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Teen Photo Challenge – July and August 2026
JULY: Share an original red, white, and blue photo (taken by you) for a chance to win a gift card prize. A winner will be selected from the submissions received. Use the form below to submit/upload your photo entries. Entries for July must be received by July 31, 2026! For teens/grades 6-12. AUGUST: Share an original historic Huntley photo (taken by you) for a chance to win a gift card prize. Find and photograph a subject … Read more
Hybrid Prince – Read It and Rate It
The Hybrid Prince Wings of Fire #16 by Tui T. Sutherland Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I love this book series. There are great, lovable characters and great plotlines. I also liked the romance in this one. Summary: Umber is running away with his sister after her attempted murder scheme. He finds arrows and warning signs so he follows what they say. Until they find themselves in danger! Then Mulberry … Read more
Hilda and the Midnight Giant – Read It and Rate It
Hilda and the Midnight Giant by Luke Pearson Adventure Fantasy Graphic Novel Mystery Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The book I read was “Hilda and the Midnight Giant.” I love this book because it is very interesting. Hilda’s mom is normal but turns into a great and curious mom. Also, Hilda’s pet, Twig, is a deerfox!?! And the show on Netflix is my favorite show. In conclusion, I love this book … Read more
Summer Reading is here!
Sign up for the Teen Summer Reading Challenge, catch up on your TBR (to-be-read) list, AND enter weekly drawings to win fabulous prizes! Visit the library’s Information Desk and pick up a paper log (logs may also be printed from our website) OR use Beanstack to participate online. FINISH THE CHALLENGE BY JULY 31, 2026!
Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon – Read It and Rate It
The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon by Grace Lin Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Jin is a lion. He is also one of the Gongshi, stone spirits. His father, the Lion, is the guardian of the Sacred Sphere. Jin is not quite excited about his heritage. His father is stern; so stern, in fact, it seems that having fun is never a good thing. One should always been … Read more
Long Live the Pumpkin Queen – Read It and Rate It
Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Shea Enshaw Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) It was about Sally’s life after marrying Jack (Nightmare Before Christmas) and how stressed she was after becoming Pumpkin Queen. When the entire village fell into deep, deep slumber. It had great descriptive language. It was great at painting a picture in your head, too.
Push Light Moon Gallery (November 2025)
Teens created their own moon lights using LED touch lights, moon reference art, and acrylic paint at the library’s Art After Dark event.
Holiday Cards to Make and Keep Gallery (December 2025)
A nice group of people attended the library’s holiday card-making event and designed dozens of cards for friends, family, and folks in assisted living residences. Happy holidays!