental Assessment of Route 47 Information

The Illinois Department of Transportation (Department) cordially invites you to attend an open house public hearing concerning the improvement of Illinois Route 47 (IL 47) from Reed Road to U.S. Route 14 in McHenry County.  The scope of work for this improvement will consist of reconstruction and widening of IL 47 to provide two lanes in each direction separated by a median, bridge replacement, intersection improvements, drainage improvements, and pedestrian and bicycle improvements.  The details … Read more

El Deafo – book review

El Deafo by Cece Bell Graphic Novel Realistic Fiction Recommended for readers 4th grade and up * * * * Stars (Great!) Have you walked around with your eyes closed to see how it would feel to be blind? Think about what it might be like to be deaf. What would you miss hearing? Music? Television shows? Voices of family, friends, teachers? Take a look at El Deafo by Cece Bell. In this graphic novel, the author/artist tells … Read more

Huntley Library Receives Digital Imaging Grant

February 13, 2015 From: Leigh Ann Porsch Phone:  (847) 669-5386 ext. 35   Huntley Library Receives Digital Imaging Grant   The Huntley Area Public Library has been awarded a Digital Imaging Grant in the amount of $5,521 from the Illinois State Library.  Grant funds will be used to digitize materials related to Huntley’s rich dairy and agricultural history.   Also included in the grant are funds to purchase a large format scanner capable of scanning oversized … Read more

Huntley Library Employee Recognized With Chamber of Commerce MVP Award

  Press Release   February 11, 2015 From: Frank Novak Phone:  (847) 669-5386 ext. 11 Total Pages: 1   Huntley Library Employee Recognized With Chamber of Commerce MVP Award Ms. Leigh Ann Porsch, Huntley Area Public Library District Communications and Development Coordinator and a Huntley native, was chosen to receive the Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 MVP (Most Valuable Player) Award. This is the Huntley Chamber’s first-ever MVP award presentation. According to chamber representatives, … Read more

Friends Foundation Donate Over $42,000 To Library in 2014

The Huntley Area Public Library Friends Foundation donated more than $42,000 to the library during 2014, including a cash donation of $30,000 in December.    The Foundation organizes fundraising events for the library and pursues grant opportunities.  “We provide funding for additional resources and materials for the residents of the district, so all the money raised at different events comes back to our community,” stated liaison, Pamela Kampwerth. “This past year the Friends Foundation paid for … Read more

Best Sellers

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Enjoy Digital Magazines On Your Device With Zinio

What is Zinio? Zinio is the world’s largest newsstand and bookstore. With its many digital products and services, Zinio creates better ways for people to discover published content, get more of it and do more with it. The library has partnered with Zinio to deliver a selection of digital magazines to Huntley Area Public Library cardholders. Watch this learn about Zinio’s features and how you can enjoy digital magazines on your digital devices. To get … Read more

Federal and State Tax Form Information and Assistance for Tax Year 2014

Due to difficulties obtaining tax forms and the efforts to promote e-filing by the IRS and Illinois Department of Revenue, the Huntley Area Public Library will no longer have preprinted tax forms available for pick up at the library. However, individuals may call to have federal and state tax forms delivered to their homes for tax Year 2014.   For Federal tax forms, call 1-800-829-3676. Delivery is within 7-15 days of receipt of request.     For Illinois tax forms, … Read more

Lego® Club

Show off your incredible imagination and super building skills by tackling a suggested challenge with the library’s LEGO bricks. Our programs are neither affiliated with, nor sponsored by, the LEGO company. For ages 5-12. Dial 847.669.5386 ext. 26 to register. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to access library meetings, services, programs, or activities can contact a member of the library staff by … Read more

The library will be closed on Sunday, March 31 for the Easter Holiday. Book drops will also be closed beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 30.
The library will reopen on Monday, April 1 at 9:00 a.m.
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